10 h. ago Western Region Minister Proposes Training Program for Road Equipment Operators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has proposed leveraging the District Road Improvement Programme to train machine operators and technicians through the Youth Employment Agency, potentially creating thousands of jobs while ensuring effective equipment utilization. Nelson outlined his vision during an orientation program for District Coordinators in the Western Region, where 49 coordinators from Western North, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/

Politics

10 h. ago Legal Experts Divided Over Transparency in Chief Justice Removal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/Legal experts have expressed conflicting views on Ghana’s unprecedented Chief Justice removal process, with calls for transparency meeting criticism over procedural fairness and potential political motivations. Martin Kpebu, a prominent private legal practitioner, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to release the complete report that led to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s dismissal, arguing that secrecy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana Chief Justice Removal Sets New Accountability Precedent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-chief-justice-removal-sets-new-accountability-precedent/The unprecedented removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will serve as a powerful deterrent for future judicial leaders, with legal experts predicting heightened adherence to due process across the country’s highest court. Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu believes the removal will serve as a “powerful reminder to future heads of the judiciary about the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-chief-justice-removal-sets-new-accountability-precedent/

Politics

12 h. ago Akatsi North DCE commissions eight boreholes, promises 30 by end of 2025

The Akatsi North District Chief Executive (DCE), Bless Kojo Katamani, has pledged that the district will have no fewer than 30 boreholes by the end of the year, in a bid to improve access to clean water across the area.Mr. Katamani made this announcement during a brief ceremony where he commissioned eight newly constructed boreholes […]

Events

15 h. ago 70% of Small Business Websites Fail — Here’s How SMEs Can Avoid Web Design Failure

A business’s website is one of the most important investments a business can make. Yet, across the globe and in Ghana, too many business websites fail to deliver value. The problem is not whether a company has a website, but whether that website generates a positive return on investment. Industry data shows how serious the […]

Politics

18 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

Events

20 h. ago Global Air Cargo Rates Show Mixed Performance Across Regions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-show-mixed-performance-across-regions/Global air cargo markets displayed varied performance across different trade lanes during the final week of August, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading growth while North America experienced continued softness, according to the latest data from WorldACD Market Data. Worldwide air freight rates averaged $2.44 per kilogram during the week ending August 31, representing a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-show-mixed-performance-across-regions/

Transport

22 h. ago Saiid Kwasi Adu Launches Debut Book: ‘Living A Healthy Lifestyle’

The forecourt of North Hills International School was abuzz with energy on Thursday morning as a distinguished gathering of family, friends, dignitaries, and members of the public came together for the official launch of ‘Living A Healthy Lifestyle’, the debut publication by Saiid Kwasi Adu. Chaired by Nana Dr. Appiagyei Dankawoso I, the Omanhene Kyeame […]

Politics

23 h. ago Weak Jobs Data Heightens Expectations for Aggressive Fed Rate Cut

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weak-jobs-data-heightens-expectations-for-aggressive-fed-rate-cut/Disappointing employment data released Friday has intensified speculation that the Federal Reserve may deliver a 50-basis-point interest rate cut this month, marking a more aggressive response to mounting labor market weakness. Private payrolls increased by just 54,000 in August, well short of the 75,000 estimate from economists and down from the revised gain of 106,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weak-jobs-data-heightens-expectations-for-aggressive-fed-rate-cut/

Politics

29 h. ago Viral Video Fuels Outrage, Exposes Tensions Over Omanjor Shooting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/viral-video-fuels-outrage-exposes-tensions-over-omanjor-shooting/A viral video circulating online has sparked outrage and raised questions about the alleged involvement of certain individuals in the Omanjor shooting incident. The incident, which occurred during Homowo, resulted in the deaths of five individuals who were shot and killed after paying a courtesy call to the Omanjor chief. In the video, Asafoatse brother […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/viral-video-fuels-outrage-exposes-tensions-over-omanjor-shooting/

Events

40 h. ago Ghana’s Chief Justice removal unleashes political power struggle, judicial turmoil

The dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has shattered the fragile peace at the heart of the nation's democratic order. The event is more than a legal dispute; it's a dramatic sign of a deepening crisis that has now exploded into public view, exposing a constitutional fault line. This is not just a story of a public official's removal but a high-stakes struggle for power, forcing Ghanaians to confront a fundamental question: who truly holds the ultimate authority—the law or the executive?

Politics

41 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong donates GH₵30,000 towards NPP Electoral Area Coordinator’s surgery in Bia West

Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has donated GH₵30,000 in support of the surgery of an NPP Electoral Area Coordinator in the Bia West constituency of the Western North region. Mr Kennedy Agyapong gave out the amount during a meeting with NPP polling station executives […]

Events

43 h. ago MultiChoice agrees to reduce DSTV fees, pricing committee established – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure. This comes after MultiChoice finally provided the data requested by the government regarding comprehensive pricing data, specifically including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with at least six other […]

Politics

48 h. ago Forging Africa’s Trade Renaissance: Strategic Diplomacy in an Era of Continental Integration

The convergence of the African Continental Free Trade Area’s operational maturity and China’s recalibrated Belt and Road Initiative presents unprecedented opportunities for diplomatic innovation. Success will require a nuanced understanding of evolving trade dynamics, strategic migration patterns, and adaptive economic diplomacy. The New Architecture of African Economic Integration Four years after its operational launch, the […]

Politics

52 h. ago Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé 

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE).

Politics

60 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/

Politics

60 h. ago Egypt Slashes Rates Amid Growth Surge as North Africa Attracts Major Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/Egypt’s central bank delivered its most aggressive monetary policy move of 2025, cutting interest rates by 200 basis points as economic growth exceeded expectations and regional neighbors secured major international investments. The Central Bank of Egypt reduced its overnight deposit rate to 22% and lending rate to 23% on August 28, marking the third rate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/

Politics

62 h. ago Gold Soars to Record High Above US$3,575 as Investors Seek Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-to-record-high-above-us3575-as-investors-seek-safety/Gold surged to an unprecedented high above $3,575 per ounce on Wednesday as global investors accelerated their flight to safety amid mounting economic uncertainty and expectations of imminent US interest rate cuts. The precious metal has gained more than 30% this year, with spot gold prices rising almost 35% since the beginning of 2025, driven […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-to-record-high-above-us3575-as-investors-seek-safety/

Economics

62 h. ago IATA Study Confirms Rwanda Aviation Model Generates US$160M Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/The International Air Transport Association released comprehensive data quantifying Rwanda’s aviation sector contribution to economic development, showing $160 million in total economic activity supporting 42,000 jobs across the country. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, published September 4, 2025, during the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, demonstrates that aviation contributes 1.1% to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/

Politics

62 h. ago Rwanda’s Aviation Hub Strategy Delivers US$160M Economic Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/Rwanda’s strategic aviation investments have generated $160.1 million in economic output while supporting 42,000 jobs, positioning the country as a model for African aviation development according to new IATA data released during the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. The International Air Transport Association analysis reveals that Rwanda’s aviation sector contributes 1.1% to the country’s GDP, with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rwandas-aviation-hub-strategy-delivers-us160m-economic-impact/

Economics