19 h. ago Ghana is committed to implementing AML/CFT/CPF Policy to combat money laundering, others – Ato

He said over the years, Ghana continues to demonstrate that combatting money laundering and terrorist financing is a national priority with the view to protect not only Ghana, but also to lend Ghana’s experience with the global community in dealing with these activities, including its effective implementation of prevention and detection mechanisms in the context of Ghana, the West African sub-region, Africa and the international community.

Sport

36 h. ago Ghana Threatens MultiChoice License Over Price Cut Ultimatum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has given MultiChoice Ghana a September 6 deadline to reduce DStv subscription fees by 30 percent or face license revocation and operational shutdown. The ultimatum, delivered at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Wednesday, escalates a months-long dispute between the government and South Africa-based pay-television operator over subscription […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/

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36 h. ago FDA Western Region Threatens Legal Action Over Food Vendor Permits

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fda-western-region-threatens-legal-action-over-food-vendor-permits/Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority has intensified enforcement of mandatory Street Food Vendor Permits in the Western Region, threatening prosecution for operators who fail to comply with the 2022 requirement designed to improve public health standards. The permit, introduced under the Public Health Act 2012, aims to enhance sanitary conditions among roadside and mobile food […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fda-western-region-threatens-legal-action-over-food-vendor-permits/

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44 h. ago NPP Accuses NDC Leaders of Death Threats Against Party Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/The New Patriotic Party has formally accused National Democratic Congress officials of issuing death threats against senior party figures, calling for police intervention to preserve Ghana’s democratic stability. In a statement released Wednesday and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-accuses-ndc-leaders-of-death-threats-against-party-officials/

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45 h. ago Ghana Threatens DStv Shutdown Over Subscription Price Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/The Ghanaian government has issued MultiChoice Ghana an ultimatum to reduce subscription prices by September 6 or face licence revocation and operational shutdown, escalating a months-long pricing dispute. Communications Minister Samuel George delivered the stark warning during the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, declaring that the DStv operator must comply with government demands for fairer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-dstv-shutdown-over-subscription-price-dispute/

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51 h. ago Money Laundering threats in Ghana are balanced; overall threats assessed as Medium – AML Report

To keep the threat of ML as low as possible, several strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening the country’s legal and institutional framework were made.

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56 h. ago Typhoid Outbreak Threatens Economic Growth in Ghana’s Oti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/typhoid-outbreak-threatens-economic-growth-in-ghanas-oti-region/A widespread typhoid outbreak affecting more than 22,000 people in Ghana’s Oti Region is raising concerns about potential economic disruption as the disease spreads through communities dependent on agriculture and trade. The regional capital Dambai has recorded over 12,500 confirmed cases in 2025, according to health officials, with poor sanitation infrastructure and contaminated water supplies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/typhoid-outbreak-threatens-economic-growth-in-ghanas-oti-region/

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60 h. ago Ghana Road Safety Authority Threatens Legal Action Over Billboard Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/Ghana’s National Road Safety Authority has warned it will sue municipal assemblies that permit illegal billboards on road medians, following a major enforcement operation in Accra. The authority conducted a clearance exercise in the Ayawaso West Municipality on Tuesday, removing several illegal structures that officials said obstructed motorists’ vision and heightened crash risks. Acting Director-General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/

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67 h. ago Ghana’s Money Laundering Prosecutions Surge Despite Drop in Overall Fraud

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-money-laundering-prosecutions-surge-despite-drop-in-overall-fraud/Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre has reported a significant shift in financial crime patterns, with money laundering prosecutions climbing even as overall fraud cases decreased over the past five years. The FIC’s 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Report revealed that authorities investigated 27,043 fraud cases between 2019 and 2023. Of these incidents, 635 suspects faced money laundering charges, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-money-laundering-prosecutions-surge-despite-drop-in-overall-fraud/

Sport

3 d. ago Ghana investigated 2,283 forgery cases from 2019 to 2023, with 115 charged for money laundering  

Tax offences in Ghana encompass a range of activities that violate the country’s tax laws, as outlined in Revenue Administration Act, 2016 (Act 915).

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3 d. ago FIC expresses worry about threats Money laundering poses to Ghana’s economy

“Various predicate offences, including drug trafficking, corruption, fraud and organised crime, contribute to the ML landscape. The financial sector, real estate sector and informal markets are particularly exposed to these ML threats. Additionally, cross-border activities, including the use of shell companies and international remittances, obscure the detection and prevention of ML”, it disclosed in the 2025 AML Report.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s SIGA seeks punitive powers to tackle underperforming state companies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority wants stronger legal powers to punish poorly performing state-owned enterprises, citing mounting concerns over chronic inefficiencies that continue to drain public resources. The authority’s 2024 State Ownership Report describes the persistent financial losses across major SOEs as a “clarion call for urgent action” that threatens both individual company viability […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-siga-seeks-punitive-powers-to-tackle-underperforming-state-companies/

Politics

3 d. ago President Mahama’s sacking of CJ Torkornoo is a grave threat to our democracy

The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a “grave threat” to Ghana’s democracy.

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3 d. ago CJ Torkornoo’s dismissal a grave threat to our democracy — Asenso

The Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Roads and Highways Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as a “grave threat” to Ghana’s democracy.

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3 d. ago CJ’s Ouster UnderminesGhana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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3 d. ago CJ’s Ouster Undermines Ghana’s Democracy—Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice as a dangerous assault on the country’s democratic foundations. In a statement, the MP said the presidency’s action represents not just an institutional overreach, but also a direct threat to the independence of the judiciary — a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cjs-ouster-underminesghanas-democracy-bekwai-mp-lawyer-ralph/

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4 d. ago Dirty Money Floods Ghana’s Property Market as Laundering Hits US$48.8 Million

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dirty-money-floods-ghanas-property-market-as-laundering-hits-us48-8-million/Ghana’s upscale neighborhoods hide a troubling reality as criminal proceeds systematically infiltrate the real estate sector, transforming luxury developments into money laundering hubs. A Global Financial Integrity report reveals that at least $48.8 million in illicit funds flowed through property and land transactions between 2014 and 2023. The scheme involves politicians, religious leaders, and government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dirty-money-floods-ghanas-property-market-as-laundering-hits-us48-8-million/

Economics

5 d. ago Unexplained Wealth in Ghana: A Call for Reform and Accountability

Introduction Unexplained wealth, often characterised by assets or income that cannot be accounted for through legitimate means, poses significant challenges in Ghana. This phenomenon is frequently linked to corruption, money laundering, and illicit financial flows, undermining economic stability and social equity. In a country where many citizens struggle with poverty, the stark contrast of individuals […]

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5 d. ago Global Student Debt Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Education Dreams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/A worldwide education financing crisis now reaching Ghana threatens to transform higher learning from an opportunity ladder into a financial trap for young people across Africa. The World Economic Forum recently highlighted what experts call an emerging “debt tsunami” as student borrowing reaches unsustainable levels globally. Countries that once celebrated expanded university access now grapple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/

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5 d. ago Court Remands Man Who Threatened Security Forces in Viral Video

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-remands-man-who-threatened-security-forces-in-viral-video/A Juaboso Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Evans Amoako, known locally as Sasso, after he appeared in a viral social media video brandishing a firearm and warning security agencies to stay away from an illegal mining operation. The video, which spread across social media platforms on August 24, showed Amoako holding what appeared […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/court-remands-man-who-threatened-security-forces-in-viral-video/

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