2 h. ago Ugandan Entrepreneur Weaves Cultural Identity Into Modern Home Décor

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ugandan-entrepreneur-weaves-cultural-identity-into-modern-home-decor/A young Ugandan entrepreneur is transforming how East Africans approach interior design by blending traditional cultural motifs with contemporary home furnishings through her rapidly expanding beddings and curtains business. Nagawa Irene, widely known as Mirembe, has built her company Mirembe Beddings & Curtains into a household name associated with quality, authenticity, and modern Ugandan living. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ugandan-entrepreneur-weaves-cultural-identity-into-modern-home-decor/

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10 h. ago I’m more popular than those claiming to be more popular than Bawumia – Ofosu Nkansah hits back

Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has taken a swipe at contenders in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race who claim to enjoy greater grassroots popularity than Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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10 h. ago Kennedy Agyapong Cites Youth as Driving Force in Political Career

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-cites-youth-as-driving-force-in-political-career/Former Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that Ghana’s youth remain his primary motivation for continuing in politics despite facing significant frustrations throughout his career. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, who is expected to contest the party’s 2028 flagbearer race, stated during a recent interview that creating employment opportunities for young Ghanaians has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kennedy-agyapong-cites-youth-as-driving-force-in-political-career/

Politics

24 h. ago Local Products Drive Ghana Inflation Despite Global Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/Ghana’s domestic market dominated inflation pressures in August 2025, with homegrown products accounting for 19 of the 20 biggest price drivers even as the West African nation maintains heavy reliance on imported cooking oils. Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 11.5 percent in August from 12.1 percent in July, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/

Events

24 h. ago From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth. Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/

Economics

26 h. ago Special tax regime needed to support the creative sector – Francis Doku

Chief Executive of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has urged policymakers to design a tailored tax regime for the creative industry to safeguard its growth and sustainability.

Politics

26 h. ago We’re working with BoG to resolve issues relating to FX trading suspension, deposits are safe – UBA Ghana assures customers

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has assured customers that all deposits, transactions, and funds remain safe despite the suspension of its foreign exchange trading license by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

Economics

26 h. ago We’re working with BoG to resolve FX trading suspension; deposits are – UBA Ghana assures customers

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has assured customers that all deposits, transactions, and funds remain safe despite the suspension of its foreign exchange trading license by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

Economics

27 h. ago Ghana’s Fuel Prices Defy Predicted Surge Despite Currency Weakness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fuel-prices-defy-predicted-surge-despite-currency-weakness/Fuel prices across Ghana have remained largely stable in September’s first week, defying industry projections of significant increases driven by the cedi’s depreciation against the US dollar. Most Oil Marketing Companies have maintained their pricing despite the cedi’s 3.98% depreciation that was expected to offset gains from international petroleum price declines of 0.45% for petrol […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fuel-prices-defy-predicted-surge-despite-currency-weakness/

Politics

27 h. ago Former President Biden Undergoes Skin Cancer Surgery Following Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-biden-undergoes-skin-cancer-surgery-following-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/Former President Joe Biden recently underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions, his spokesperson confirmed Thursday, marking the latest health challenge for the 82-year-old following his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The procedure involves cutting away layers of skin until no cancer cells remain and is commonly used to treat various forms of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-biden-undergoes-skin-cancer-surgery-following-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/

Politics

28 h. ago Mpraeso MP: AT and Telecel merger: A commendable step, but the hard truth remains

I recently commended the government on the radio for addressing challenges in Ghana’s telecom sector by announcing the merger of AT Ghana and Telecel, formerly Vodafone Ghana.

Politics

29 h. ago Global Air Cargo Rates Show Mixed Performance Across Regions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-show-mixed-performance-across-regions/Global air cargo markets displayed varied performance across different trade lanes during the final week of August, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading growth while North America experienced continued softness, according to the latest data from WorldACD Market Data. Worldwide air freight rates averaged $2.44 per kilogram during the week ending August 31, representing a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-air-cargo-rates-show-mixed-performance-across-regions/

Transport

31 h. ago Weak Jobs Data Heightens Expectations for Aggressive Fed Rate Cut

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weak-jobs-data-heightens-expectations-for-aggressive-fed-rate-cut/Disappointing employment data released Friday has intensified speculation that the Federal Reserve may deliver a 50-basis-point interest rate cut this month, marking a more aggressive response to mounting labor market weakness. Private payrolls increased by just 54,000 in August, well short of the 75,000 estimate from economists and down from the revised gain of 106,000 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weak-jobs-data-heightens-expectations-for-aggressive-fed-rate-cut/

Politics

33 h. ago The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia – the world’s skin cancer hotspot

Like many Australians, Rach grew up "terrified of the sun" in the country with the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

Events

57 h. ago Ghana’s waste management revolution starts with giving power back to local assemblies

A Nation Drowning in Its Own Refuse On the banks of Accra’s Korle Lagoon, the air is heavy with the smell of decay. The water, once a shimmering ribbon through the city, now flows thick and black, choked by layers of plastic bags, food scraps, and industrial waste. Along the banks, children play among the […]

Politics

60 h. ago Absa Group announces strategic executive leadership appointments and changes

Absa Group has announced a series of strategic executive leadership appointments and changes that reinforce its commitment to driving growth, innovation, and customer-centricity across its Pan-African operations.

Politics

68 h. ago Fruit Price Surge Challenges Ghana’s Declining Inflation Trend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/Ghana’s fruit prices soared to extreme levels in August, with coconut leading at 130.9% year-on-year inflation, even as overall consumer price growth continued its eighth consecutive monthly decline to 11.5%. Ghana’s overall inflation rate fell to 11.5% in August from 12.1% in July, marking the lowest level since October 2021. However, fresh produce dominated the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/

Economics

69 h. ago Egypt Slashes Rates Amid Growth Surge as North Africa Attracts Major Investments

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/Egypt’s central bank delivered its most aggressive monetary policy move of 2025, cutting interest rates by 200 basis points as economic growth exceeded expectations and regional neighbors secured major international investments. The Central Bank of Egypt reduced its overnight deposit rate to 22% and lending rate to 23% on August 28, marking the third rate […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egypt-slashes-rates-amid-growth-surge-as-north-africa-attracts-major-investments/

Politics

69 h. ago Ghana’s Business Community Builds Case for Further Rate Cuts Following Inflation Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/Ghana’s business sector is intensifying calls for additional monetary policy easing as the country’s eighth consecutive monthly inflation decline creates compelling arguments for lower borrowing costs that could stimulate economic growth. Headline inflation dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, falling below the government’s end-of-year target of 11.9% ahead of schedule and providing ammunition for business […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/

Economics

69 h. ago TVET Graduates Shatter Employment Stigma in Ghana’s Ashanti Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/Technical and vocational education graduates in Ghana’s Ashanti Region are achieving a 55% employment rate while dramatically shifting public perceptions about skills-based training, according to a comprehensive new study challenging decades of educational prejudice. The findings, revealed in UNICEF’s “Skills Supply and Demand Side Assessment: A Situation Analysis of the Ashanti Region,” demonstrate that technical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tvet-graduates-shatter-employment-stigma-in-ghanas-ashanti-region/

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