31 m. ago Paul Afoko criticises NPP’s decision to hold January primaries

A former NPP National Chairman, Paul Awentami Afoko, has issued a pointed critique of his party’s decision to conduct presidential primaries in January 2026, calling the timing a significant misstep. Mr Afoko stated that the New Patriotic Party’s renewal process traditionally begins at the grassroots, namely, the polling station level, and methodically builds up through […]

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2 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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10 h. ago Ghana Slashes Courier Licensing Fees, Extends Compliance Deadline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George has announced significant reductions in courier rider licensing fees and extended the enforcement deadline to April 2026, following public outcry over a controversial crackdown on unlicensed delivery operators. The fee reductions, announced Thursday during a meeting with rider associations and the Ghana Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, slash registration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-courier-licensing-fees-extends-compliance-deadline/

Events

11 h. ago I am the bridge between gov’t policy and mining productivity, says new Minerals Commission CEO

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his role will be to strike the critical balance between government policies and mining sector productivity.

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11 h. ago Ghana Clears US$77M Road Debt to Accelerate Highway Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/The Ghanaian government has settled $77 million in outstanding debts to contractors working on the crucial Ofankor-Nsawam highway, clearing financial obstacles that had stalled construction for months. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced the debt clearance Wednesday, stating that all contractor certificates raised before the current administration took office have been fully paid. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/

Economics

12 h. ago Ghana’s Gig Economy Revolution Demands Digital Skills Training, UNICEF Study Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/Young Ghanaians are transforming the nation’s employment landscape through gig work, but lack the digital and financial literacy skills needed to turn side hustles into sustainable businesses, according to a new UNICEF study. The assessment, funded by UNICEF Ghana, reveals a critical mismatch between the skills employers require and those that job seekers possess in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-gig-economy-revolution-demands-digital-skills-training-unicef-study-reveals/

Events

12 h. ago Ghana’s Business Community Builds Case for Further Rate Cuts Following Inflation Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/Ghana’s business sector is intensifying calls for additional monetary policy easing as the country’s eighth consecutive monthly inflation decline creates compelling arguments for lower borrowing costs that could stimulate economic growth. Headline inflation dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, falling below the government’s end-of-year target of 11.9% ahead of schedule and providing ammunition for business […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/

Economics

12 h. ago COCOBOD Settles GH¢2 Billion Debt Arrears as Cocoa Sector Regains Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/Ghana’s cocoa industry achieved a significant financial milestone as the state cocoa marketing board cleared GH¢2 billion in coupon arrears to bondholders, signaling renewed fiscal discipline in one of the country’s most critical export sectors. The Ghana Cocoa Board paid GH¢2 billion to holders of its restructured cocoa bills, now classified as bonds under the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-settles-gh%c2%a22-billion-debt-arrears-as-cocoa-sector-regains-financial-stability/

Economics

12 h. ago Ghana Launches Solar Irrigation Initiative to Transform Agricultural Productivity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/Ghana will deploy solar-powered irrigation pumps nationwide to modernize agriculture and eliminate seasonal farming limitations, officials announced at a continental renewable energy summit that also unveiled a $200 million financing facility for African solar projects. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor revealed the initiative at the 7th International Solar Alliance Regional Committee Meeting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-solar-irrigation-initiative-to-transform-agricultural-productivity/

Politics

12 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/

Events

14 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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15 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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19 h. ago Counting inflation wrong: When the math doesn’t add up in Ghana’s CPI report

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has conducted a critical review of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2025. While the report is detailed and comprehensive, IERPP has identified several shortcomings that call into question its accuracy, neutrality, and clarity. These concerns raise important issues about the integrity of official statistics and their communication to policymakers and the public. The key findings are outlined below.

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20 h. ago Mahama to New Envoys: Carry Ghana’s story to the world as a land of opportunity

President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed envoys with the task of projecting a renewed image of the country one that goes beyond political stability to highlight Ghana’s readiness for business, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Politics

23 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/

Events

27 h. ago UNICEF Report Exposes Agriculture Training Gap in Ghana’s Farming Heartland

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/Ghana’s Ashanti Region faces a critical skills paradox where agricultural mechanization training is virtually non-existent despite farming being the area’s economic backbone, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study. The “Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report” for the Ashanti Region reveals that only one institution offers agricultural mechanization training among 43 different trades offered across public […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-exposes-agriculture-training-gap-in-ghanas-farming-heartland/

Culture

28 h. ago Otto Addo criticises ‘very hard’ pitch at Chad’s Olympic stadium

Ghana coach Otto Addo has criticized the Confederation of African Football for approving the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Déby Itno for international matches. The newly constructed stadium, will host Thursday’s Group I Match Day six World Cup Qualifier between Chad and Ghana at 1 PM local time. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Black Stars […]

Politics

32 h. ago Ghana’s BECE Grading System Fuels Malpractice as Officials Debate Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/Ghana’s Basic Education Certificate Examination faces mounting criticism over a grading system that educators argue incentivizes cheating while penalizing high-achieving students through predetermined grade distributions. The West African Examinations Council has confirmed several cases of examination malpractice in the ongoing 2025 BECE, with officials warning numbers may rise as examinations progress. The developments have reignited […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-bece-grading-system-fuels-malpractice-as-officials-debate-reform/

Politics

32 h. ago FDA Western Region Threatens Legal Action Over Food Vendor Permits

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fda-western-region-threatens-legal-action-over-food-vendor-permits/Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority has intensified enforcement of mandatory Street Food Vendor Permits in the Western Region, threatening prosecution for operators who fail to comply with the 2022 requirement designed to improve public health standards. The permit, introduced under the Public Health Act 2012, aims to enhance sanitary conditions among roadside and mobile food […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fda-western-region-threatens-legal-action-over-food-vendor-permits/

Events

32 h. ago Opposition Politician Condemns Chief Justice Removal as Premeditated

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/New Patriotic Party stalwart Dennis Miracles Aboagye has sharply criticized President John Dramani Mahama over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, calling the entire process politically motivated. President Mahama signed a warrant for Torkornoo’s removal on Monday, September 1, 2025, following an Article 146 Committee investigation that found evidence of stated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-politician-condemns-chief-justice-removal-as-premeditated/

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