2 h. ago GEPA to Lead Ghanaian Agribusiness Charge at Africa Trade Fair 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will spearhead a delegation of over 50 agribusiness and agro-processing SMEs at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria, CEO Dr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng announced today. The move aims to leverage the event’s projected $44 billion trade deals to boost non-traditional exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/

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4 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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4 h. ago Ghana Pushes Gold Refining Expansion to Capture Export Value

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/At London’s GHIB CONVERGE conference, Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni championed plans to transform the nation’s gold sector. “Establishing refineries in Ghana presents a very good prospect,” he told banking and trade leaders, arguing that domestic processing would create jobs, improve trade balances, and retain more value from Africa’s top gold […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/

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7 h. ago CHAN 2024: CAF charge Zambia, Kenya and Morocco FAs over impromper conduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has charged the Federations of Zambia, Kenya and Morocco for their conduct at the ongoing Championship of African Nations (CHAN). The decision comes following a Disciplinary Committee meeting over the last few days. The CAF Disciplinary Board met to deliberate on various matters relating to the ongoing tournament. Below […]

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12 h. ago Musk threatens Apple and calls OpenAI boss a liar as feud deepens

X owner Elon Musk has threatened Apple with legal action after claiming it had made it "impossible" for apps to compete with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI in its App Store.

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12 h. ago M&S restores click and collect services 15 weeks after systems hacked

British retailer Marks & Spencer has resumed taking click and collect orders for clothing after a nearly four-month hiatus following a cyber hack and data theft that impacted its earnings during the period, sending its shares higher.

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16 h. ago African Leaders Demand Inclusive Governance at Continental Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-demand-inclusive-governance-at-continental-summit/Political representatives from over 30 countries convened in Accra this week for the African Political Parties Summit, issuing a unified call for transformative inclusion in governance. The three-day gathering, which opened Tuesday, focused on redefining political parties to drive regional integration and equitable development. South Africa’s Special Envoy Jeff Radebe delivered a blistering critique of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-demand-inclusive-governance-at-continental-summit/

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16 h. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

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19 h. ago Police arrest two over alleged threats to kill Mahama; Behead Lordina

The Ghana Police Service have arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual allegedly threatens to kill President John Dramani Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

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19 h. ago 2 arrested over alleged threats to kill Mahama, behead Lordina

The Ghana Police Service have arrested two suspects in connection with a viral TikTok video in which an individual allegedly threatens to kill President John Dramani Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

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21 h. ago New Podcast ‘Future of Africa’ Amplifies the Voices of African Youth Re

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-podcast-future-of-africa-amplifies-the-voices-of-african-youth-re-shaping-our-world/Launched by the African Union Youth Envoy, the United Nations Foundation, and The Elders in collaboration with The Global Dispatches Podcast.  NEW YORK, USA 12 August 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The United Nations Foundation today announced the launch of Future of Africa, a new podcast series that amplifies young African voices in global policy conversations. Future of Africa is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-podcast-future-of-africa-amplifies-the-voices-of-african-youth-re-shaping-our-world/

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22 h. ago Ghana VP Calls for Democracy That Delivers “Food, Not Just Ballots”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-vp-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-food-not-just-ballots/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang challenged African leaders to move beyond symbolic democracy, urging tangible reforms that transform citizens’ lives. Speaking at the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, she declared politics “empty” if divorced from real-world outcomes like food security, jobs, and healthcare. “Power must not fracture our societies,” she told delegates from 34 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-vp-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-food-not-just-ballots/

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22 h. ago Strong and principled political parties create prosperous nations – Jeff Radebe

Special Envoy to the President of South Afruca H.E. Jeff Radebe has at the opening ceremony of the African Political Parties Summit 2025, admonished political parties on the continent of Afruca to be vibrant and principled in order to lead their nations to prosperity. 

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22 h. ago Musk Threatens Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Over OpenAI Ties

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/musk-threatens-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple-over-openai-ties/Elon Musk has accused Apple of unfairly favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store while suppressing competitors like his own Grok AI. The billionaire announced plans to sue Apple, claiming its algorithmic rankings and editorial placements including exclusion from the “Must-Have” apps section make it “impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1.” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/musk-threatens-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple-over-openai-ties/

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23 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/

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24 h. ago Development Banks Drive Industrial Farming in Africa, Report Finds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/Public development banks are steering Africa toward large-scale industrial agriculture at the expense of small farmers and food sovereignty, according to a new study by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. The report details how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have invested over $3 billion directly in African agribusiness since 2019, accelerating a shift toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/

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24 h. ago Destinies of African nations bound together – Benedicta Lasi

The Executive Chairperson of the Africa Governance Centre, Benedicta Lasi has admonished African Political Parties to be open to cooperation as the destinies of Afrucan nations are interconnected. 

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24 h. ago Don’t give up national cohesion for partisan victories – Prof Opoku Agyemang

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has called on political parties on the African continent to prioritize national cohesion over the individual victories of political parties during elections.

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25 h. ago Apostle Francis Amoako Attah Issues Strong Warning on AI, Prophecy, and the Future of the Church in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apostle-francis-amoako-attah-issues-strong-warning-on-ai-prophecy-and-the-future-of-the-church-in-africa/Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, a prominent spiritual leader, Founder and Leader of Parliament Chapel International (PCI),delivered a powerful message on Angel TV, urging the Church and African nations to prepare for rapid societal changes driven by technology, politics, and prophecy. Apostle Attah emphasized the urgency of embracing innovation and adopting a forward-thinking mindset. Citing the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apostle-francis-amoako-attah-issues-strong-warning-on-ai-prophecy-and-the-future-of-the-church-in-africa/

Events

26 h. ago Funny Boy Innit: South African comedy stars billed for Lekzy’s upcoming show

Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic will headline a major comedy event, “Funny Boy Innit” (FBI), on Saturday, 27th September 2025 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra, featuring two of South Africa’s biggest comedy names, Chris Mapane and KG Mokgadi.

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