28 h. ago Development Banks Drive Industrial Farming in Africa, Report Finds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/Public development banks are steering Africa toward large-scale industrial agriculture at the expense of small farmers and food sovereignty, according to a new study by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. The report details how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have invested over $3 billion directly in African agribusiness since 2019, accelerating a shift toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/

Politics

31 h. ago Sustainability of Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery hinges on elevated gold prices – Fitch Solutions

In its analysis of the Ghanaian economy, it said a substantial decline in gold prices would drive a sharp rebound in inflation. This will prompt the Bank of Ghana to maintain a tighter policy stance than currently anticipated.

Economics

38 h. ago Digital Cedi Backed By Gold, Cocoa Proposed to Boost Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-cedi-backed-by-gold-cocoa-proposed-to-boost-stability/Ghana could anchor a future digital currency to its gold and cocoa reserves, creating a more stable foundation for monetary policy and reducing reliance on foreign financial systems, according to Professor Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede, the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana. Speaking at the launch of his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-cedi-backed-by-gold-cocoa-proposed-to-boost-stability/

Politics

50 h. ago MTN CEO Urges Girls to Drive Ghana’s Digital Future at Tech Mentorship Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett rallied 100 young tech finalists to embrace fearlessness and curiosity as digital architects of Ghana’s future. At a mentorship session in Accra on August 11, partnering with the Ministry of Communications, Blewett declared: “Your boldness will define our digital landscape. Seize this moment—ask questions, experiment relentlessly.” The girls, top performers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/

Politics

51 h. ago Ghana’s Oil Insurers Rally Expertise Amid Energy Sector Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/Ghana’s oil and gas insurers have launched a major upskilling drive as new offshore discoveries signal fresh growth for the sector. The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), a consortium of 21 local insurers mandated to cover the upstream industry, hosted a three-day technical seminar in Accra this month. Titled “Enhancing Industry Expertise,” the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/

Science

3 d. ago Data Shows Local Food Prices Drive Ghana’s Stubborn Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-shows-local-food-prices-drive-ghanas-stubborn-inflation/Ghana’s inflation battle faces a new complication, with official statistics confirming traders’ claims that locally produced goods, not imports, are now the primary drivers of persistent high prices. Recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) aligns with the Ghana Union of Traders Association’s (GUTA) stance, revealing a stark divide between imported and domestic inflation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-shows-local-food-prices-drive-ghanas-stubborn-inflation/

Economics

4 d. ago Local Goods Drive Ghana’s Inflation as Import Reliance Persists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/Ghana’s inflation story in July 2025 reveals a surprising twist: only two imported items ranked among the top 20 price surge drivers. Vegetable oil and rice stood alone as foreign contributors in the Ghana Statistical Service report, challenging assumptions about imports’ inflationary dominance. Imported vegetable oil prices soared 52% year-on-year despite a slight recent dip, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-goods-drive-ghanas-inflation-as-import-reliance-persists/

Politics

4 d. ago MTN Ghana CEO Lays Wreath in Honour of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-ceo-lays-wreath-in-honour-of-helicopter-crash-victims/MTN Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, together with members of the company’s executive committee, on Friday laid a wreath at Jubilee House in memory of the eight people who lost their lives in Wednesday’s tragic Ghana Air Force helicopter crash. The solemn ceremony formed part of a national outpouring of grief following the crash […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-ceo-lays-wreath-in-honour-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

Events

5 d. ago New Government Bonds Drive Ghana Fixed Income Market Activity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-government-bonds-drive-ghana-fixed-income-market-activity/Ghana’s fixed income market saw robust trading in new government securities on Friday, with the 2032 bond maturing in February emerging as the standout performer. A single transaction of 170.8 million cedis dominated activity in this segment, highlighting sustained institutional interest in longer-term debt instruments. Treasury bills also recorded significant volume, particularly the July 2026 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-government-bonds-drive-ghana-fixed-income-market-activity/

Politics

5 d. ago Backbase and African Banker launch landmark report on the future of digital banking in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backbase-and-african-banker-launch-landmark-report-on-the-future-of-digital-banking-in-africa/LONDON, United Kingdom, 8 August 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, has launched the inaugural report in the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series 2025, a timely publication that explores the transformation of banking across the continent in an age of hyper-personalisation, AI integration, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/backbase-and-african-banker-launch-landmark-report-on-the-future-of-digital-banking-in-africa/

Politics

6 d. ago “Principled Advocacy Has Shaped Ghana’s Trade Landscape” – Shippers Authority CEO Celebrates Importers & Exporters Association at 11th Anniversary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/principled-advocacy-has-shaped-ghanas-trade-landscape-shippers-authority-ceo-celebrates-importers-exporters-association-at-11th-anniversary/Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) marked its 11th anniversary with a high-profile event under the theme “11 Years of Trade Advocacy: Digital Transformation for a Competitive Future,” featuring a powerful keynote address by Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority. The event, held on Wednesday, also saw the official launch of IEAG’s new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/principled-advocacy-has-shaped-ghanas-trade-landscape-shippers-authority-ceo-celebrates-importers-exporters-association-at-11th-anniversary/

Culture

7 d. ago New Ghana Tourism Authority Board inaugurated to boost sector growth

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), calling on its members to drive innovation and position Ghana as a leading tourism destination.

Politics

7 d. ago Ghana Launches Health Sovereignty Push with Funding Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/President John Mahama has established two national initiatives to reshape Ghana’s health financing and amplify Africa’s global health influence. At the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, he unveiled the Presidential High-Level Task Force on Global Health Governance and the SUSTAIN Initiative (Scaling Up Sovereign Transitions and Institutional Networks). The task force will drive reforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/

Politics

7 d. ago NBA Africa Opens Applications for Second Tech Accelerator Cohort

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nba-africa-opens-applications-for-second-tech-accelerator-cohort/NBA Africa has launched the second edition of its Triple-Double Startup Accelerator, targeting early-stage tech ventures across the continent. Partnering with incubator ALX Ventures and new collaborator ServiceNow, the program will deploy AI tools and mentorship to scale African innovations in sports and entertainment tech. Applications close August 29, with 10 finalists selected for a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nba-africa-opens-applications-for-second-tech-accelerator-cohort/

Politics

9 d. ago MobileMoney LTD CEO Shaibu Haruna Wins Ghana Fintech Leadership Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobilemoney-ltd-ceo-shaibu-haruna-wins-ghana-fintech-leadership-award/Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney LTD (MTN MoMo), has been named CEO of the Year – Fintech at the 4th Ghana CEO Vision and Awards in Accra. The accolade recognizes his transformative leadership in advancing digital finance and financial inclusion across Ghana. Under Haruna’s stewardship since 2022, MobileMoney LTD has cemented its position […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobilemoney-ltd-ceo-shaibu-haruna-wins-ghana-fintech-leadership-award/

Politics

3 w. ago Ghacem Commits GH¢1 Million to Government’s “Tree for Life” Reforestation Drive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghacem-commits-gh%c2%a21-million-to-governments-tree-for-life-reforestation-drive/Ghana’s premier cement manufacturer Ghacem Limited has pledged GH¢1 million to support President Mahama’s ambitious “Tree for Life” environmental initiative, becoming the first private sector contributor to the 2025 reforestation program. The donation ceremony at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on July 17 showcased the company’s dual commitment through direct funding and innovative […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghacem-commits-gh%c2%a21-million-to-governments-tree-for-life-reforestation-drive/

Politics

4 w. ago Ghana unveils ambitious renewable energy drive to boost green transition and economic growth

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate Ghana’s renewable energy adoption, positioning the country as a key player in Africa’s green economy. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr Jinapor outlined strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the energy […]

Politics

4 w. ago Ga Mantse pledges support for Onesta Ghana’s Palm Oil expansion drive

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has paid a courtesy call on Onesta Ghana Limited, pledging his full support for the company’s ambitious palm oil production project aimed at transforming Ghana into a key player in the global palm oil market. Onesta Ghana, an agro-industrial […]

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