83 m. ago HORDS PLC Deepens Losses Amid Cost Surge Despite Revenue Jump

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/Ghanaian manufacturing firm HORDS PLC reported a widened net loss of GH¢657,053 for the first quarter of 2025, deepening last year’s GH¢571,777 deficit despite a fivefold revenue surge. The unaudited results show sales climbing to GH¢1.36 million from GH¢249,713 in early 2024, but crippling production costs of GH¢1.81 million erased gains, triggering a GH¢457,722 gross […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/

Politics

4 h. ago ABSA, Republic Bank Offer Ghana’s Cheapest SME Loans as Rate Gap Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/Ghanaian SMEs face dramatically different borrowing costs depending on their bank choice, new Central Bank data reveals. ABSA, Republic Bank, and Bank of Africa emerged as the most affordable lenders in June 2025, while others charged over double their rates—potentially crippling small businesses. The Bank of Ghana’s annualised percentage rate (APR) report, measuring true loan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/

Politics

6 h. ago Refold AI Raises US$6.5M to Automate Costly Enterprise Integrations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/refold-ai-raises-us6-5m-to-automate-costly-enterprise-integrations/Startup Refold AI emerged from stealth with $6.5 million in seed funding to tackle what it calls the $350 billion “integration tax” enterprises pay annually for manual API connections. Led by Eniac Ventures and Tidal Ventures, the round will accelerate development of its AI platform that replaces consultants and middleware with autonomous agents handling complex […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/refold-ai-raises-us6-5m-to-automate-costly-enterprise-integrations/

Economics

6 h. ago Why mobile devices are now the weakest link in cybersecurity – Phones, phishing & your business

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Allen OLAYIWOLA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/why-mobile-devices-are-now-the-weakest-link-in-cybersecurity-phones-phishing-your-business/ Without proper protection, your team’s smartphones could put your entire organisation at risk Have you noticed a rise in suspicious messages lately? Maybe it’s a strange SMS claiming to be from Ghana Post asking you to rebook a delivery, or a supposed “bank” requesting your card details—even though you’ve never opened an account with them. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Allen OLAYIWOLA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/why-mobile-devices-are-now-the-weakest-link-in-cybersecurity-phones-phishing-your-business/

Technology

7 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

8 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers See Little Gain from Price Surge, IMANI Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/Record cocoa prices won’t automatically rescue Ghana’s struggling farmers, policy think tank IMANI Africa warns. Despite the government hiking producer prices, most smallholders still earn as little as GHC 5.90 daily per hectare barely enough to cover costs. The problem isn’t prices but productivity, IMANI stresses. With 70% of farmers tending plots under two hectares, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/

Politics

23 h. ago Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs bemoans high cost of lending in new BoG report

The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs has described lending rates to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as daunting and one which stifles growth. The chamber’s comment follows a publication by the Bank of Ghana, stating that commercial banks offered loans at annualized Percentage rates from 17% to as high as 45% at the end of […]

Politics

25 h. ago Ghana Grapples with GH₵5 Billion Tax Exemption Cost Amid Jobs Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/Ghana is sacrificing nearly GH₵5 billion in potential tax revenue annually through exemptions, even as the nation struggles with high unemployment and urgent fiscal pressures. The government forfeited roughly GH₵4.6 billion in 2023 under the Ghana Exemptions Act, 2022 a slight dip from GH₵4.8 billion in 2022 but still equivalent to about 3.9% of GDP, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/

Economics

35 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

37 h. ago Fake news can twist Parliament’s words, Hansard staff must keep up with high

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged the Hansard staff across Africa to try and upgrade their knowledge, skills, and competence required to meet the demands of the technology age and protect the integrity of parliamentary proceedings. The Hansard, which is a verbatim report of parliamentary debates, is normally handled by a special […]

Politics

45 h. ago Ghana’s Insurance Coverage Stalls Near Historic Low Despite Economic Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/If you’ve ever wondered why insurance agents seem to push so hard in Ghana, the latest central bank figures offer a clue. The Bank of Ghana’s 2024 Financial Stability Review shows insurance penetration stubbornly held at just 1.0% of GDP this year, unchanged from 2023. Using the newer IFRS 17 accounting standard, that figure actually […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-insurance-coverage-stalls-near-historic-low-despite-economic-gains/

Politics

47 h. ago DIPPER Lab engages medical stakeholders on innovations to reduce neonatal mortality

The Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has held a stakeholder engagement session with healthcare workers, including general practitioners, pediatricians, nurses, lab technologists, among others. The engagement was organized to present and receive feedback on several low-cost medical innovations developed by the […]

Politics

48 h. ago MTN CEO Urges Girls to Drive Ghana’s Digital Future at Tech Mentorship Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett rallied 100 young tech finalists to embrace fearlessness and curiosity as digital architects of Ghana’s future. At a mentorship session in Accra on August 11, partnering with the Ministry of Communications, Blewett declared: “Your boldness will define our digital landscape. Seize this moment—ask questions, experiment relentlessly.” The girls, top performers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ceo-urges-girls-to-drive-ghanas-digital-future-at-tech-mentorship-event/

Politics

48 h. ago Ghana Approves Strategic Gas Plant Shutdown to Bolster Energy Reliability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a critical two-week shutdown of Ghana’s Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, scheduled from August 16–30, 2025. The temporary halt, requested by operator Ghana Gas, will enable essential maintenance to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. During the suspension, gas supply to power generators will pause, but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/

Events

48 h. ago Ghana’s Oil Insurers Rally Expertise Amid Energy Sector Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/Ghana’s oil and gas insurers have launched a major upskilling drive as new offshore discoveries signal fresh growth for the sector. The Ghana Oil and Gas Insurance Pool (GOGIP), a consortium of 21 local insurers mandated to cover the upstream industry, hosted a three-day technical seminar in Accra this month. Titled “Enhancing Industry Expertise,” the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-insurers-rally-expertise-amid-energy-sector-expansion/

Science

48 h. ago Ghana’s Central Bank Pushes Commodities as Economic Lifeline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-commodities-as-economic-lifeline/First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, has declared commodities essential for Ghana’s economic future. Speaking at Africa’s CNVERGE 2025 summit in Accra, he urged strategic shifts to transform raw materials into tools for stability and growth. “Commodities are no longer just exports,” he stated. “They’re assets to build resilience, unlock […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-central-bank-pushes-commodities-as-economic-lifeline/

Politics

48 h. ago Remote Work Saves Cash as Commute Costs Loom Over Accra Workers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remote-work-saves-cash-as-commute-costs-loom-over-accra-workers/Every dawn in Accra splits workers into two camps: those jostling onto trotros and others powering up laptops at home. With transport fares frozen after a halted 20% hike, and petrol steady at GH¢12.80/litre, the pocketbook argument for remote work remains strong—for now. Crunching the numbers reveals stark differences. Daily commuters spend GH¢15–20 on transport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/remote-work-saves-cash-as-commute-costs-loom-over-accra-workers/

Economics

49 h. ago Ghana Stock Market Rises as Indices Gain on Trading Activity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-rises-as-indices-gain-on-trading-activity/The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw its benchmark indices climb in Monday’s trading session, extending gains from the previous week. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) rose by 25.53 points to close at 7411.94, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) added 5.91 points to settle at 3414.69. This uptick builds on a year-to-date growth of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-market-rises-as-indices-gain-on-trading-activity/

Politics

55 h. ago Building Capacity: Trainers Equipped To Teach Digital Skills To Rural Women

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/building-capacity-trainers-equipped-to-teach-digital-skills-to-rural-women/The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with Tech Herfrica, the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Liberia, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Liberia, successfully held a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on Digital Skills for Women in Rural Communities, from 6th to 8th August 2025 in Monrovia, Liberia. The workshop aimed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/building-capacity-trainers-equipped-to-teach-digital-skills-to-rural-women/

Events

56 h. ago Transport catastrophes: Systemic reforms needed immediately – Bureau of Public Safety

Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS), Dr Davidson Nana Yaw Akwada, has issued a stern warning in the aftermath of the August 6th Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight senior officials. Dr Akwada says Ghana’s transport systems are plagued by “deep and unresolved safety flaws” that demand urgent, comprehensive […]

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