4 h. ago Second University of Ghana WACCI affiliate wins Africa Food Prize Award

Three years after the Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, Professor Eric Danquah, won the 2022 Africa Food Prize, a former student of the Centre has now taken the 2025 honour.

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4 h. ago Access Denied: Children Climb Walls to Attend Class Amid Trassaco Land Grab

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-denied-children-climb-walls-to-attend-class-amid-trassaco-land-grab/The future of an Islamic University project, the African American Islamic Institute, earmarked for the Muslim community is under serious threat, as real estate developer Trassaco Company has allegedly encroached on the land, blocking schoolchildren who are occupying the land from accessing their classrooms. The land, allocated years ago under the spiritual guidance of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-denied-children-climb-walls-to-attend-class-amid-trassaco-land-grab/

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10 h. ago Ghana’s Tutu community welcomes new era of cultural preservation

The historic town of Tutu in Ghana’s Eastern Region is set to become a beacon of cultural preservation and international cooperation with the launch of the “Tutu Wɔ Bi Ka” Heritage Centre, the latest milestone of the Unfolding Cultural Heritage (UCH) project.

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11 h. ago AAMUSTED and KIC begin poultry input distribution for young farmers

Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) Ghana and AAMUSTED, in partnership with Premiere Poultry, have initiated the distribution of day-old chicks and feed to young agripreneurs starting poultry ventures.

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11 h. ago International Legal Battle Threatens Ghana’s Mining Sector Over Black Volta Gold Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-battle-threatens-ghanas-mining-sector-over-black-volta-gold-project/Ghana’s mining sector faces potential international arbitration as competing ownership claims over the Black Volta Gold Project have escalated into a high-stakes legal confrontation that could expose the country to billion-dollar liability claims. Engineers & Planners Company Ltd has announced the successful acquisition of all issued shares of Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-battle-threatens-ghanas-mining-sector-over-black-volta-gold-project/

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11 h. ago KNUST Africa Health Collaborative’s SBS Programme marks third year of health start

Prof. Wilberforce Owusu-Ansah, Pillar Lead for Health Entrepreneurship at KNUST Africa Health Collaborative has urged students to pursue innovation-driven businesses that transform health outcomes. Speaking at the opening of the Sustainable Business Start-Ups (SBS) Training Programme, Prof. Owusu-Ansah said the initiative is designed to help students establish health-focused enterprises that deliver impact. “One of the […]

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12 h. ago DSTv Row Threatens Ghana Diplomats’ New Investment Performance Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstv-row-threatens-ghana-diplomats-new-investment-performance-targets/Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa Benjamin Quarshie warns that the escalating DSTv pricing dispute could undermine newly appointed envoys’ ability to meet ambitious Key Performance Indicators aimed at boosting foreign investment and trade. The concern emerges as Ghana has introduced its first-ever performance targets for diplomatic missions, with over 500 measurable benchmarks including securing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstv-row-threatens-ghana-diplomats-new-investment-performance-targets/

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17 h. ago Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Top America’s Most Beloved Celebrity Couples

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selena-gomez-and-benny-blanco-top-americas-most-beloved-celebrity-couples/Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have emerged as America’s most beloved celebrity couple, commanding a combined 421 million Instagram followers and generating 60,500 monthly online searches, according to new research analyzing celebrity relationship popularity. The study by women’s fashion brand Kaiia evaluated celebrity partnerships across multiple platforms to identify the most liked couples in the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/selena-gomez-and-benny-blanco-top-americas-most-beloved-celebrity-couples/

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18 h. ago Transforming Volta Lake Transport Limited: A Catalyst for Ghana’s 24

Introduction                  Ghana is taking concrete steps to turn the “24-Hour Economy” from a slogan into a pipeline of bankable projects. One of the most consequential is the Volta Economic Corridor, an integrated effort to make Lake Volta a backbone for around-the-clock logistics, industrialisation, and export growth. The programme, launched by the government this year, […]

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21 h. ago When celebration turns to shame: Cyberbullying BECE students in Ghana

The publication of BECE results creates excitement across Ghana. This should be a time of pride. However, a troubling trend has surfaced: people are taking screenshots of students' results, especially poor grades, and posting them on social media. This is not sharing success; it is exploiting vulnerability for public shaming and bullying. This act of turning academic performance into a tool for ridicule is inflicting deep emotional wounds on a generation of Ghanaian children. It forces a painful examination of our values and the protections meant for our most vulnerable.

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22 h. ago Ghanaians to pay more as ECG proposes 225% increase in Distribution Service Charge

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for a steep 225% increase in its Distribution Service Charge (DSC1).

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23 h. ago HMusic Studio launches in Accra; pioneering music services and studio bookings

Accra has welcomed the launch of HMusic Studio, a cloud-based digital audio workstation (DAW) designed for music creators across the globe which offers real-time collaboration, mastering, publishing, and distribution tools, directly from any browser or mobile device. This is indeed an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize how artistes, producers, and music professionals access music […]

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23 h. ago Israeli Embassy partners with talented Ghanaian film students to host a free Film Festival in Accra this September

Accra is set to come alive with cinema and culture as the Embassy of Israel in Ghana announces the Israeli Film Festival, scheduled for 17th to 20th September 2025 at the Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall. The festival will feature a rich line-up of Israeli films alongside short films by Ghanaian film students, creating a unique […]

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41 h. ago Philanthropist Donates Educational Materials to Street Children School

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/A prominent philanthropist has donated educational supplies worth approximately GH¢70,000 to Street Academy, a specialized institution serving vulnerable children in Accra, as part of his birthday celebration on Saturday. Nii Boye Abbey presented the donation to students at the Arts Center-based school, which provides free education to street children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/

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50 h. ago Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam Amid Regional Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopia-inaugurates-grand-renaissance-dam-amid-regional-tensions/Ethiopia will officially inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on September 9, marking completion of Africa’s largest hydroelectric project despite continuing diplomatic tensions with downstream neighbors Egypt and Sudan. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the September inauguration during parliamentary proceedings, confirming that the $4.2 billion project spanning 14 years of construction is now fully operational […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethiopia-inaugurates-grand-renaissance-dam-amid-regional-tensions/

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50 h. ago Egypt’s Mount Sinai Tourism Project Sparks Heritage Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypts-mount-sinai-tourism-project-sparks-heritage-concerns/Great Transfiguration development faces UNESCO warnings over sacred site transformation Egypt’s ambitious Great Transfiguration Project to transform Mount Sinai into a major tourism destination has triggered international concerns over the preservation of one of the world’s most sacred religious sites and its ancient monastery. The massive state-sponsored development is set for completion by October 2026, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypts-mount-sinai-tourism-project-sparks-heritage-concerns/

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54 h. ago “Reputation is your currency” – Hollywood producer Sharifa Johka inspires UniMAC

Award-winning Hollywood producer and cultural advocate Sharifa Johka has urged film students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication–Institute of Film and Television (UniMAC-IFT) to prioritise reputation, consistency and credibility as the foundation for lasting success in the creative industry.

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61 h. ago Ashanti Royals, Delaney thrill at Captain’s Cup in support of leukaemia awareness

The Leukaemia Project Foundation (LPF), in partnership with the Accra Polo Club, hosted the first edition of the Captain’s Cup, a special polo tournament dedicated to raising awareness and funds for leukaemia patients

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62 h. ago Prof. Veronica Dzomeku inducted into Hall of Fame at 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards

Prof. (Mrs.) Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards held at the Global Dreams Hotel in Tamale. The ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Health, celebrated outstanding contributions to Ghana’s healthcare sector and drew dignitaries, academics and healthcare leaders from across the country.

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2 d. ago Diaspora Buyers Drive Interest in Ghana’s Forest Hill Estate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/diaspora-buyers-drive-interest-in-ghanas-forest-hill-estate/Ghanaians living abroad are showing strong interest in Forest Hill Wellness Resort & Estate, highlighting the diaspora’s growing influence on Ghana’s property market as the luxury development targets international buyers. Apirede Developers has partnered with Broll Ghana Limited to launch the 650-acre luxury lifestyle community in the scenic Akwapim Hills, positioning the project to capture […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/diaspora-buyers-drive-interest-in-ghanas-forest-hill-estate/

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