33 m. ago Sean Kingston Sentenced to Prison in US$1 Million Fraud Case

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sean-kingston-sentenced-to-prison-in-us1-million-fraud-case/Rapper Sean Kingston received a 42-month federal prison sentence this week for masterminding a million-dollar fraud scheme targeting luxury vendors. The “Beautiful Girls” singer, whose legal name is Kisean Anderson, collaborated with his mother, Janice Turner, to deceive businesses by leveraging his celebrity status. Prosecutors detailed how the pair lured victims—mostly high-end electronics and furniture […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sean-kingston-sentenced-to-prison-in-us1-million-fraud-case/

Events

85 m. ago Ghana Think Tank Urges Emergency Overhaul for Bleeding State Firms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-urges-emergency-overhaul-for-bleeding-state-firms/Ghana’s struggling State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) require immediate, disciplined intervention to avoid systemic collapse, policy think tank IMANI Africa warns. Despite controlling vital national resources, entities like Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) hemorrhage cash annually, sapping state coffers and threatening fiscal stability. The World Bank’s latest economic update singled out SOEs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-urges-emergency-overhaul-for-bleeding-state-firms/

Events

6 h. ago Madina MoMo Vendors Get Cash Flow Lifeline to Grow Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-momo-vendors-get-cash-flow-lifeline-to-grow-businesses/A new initiative in Madina is tackling the cash crunch facing mobile money vendors head-on. The INSTABUSINESS program, launched by the Madina Job Centre and Precept Advisory, offers weekly loans and financial training to help entrepreneurs maintain float, serve more customers, and create jobs. For vendors like Salamatu Fuseini at Ritz Junction, limited capital means […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-momo-vendors-get-cash-flow-lifeline-to-grow-businesses/

Economics

8 h. ago Ghana’s Economy Outpaces Peers but Faces Crucial Reform Test, Says World Bank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to grow 5.7% in 2024 and 5.3% in early 2025, outperforming regional peers through resilient trade and falling inflation, the World Bank reports. Yet fiscal pressures resurfaced last year, threatening hard-won stability gains. In its latest Economic Update, the Bank warns growth will slow to 3.9% in 2025 as austerity […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economy-outpaces-peers-but-faces-crucial-reform-test-says-world-bank/

Politics

9 h. ago Ghana Pushes Diplomats to Champion Regional Investment Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra. Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-diplomats-to-champion-regional-investment-drive/

Sport

9 h. ago Ghana Revamps VAT System and Tax Dispute Resolution in Major Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has announced sweeping reforms to modernize tax administration, including the long-pending rollout of the Fiscal Electronic Device Act (Act 966) and a major overhaul of Value Added Tax (VAT). The changes aim to boost compliance, reduce business costs, and foster a more collaborative taxpayer relationship. Speaking during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/

Politics

19 h. ago Mapping opportunities to drive Ghana’s economic growth: The case of GIPC

The plan also takes investment promotion closer to the people. Through regional forums, communities will showcase their business potential directly to decision-makers and potential partners. This approach is supported by in-depth assessments of each district’s strengths, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring that opportunities are matched with the right type of investor.

Politics

27 h. ago Unity TV And Unity FM Owner Sets Record Straight On Ownership Amid Misinformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unity-tv-and-unity-fm-owner-sets-record-straight-on-ownership-amid-misinformation/Ghanaian businessman Dr Mohammed Musah, popularly known as Mallam Mohammed, has clarified that he is the sole owner of Unity Television and Unity FM 87.7, both based in Kwahu in the Eastern Region. Dr Musah said the two stations operate under the Mohammed Broadcasting Company Limited, and that he has documentary evidence proving his legal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unity-tv-and-unity-fm-owner-sets-record-straight-on-ownership-amid-misinformation/

Politics

28 h. ago Word Puzzles Are Quietly Taking Over News Apps Across the Globe

If you scroll through any popular news app, you might notice, sandwiched between politics and business news, something rather unexpected—word puzzles. From their former confinement to print newspapers and specialized apps, these cerebral games are stealthily morphing into an integral feature of international news platforms. As with headline news, these…Continue

Politics

37 h. ago Ambassador Kojo Choi reveals ‘indirect support’ to major political parties

Ghana's Ambassador to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has openly stated that his business ventures have, over the years, provided significant "indirect support" to multiple political parties.

Politics

38 h. ago Bloomberg Sets Johannesburg Summit as Africa Business Takes Global Stage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bloomberg-sets-johannesburg-summit-as-africa-business-takes-global-stage/Bloomberg will host its first Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg on November 18, 2025, timed alongside South Africa’s landmark B-20 presidency. The event, an official sideline to the B-20 Summit, aims to gather CEOs, policymakers, and investors to dissect Africa’s accelerating economic influence. South Africa’s role as the first African host of the B-20 injects […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bloomberg-sets-johannesburg-summit-as-africa-business-takes-global-stage/

Politics

43 h. ago Anzisha Summit Unites Forces To Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anzisha-summit-unites-forces-to-empower-africas-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs/The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a powerful call to action for business and community leaders to support the continent’s very young entrepreneurs. The event brought together policy architects, educators, investors, and business leaders to explore best practices in entrepreneurship […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anzisha-summit-unites-forces-to-empower-africas-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs/

Politics

45 h. ago Igniting Dreams Summit Sparks Women’s Business Ambitions in Bradford

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igniting-dreams-summit-sparks-womens-business-ambitions-in-bradford/Bradford’s City Hall buzzed with colour and entrepreneurial drive on August 8th as the Igniting Dreams 2025 summit unfolded. Organised by SHOFT CIC, the event delivered a powerful blend of inspiration and practical business tools, specifically designed for women and young girls. Executive Director Nana Abena Owusuwah Hagan called it an “unforgettable moment” marked by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igniting-dreams-summit-sparks-womens-business-ambitions-in-bradford/

Politics

46 h. ago SMEs Find Foreign Banks Cheaper for Loans, But Local Lenders Win on 3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/Ghanaian small businesses hunting for affordable credit face a complex choice: foreign-owned banks offer marginally lower rates overall, but local rivals win on key loan terms. New Bank of Ghana data reveals foreign lenders averaged 33.93% APR for 1-year SME loans 0.83 points below locals and a stark 7-point gap favoring foreigners at 5 years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/

Politics

51 h. ago Young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs Slam “Stifling” Loan Rates Despite Bank Variations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/young-ghanaian-entrepreneurs-slam-stifling-loan-rates-despite-bank-variations/Ghana’s young business founders face crushing credit costs that threaten expansion and competitiveness, industry leaders warn, despite significant differences in lending rates across banks. New data reveals small and medium enterprises (SMEs) pay between 17% and 46% annually for loans a spread the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs calls deceptive relief in a hostile borrowing climate. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/young-ghanaian-entrepreneurs-slam-stifling-loan-rates-despite-bank-variations/

Politics

58 h. ago BoG urges financial institutions to maintain a robust credit risk management framework

It continued that RFIs with NPL ratios exceeding the prudential limit shall, from 1st January 2027, be restricted from the payment of dividends and bonuses, as well as growing their loan portfolio lending to related parties and sectors of the RFI’s credit portfolio with NPL ratios above the prudential limit etc., except for cash-backed facilities.

Politics

60 h. ago Illegal Miners Threaten Ghana’s Energy Lifelines Amid Rescue Plan Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/Galamsey operators are digging perilously close to Ghana’s critical gas pipelines, risking catastrophic explosions that could cripple the nation’s power supply. Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, warns miners prospecting beneath pipelines in Ashanti and Western regions are “playing with fire.” These high-pressure arteries carry flammable natural gas feeding thermal plants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/

Events

63 h. ago AI Startup Perplexity Bids US$34.5B for Google’s Chrome in Power Play

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/Silicon Valley buzzed Tuesday as AI search disruptor Perplexity stunned markets with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome browser. The audacious bid targets Chrome’s three billion users, aiming to vault Perplexity into direct competition with AI giants like OpenAI. CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed the move, echoing his firm’s failed January push to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-startup-perplexity-bids-us34-5b-for-googles-chrome-in-power-play/

Technology

66 h. ago ABSA, Republic Bank Offer Ghana’s Cheapest SME Loans as Rate Gap Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/Ghanaian SMEs face dramatically different borrowing costs depending on their bank choice, new Central Bank data reveals. ABSA, Republic Bank, and Bank of Africa emerged as the most affordable lenders in June 2025, while others charged over double their rates—potentially crippling small businesses. The Bank of Ghana’s annualised percentage rate (APR) report, measuring true loan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/

Politics

67 h. ago AI Companion App Revenue Nears US$120 Million as Loneliness Market Grows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/Digital companionship is becoming big business. Revenue from AI “companion” apps hit $82 million in the first half of 2025 and is projected to surpass $120 million by year-end, according to app intelligence firm Appfigures. The niche now includes 337 active revenue-generating apps worldwide, with 128 launching this year alone. Unlike general chatbots, these apps […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/

Economics