2 h. ago Dr Omane Boamah treated 2024 elections like a medical case and found a solution – James Gunu eulogises him

Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as a medical doctor whose intellect and problem-solving skills played a pivotal role in the ruling National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) victory in the 2024 general elections.

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3 h. ago Ghana’s economy resilient but faces fiscal and structural hurdles – World Bank

Ghana’s economy showed strong resilience in 2024, recording 5.7% growth despite global and domestic challenges, according to the World Bank.

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3 h. ago World Bank warns COCOBOD’s mounting debts threaten Ghana’s cocoa sector

The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update has raised concerns over the financial stability of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that persistent operational and fiscal challenges could undermine one of the country’s most vital export industries. According to the report, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s cocoa production remains weak, while COCOBOD owes significant […]

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7 h. ago US senators call for Meta probe after Reuters report on its AI policies

Two Republican U.S. senators called for a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms on Thursday after Reuters reported on an internal policy document that permitted the company’s chatbots to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual.”

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16 h. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

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19 h. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

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20 h. ago Observer missions push for EC appointment overhaul, lower presidential age limit

The Commonwealth and African Union observer missions for Ghana’s 2024 general elections have urged sweeping electoral reforms, with a strong focus on how Electoral Commission (EC) commissioners are appointed.

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21 h. ago World Bank projects 0.6% GDP revenue boost if Ghana fully implements 2025 tax measures

The World Bank has projected that Ghana could gain additional revenue equivalent to at least 0.6 percent of GDP in 2025 if the government fully implements the revenue measures outlined in the 2025 budget. According to the World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update report, the projected increase is in line with the targets of the […]

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23 h. ago Manhyia North MP predicts NDC’s 2024 electoral gains will fade by 2028

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Akwasi Konadu, has expressed strong confidence that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will struggle to replicate its electoral performance from the 2024 general elections when Ghanaians head to the polls in 2028.

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23 h. ago NPP Official Vows Unflinching Criticism Despite Activists’ Arrests

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former communications manager for ex-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has defiantly declared that opposition criticism will continue despite recent arrests of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists. Speaking on Accra’s OKAY FM, Aboagye slammed the Mahama administration’s use of security agencies, calling it intimidation. “You cannot prevent us from talking. Arrest me—I’ll […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/

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24 h. ago ARDA report warns fuel import dependency threatens Africa’s economy

A recent report from the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has issued a stark warning of Africa’s heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products, which leaves the continent dangerously exposed to economic paralysis.

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27 h. ago U.S. report flags Ghana’s ‘recurring disregard’ for constitutional protection

The United States has flagged Ghana for what it describes as a "recurring disregard" for constitutional protections, highlighting a range of significant human rights issues in its 2024 Human Rights Report.

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28 h. ago Ace Ankomah: Don’t leave hope: Mourning Dr Omane Boamah, my ‘unlikely’ and ‘secret’ acquaintance

Dr Omane Boamah and I met in person for the first time at Rex Omar’s mother’s funeral on April 13, 2024.

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36 h. ago BoG urges financial institutions to maintain a robust credit risk management framework

It continued that RFIs with NPL ratios exceeding the prudential limit shall, from 1st January 2027, be restricted from the payment of dividends and bonuses, as well as growing their loan portfolio lending to related parties and sectors of the RFI’s credit portfolio with NPL ratios above the prudential limit etc., except for cash-backed facilities.

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40 h. ago HORDS PLC Deepens Losses Amid Cost Surge Despite Revenue Jump

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/Ghanaian manufacturing firm HORDS PLC reported a widened net loss of GH¢657,053 for the first quarter of 2025, deepening last year’s GH¢571,777 deficit despite a fivefold revenue surge. The unaudited results show sales climbing to GH¢1.36 million from GH¢249,713 in early 2024, but crippling production costs of GH¢1.81 million erased gains, triggering a GH¢457,722 gross […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/

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43 h. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

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44 h. ago Bawumia hails NPP youth wing after receiving nomination forms

Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep appreciation to the youth wing of the party after they mobilised to collect and personally deliver presidential nomination forms to him.

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44 h. ago ABSA, Republic Bank Offer Ghana’s Cheapest SME Loans as Rate Gap Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/Ghanaian SMEs face dramatically different borrowing costs depending on their bank choice, new Central Bank data reveals. ABSA, Republic Bank, and Bank of Africa emerged as the most affordable lenders in June 2025, while others charged over double their rates—potentially crippling small businesses. The Bank of Ghana’s annualised percentage rate (APR) report, measuring true loan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/

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44 h. ago BoG meets banks on foreign exchange auctions and liquidity challenges

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has announced plans to engage the Ghana Association of Banks in the coming days to address concerns surrounding forward foreign exchange auctions and market liquidity. Speaking at a brief meeting with the CEOs of commercial banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama explained that the […]

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45 h. ago BoG targets credit risk, liquidity and reserve requirements of banks in new regulatory measures

Dr. Johnson Asiama said the credit and risk governance measures will ensure that the commercial banks will be aligned with the Basel principles. This will set minimum standards for underwriting, monitoring, and provisioning.

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