14 h. ago Ghana Faces National Security Risk from MTN’s 78% Market Dominance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-national-security-risk-from-mtns-78-market-dominance/MTN Ghana’s overwhelming control of nearly four-fifths of the telecommunications market represents a critical national security vulnerability that requires urgent government intervention, according to competition economist Appiah Kusi Adomako. The South African-owned company commands 78.88% market share with 21.11 million subscribers, creating dangerous overdependence that could paralyze mobile money transactions, business operations, and government services […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-national-security-risk-from-mtns-78-market-dominance/

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14 h. 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/

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19 h. ago MTN Ghana Commands 96% Market Share as GSE Trading Stabilizes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-commands-96-market-share-as-gse-trading-stabilizes/MTN Ghana dominated the Ghana Stock Exchange on Monday as trading volumes reached 4.4 million shares despite benchmark indices remaining unchanged from the previous session. The telecommunications giant accounted for 4.22 million shares worth GH¢15.6 million of the total 4.41 million shares traded during session 7045 on September 8, representing approximately 96% of market activity. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-commands-96-market-share-as-gse-trading-stabilizes/

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19 h. ago Gbenyiri conflict: Gov’t sets up mediation committee, targets one

Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka has inaugurated a seven-member mediation committee with a one-month mandate to resolve the Gbenyiri land conflict in the Savannah Region.

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27 h. ago African Scholar Advocates Universal Policies to Combat Xenophobia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/A University of Ghana academic has called for inclusive social policies as essential tools for nation-building across Africa, arguing that targeted programs risk fueling xenophobic tensions that undermine continental solidarity. Dr Rosina Foli addressed North-West University’s School of Government Studies during a recent webinar, highlighting how social policy similarities between Ghana and South Africa raise […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/

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43 h. ago Deadly Doses: Interior minister applauds JoyNews exposé, promises nationwide crackdown on drug hubs

Interior Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has lauded JoyNews for the investigative documentary, ‘Deadly Doses,’ which exposed the depth of Ghana’s drug crisis. The exposé, produced by Nana Boakye Yiadom, revealed notorious drug dens such as Thinker Island and Columbia, where narcotics are openly traded and consumed. The investigation also highlighted the daily struggles of addicts […]

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43 h. ago Ghana Cedi Volatility Expected to Dominate Central Bank Meeting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cedi-volatility-expected-to-dominate-central-bank-meeting/Currency volatility concerns are expected to feature prominently when the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee convenes on September 15, as the cedi faces pressure despite being 2025’s best-performing currency globally. The Ghana cedi has appreciated approximately 43 percent against the US dollar in 2025, ranking as Africa’s best-performing currency and globally outpacing all other […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cedi-volatility-expected-to-dominate-central-bank-meeting/

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44 h. ago Boko Haram Kills 63 in Deadly Overnight Raid on Nigerian Village

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/boko-haram-kills-63-in-deadly-overnight-raid-on-nigerian-village/Boko Haram militants have killed at least 63 people, including five soldiers, in a devastating overnight attack on the northeastern Nigerian village of Darul Jamal, where residents had only recently returned after years of displacement. The assault occurred late Friday night in the Bama local government area of Borno State, targeting the border community that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/boko-haram-kills-63-in-deadly-overnight-raid-on-nigerian-village/

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50 h. ago Nigerian Nationals Receive Lengthy Prison Terms for Vehicle Theft

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-nationals-receive-lengthy-prison-terms-for-vehicle-theft/Three Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to substantial prison terms totaling 48 years for their involvement in an organized vehicle theft syndicate that targeted victims across Kumasi’s commercial districts. Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze were arrested June 20, 2025, by the Ashanti Regional Police Command during operations targeting criminal activities involving parked vehicles. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-nationals-receive-lengthy-prison-terms-for-vehicle-theft/

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51 h. ago Think Tank Leader Calls for Investigation Into Political Asylum Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged Ghana’s Inspector General of Police to investigate claims by NPP regional chairman Kwame Baffoe that his life faces imminent danger from government persecution. Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum at multiple foreign embassies, citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/

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65 h. ago Local Products Drive Ghana Inflation Despite Global Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/Ghana’s domestic market dominated inflation pressures in August 2025, with homegrown products accounting for 19 of the 20 biggest price drivers even as the West African nation maintains heavy reliance on imported cooking oils. Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 11.5 percent in August from 12.1 percent in July, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/

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65 h. ago NPP Official Seeks Political Asylum, Cites Government Persecution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum abroad, alleging systematic persecution and death threats under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Abronye, widely known as “Abronye DC,” was summoned by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in February 2025 following public allegations that the president had withheld GH₵550 million […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/

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67 h. ago Expert Urges Competition Over Politics in Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/Industry analyst warns ministerial confrontation risks politicising regulation while distracting from broader competition needs as pay-TV giant faces potential shutdown deadline. Ghana’s broadcasting sector requires stronger competition rather than political theatrics to address DSTV’s market dominance, according to telecommunications expert Barnabas Nii Laryea, as the standoff between MultiChoice Ghana and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/

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67 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

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68 h. ago Ghana Explores Partnership with Code Raccoon for 350,000 Youth Digital Training Program

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-explores-partnership-with-code-raccoon-for-350000-youth-digital-training-program/Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is exploring a partnership with German firm Code Raccoon Ltd to expand digital skills training for young Ghanaians as part of the country’s broader technological workforce development strategy. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with Code Raccoon executives to discuss a proposal targeting 350,000 youth annually with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-explores-partnership-with-code-raccoon-for-350000-youth-digital-training-program/

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69 h. ago MTN Ghana Dominates Trading as Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index Declines

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-dominates-trading-as-ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-declines/MTN Ghana emerged as the dominant force in trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange on September 5, 2025, accounting for nearly 99% of total market activity as the benchmark composite index declined amid concentrated trading patterns. The telecommunications giant recorded 8,696,707 shares traded with a total value of GH¢ 32.2 million, representing the overwhelming majority […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-dominates-trading-as-ghana-stock-exchange-composite-index-declines/

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3 d. ago Shell, State Challenge Court Ruling Halting Offshore Drilling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/Shell and South African government officials have filed applications for leave to appeal a Western Cape High Court ruling that halted offshore drilling plans in Block 5/6/7 along the country’s southwest coast, setting up another legal battle over environmental protection and energy development. The original High Court victory came on August 13, 2025, when Judge […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/

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3 d. ago Diaspora Buyers Drive Interest in Ghana’s Forest Hill Estate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/diaspora-buyers-drive-interest-in-ghanas-forest-hill-estate/Ghanaians living abroad are showing strong interest in Forest Hill Wellness Resort & Estate, highlighting the diaspora’s growing influence on Ghana’s property market as the luxury development targets international buyers. Apirede Developers has partnered with Broll Ghana Limited to launch the 650-acre luxury lifestyle community in the scenic Akwapim Hills, positioning the project to capture […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/diaspora-buyers-drive-interest-in-ghanas-forest-hill-estate/

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3 d. ago Survey Shows NDC Dominates Among Youth and Educated Party Executives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/survey-shows-ndc-dominates-among-youth-and-educated-party-executives/A new survey by pollster Mussa Dankwah reveals the National Democratic Congress significantly outperforms the New Patriotic Party in attracting young people and better-educated individuals to serve as branch executives, sparking fresh debate about Ghana’s political demographics. The research findings, highlighted by Ghana Digital Centres CEO Dzifa Gunu, show striking differences in the age and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/survey-shows-ndc-dominates-among-youth-and-educated-party-executives/

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3 d. ago Black Sherif’s Iron Boy stretches record run at #1 on Apple Music Ghana Top Albums to 21 weeks

High-flying Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sharrif, continues to make history with his debut album, Iron Boy, with its record-breaking streak on digital streaming platforms since its debut on Thursday, April 3, 2025. 

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