2 h. ago Stronger legislation needed for forensic, DNA testing – Expert

Local authorities have been urged to come up with stronger and clearer laws to guide forensic and DNA testing in the country. A Human Identification Consultant and Infectious Disease Specialist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Central Laboratory, Dr Augustine E. Sagoe, said such a regulation would compel forensic laboratories in the country to do […]

Politics

5 h. ago Ghana Doctors Champion Local Foods in Childhood Cancer Fight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/Nutrition and breastfeeding could prove decisive weapons against rising childhood brain cancer cases in Ghana, according to specialists at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Neurosurgeon Dr. Teddy Totimeh and paediatric oncologist Dr. Ernestina Schandorf shared this urgent message during a national radio interview, revealing that brain and central nervous system tumours—once considered rare—now rank as Ghana’s second […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-doctors-champion-local-foods-in-childhood-cancer-fight/

Society

6 h. ago Ghana’s Power Utility Faces US$2.2 Billion Gap, Cocoa Board Strains Finances

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/Ghana’s state-owned enterprises risk derailing national finances, the World Bank warns. Without urgent reform, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a $2.2 billion funding gap by late 2025. This shortfall could spiral to $9 billion by 2026. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, sounded the alarm at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-power-utility-faces-us2-2-billion-gap-cocoa-board-strains-finances/

Economics

6 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Trading Heats Up as Cocoa Board Bonds Dominate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/Ghana’s fixed income market saw concentrated activity in state-backed corporate paper on Wednesday, with a single Ghana Cocoa Board bond drawing 77.7 million cedis in trades. The 2028-maturity debt instrument overshadowed sovereign trading as investors navigated fiscal headwinds flagged hours earlier by the World Bank. You’d find the Cocoa Board’s 13% note maturing August 2028 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/

Politics

6 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

Politics

7 h. ago COCOBOD, Banks Chart Path for Successful 2025/26 Cocoa Season

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-banks-chart-path-for-successful-2025-26-cocoa-season/The Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has met with commercial banks in Ghana to discuss key issues affecting the cocoa industry and the role of the banking sector in the 2025/2026 cocoa season, which opened on August 7, 2025. Discussions at the meeting, which was attended by senior executives of COCOBOD and the Cocoa […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocobod-banks-chart-path-for-successful-2025-26-cocoa-season/

Politics

8 h. ago Yango Ghana empowers Kaneshie Senior High Technical students on International Youth Day

Yango Ghana , part of the global tech company Yango Group, marked International Youth Day by giving back to Kaneshie Senior High Technical School in Accra with a motivational career and youth empowerment talk accompanied by the donation of educational materials. International Youth Day 2025, held under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs […]

Politics

9 h. ago 4 dead, 14 injured in horrific Asukawkaw fuel tanker accident

Tragedy struck in Asukawkaw, a community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, after a fuel tanker ran into a crowd at the local market on Thursday, killing four and injuring 14 others.

Events

10 h. ago World Bank cautions BoG on excessive FX Interventions, calls for banking sector reforms

The World Bank has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to avoid excessive foreign exchange (FX) interventions, warning that such actions could disrupt market balance and weaken economic resilience. This was contained in the latest Ghana Economic Update report, launched in Accra today, August 14, 2025 which emphasised the need for the central bank to […]

Politics

10 h. ago Melcom Group signs book of condolence in honour of 8 fallen patriots

Melcom Group of Companies has expressed its condolences to the government and the bereaved families of the national leaders and gallant officers who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash. Led by the Group Managing Director (MD), Ramesh Sadhwani, he signed a book of condolence at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in memory of […]

Politics

11 h. ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Tightrope as World Bank Urges Strategic Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/The World Bank has endorsed Ghana’s aggressive fiscal consolidation while urging the government not to sacrifice critical investments protecting vulnerable citizens. This delicate balance emerged as a central theme at the launch of Ghana’s 9th Economic Update, where policymakers grapple with sustaining reforms without stalling social progress. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Director for Ghana, Sierra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/

Politics

11 h. ago Africa50 Tops US$1.4 Billion as Infrastructure Deals Accelerate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/Africa50 has surpassed $1.4 billion in managed assets, channeling fresh capital into critical power, digital, and trade infrastructure projects across the continent. The investment platform, founded by African governments and the African Development Bank (AfDB), leverages this growth to tackle Africa’s vast infrastructure funding shortfall. Its portfolio companies now represent over $8 billion in value, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/

Economics

11 h. ago How Brisk Walking can help control Blood Sugar and Lower Blood Pressure

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are on the rise in Ghana. This week, I share highlights of some local research that looked at the impact of brisk walking on blood sugar levels and blood pressure of adults living with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Events

12 h. ago Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook depends on successful implementation of recovery reforms – World Bank

Mr. Taliercio said the World Bank Group is adopting a coordinated, institution-wide strategy to address the jobs challenge, making employment a core priority.

Economics

13 h. ago World Bank projects 0.6% GDP revenue boost if Ghana fully implements 2025 tax measures

The World Bank has projected that Ghana could gain additional revenue equivalent to at least 0.6 percent of GDP in 2025 if the government fully implements the revenue measures outlined in the 2025 budget. According to the World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update report, the projected increase is in line with the targets of the […]

Politics

13 h. ago Ghana’s Iron Ore Dream Takes Root with Historic Exploration Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-iron-ore-dream-takes-root-with-historic-exploration-milestone/Ghana has crossed a significant threshold in its mining evolution. The nation’s pioneering iron ore exploration project has successfully concluded its drilling phase at the Gyamurume block in Asato, Oti Region. This landmark effort, spearheaded by Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG) and fully funded by Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, aims to unlock a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-iron-ore-dream-takes-root-with-historic-exploration-milestone/

Politics

14 h. ago SMEs Find Foreign Banks Cheaper for Loans, But Local Lenders Win on 3

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/Ghanaian small businesses hunting for affordable credit face a complex choice: foreign-owned banks offer marginally lower rates overall, but local rivals win on key loan terms. New Bank of Ghana data reveals foreign lenders averaged 33.93% APR for 1-year SME loans 0.83 points below locals and a stark 7-point gap favoring foreigners at 5 years […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/smes-find-foreign-banks-cheaper-for-loans-but-local-lenders-win-on-3-year-deals/

Politics

14 h. ago Federated Commodities Completes GH₵78.3 Million Commercial Paper Redemption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federated-commodities-completes-gh%e2%82%b578-3-million-commercial-paper-redemption/Accra-based Federated Commodities PLC (FEDCO) has confirmed full redemption of its 150-day commercial paper, transferring a total of GHS78,361,144.94 to paying agent GCB Bank Plc. The issuer settled the debt across four tranches between July 3 and August 12, 2025, covering principal and accrued interest. Final payments totaling GHS16,455,842 were processed on August 12, concluding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federated-commodities-completes-gh%e2%82%b578-3-million-commercial-paper-redemption/

Politics

16 h. ago GHIB’s financing blueprint aims to unlock billions in lost export revenue

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has set out a financing blueprint to shift Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products, arguing that the current export model is leaving billions of dollars in potential earnings on the table. He said Africa’s share of global trade remains under three […]

Economics

19 h. ago Foreign missions join Ghana in mourning  helicopter crash victims

Ghana continues to receive an outpouring of messages from the international community commiserating with the nation over the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of senior government officials and military officers.

Events