5 m. ago Stablecoins Are Africa’s Most Useful Crypto, And the World is Finally Catching Up

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stablecoins-are-africas-most-useful-crypto-and-the-world-is-finally-catching-up/By: Larry Cooke, Binance Africa For many years, countries across Africa have been quietly leading the race when it comes to the practical adoption of crypto. From cross-border payments to savings, everyday users on the continent have been putting crypto to real work. And yet, when most people think about crypto in Africa, they imagine […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stablecoins-are-africas-most-useful-crypto-and-the-world-is-finally-catching-up/

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10 m. ago Africa’s US$100 Billion Investment Gap Needs Legal Fix, Bank Chief Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-investment-gap-needs-legal-fix-bank-chief-warns/Africa faces a staggering $100 billion annual shortfall in foreign direct investment, African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina told a packed legal conference in Kenya. He blamed weak rule of law, crushing debt burdens, and predatory “vulture funds” exploiting fragile legal systems for the crippling gap. Speaking to over 1,200 lawyers, judges, and officials […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-us100-billion-investment-gap-needs-legal-fix-bank-chief-warns/

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13 m. ago Ghana Demands Action on Illegal Mining After Deadly Ministerial Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-demands-action-on-illegal-mining-after-deadly-ministerial-crash/The tragic helicopter crash that killed eight officials, including two cabinet ministers, has intensified calls for Ghana to confront its illegal mining crisis. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa declared the victims “Martyrs of August 6” and insisted their mission for environmental justice must now drive decisive action against galamsey. The ill-fated flight was carrying Defence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-demands-action-on-illegal-mining-after-deadly-ministerial-crash/

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22 m. ago NADMO Urges Farmers to Harvest Crops as Floods Threaten North East

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nadmo-urges-farmers-to-harvest-crops-as-floods-threaten-north-east/Ghana’s disaster response agency has issued an urgent alert to farmers in the flood-prone North East Region, advising immediate harvesting of mature crops ahead of forecasted heavy rains and thunderstorms. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) warned that delaying harvests risks significant damage to farmlands and livelihoods, citing recurring floods that have devastated infrastructure and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nadmo-urges-farmers-to-harvest-crops-as-floods-threaten-north-east/

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24 m. ago Ghana Education Watch Backs Crackdown on Fake Academic Titles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-watch-backs-crackdown-on-fake-academic-titles/Ghana’s education accountability watchdog has thrown its weight behind a national campaign to expose fraudulent academic credentials. Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Ghana Education Watch (Eduwatch), publicly commended the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for “doing a very good job” in scrutinizing dubious qualifications. His endorsement follows GTEC’s high-profile challenge to Deputy Health Minister Dr. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-education-watch-backs-crackdown-on-fake-academic-titles/

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29 m. ago Mfantseman Stakeholders Tackle Telecom, Lithium and Quarry Woes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mfantseman-stakeholders-tackle-telecom-lithium-and-quarry-woes/Community leaders and municipal officials in Mfantseman have mapped a path forward on pressing local challenges, from spotty phone networks to mining frustrations. The action plan emerged during a consultative meeting organized by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation, as part of its AVID-2 project in the Central Region. Municipal Coordinating […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mfantseman-stakeholders-tackle-telecom-lithium-and-quarry-woes/

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48 m. ago Ghana Deputy Minister Challenges Education Chief’s Academic Title

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deputy-minister-challenges-education-chiefs-academic-title/Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah has publicly questioned the professorship credentials of Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Director-General of Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). The move comes days after GTEC disputed Ayensu-Danquah’s own claim to a professorship, citing a University of Utah letter confirming her 2017–2020 role as Adjunct Assistant Professor not full professor in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deputy-minister-challenges-education-chiefs-academic-title/

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49 m. ago An open letter to the President and the Minister of Justice & Attorney General

Your Excellency, Mr President,Honourable Minister of Justice, Why Ghana Must Split the Attorney-General from the Minister of Justice I write with deep respect for your high offices and with concern about a matter that touches the very heart of our democracy—the independence and public perception of Ghana’s justice system. Today, whenever a political figure is […]

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51 m. ago NPP Regional Chair Urges Akwatia Voters to Defy Intimidation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-regional-chair-urges-akwatia-voters-to-defy-intimidation/Eastern Regional Chairman Jeff Konadu of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Akwatia constituents to cast their ballots without fear in the upcoming by-election. Speaking to supporters after a unity walk on August 17, Konadu dismissed concerns about voter suppression, insisting victory is achievable. “You will be safe,” he declared at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-regional-chair-urges-akwatia-voters-to-defy-intimidation/

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54 m. ago Ghana Officials Clash Over President’s Travel Claims on Social Media

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-officials-clash-over-presidents-travel-claims-on-social-media/A public spat erupted between Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe and opposition MP Ekow Vincent Assafuah after the lawmaker questioned President Mahama’s travel arrangements to Japan and Singapore. Assafuah, MP for Tafo, shared flight details of a private jet allegedly linked to the trip, implying luxury spending. Dogbe swiftly countered, branding the post “misleading” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-officials-clash-over-presidents-travel-claims-on-social-media/

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81 m. ago 2025 GFA Congress: Ghanaians will soon have no interest in Ghana football – Dr Asafo Adjei

His comments follow the GFA's decision at its 31st Ordinary Congress to approve a constitutional amendment extending the presidential term limit from two to three terms.

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98 m. ago Accra Streets Pulse with Color as Chale Wote Festival Returns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-streets-pulse-with-color-as-chale-wote-festival-returns/Drumbeats echo through Osu as Accra’s Chale Wote Street Art Festival launches its 15th edition, turning the city into a living canvas. Under the theme “The Orbs Beneath the Nile Lead to Kongo,” this week-long celebration weaves Pan-African history, identity, and futuristic visions into every mural, performance, and parade across Jamestown and Osu. For hundreds […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-streets-pulse-with-color-as-chale-wote-festival-returns/

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1 hour ago Europe Confronts Its “Digital Kill Switch” Vulnerability to US Tech Dominance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/europe-confronts-its-digital-kill-switch-vulnerability-to-us-tech-dominance/The nightmare scenario sounds like fiction: a U.S. president flips a switch, and Europe’s digital life grinds to a halt. Yet policymakers and tech experts warn this threat is creeping toward plausibility. At stake? Europe’s near-total reliance on American cloud giants Google, Microsoft, and Amazon which underpin 70% of the continent’s critical infrastructure, from hospitals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/europe-confronts-its-digital-kill-switch-vulnerability-to-us-tech-dominance/

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1 hour ago Hong Kong Developers Brace for US$7 Billion Debt Cliff as Defaults Mount

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hong-kong-developers-brace-for-us7-billion-debt-cliff-as-defaults-mount/Hong Kong’s property sector faces a reckoning as developers scramble to address a wave of bond maturities set to surge to $7.1 billion in 2026 a 67% jump from this year. The pressure intensifies as collapsing valuations and weak sales squeeze refinancing options, with Road King’s recent coupon default signaling deeper trouble ahead. Smaller firms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hong-kong-developers-brace-for-us7-billion-debt-cliff-as-defaults-mount/

Economics

1 hour ago Qantas Hit with Record $90 Million Fine for Pandemic Worker Sackings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/qantas-hit-with-record-90-million-fine-for-pandemic-worker-sackings/An Australian federal court has ordered Qantas to pay a landmark A$90 million penalty for illegally outsourcing 1,680 ground staff jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling, the largest ever under Australia’s Fair Work Act, caps a four-year legal battle sparked by the airline’s 2020 decision to replace baggage handlers and cleaners with contractors. Federal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/qantas-hit-with-record-90-million-fine-for-pandemic-worker-sackings/

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1 hour ago When the Talking Drum Changed Hands: Paid advocacy, and the fate of Ghana’s democracy

There is a story our elders tell about a talking drum that once belonged to the village. In times of drought or danger, the drum called the people together, spoke truth to the chief, and steadied the village. One day, the drum’s keeper accepted a private gift. After that, the rhythms softened whenever the chief’s […]

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2 h. ago Nigerian Equities Extend Losses as Port Woes Drag on Market Sentiment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-extend-losses-as-port-woes-drag-on-market-sentiment/Nigeria’s stock market extended its slump on Friday, with nine sectors closing in the red and only six managing gains. Blue-chip stocks largely stagnated, though Guaranty Trust Holding and Zenith Bank bucked the trend with modest advances. Heavyweights like MTN Nigeria, International Breweries, and United Bank for Africa dragged the index lower as investors grappled […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-equities-extend-losses-as-port-woes-drag-on-market-sentiment/

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2 h. ago GRNMA Champions Youth Leadership & Policy Inclusion at 2025 International Youth Day Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/grnma-champions-youth-leadership-policy-inclusion-at-2025-international-youth-day-launch/The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) launched its 2025 International Youth Day (IYD) celebration with a powerful call for youth-driven policy inclusion and professional development. The event, held at the GRNMA Secretariat, brought together young nurses, midwives, and key stakeholders under the theme: “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future.” A Platform for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/grnma-champions-youth-leadership-policy-inclusion-at-2025-international-youth-day-launch/

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2 h. ago GHIB and Vista Bank Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost African Trade Finance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghib-and-vista-bank-forge-strategic-alliance-to-boost-african-trade-finance/Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has teamed up with Vista Bank Group in a landmark partnership aimed at transforming trade finance access across West Africa. The collaboration, unveiled at London’s CNVERGE ’25 conference, designates GHIB as the primary correspondent bank for Vista’s operations in Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Guinea. The alliance will leverage […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghib-and-vista-bank-forge-strategic-alliance-to-boost-african-trade-finance/

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2 h. ago Pokuase Homowo 2025: Traditional Leader Calls for Unity, Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pokuase-homowo-2025-traditional-leader-calls-for-unity-development/The vibrant Pokuase community in the Trobu Municipality, Greater Accra Region, came alive on Saturday, 16th August 2025, as they celebrated the annual Homowo Festival with cultural displays, traditional rites, and a strong call for unity and development. A Festival Rooted in History The Homowo Festival, meaning “hooting at hunger,” traces its origins to a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/pokuase-homowo-2025-traditional-leader-calls-for-unity-development/

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