58 m. ago OR Foundation partners with GNFS to train Kantamanto traders on fire safety

Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, is known as West Africa's largest second-hand clothing market. The bustling and jostling marketplace attracts thousands of traders and shoppers from across the region, offering a vast array of used clothing items.

Events

1 hour ago Ghana Stock Market Inches Up as Banking and Telecom Stocks Lead

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-inches-up-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead/Ghana’s equities market saw cautious gains Wednesday as the benchmark GSE Composite Index rose 31.35 points to close at 7,443.29, extending its year-to-date advance to 0.52%. Trading activity remained muted with just 589,225 shares changing hands, valued at GH¢2.2 million, though market capitalization edged up to GH¢151.46 billion. Banking stocks drove much of the momentum, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-inches-up-as-banking-and-telecom-stocks-lead/

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1 hour ago Ghana Holds Vigil for Helicopter Crash Victims in Western Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-holds-vigil-for-helicopter-crash-victims-in-western-region/A solemn candlelight vigil filled the streets of Sekondi Takoradi on Tuesday as the Western Regional Coordinating Council and the House of Chiefs honored eight lives lost in last week’s Adansi Obuasi helicopter crash. Hundreds gathered—residents, security personnel, and community leaders—united in grief during a procession that underscored the tragedy’s deep impact across Ghana. Western […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-holds-vigil-for-helicopter-crash-victims-in-western-region/

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5 h. ago BoG meets banks on foreign exchange auctions and liquidity challenges

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has announced plans to engage the Ghana Association of Banks in the coming days to address concerns surrounding forward foreign exchange auctions and market liquidity. Speaking at a brief meeting with the CEOs of commercial banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama explained that the […]

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5 h. ago Wontumi Multimedia Challenges NCA Station Closures Amid Arrest Outcry

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-multimedia-challenges-nca-station-closures-amid-arrest-outcry/Wontumi Multimedia executive Gordon Asare Bediako has sharply criticized Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) for abruptly shutting down nine radio stations, including three of its outlets, over licensing disputes. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show Wednesday, Bediako insisted the company met all regulatory requirements, calling the closures unjustified. “We submitted our fire certificate, EPA permit, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wontumi-multimedia-challenges-nca-station-closures-amid-arrest-outcry/

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5 h. ago AI Companion App Revenue Nears US$120 Million as Loneliness Market Grows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/Digital companionship is becoming big business. Revenue from AI “companion” apps hit $82 million in the first half of 2025 and is projected to surpass $120 million by year-end, according to app intelligence firm Appfigures. The niche now includes 337 active revenue-generating apps worldwide, with 128 launching this year alone. Unlike general chatbots, these apps […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/

Economics

6 h. ago Ghana Cracks Down on Illegal Fuel Operations Amid Safety Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has declared war on illicit fuel storage and sales, warning unlicensed operators face immediate shutdowns. In a public notice issued August 12, the regulator revealed a surge in illegal petroleum activities—from covert storage depots to unauthorized retail points—threatening public safety and market stability. “These operations bypass safety protocols, risking explosions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/

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7 h. ago GSE recorded 71% growth in shares traded in 2024; market capitalization hits GH₵111bn

Meanwhile, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) emerged as the top-performing market in Africa in 2024. The report said the market started the year on an upswing, evidenced by the impressive gain of 326 points in the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) to end the first quarter with a return of 12.0%.

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8 h. ago Insurance industry: Total investment assets declined slightly in 2024; life insurance dominates investment holdings

“From a financial stability perspective, the evolving investment strategy reflects both strength and fragility. On the one hand, the reduced concentration in government securities enhances resilience to sovereign risk. On the other hand, increased exposure to equities and real estate heightens vulnerability to market cycles, especially under adverse economic scenarios”, the report stressed.

Politics

10 h. ago Abolishing the one year one day rule in Ghana: a necessary step toward modern justice

The sanctity of life is the cornerstone of every just society. In Ghana, as in many common law jurisdictions, the criminal justice system aims to protect this principle through the laws governing homicide.

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19 h. ago Ghana TV Station Apologizes for False Claims Linking Mahama to Military Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tv-station-apologizes-for-false-claims-linking-mahama-to-military-crash/Wontumi TV has issued a sweeping apology to President John Mahama, his National Democratic Congress party, and the public after one of its presenters baselessly implicated the former president in last week’s fatal military helicopter crash. The incident claimed eight lives and has plunged Ghana into mourning. During an August 9 broadcast, presenter Akyenkwa Nana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-tv-station-apologizes-for-false-claims-linking-mahama-to-military-crash/

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24 h. ago Ghana Equities Stall After Record July Surge as Access Bank Approves Dividend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/Ghana’s stock market held flat on Tuesday, August 12, with the GSE Composite Index unchanged at 7,411.94 points a pause following July’s explosive 11.9% rally. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares (GH¢34.6 million), dominated by MTN Ghana (85% of value) at a steady GH¢3.95. Only eight equities saw activity, including static prices for Standard Chartered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/

Politics

25 h. ago MTN Ghana Donates GH¢20,000 to Support 2025 Mepe Afenorto Festival

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a220000-to-support-2025-mepe-afenorto-festival/MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and cultural preservation with a donation of GH¢20,000 in cash, airtime worth GH¢1,000, and assorted drink hampers to support the 2025 Mepe Afenorto Festival in the Volta Region. The presentation, held at a brief but colourful ceremony, was led by Mawuli Katehena, Sales and Distribution Team […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-donates-gh%c2%a220000-to-support-2025-mepe-afenorto-festival/

Politics

28 h. ago Fear grips Akrofuom DCE, Adwafo residents after emergency helicopter landing

Fear and panic have gripped Akrofuom DCE and residents of Adwafo community in the Adansi Akrofuom District of Ashanti Region following an emergency landing of a helicopter with name International Aircraft Services and registration number AS 365N3.

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30 h. ago MTN Ghana supports Mepe Afenorto Festival with GH¢20,000 cash donation

MTN Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to community development and cultural preservation with a generous donation to the Mepe traditional area in support of the 2025 Mepe Afenorto Festival. The donation, made on Friday, August 8, at a brief and colourful ceremony, included GH¢20,000 in cash, airtime worth GH¢1,000, and assorted drink hampers for the […]

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30 h. ago Adidome Health Kiosk Launch: Dr Apetorgbor urges traditional leaders to drive community

Adidome, the capital of Central Tongu, witnessed an extraordinary moment of hope and community spirit as leaders and residents gathered to commission the town’s first Health Kiosk, a project designed to bring preventive healthcare directly to the people. For Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, Volta Region’s representative to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and chairman […]

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34 h. ago Bellview CEO Urges Parents: Make Time Count for Children’s Future

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bellview-ceo-urges-parents-make-time-count-for-childrens-future/Bellview International School’s graduation ceremony transformed into a heartfelt appeal as CEO Nana Yaa Barnie Asanso Nkosoꓛ Hemaa of Bekwai Municipality addressed parents. Amidst celebrations, she spotlighted a growing crisis: children deprived of parental time and guidance due to demanding jobs, financial strains, or family conflicts. “Your child needs you present—truly present,” the CEO stressed. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bellview-ceo-urges-parents-make-time-count-for-childrens-future/

Society

36 h. ago Ghana’s Coding Ambitions Face Global Tech Squeeze and AI Disruption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-coding-ambitions-face-global-tech-squeeze-and-ai-disruption/Ghana’s push to train one million programmers confronts a harsh new reality: the global tech job market that once inspired such initiatives is rapidly contracting. Promises of guaranteed high-paying careers through coding now clash with mass layoffs at major firms and artificial intelligence automating entry-level work. As computer science graduates in the United States face […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-coding-ambitions-face-global-tech-squeeze-and-ai-disruption/

Politics

46 h. ago UG students raise awareness about disabilities at Madina Market

Students from the University of Ghana’s Department of Social Work embarked on a sensitization campaign at Madina Market on Saturday to highlight the plight of persons with disabilities.

Events

48 h. ago Residents of Mepe appeal for modern market and lorry station

Residents of Mepe in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region are appealing to the government and development partners for the construction of a modern market and a lorry station to boost economic activity and improve transportation in the town.

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