32 h. ago Ghana Plans Tougher Cybercrime Laws After GH₵14.9 Million Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/Ghana lost GH₵14.9 million to cybercrime in the first half of 2025, prompting government commitments to strengthen cybersecurity regulations and improve digital accountability as internet adoption accelerates nationwide. Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the losses during the launch of the 2025 National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Accra on Wednesday. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-plans-tougher-cybercrime-laws-after-gh%e2%82%b514-9-million-losses/

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33 h. ago Digital Reforms Could Add US$3.4 Billion to Ghana’s Economy by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/Ghana’s economy could gain an additional $3.4 billion by 2030 through strategic digital transformation reforms, according to a new report launched by the GSMA at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday. The comprehensive study reveals that mobile technology already contributes GH¢94 billion to Ghana’s GDP, representing 8% of the country’s total economic output. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-reforms-could-add-us3-4-billion-to-ghanas-economy-by-2030/

Economics

4 d. ago NextGen Connect launches in Accra: Building legacies, changing the narrative

The Family Business Hub officially launched NextGen Connect, a pioneering initiative designed to equip and unite the next generation of family business leaders. The platform provides a safe space and community for emerging leaders, siblings, successors, innovators, and advocates of legacy enterprises to build capacity, share knowledge, and prepare to lead businesses that endure across […]

Politics

4 d. ago New IT College launches in Accra to prepare youth for digital future

Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in its technological development. As global industries continually rely on digital infrastructure and emerging technologies, the country's ability to develop skilled IT professionals will determine its competitive position in the global economy.

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana launch matchday brochure to modernise sports and attract global investment

Ghana has taken a bold step towards sporting modernisation with the official launch of the Matchday Brochure Project at the Accra Sports Stadium. The groundbreaking initiative, developed by Aurum Global Partners in collaboration with the National Sports Authority (NSA), is designed to showcase Ghana’s sporting ecosystem on the global stage. The launch was attended by […]

Sport

5 d. ago Police probe deadly clashes at Homowo Festival in Sowutuom and Anyaa

The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred the climax of this year’s Homowo Festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to police, the disturbances erupted during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi after a misunderstanding broke out between supporters of two rival chiefs. The tension […]

Events

1 week ago Kantamanto Market Launches Unified Association After Fire Recovery

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kantamanto-market-launches-unified-association-after-fire-recovery/Accra’s massive Kantamanto Market has officially reopened with the launch of its first-ever unified business association, marking a significant milestone in recovery efforts following a devastating fire earlier this year. The Kantamanto Obroniwawu Businesses Association (KOBA) launched Monday, bringing together representatives from all 13 market sections that house secondhand clothing retailers, upcyclers, tailors, and other […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kantamanto-market-launches-unified-association-after-fire-recovery/

Events

1 week ago Human Rights Campaign launched to tackle abuses in hospitality and supply chains

A new advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening human rights standards within the hospitality sector and its supply chains has been launched in Accra.

Politics

2 w. ago Accra Mayor Launches Annual Street Art Festival with Cultural Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-launches-annual-street-art-festival-with-cultural-focus/The mayor of Accra has officially launched the city’s popular street art festival, setting the stage for a week of cultural celebrations. The third edition of Womba Accra, themed ‘Koliko: Puppeteering for a Positive Future,’ was introduced at a press event held at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly hall. The festival has become an integral part […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-mayor-launches-annual-street-art-festival-with-cultural-focus/

Culture

2 w. ago Accra Streets Pulse with Color as Chale Wote Festival Returns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-streets-pulse-with-color-as-chale-wote-festival-returns/Drumbeats echo through Osu as Accra’s Chale Wote Street Art Festival launches its 15th edition, turning the city into a living canvas. Under the theme “The Orbs Beneath the Nile Lead to Kongo,” this week-long celebration weaves Pan-African history, identity, and futuristic visions into every mural, performance, and parade across Jamestown and Osu. For hundreds […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-streets-pulse-with-color-as-chale-wote-festival-returns/

Politics

3 w. ago World Bank flags weak labour demand as key challenge in Ghana’s job market

The World Bank has identified weak labour demand in Ghana’s productive sectors as one of the major challenge to job creation, warning that it continues to limit economic opportunities for many workers. In its latest Ghana Economic Update launched in Accra, the World Bank noted that high-quality job creation in higher productivity sectors such as […]

Politics

3 w. ago UPSA launches 60th anniversary celebration of academic excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-launches-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-academic-excellence/The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has launched its 60th anniversary celebration with a year long activities such as lectures, health talk, stakeholders’ engagements, sales of anniversary souvenirs, donation, health walk, fun games, community service initiatives, Industry breakfast meetings, technology exhibitions, career fair, research expositions among others. The occasion was also used to unveil […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/upsa-launches-60th-anniversary-celebration-of-academic-excellence/

Politics

3 w. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

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3 w. ago Wholesome Mind Xperience to lead rebuild of Accra Psychiatric Hospital Ward

Ghana’s premier mental health advocacy summit, the Wholesome Mind Xperience, returned on 10 October 2025 with a renewed purpose. This year’s edition marked a major milestone as it officially launched the reconstruction of the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, advancing the summit’s broader goal of transforming mental healthcare in the country. As part […]

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