37 m. ago Severe burns made body bags unusable in helicopter crash recovery – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong, has explained why cocoa sacks were used to carry the remains of the eight people who died in the August 6 helicopter crash.

Events

3 h. ago Asante Queen Mother’s Death Silences the Heartbeat of a Kingdom

The passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Asantehemaa, is not just the end of a long life but a profound seismic moment of transition for the Asante Kingdom and the Republic of Ghana. Her death at 98 years old, after a reign marked by grace and wisdom, highlights the enduring power and relevance of traditional institutions in a rapidly changing world. The sorrow expressed is not just for a Queen Mother, but for a mother of the nation, a figure whose counsel and character touched lives far beyond the walls of Manhyia Palace. It is important to note that while the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially announced her death to the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, August 11, 2025, she had passed away four days earlier, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This customary delay between the passing of a royal and the public announcement allows for the observation of specific traditional rites and protocols that precede such a significant public declaration.

Politics

4 h. ago Ghana Military Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Reporting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly appealed to media outlets and commentators to halt the spread of unverified speculation concerning the fatal crash of an Air Force Z-9 helicopter. All eight personnel aboard died when the aircraft went down in the Ashanti Region. Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin, issued a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/

Events

5 h. ago PNP rejects temporary fund for air crash victims’ families, demands permanent welfare law

The People’s National Party (PNP) has rejected President John Mahama’s proposal to establish a fund for the dependents of the eight people who died in the recent military helicopter crash, calling the plan “inadequate and unsustainable.”

Events

6 h. ago ACTG sympathizes with families of 8 persons killed in helicopter crash at Adansi

The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Ghana (ACTG) has joined the nation in mourning the eight distinguished Ghanaians who died in the tragic military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement signed by its president, Dr. Peter Kwesi Terkper, the ACTG paid glowing tribute to Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; […]

Events

6 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

9 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.

Events

21 h. ago Telecel Winners’ Disbelief Turns to Joy as GH¢20k Prizes Land

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-telecel-2moorch-money-promo-winners-react-to-gh%c2%a220000-wins/Skepticism gave way to screams and frantic verification when two ordinary Ghanaians won life-changing sums in Telecel’s 2Moorch Money promo. For Paul Owusu, a Tema Port clearing agent, the GH¢20,000 call seemed like a scam. “I wasn’t interested how could I win?” he recalled. His disbelief sparked a forensic mission: texting fraud lines, calling helplines, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-telecel-2moorch-money-promo-winners-react-to-gh%c2%a220000-wins/

Politics

21 h. ago Ghana’s Company Registrar Pushes Compliance as Business Lifeline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-company-registrar-pushes-compliance-as-business-lifeline/The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) is launching a nationwide drive to transform business compliance culture, warning that ignoring legal obligations could cut off critical services like banking. Deputy Registrar Benjamin Zigorsh-Nyakpenu declared the week-long campaign targets entrepreneurs, NGOs, and churches, stressing: “We don’t want companies to die—seek help before it’s too late.” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-company-registrar-pushes-compliance-as-business-lifeline/

Economics

22 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

24 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

25 h. ago Global Doctors’ Body Condemns Hungary’s Push Against Medical Chamber

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-doctors-body-condemns-hungarys-push-against-medical-chamber/The World Medical Association has demanded Hungary halt what it calls a political campaign undermining the country’s independent doctors’ group. In a formal letter to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, WMA President Dr. Ashok Philip expressed alarm over government measures targeting the Hungarian Medical Chamber (MOK). Dr. Philip specifically condemned the forced transfer of ethical oversight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-doctors-body-condemns-hungarys-push-against-medical-chamber/

Politics

30 h. ago South Africa’s healthcare xenophobia crisis ‘A drop in the ocean’ – MSF

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised alarm over what it describes as growing and strategic xenophobic blockages preventing both South Africans and foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services. Communication Specialist for MSF, Jane Rabothata, said their recent assessment revealed that more than half of the 15 health facilities visited in and around Johannesburg were blocking […]

Events

31 h. ago Bellview International School CEO pleads with parents over poor quality time

In today's world, many parents and guardians find it very difficult to constantly communicate and have quality time with their wards due to various reasons such us busy schedules, financial issues, marriage issues and many more which at the end affect the children in all aspects of life and their future.

Society

35 h. ago Apple Music Announces Dee Koala as August’s Featured Artist For Rap Life Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-announces-dee-koala-as-augusts-featured-artist-for-rap-life-africa/Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden, will feature enigmatic South African rap songstress Dee Koala this month, as Ebro and Africa Now Radio host, Nandi Madida, chat about her highly anticipated sophomore album, iiNtsikelelo. Meaning “blessings” in isiXhosa, iiNtsikelelo is a raw, deeply personal journey […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apple-music-announces-dee-koala-as-augusts-featured-artist-for-rap-life-africa/

Culture

37 h. ago Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

Politics

40 h. ago Family to Hold Final Rites for Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/family-to-hold-final-rites-for-minister-killed-in-helicopter-crash/The family of Dr. Murtala Mohammed, former Environment Minister and Tamale Central MP, will perform his final funeral rites in Tamale on August 12. Mohammed died alongside seven others in the August 6 military helicopter crash that shocked Ghana. He was buried in Accra two days prior. Hundreds of mourners, including state ministers, have gathered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/family-to-hold-final-rites-for-minister-killed-in-helicopter-crash/

Events

46 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

46 h. ago Ghana’s Asante Kingdom Mourns Queen Mother Nana Konadu Yiadom III

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-asante-kingdom-mourns-queen-mother-nana-konadu-yiadom-iii/The Asante Kingdom is draped in grief following the passing of its revered Queen Mother, Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III. She died on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at the age of 98. Her brother, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, received the formal announcement of her death during an emergency meeting of the Asanteman Traditional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-asante-kingdom-mourns-queen-mother-nana-konadu-yiadom-iii/

Politics

47 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