4 h. ago OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora

Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the chatbot ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora.

Economics

10 h. ago Lithium Deal Withdrawal Validates Minority Concerns Says Juaben MP

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lithium-deal-withdrawal-validates-minority-concerns-says-juaben-mp/Francis Kwabena Owusu-Akyaw, Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaben and a member of Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee, says the government’s decision to withdraw the lithium agreement from Parliament confirms the validity of concerns raised by the Minority about serious gaps in the proposed deal. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lithium-deal-withdrawal-validates-minority-concerns-says-juaben-mp/

Politics

11 h. ago Detty December Drives Ghana’s Record Tourism and Economic Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/Ghana’s festive season, popularly known as Detty December, has evolved into a critical economic engine that delivers up to 40 percent of annual revenue for many businesses across retail, hospitality, entertainment and transport sectors. The December phenomenon combines returning diaspora, tourism influx, and local spending to create what economic analysts describe as a synchronized lift […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-christmas-economy-how-ghanaian-businesses-earn-up-to-40-percent-of-their-annual-revenue-in-one-month/

Transport

11 h. ago Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros in US$82.7 Billion Entertainment Deal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-in-us82-7-billion-entertainment-deal/Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO Max and HBO, in a transformative $82.7 billion deal announced Friday that reshapes the global entertainment landscape. The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) at $27.75 per share, with an equity value of $72 billion. The acquisition brings together Netflix’s streaming platform, which serves over 300 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-in-us82-7-billion-entertainment-deal/

Events

18 h. ago Kenyan court suspends ‘landmark’ US health aid deal over data privacy concerns

A Kenyan court has suspended the implementation of a "landmark" $2.5bn (£1.9bn) health aid deal signed with the US last week over data privacy concerns.

Economics

25 h. ago State Housing Company, Republic Bank seal mortgage deal to help tackle Ghana’s housing deficit

Ghana’s housing deficit—estimated at nearly two million units—is set to receive a major boost following a new mortgage partnership between State Housing Company Limited (SHC) and Republic Bank. The agreement aims to improve access to affordable home financing and ease long-standing affordability challenges within the housing sector. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed in Accra, is designed to expand mortgage availability to Ghanaians across various income levels, targeting one of the most significant constraints in the country’s real estate market. Despite strong demand for housing, mortgage financing remains inaccessible to many, preventing a large section of the population from entering the formal housing market.

Economics

40 h. ago Gunfire as rebels target key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal

Sporadic gunfire and explosions have been reported as M23 rebels advance towards a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in an offensive that has forced thousands to flee across the border into Burundi.

Events

41 h. ago Parliament to revise all mineral royalties; lithium deal withdrawn in the interim – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says the government’s decision to withdraw the lithium mining agreement is part of a broader plan to overhaul Ghana’s mineral royalty regime and link it directly to world market prices. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga explained that commodity prices have shifted significantly since the original agreement was brought before the House, making the fixed royalty structure outdated and unattractive for investors.

Politics

47 h. ago Trasacco Rebuts Nungua Stool Claims, Says Disputed Land Is Government Property Legally Acquired

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trasacco-rebuts-nungua-stool-claims-says-disputed-land-is-government-property-legally-acquired/By Perdita Agyarko Trasacco Company Limited has rejected allegations made by the Nungua Stool concerning ownership of a disputed parcel of land, describing the claims as false, misleading, and an attempt to distort well-established historical and legal facts. At a press statement issued in Accra, the company said a recent press conference by the Nungua […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trasacco-rebuts-nungua-stool-claims-says-disputed-land-is-government-property-legally-acquired/

Politics

2 d. ago GTA and GoldBod offer visitors Gold as part of December festivities

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered with the Ghana GoldBod to offer visitors a unique incentive during the festive season, CEO Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto has announced. Under the initiative, tourists and local visitors can enjoy Ghana’s rich culture, cuisine, and entertainment go home with a small piece of gold.

Politics

3 d. ago Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?

The fight in Hollywood to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

Events

3 d. ago European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has met key European allies as he faces US pressure to reach a swift peace deal with Russia.

Politics

3 d. ago Paramount makes $108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse

Events

3 d. ago Nigerian Entertainer Nasboi Plans Exit from Entertainment After Reaching Financial Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/Nigerian skitmaker and singer Nasiru Bolaji Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has sparked social media discussions after announcing plans to quit entertainment and slip into oblivion once he reaches a personal financial target. The content creator made the declaration in a recent post on X, emphasizing that wealth matters more to him than fame. Nasboi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-entertainer-nasboi-plans-exit-from-entertainment-after-reaching-financial-target/

Events

3 d. ago Kufuor Clarifies Son Acquired Hotel De Waawaa Through Private Transaction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kufuor-clarifies-son-acquired-hotel-de-waawaa-through-private-transaction/Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has opened up about the acquisition of Hotel De Waawaa, now African Regent Hotel, stating his son obtained it through a private loan arrangement with a Kumasi businessman who built the property. The former president explained in an interview on The Delay Show with Deloris Frimpong Manso aired December 6, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kufuor-clarifies-son-acquired-hotel-de-waawaa-through-private-transaction/

Politics

4 d. ago IGP Leads Show of Force Exercise With Newly Acquired Armoured Vehicles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu led a show of force exercise on Saturday, December 6, 2025, deploying the Ghana Police Service’s recently acquired armoured vehicles across key areas of Accra to signal heightened security readiness ahead of the Christmas season. The highly visible manoeuvre was designed to deter criminal activity as the nation enters […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igp-leads-show-of-force-exercise-with-newly-acquired-armoured-vehicles/

Politics

7 d. ago Minority’s “vicious defence” saved Ghana from bad lithium deal – Dr Zaato

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has praised the Minority in Parliament for what he describes as their “vicious defence and rejection” of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying the country owes the current pushback to their unwavering stance. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato said the Minority Caucus has shown exceptional leadership in resisting what they believed to be an unfavourable deal for Ghanaians. “We are here today because that small minority in Parliament refused to be intimidated, refused to be bulldozed, refused to be harassed. They knew their stuff,” he stated.

Politics

8 d. ago Rio Ferdinand, Tom Brady among stars set to conduct FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw

The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will transform Washington DC into the epicentre of global sport on Friday, 5 December 2025, when the eyes of the world turn to the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Blending sport, entertainment and spectacle like never before, the show will reveal the […]

Sport

9 d. ago Biggest revelations from new Netflix documentary about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's four-part documentary on embattled hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was released Tuesday on Netflix.

Politics

9 d. ago Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with US

Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's senior negotiator appear to have failed to produce a breakthrough on securing a Ukraine peace deal.

Politics