19 h. ago aYo provides GH¢150k mechanised borehole for Agona Nkum community

Leading micro insurance provider, aYo Intermediaries Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, has built a GH¢150,000 mechanised borehole for the people of Agona Nkum in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region.

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49 h. ago German Development Agency Graduates 30 Green Businesses in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/GIZ Ghana has graduated 30 small and medium enterprises from its second Green Business Competitions incubation programme, bringing the total number of climate-focused businesses supported to 59 since the initiative launched. The six-month programme, implemented in partnership with Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, provides participating SMEs with up to €10,000 grants alongside technical advisory […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/

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50 h. ago aYo Ghana Provides Water Solution for Community Hit by Cholera

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayo-ghana-provides-water-solution-for-community-hit-by-cholera/Micro insurance provider aYo Intermediaries Ghana Limited has constructed a GHS150,000 mechanized borehole for Agona Nkum community in the Central Region, responding to acute water shortages that contributed to a deadly cholera outbreak earlier this year. The MTN Ghana subsidiary commissioned the water facility to address conditions that made Agona Nkum one of the hardest-hit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayo-ghana-provides-water-solution-for-community-hit-by-cholera/

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56 h. ago GTA boss welcomes Olu of Warri Kingdom ahead of Fetu Afahye Festival

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has welcomed His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom in Nigeria, to Ghana ahead of the annual Fetu Afahye Festival in the Central Region.

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62 h. ago Ghana Sets Ticket Prices for World Cup Qualifier Against Mali

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/Sports Minister Kofi Adams has announced ticket pricing for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali, scheduled for Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, with premium seats priced at 1,000 Ghana cedis. The Black Stars will host Mali on September 8 following their away fixture against Chad on Thursday in N’Djamena. Coach Otto Addo’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/

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64 h. ago ‘Don’t expose your ignorance’ – Oduro Sarfo fires back GFA critics over $5k fuel saga

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football, Oduro Sarfo has defended the proposal to allocate $5,000 for fuel related expenses, despite existing protocol for such. Along with a proposal to pay management committee members an amount of $10,000 each, the proposed amount for fuel was rejected as government approved $1.3 million for Ghana’s World Cup […]

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67 h. ago West African Economies Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Recovery Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/Afreximbank highlights uneven growth as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal confront sector challenges West African economies are experiencing divergent pressures despite some sectoral improvements, according to the African Export-Import Bank, which warned of widening economic strains across member states. Ghana confronts mounting unrest as over 300,000 cocoa farmers protest government pricing policies. Authorities announced only a 4% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/

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69 h. ago Typhoid Outbreak Threatens Economic Growth in Ghana’s Oti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/typhoid-outbreak-threatens-economic-growth-in-ghanas-oti-region/A widespread typhoid outbreak affecting more than 22,000 people in Ghana’s Oti Region is raising concerns about potential economic disruption as the disease spreads through communities dependent on agriculture and trade. The regional capital Dambai has recorded over 12,500 confirmed cases in 2025, according to health officials, with poor sanitation infrastructure and contaminated water supplies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/typhoid-outbreak-threatens-economic-growth-in-ghanas-oti-region/

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3 d. ago Ghana Slashes Black Stars Budget by US$732,750 for World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-black-stars-budget-by-us732750-for-world-cup-qualifiers/The government has achieved dramatic cost savings on Ghana’s upcoming World Cup qualifier matches, cutting nearly $733,000 from the Black Stars’ original budget while maintaining essential support for the national team. Sports Minister Kofi Adams announced Tuesday that the final approved budget for Ghana’s fixtures against Chad and Mali totals $1,320,490, down from the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-black-stars-budget-by-us732750-for-world-cup-qualifiers/

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3 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry cuts GFA budget for Chad, Mali games from $2m to $1.3m

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the approval of an $860,000 budget for the Ghana Black Stars’ clash against Chad in N'Djamena for the World Cup qualifier.

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3 d. ago Creative Entrepreneurs Win Over GH¢500k at Fidelity Bank Conference

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creative-entrepreneurs-win-over-gh%c2%a2500k-at-fidelity-bank-conference/Eight creative entrepreneurs have received funding totaling more than GH¢500,000 following Fidelity Bank Ghana’s third annual Sustainability Conference, which concluded with the bank’s Orange Inspire Creative Challenge awards. Love Ankara emerged as the overall winner, securing GH¢150,000 in funding. Church of Stories and Stay by Plan each received GH¢100,000 to expand their operations, while Abrita […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creative-entrepreneurs-win-over-gh%c2%a2500k-at-fidelity-bank-conference/

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3 d. ago Gold soars past US$3,500 as investors chase safety amid economic uncertainty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-past-us3500-as-investors-chase-safety-amid-economic-uncertainty/Gold prices broke through $3,500 per ounce on Tuesday, reaching record territory as investors positioned for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and sought protection against mounting economic and geopolitical risks. December 2025 futures on COMEX climbed to $3,554.40 per troy ounce, gaining 1.09% from Monday’s close. Trading volume surged past 176,000 contracts with open interest […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-past-us3500-as-investors-chase-safety-amid-economic-uncertainty/

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3 d. ago GWL MD refutes claims of massive water shortage in Effutu, assures residents of improved supply

Mr Adam Mutawakilu, the Managing Director of Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL), has dismissed claims that about 140,000 residents in the Effutu Constituency are facing acute water shortages due to interruptions at the Winneba Headworks.

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6 d. ago Communications Regulator Partners with Mobile Money Agents to Combat Digital Finance Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communications-regulator-partners-with-mobile-money-agents-to-combat-digital-finance-challenges/Ghana’s National Communications Authority has committed to working more closely with mobile money agents to tackle fraud, network disruptions, and operational challenges threatening the country’s digital financial services. The pledge came during discussions between NCA Director-General Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko and executives from the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana, which represents over 12,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communications-regulator-partners-with-mobile-money-agents-to-combat-digital-finance-challenges/

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7 d. ago Eight Convicted in Assault on Former MP Hawa Koomson During Election Re

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eight-convicted-in-assault-on-former-mp-hawa-koomson-during-election-re-run/An Accra court has fined eight men a total of 48,000 Ghana cedis for assaulting former Awutu Senya East MP Hawa Koomson and two others during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election re-run in July. Each defendant must pay 6,000 cedis or face 24 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to conspiracy and assault charges at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eight-convicted-in-assault-on-former-mp-hawa-koomson-during-election-re-run/

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8 d. ago Ghana’s unemployment rate drops slightly, youth joblessness remains high – GSS

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the July 2025 edition of the Quarterly Labour Statistics, revealing a marginal decline in the national unemployment rate. According to Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, data collected from over 9,000 households across the country showed that Ghana’s unemployment rate fell from 13.3% in the third quarter of 2024 […]

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9 d. ago MTN Finance Chief Inspires 3,000 Students at Northern Ghana Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-finance-chief-inspires-3000-students-at-northern-ghana-summit/MTN Ghana’s Chief Finance Officer Antoinette Kwofie urged more than 3,000 young people to embrace resilience and stay true to their roots during a youth empowerment gathering in Tamale this week. Speaking at the annual Youth Empowerment Summit, Kwofie delivered a keynote address focused on self-discovery and purpose under the theme “Amplifying Youth Voices, Building […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-finance-chief-inspires-3000-students-at-northern-ghana-summit/

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9 d. ago Swift’s Ring Sparks Celebrity Engagement Jewelry Trend Analysis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/swifts-ring-sparks-celebrity-engagement-jewelry-trend-analysis/Taylor Swift’s recent engagement has thrust celebrity jewelry choices back into the spotlight, with her vintage-inspired ring becoming a cultural phenomenon despite carrying a modest price tag compared to other famous couples. The pop star’s 12-carat Old Mine Brilliant diamond, set in a distinctive bezel design and valued at approximately $650,000, represents a shift toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/swifts-ring-sparks-celebrity-engagement-jewelry-trend-analysis/

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9 d. ago Ghana Launches Free Skills Training as Youth Job Crisis Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-skills-training-as-youth-job-crisis-persists/Abena Mensah abandoned her dream of becoming a seamstress after finishing high school. Without money for training or tools, the 19-year-old from Central Region turned to selling water sachets on the roadside to help feed her family. Today she has a second chance. Abena joins over 52,000 unemployed young Ghanaians enrolled in a government apprenticeship […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-skills-training-as-youth-job-crisis-persists/

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9 d. ago Fidelity Bank Ghana donates GH¢500,000 to support children of helicopter crash victims

Fidelity Bank Ghana has announced a contribution of GH¢500,000 to the government fund established to support the families of the eight distinguished Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

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