9 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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10 h. ago Ghana Reports Sharp Rise in Mpox Cases as Infections Hit 494

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/Ghana has confirmed 27 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total infections to 494 as health authorities continue monitoring the ongoing outbreak across all 16 regions. The Ghana Health Service announced the latest figures as of Monday, September 1, 2025, representing a steady increase from recent weeks as the viral infection spreads throughout the West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/

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10 h. ago Security is borderless: LECIAD hosts dialogue on Africa–Europe security interlinkages

The Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Czech Institute Afripoli, convened a high-level dialogue on the theme “Security is Borderless: How Africa and Europe’s Security are Connected.” Chaired by Prof. Peter Quartey, Acting Director of LECIAD, the discussion featured presentations from Dr. Afua Boatemaa Yakohene and Dr Ken Ahorsu (both of LECIAD), Mr Vojtech Bílý of the Czech Institute Afripoli, and Mr Kent Mensah, a Ghanaian journalist well versed in security issues. The session was moderated by Mr Matěj Denk, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Czech Republic.

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14 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Calls for Aggressive Farmer Education on Agricultural Insurance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged government to embark on an aggressive nationwide campaign to educate farmers on agricultural insurance, describing it as the most effective safeguard against climate shocks, bushfires, and disease outbreaks. According to him, while insurance companies already operate agricultural pool policies, the majority of farmers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/

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17 h. ago Political Pressure on Central Banks Threatens Global Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-pressure-on-central-banks-threatens-global-financial-stability/Recent political challenges to Federal Reserve independence are raising concerns among African central bank governors about potential erosion of monetary policy autonomy worldwide, with implications extending far beyond Washington’s financial corridors. The dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by former President Trump, currently under legal challenge, represents the first presidential attempt to remove a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-pressure-on-central-banks-threatens-global-financial-stability/

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25 h. ago Western Region Minister Proposes Training Program for Road Equipment Operators

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has proposed leveraging the District Road Improvement Programme to train machine operators and technicians through the Youth Employment Agency, potentially creating thousands of jobs while ensuring effective equipment utilization. Nelson outlined his vision during an orientation program for District Coordinators in the Western Region, where 49 coordinators from Western North, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/western-region-minister-proposes-training-program-for-road-equipment-operators/

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25 h. ago Legal Experts Divided Over Transparency in Chief Justice Removal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/Legal experts have expressed conflicting views on Ghana’s unprecedented Chief Justice removal process, with calls for transparency meeting criticism over procedural fairness and potential political motivations. Martin Kpebu, a prominent private legal practitioner, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to release the complete report that led to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s dismissal, arguing that secrecy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-experts-divided-over-transparency-in-chief-justice-removal/

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25 h. ago Bawumia Launches Ashanti Region Campaign Tour for NPP Primary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-launches-ashanti-region-campaign-tour-for-npp-primary/Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will launch a comprehensive three-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region from September 10-12, seeking delegate support ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. The campaign blitz will cover seven operational zones within the Ashanti Region, representing Bawumia’s most extensive regional outreach since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bawumia-launches-ashanti-region-campaign-tour-for-npp-primary/

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26 h. ago Nigerian Billionaire’s Wedding Speech Sparks Marriage Advice Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-billionaires-wedding-speech-sparks-marriage-advice-debate/Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola’s wedding speech advising his daughter to treat her new husband as her “boss” has ignited discussions about marriage dynamics after a viral video from the Iceland ceremony surfaced online. Otedola delivered the controversial advice during the August 2025 wedding reception of his daughter Temi to Afrobeats star Mr Eazi in Iceland, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-billionaires-wedding-speech-sparks-marriage-advice-debate/

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26 h. ago Nigerian Power Couple Holds Triple Wedding Across Three Continents

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-power-couple-holds-triple-wedding-across-three-continents/Afrobeats star Mr Eazi and billionaire heiress Temi Otedola celebrated their union with three elaborate wedding ceremonies spanning Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, culminating a romance that has captivated audiences across Africa and beyond. The couple’s unconventional wedding journey began with a civil ceremony in Monaco on May 9, 2025, a date chosen to honor Mr […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-power-couple-holds-triple-wedding-across-three-continents/

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32 h. ago Rising Star Teases Potential Gyakie Feature After Fan Campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-star-teases-potential-gyakie-feature-after-fan-campaign/An emerging Ghanaian artist has sparked widespread speculation about a possible collaboration with established star Gyakie after launching an innovative fan engagement campaign that culminated in direct questions about featuring the popular singer. Rising star Manye Fi has finally dropped a snippet of her upcoming single “Far Gone” after weeks of strategic fan engagement that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-star-teases-potential-gyakie-feature-after-fan-campaign/

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32 h. ago GRA and creatives have the opportunity to widen tax net – Latif Abubakar

Playwright and Chief Executive of Globe Productions, Latif Abubakar, has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the creative industry to work together to expand the country’s tax net, highlighting the enormous potential of the creative economy to boost Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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32 h. ago Sports Minister rallies Black Stars ahead of Mali World Cup Qualifier

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged the Black Stars to rise to the occasion as they prepare for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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33 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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33 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

Events

39 h. ago Youth Group Issues Ultimatum Over Controversial Bawku Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-group-issues-ultimatum-over-controversial-bawku-claims/The Mamprugu Youth Association has issued an ultimatum to Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, demanding immediate retraction of allegations that former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia imposed a rival chief on Bawku during the 2024 elections. The youth group condemned the claims as dangerous falsehoods that exploit the sensitive chieftaincy conflict for political gain, threatening to reignite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-group-issues-ultimatum-over-controversial-bawku-claims/

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39 h. ago U.S. Justice Department Considers Gun Restrictions for Transgender Americans

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/u-s-justice-department-considers-gun-restrictions-for-transgender-americans/Preliminary discussions follow tragic Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that killed two children The U.S. Justice Department is exploring potential restrictions on firearm ownership for transgender individuals following last week’s deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church that left two children dead and multiple others injured. Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/u-s-justice-department-considers-gun-restrictions-for-transgender-americans/

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56 h. ago Nollywood actor Segun Arinze arrives in Ghana for ‘Black Star’ stage play

Nollywood veteran Segun Arinze arrived at the Kotoka International Airport yesterday ahead of his role in the stage production The Black Star (The Teacher of Africa).

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65 h. ago StarHealth Insurance officially launched after 3 years of successful operations in Ghana

StarHealth Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of Star Assurance Group, has officially launched operations in Ghana following two years of foundational development. Star Health is a private health insurer, offering affordable and seamless services for individuals, groups, SMEs, and large corporations. It provides coverage for outpatient, inpatient, specialist consultations, maternity care, employee assistance, preventive healthcare, […]

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3 d. ago Former NPP Chairman Afoko Reflects on Turbulent Party Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/Former New Patriotic Party National Chairman Paul Afoko has revealed details about the intense opposition he faced during his rise to party leadership, including vote-buying allegations and personal attacks that continued even after his decisive victory. In a recent interview with Starr FM, Afoko reflected on the challenges that marked his tenure as NPP chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/

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