97 m. ago Livestream: Funeral and burial service for victims of helicopter crash

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Events

2 h. ago Fix energy and cocoa sectors to protect economy – World Bank tells Ghana

The World Bank has urged Ghana to urgently address structural challenges in its energy and cocoa sectors as part of a broader push to safeguard the country’s economic stability and growth prospects.

Politics

4 h. ago African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size. Created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, the projection distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles like North America and […]

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6 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral

Ghana will be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Sport

6 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral today

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

Sport

7 h. ago Nigeria approves $2.6bn electricity sector debt refinancing plan

Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4 trillion naira ($2.61 billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation's ailing power industry and improve supply, its finance minister said.

Economics

9 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 […]

Politics

10 h. ago Our father is irreplaceable – Omane Boamah’s children pay emotional tribute at vigil

The Christ the King Parish in Accra was enveloped in grief on Thursday, August 14, as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, delivered a heartfelt tribute to their father.

Politics

10 h. ago ‘Daddy, why did you leave so soon?’ – Omane Boamah’s children mourn

Tears flowed freely at the Christ the King Parish in Accra on Thursday, August 14, as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, poured out their grief in a deeply moving tribute. “Daddy, why did you leave us so soon? Never in a million years would we have imagined this,” they […]

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers’ Union raises red flag over casualisation in mining sector, urges gov’t to act

The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) has warned that the growing shift from permanent employment to casual and contract work in the mining sector is eroding job security, undermining workers’ welfare, and threatening the stability of the industry.

Politics

12 h. ago Ghana Doctors Champion Local Foods in Childhood Cancer Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/Nutrition and breastfeeding could prove decisive weapons against rising childhood brain cancer cases in Ghana, according to specialists at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Neurosurgeon Dr. Teddy Totimeh and paediatric oncologist Dr. Ernestina Schandorf shared this urgent message during a national radio interview, revealing that brain and central nervous system tumours—once considered rare—now rank as Ghana’s second […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/

Society

13 h. ago Ghana’s Power Utility Faces US$2.2 Billion Gap, Cocoa Board Strains Finances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/Ghana’s state-owned enterprises risk derailing national finances, the World Bank warns. Without urgent reform, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a $2.2 billion funding gap by late 2025. This shortfall could spiral to $9 billion by 2026. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, sounded the alarm at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/

Economics

13 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

Sport

13 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

Politics

17 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 […]

Politics

17 h. ago Helicopter crash: Sissala Council of Chiefs commiserates with bereaved families

The Sissala Council of Chiefs has expressed profound grief over the fatal military helicopter crash that claimed eight Ghanaian lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces.

Events

17 h. ago Koforidua Catholic Bishop warns clergy against unfounded prophecies after helicopter crash

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, has urged religious leaders to exercise restraint and sensitivity when speaking publicly about the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others. Speaking at a vigil organised by the Eastern Region branch of the National […]

Events

17 h. ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Tightrope as World Bank Urges Strategic Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/The World Bank has endorsed Ghana’s aggressive fiscal consolidation while urging the government not to sacrifice critical investments protecting vulnerable citizens. This delicate balance emerged as a central theme at the launch of Ghana’s 9th Economic Update, where policymakers grapple with sustaining reforms without stalling social progress. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Director for Ghana, Sierra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/

Politics

18 h. ago Africa50 Tops US$1.4 Billion as Infrastructure Deals Accelerate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/Africa50 has surpassed $1.4 billion in managed assets, channeling fresh capital into critical power, digital, and trade infrastructure projects across the continent. The investment platform, founded by African governments and the African Development Bank (AfDB), leverages this growth to tackle Africa’s vast infrastructure funding shortfall. Its portfolio companies now represent over $8 billion in value, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/

Economics

18 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.

Politics