7 h. ago Ghana to host maiden Space Conference as Africa’s Space economy is projected to skyrocket to $22.6bn by 2026

Accra is set to make history as it welcomes the Maiden Ghana Space Conference (GSC 2025) from October 6–8, 2025 at the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER).

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9 h. ago African CFOs to convene in Accra for landmark conference in November

Ghana’s capital, Accra, will host the continent’s top financial leaders as the Conference of African Chief Finance Officers (CACFO) comes to the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, on 3–4 November 2025. Organised by CACFO in collaboration with the International CFO Alliance, the University of Ghana Business School, and KPMG, the gathering is expected to draw chief financial officers, government leaders, multinational finance executives, and policy experts from across Africa and beyond.

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17 h. ago Second University of Ghana WACCI affiliate wins Africa Food Prize Award

Three years after the Founding Director of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) at the University of Ghana, Professor Eric Danquah, won the 2022 Africa Food Prize, a former student of the Centre has now taken the 2025 honour.

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37 h. ago Ghana to launch first National Prostate Cancer Registry amid rising cases

Ghana is set to establish its first national prostate cancer registry at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in what health experts describe as a critical step toward tackling one of the country’s most pressing men’s health crises.

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39 h. ago African Scholar Advocates Universal Policies to Combat Xenophobia

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/A University of Ghana academic has called for inclusive social policies as essential tools for nation-building across Africa, arguing that targeted programs risk fueling xenophobic tensions that undermine continental solidarity. Dr Rosina Foli addressed North-West University’s School of Government Studies during a recent webinar, highlighting how social policy similarities between Ghana and South Africa raise […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-scholar-advocates-universal-policies-to-combat-xenophobia/

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43 h. ago Ghana achieves stable power supply as John Jinapor pledges universal access

Ghana’s energy sector has attained stability with surplus power being exported to neighbouring countries, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed. 

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3 d. ago Gbinyiri conflict is a ‘humanitarian and security time bomb’ — PUSAG President

The Private Universities Students’ Association of Ghana (PUSAG) has issued a dire warning, labelling the ongoing conflict in Gbinyiri and its surrounding communities in the Savannah Region a “humanitarian and security time bomb”.

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3 d. ago Hearts of Oak edge Great Olympics to lift 2025 Democracy Cup

Hearts of Oak beat Great Olympics 1-0 at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025, to win the 2025 Democracy Cup. The victory comes after the Phobians missed out on the inaugural edition, when they lost 2-1 to Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. It also marked their first win over […]

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5 d. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars heavy favourites as data highlights Chad’s dismal record

The Black Stars, who rank 76th globally and 14th in Africa, have a 67% win rate away from home, triumphing in two of three trips, with the only blemish being the loss to Comoros.

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5 d. ago WCQ: Black Stars heavy favourites as data highlights Chad’s dismal record

The Black Stars, who rank 76th globally and 14th in Africa, have a 67% win rate away from home, triumphing in two of three trips, with the only blemish being the loss to Comoros.

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5 d. ago Akwatia loss shows NPP still reeling from 2024 defeat – Political scientist

A political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, has argued that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the Akwatia by-election underlines the party’s continued struggles to recover from its heavy loss in the 2024 general elections.

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5 d. ago German Development Agency Graduates 30 Green Businesses in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/GIZ Ghana has graduated 30 small and medium enterprises from its second Green Business Competitions incubation programme, bringing the total number of climate-focused businesses supported to 59 since the initiative launched. The six-month programme, implemented in partnership with Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, provides participating SMEs with up to €10,000 grants alongside technical advisory […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/

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6 d. ago 2025 Democracy Cup: Hearts of Oak have capable replacements for Benjamin Asare – Dramani

Hearts of Oak will be without first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare when they face city rivals Great Olympics in the Democracy Cup on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium. Asare is currently with the Black Stars, who play Chad on Thursday afternoon in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in N’Djamena. Speaking at the pre-match press […]

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6 d. ago India Launches Academic Partnership to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/India has initiated a comprehensive research collaboration with Ghana aimed at tackling shared developmental challenges through joint academic programs and faculty exchanges between the two nations’ universities. The partnership emerged following the elevation of India-Ghana relations to a comprehensive bilateral framework, with Indian academics now conducting research at Ghanaian institutions to identify collaborative opportunities. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/

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7 d. ago University Degrees Won’t Create Wealth, Entrepreneur Tells African Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-degrees-wont-create-wealth-entrepreneur-tells-african-youth/A prominent African business leader has challenged the conventional wisdom that formal education guarantees financial success. Speaking at a recent conference, Kwabena Obeng Darko urged young people across the continent to abandon their dependence on degrees and external funding. The entrepreneur delivered his message during TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast, addressing the theme “Navigating Business After School.” His comments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-degrees-wont-create-wealth-entrepreneur-tells-african-youth/

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8 d. ago Rights Group Pushes for Unified Sexual Harassment Policies at Ghana Universities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-pushes-for-unified-sexual-harassment-policies-at-ghana-universities/The Perfector of Sentiments Foundation is calling for standardized sexual harassment policies across Ghana’s universities following concerns about inconsistent implementation and gaps in current frameworks. The human rights organization described the situation on university campuses as alarming during a multi-stakeholder workshop in the Eastern Region. The two-day gathering, held August 29-30 under the theme “United […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rights-group-pushes-for-unified-sexual-harassment-policies-at-ghana-universities/

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8 d. ago Torkornoo’s removal adhered to constitutional provisions – Prof Appiagyei

University of Ghana law lecturer, Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, says the process leading to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo strictly adhered to constitutional provisions. Speaking on JoyNews’ Pulse, Prof Appiagyei-Atua said it will be difficult to point out legal lapses that might have influenced President John Mahama’s September 1 move. “From the constitutional angle, […]

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8 d. ago Prof Bokpin: Budget structure gives failing SOEs no motivation to perform

Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, says that the structure of Ghana’s budget system allows state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to underperform without facing consequences.

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9 d. ago Global Student Debt Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Education Dreams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/A worldwide education financing crisis now reaching Ghana threatens to transform higher learning from an opportunity ladder into a financial trap for young people across Africa. The World Economic Forum recently highlighted what experts call an emerging “debt tsunami” as student borrowing reaches unsustainable levels globally. Countries that once celebrated expanded university access now grapple […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-student-debt-crisis-threatens-ghanas-education-dreams/

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1 week ago Ghanaians gather at Independence Square for Daddy Lumba’s one

Thousands of mourners converged at Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, August 30, 2025, to commemorate the one-week observance of the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba. Originally scheduled for the University of Ghana Stadium, the venue was changed following a noise-making ban in the La Traditional Area. Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known professionally as Daddy Lumba, […]

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