2 h. ago No trade war with South Africa – Ghana’s High Commissioner assures amid Multichoice impasse

Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has assured that the ongoing standoff between government and pay TV operator, Multichoice, will not spiral into a diplomatic or trade war between Accra and Pretoria.

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13 h. ago MultiChoice rebuffs Sam George over agreed price reduction claim

MultiChoice Group has disputed claims by Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, that it had agreed to reduce subscription prices, insisting no such agreement has been reached.

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13 h. ago Architectural Designs and the Embedded History of Social Injustice

Sitting around a table at a gathering in a privileged neighbourhood within one of the poorest countries in Africa, I initially found myself unimpressed by the expansive two-acre property that housed an imposing mansion. Although I was struck by the grandeur of the spacious residence and its extensive walls, the history behind it did not resonate with me until a friend from Sierra Leone posed a provocative question to a Malawian: “How did you manage to expel the colonisers while they enjoyed the favourable climate and these luxurious homes?” The woman, the personal assistant of the white hostess, appeared unprepared for such an inquiry, caught between her role as an employee and the candid acknowledgement of a colonial past.

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16 h. ago 300 permanent staff of AT will keep their jobs – Sam George assures

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel George Nartey, has assured that the approximately 300 permanent staff of AirtelTigo will retain their jobs. The government has announced plans to restructure AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, together with Telecel Ghana in what it describes as a necessary intervention to stem rising losses and create a […]

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18 h. ago Western regional Minister, MPs and MMDCEs pledge support for DRIP

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured that the Western Regional Coordinating Council will closely monitor the effective utilisation of equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

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18 h. ago Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana: Residency by investment is the solution

As an Experienced Real East developer and a Multiple Award winner, who has been at the investment tables over the past 10 years across the world, discussing how our country Ghana can get huge benefit from investors around the world.  Recently,  it was amazing to see my President John Dramani Mahama step up and  has […]

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19 h. ago Police assure maximum security for Tamale Central NDC primary

The Northern Regional Police Command has assured maximum security during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency.

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20 h. ago Cedi to weaken further amid elevated demand; one dollar equals GH¢13 at forex bureaus

“We expect further interbank weakness toward our fair value of GH¢12.2/US dollar ±0.5 as market correction continues amid tight FX supply and elevated FX demand”, IC Research, the research outfit of IC Securities, revealed.

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22 h. ago No middlemen in Ghana’s cannabis licence process, says NACOC

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has cautioned the public against falling victim to individuals or groups claiming to facilitate the acquisition of cannabis licences in Ghana.

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22 h. ago Ghana’s waste management revolution starts with giving power back to local assemblies

A Nation Drowning in Its Own Refuse On the banks of Accra’s Korle Lagoon, the air is heavy with the smell of decay. The water, once a shimmering ribbon through the city, now flows thick and black, choked by layers of plastic bags, food scraps, and industrial waste. Along the banks, children play among the […]

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24 h. ago StarHealth Insurance officially launched after 3 years of successful operations in Ghana

StarHealth Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Star Assurance Group, has officially launched operations in Ghana following two years of foundational development. Star Health is a private health insurer, offering affordable and seamless services for individuals, groups, SMEs, and large corporations. It provides coverage for outpatient, inpatient, specialist consultations, maternity care, employee assistance, preventive healthcare, […]

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34 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

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35 h. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

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35 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

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37 h. ago MTN Group CEO Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Inclusion and Africa’s Tech Future

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-group-ceo-reaffirms-commitment-to-digital-inclusion-and-africas-tech-future/The Group President and Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed the telecom giant’s commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion across Africa, stressing that MTN’s mission is to provide dignity, opportunity, and improved livelihoods for millions of people. Speaking during the MTN Bright Conversations series in Accra, Mr. Mupita revealed that  MTN’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-group-ceo-reaffirms-commitment-to-digital-inclusion-and-africas-tech-future/

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37 h. ago Gel nail polish users, beware! Key ingredient in many gel polishes now banned in Europe

The European Union has moved to remove a common ingredient from many gel nail polishes, a change that took effect on September 1, 2025 and will reshape the salon and nail supply landscape across the globe.

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37 h. ago Mustapha Gbande accuses NPP leaders of provocation, condemns alleged poster

The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has condemned what he describes as an act of political provocation involving senior members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), claiming they unlawfully entered an NDC office and tore down party posters.

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38 h. ago Gov’t is working to ease pressure on KATH – Ashanti regional Minister

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured that the government is implementing measures to reduce the growing pressure on the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

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46 h. ago Daniel Bessey Breaks Silence: “I’m Not Behind Ada Songor Chaos”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daniel-bessey-breaks-silence-im-not-behind-ada-songor-chaos/Sege Member of Parliament, Hon. Daniel Keshie Bessey, has broken his silence over swirling allegations that he is the mastermind behind the latest wave of unrest against Electrochem Ghana Limited, operators of the Ada Songor Salt Project. The MP has flatly rejected the claims, describing them as “false, malicious, and without foundation.” Reports from the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/daniel-bessey-breaks-silence-im-not-behind-ada-songor-chaos/

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48 h. ago Ghana’s Foreign Minister Emphasizes AfCFTA Role in Continental Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reinforced the African Continental Free Trade Area’s strategic importance for continental industrialization, emphasizing the imperative of leveraging the trade bloc’s massive economic potential. Speaking after meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra on Wednesday, September 4, Ablakwa described the continental trade arrangement as fundamental to Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/

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