11 h. ago Equip Armed Forces to deal with disasters – Former National Security Minister

A former National Security Minister, Francis Poku, has called for support for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for it to handle disasters of large magnitude effectively.

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18 h. ago Justice Oppong recalled to the bench as Prof Atuguba takes over Ghana School of Law

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, who also served as Director of the Ghana School of Law, Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has been recalled to the judiciary to perform his duties as a judge fully. Justice Oppong has therefore been directed by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to hand over […]

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18 h. ago Stronger legislation needed for forensic, DNA testing – Expert

Local authorities have been urged to come up with stronger and clearer laws to guide forensic and DNA testing in the country. A Human Identification Consultant and Infectious Disease Specialist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Central Laboratory, Dr Augustine E. Sagoe, said such a regulation would compel forensic laboratories in the country to do […]

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23 h. ago Minister, NIA Explore Collaboration to Boost Efficiency and Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/The Minister responsible for Public Sector Reform, Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba has paid a working visit to the National Identification Authority (NIA) to explore areas of collaboration aimed at improving service delivery, transparency, and accountability in the public sector. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said the engagement was to gain first-hand knowledge of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minister-nia-explore-collaboration-to-boost-efficiency-and-accountability/

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23 h. ago Deputy National DRIP coordinator warns against misuse of DRIP equipment

The Deputy National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Kwadwo Nyarko Aboagye, has issued a stern warning to District DRIP Coordinators in the Northern and Savannah Regions to handle the equipment with care and refrain from using it for illegal purposes.

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29 h. ago Ghana’s Rights Champion to Lead West Africa’s Voice at Nairobi Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, founder of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), will represent Ghana and West African civil society at a pivotal Pan-African security conference in Nairobi. The high-level gathering, hosted by HAKI Africa at the Argyle Grand Hotel from August 18–19, 2025, aims to reshape Africa’s security frameworks around human rights. Handpicked to deliver […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/

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35 h. ago OSEI Collective Workshop Puts Disabled Artisans at Center Stage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osei-collective-workshop-puts-disabled-artisans-at-center-stage/A vibrant tie-dye workshop in Accra is challenging perceptions of disability while creating economic pathways. OSEI Collective hosted the event at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, featuring disabled artisan Nora Hlordzi teaching traditional and modern techniques to locals, expatriates, and tourists. Participants each crafted personalized tote bags, gaining hands-on appreciation for skills often sidelined by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osei-collective-workshop-puts-disabled-artisans-at-center-stage/

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44 h. ago Trademarks are not one size fits all; register them by class – Sarah Norkor Anku tells SMEs

Global Managing Attorney Sarah Norkor Anku has urged entrepreneurs to register trademarks for the specific goods and services they offer, warning that failure to do so could allow opportunistic rivals to steal their brand identity.

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44 h. ago Cardinal Turkson urges caution and discernment in interpreting prophecies

Chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, has called for greater discernment and spiritual responsibility in the handling of prophecies, especially those that claim to reveal divine knowledge.

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46 h. ago OR Foundation partners with GNFS to train Kantamanto traders on fire safety

Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, is known as West Africa's largest second-hand clothing market. The bustling and jostling marketplace attracts thousands of traders and shoppers from across the region, offering a vast array of used clothing items.

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47 h. ago Ghana Stock Market Inches Up as Banking and Telecom Stocks Lead

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-inches-up-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead/Ghana’s equities market saw cautious gains Wednesday as the benchmark GSE Composite Index rose 31.35 points to close at 7,443.29, extending its year-to-date advance to 0.52%. Trading activity remained muted with just 589,225 shares changing hands, valued at GH¢2.2 million, though market capitalization edged up to GH¢151.46 billion. Banking stocks drove much of the momentum, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-inches-up-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead/

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51 h. ago Helicopter crash: Obuasi West MCE explains why remains were carried in sacks

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi West, Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has responded to criticism over how the remains of the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash were handled.

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52 h. ago Refold AI Raises US$6.5M to Automate Costly Enterprise Integrations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/refold-ai-raises-us6-5m-to-automate-costly-enterprise-integrations/Startup Refold AI emerged from stealth with $6.5 million in seed funding to tackle what it calls the $350 billion “integration tax” enterprises pay annually for manual API connections. Led by Eniac Ventures and Tidal Ventures, the round will accelerate development of its AI platform that replaces consultants and middleware with autonomous agents handling complex […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/refold-ai-raises-us6-5m-to-automate-costly-enterprise-integrations/

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52 h. ago Why mobile devices are now the weakest link in cybersecurity – Phones, phishing & your business

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Allen OLAYIWOLA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/why-mobile-devices-are-now-the-weakest-link-in-cybersecurity-phones-phishing-your-business/ Without proper protection, your team’s smartphones could put your entire organisation at risk Have you noticed a rise in suspicious messages lately? Maybe it’s a strange SMS claiming to be from Ghana Post asking you to rebook a delivery, or a supposed “bank” requesting your card details—even though you’ve never opened an account with them. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Allen OLAYIWOLA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/why-mobile-devices-are-now-the-weakest-link-in-cybersecurity-phones-phishing-your-business/

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53 h. ago Brendan Wiredu scores first Plymouth goal in EFL Cup win over QPR

The central defender was handed his second start of the season following his move this summer as they faced QPR in the EFL Cup.

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53 h. ago Insurance industry: Total investment assets declined slightly in 2024; life insurance dominates investment holdings

“From a financial stability perspective, the evolving investment strategy reflects both strength and fragility. On the one hand, the reduced concentration in government securities enhances resilience to sovereign risk. On the other hand, increased exposure to equities and real estate heightens vulnerability to market cycles, especially under adverse economic scenarios”, the report stressed.

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64 h. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

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68 h. ago Ghana’s RTI Commission Pushes Transparency in Upper East Training

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) is ramping up enforcement of Ghana’s transparency law, training Information Services Department (ISD) staff across the Upper East Region to demystify public access protocols. At a Bolgatanga workshop, RTIC officials drilled 15 municipal and district PROs on handling information requests, annual reporting duties, and navigating exemptions under the 2019 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/

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3 d. ago Afriyie Ankrah warns defiant prophets of public backlash over prophecy directive

Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has cautioned prophets and spiritual leaders that those who ignore the newly issued national directive on the handling of prophecies will be subjected to public scrutiny and judgment.

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3 d. ago Fake news can twist Parliament’s words, Hansard staff must keep up with high

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged the Hansard staff across Africa to try and upgrade their knowledge, skills, and competence required to meet the demands of the technology age and protect the integrity of parliamentary proceedings. The Hansard, which is a verbatim report of parliamentary debates, is normally handled by a special […]

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