41 h. ago Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) has announced dates for interviews for shortlisted applicants seeking the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Scholarship tenable in the United Kingdom. In a notice issued by the Registrar of Scholarships, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Secretariat said it has completed the initial review of applications and will begin interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the prestigious international scholarship programme.

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4 d. ago Ghana Private Sector Holds Steady as PMI Shows Stable Business Conditions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-private-sector-holds-steady-as-pmi-shows-stable-business-conditions/Companies in Ghana recorded broadly stable business conditions in the penultimate month of 2025, with new orders, employment and purchasing continuing to rise but output remaining broadly unchanged. There remained a lack of inflationary pressure across the private sector, with overall input costs falling for the first time in three months and companies continuing to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-private-sector-holds-steady-as-pmi-shows-stable-business-conditions/

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5 d. ago Inflation falls for 11th straight month to 6.3% in November 2025 — GSS

Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, who presented the data in Accra, said the decline was driven largely by […]

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6 d. ago Christmas Market Prices Remain Uneven Despite Falling Inflation and Stronger Cedi

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/Ghana’s Christmas markets display highly uneven pricing as traders navigate a rare economic shift combining rapidly falling inflation with a strengthening cedi, creating complex pricing dilemmas for market women who form the backbone of the informal retail sector. Year on year inflation slowed to eight percent in October 2025, the lowest rate recorded in more […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/christmas-market-prices-remain-uneven-despite-falling-inflation-and-stronger-cedi/

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1 week ago Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? – Revisiting a Popular Question

Every November, as we mark Diabetes Awareness Month, one question resurfaces: Does eating sugar cause diabetes? For decades, this question has driven nutrition debates, yet the science reveals a far more layered answer than a simple yes or no. The popular belief that “sugar causes diabetes” oversimplifies a complex metabolic condition. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) develops primarily due to insulin impairment or insulin resistance, influenced by genetics, excess calorie intake, and lifestyle factors such as low physical activity, and not sugar alone per se. However, sugar plays a role, particularly in how it is consumed. Before we get to the sugar issue however, let us try to understand what the terms insulin impairment and insulin resistance mean.

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1 week ago Government Workers to Receive Delayed Allowances in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-workers-to-receive-delayed-allowances-in-december/The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has confirmed that two categories of allowances for government employees will be delayed until next month following a technical problem during November’s payroll processing. The department issued a statement on 25 November signed by Cephas N. Dosco, Head of Public Relations, explaining that the glitch occurred at a critical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-workers-to-receive-delayed-allowances-in-december/

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1 week ago Ghana’s Unemployment Drops But Youth Joblessness Remains Critical Challenge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-unemployment-drops-but-youth-joblessness-remains-critical-challenge/Ghana’s overall unemployment rate has declined to 13.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 13.3 percent in the previous quarter, but youth joblessness remains alarmingly high at 32 percent for those aged 15 to 24, according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures, released on August 28, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-unemployment-drops-but-youth-joblessness-remains-critical-challenge/

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2 w. ago Betway champions responsible gambling across Africa this November

Accra, Ghana — November 20, 2025. As Responsible Gambling Month continues, Betway reaffirms its unwavering commitment to promoting safe, informed and mindful gaming across Africa. Under the banner of its campaign “Bet the Responsible Way,” Betway is calling on all players to take a moment to reflect on their gaming habits and embrace a healthier, […]

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3 w. ago Ghana’s 2026 budget: Stability gains, fiscal gaps, and the rising risk of crowding

Ghana’s 2026 Budget presents a strong message of stability and fiscal discipline following the economic recovery recorded in 2025. With inflation falling, revenue collection improving, and the cedi stabilising, the Government is positioning the 2026 fiscal year as a consolidation phase aimed at securing long-term economic resilience.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s inflation rate falls to single digits amidst economic stabilisation – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana’s inflation rate has fallen, reaching a remarkable 8% in October 2025, down from 23.8% in December 2024.

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