29 m. ago South African Foreign Minister Confirms Ghana Visit Over DStv Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-foreign-minister-confirms-ghana-visit-over-dstv-dispute/South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola will visit Ghana this week to engage with relevant authorities over the escalating DStv subscription pricing dispute that has strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa Benjamin Quarshie confirmed that Lamola is willing to visit Ghana to engage with relevant bodies regarding the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-foreign-minister-confirms-ghana-visit-over-dstv-dispute/

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42 m. 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/

Events

7 h. ago Made in Africa Expo to host AfriCanada Expo 2025 to forge economic alliances in Edmonton

The Made in Africa Expo Canada has announced it will host the inaugural AfriCanada Expo 2025 in Edmonton, a landmark event designed to serve as a premier platform for fostering cross-continental trade, innovation, and investment.

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7 h. ago Made in Africa Expo Canada President Ibrahim Issah appointed to Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana

In a move set to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the Pacific and West Africa, the Made in Africa Expo Canada has announced the appointment of its President, Ibrahim Issah, as the Youth, Innovation & Education Liaison to the Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana.

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10 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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13 h. ago Promote local products abroad, Chief of Staff urges ambassadors at 4th Made

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to prioritize the promotion of Ghanaian products in their countries of posting, describing it as key to reducing import dependence and strengthening the economy. Speaking at the opening of the 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar in Accra, Mr Debrah said envoys could significantly advance […]

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29 h. ago Ghana Tourism Platform Partners Federation to Boost Industry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-platform-partners-federation-to-boost-industry/A leading Ghanaian digital travel platform has formed a strategic partnership with the country’s tourism federation to enhance online visibility for local businesses and promote Ghana as a premier African destination. GhanaTRVL, a commission-free digital travel information platform, announced its collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Federation on Tuesday, marking what industry observers describe as a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tourism-platform-partners-federation-to-boost-industry/

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34 h. ago Benjamin Quashie: Negotiation is the path to ending DSTv impasse

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has weighed in on the ongoing impasse between Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Multichoice Ghana, warning that the dispute could affect diplomatic relations and undermine investor confidence in the country. He stressed that while the regulator’s demand for a reduction in DSTV service charges was justifiable, […]

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53 h. ago Youth Advocacy Group Urges Ghana to Unlock US$100M Through Enhanced Green Bonds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/Green Tax Youth Africa has proposed strengthening Ghana’s newly launched Green Bond Guidelines to mobilize at least $100 million annually for domestic climate financing, reducing dependency on unreliable international climate funds. The revenue mobilization advocacy group presented four key recommendations during a validation workshop for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Green Bond Guidelines 2024, emphasizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/

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54 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

Events

59 h. ago Insurance Regulator Donates Body Bags Amid Road Safety Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-regulator-donates-body-bags-amid-road-safety-crisis/The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has donated 300 body bags to Ghana Police Service’s Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) following an urgent request prompted by depleted supplies and rising road fatalities. The donation addresses a critical shortage as road deaths continue climbing in Ghana. Official statistics show 1,504 people died in road accidents between […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/insurance-regulator-donates-body-bags-amid-road-safety-crisis/

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63 h. ago MultiChoice standoff: Let’s solve impasse in boardroom, not in public – High Commissioner to South Africa

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa has appealed for calm in the disagreement between the Communication ministry and pay-TV operator Multichoice.

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64 h. ago No trade war with South Africa – Ghana’s High Commissioner assures amid Multichoice impasse

Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has assured that the ongoing standoff between government and pay TV operator, Multichoice, will not spiral into a diplomatic or trade war between Accra and Pretoria.

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67 h. ago MultiChoice vs Sam George showdown: Ghana’s envoy to SA worried about repercussions

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa is worried that the Communications Minister's approach in the standoff with pay-TV giant MultiChoice could unsettle investor confidence when the country is seeking to attract foreign capital.

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3 d. ago Kofi Adams urges envoys to position Ghana as global Sports and Recreation hub

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams (MP), has charged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to actively market the country as a prime destination for sports and recreation investment.

Sport

3 d. ago Promote Ghana as investment destination for sports and recreation – Sports Minister urges Ghana envoys

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to project the country as a leading destination for sports and recreation investment.

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3 d. 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/

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4 d. ago Mining Lease review is in line with current global practice – Acting Minerals Commission CEO

The Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh has maintained that the planned review of Ghana’s mining and minerals laws are in line with current global practice and development.

Society

4 d. ago aYo Ghana Provides Water Solution for Community Hit by Cholera

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayo-ghana-provides-water-solution-for-community-hit-by-cholera/Micro insurance provider aYo Intermediaries Ghana Limited has constructed a GHS150,000 mechanized borehole for Agona Nkum community in the Central Region, responding to acute water shortages that contributed to a deadly cholera outbreak earlier this year. The MTN Ghana subsidiary commissioned the water facility to address conditions that made Agona Nkum one of the hardest-hit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayo-ghana-provides-water-solution-for-community-hit-by-cholera/

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5 d. ago Electoral Commission Leaders May Face Removal Following Chief Justice Ouster

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/Ghana’s Electoral Commission leadership could be targeted for removal from office following President John Dramani Mahama’s dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, according to a former United Nations governance adviser. Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah alleged Wednesday that a petition seeking the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/electoral-commission-leaders-may-face-removal-following-chief-justice-ouster/

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