13 h. ago South African Foreign Minister Confirms Ghana Visit Over DStv Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-foreign-minister-confirms-ghana-visit-over-dstv-dispute/South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola will visit Ghana this week to engage with relevant authorities over the escalating DStv subscription pricing dispute that has strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa Benjamin Quarshie confirmed that Lamola is willing to visit Ghana to engage with relevant bodies regarding the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-foreign-minister-confirms-ghana-visit-over-dstv-dispute/

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13 h. ago Ghana Faces National Security Risk from MTN’s 78% Market Dominance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-national-security-risk-from-mtns-78-market-dominance/MTN Ghana’s overwhelming control of nearly four-fifths of the telecommunications market represents a critical national security vulnerability that requires urgent government intervention, according to competition economist Appiah Kusi Adomako. The South African-owned company commands 78.88% market share with 21.11 million subscribers, creating dangerous overdependence that could paralyze mobile money transactions, business operations, and government services […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-national-security-risk-from-mtns-78-market-dominance/

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19 h. ago Ablakwa refutes claims of $5.2m embassy renovation contract in Benin

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has refuted claims circulating on social media that he has awarded a $5.2 million contract for the renovation of Ghana’s embassy in Benin.

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19 h. ago Foreign Affairs Ministry honours Multimedia Group for supporting 4th Made

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has acknowledged the role of the Multimedia Group Ghana Limited in promoting the 4th edition of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar. In a plaque presented to the media giant, the Ministry said, “It is in recognition of your contribution as a platinum sponsor for the 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar from […]

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20 h. ago Foreign Affairs Ministry honours 4 veteran diplomats for distinguished service

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has honoured four veteran diplomats for their exceptional contributions to Ghana’s diplomacy and international relations.

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21 h. ago South African Foreign Affairs Minister to visit Ghana as DStv price standoff escalates

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations is expected to arrive in Ghana this week as diplomatic efforts intensify to resolve the ongoing standoff between Communications Ministry and MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv.

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25 h. ago South Africa showcases automotive leadership at IATF 2025 in Algeria

South Africa joined the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, which is taking place from 4th to 10th of September in Algiers, Algeria. This year’s event is organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The IATF offers a platform […]

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43 h. ago Ghana Reports Sharp Rise in Mpox Cases as Infections Hit 494

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/Ghana has confirmed 27 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total infections to 494 as health authorities continue monitoring the ongoing outbreak across all 16 regions. The Ghana Health Service announced the latest figures as of Monday, September 1, 2025, representing a steady increase from recent weeks as the viral infection spreads throughout the West […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-reports-sharp-rise-in-mpox-cases-as-infections-hit-494/

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58 h. ago Ghana helps local firms gain AfCFTA certificates to boost exports

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-helps-local-firms-gain-afcfta-certificates-to-boost-exports/Ghana’s Deputy Foreign Minister James Gyakye Quayson said Friday that the government is helping local businesses secure African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) rules of origin certificates to enable their participation in intra-African and cross-border trade. Speaking at the fourth Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, organized by the foreign ministry to showcase Ghanaian products and services, Quayson said […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-helps-local-firms-gain-afcfta-certificates-to-boost-exports/

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3 d. ago Shell, State Challenge Court Ruling Halting Offshore Drilling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/Shell and South African government officials have filed applications for leave to appeal a Western Cape High Court ruling that halted offshore drilling plans in Block 5/6/7 along the country’s southwest coast, setting up another legal battle over environmental protection and energy development. The original High Court victory came on August 13, 2025, when Judge […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shell-state-challenge-court-ruling-halting-offshore-drilling/

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3 d. ago Mahama Receives Keynote Address Invitation from Senegal’s President

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-receives-keynote-address-invitation-from-senegals-president/Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has received a special message from Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, including an invitation to deliver the keynote address at a significant event scheduled for September 26, 2025. The message was delivered Friday by Senegal’s Minister for Pan-African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Yassine Fall, during a diplomatic meeting at the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-receives-keynote-address-invitation-from-senegals-president/

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3 d. ago MultiChoice agrees to reduce DSTV fees, pricing committee established – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure. This comes after MultiChoice finally provided the data requested by the government regarding comprehensive pricing data, specifically including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with at least six other […]

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4 d. ago IATA Study Confirms Rwanda Aviation Model Generates US$160M Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/The International Air Transport Association released comprehensive data quantifying Rwanda’s aviation sector contribution to economic development, showing $160 million in total economic activity supporting 42,000 jobs across the country. The Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, published September 4, 2025, during the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, demonstrates that aviation contributes 1.1% to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iata-study-confirms-rwanda-aviation-model-generates-us160m-impact/

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4 d. ago Beacon of Hope announces 2025 Weekend of Hope Awards Ceremony in South Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beacon-of-hope-announces-2025-weekend-of-hope-awards-ceremony-in-south-africa/Beacon of Hope, a global mission dedicated to igniting transformation and sustaining hope worldwide, is excited to announce its 2025 Weekend of Hope Awards Ceremony, set to take place at a breathtaking South African game reserve on December 6 2025. This milestone event will bring together changemakers, visionaries, and catalysts for hope from around the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beacon-of-hope-announces-2025-weekend-of-hope-awards-ceremony-in-south-africa/

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5 d. ago Ghana’s Foreign Minister Emphasizes AfCFTA Role in Continental Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reinforced the African Continental Free Trade Area’s strategic importance for continental industrialization, emphasizing the imperative of leveraging the trade bloc’s massive economic potential. Speaking after meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra on Wednesday, September 4, Ablakwa described the continental trade arrangement as fundamental to Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-foreign-minister-emphasizes-afcfta-role-in-continental-transformation/

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6 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Paintsil and Djiku to miss Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Black Stars duo Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad but will be available for the clash with Mali. Both players were initially named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad but could not join the team in Accra before their […]

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6 d. ago AfCFTA’s US$220 Billion Promise Hinges on Seven Pioneer Nations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcftas-us220-billion-promise-hinges-on-seven-pioneer-nations/Only seven African countries are actively trading under the continent’s flagship free trade agreement despite intra-regional commerce surging to $220.3 billion in 2024, highlighting the untapped potential of a framework designed to connect 1.4 billion people. Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Egypt, and South Africa have commenced trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afcftas-us220-billion-promise-hinges-on-seven-pioneer-nations/

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6 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry cuts GFA budget for Chad, Mali games from $2m to $1.3m

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the approval of an $860,000 budget for the Ghana Black Stars’ clash against Chad in N'Djamena for the World Cup qualifier.

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7 d. ago Namibia banking system faces strain from US tariffs on South Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibia-banking-system-faces-strain-from-us-tariffs-on-south-africa/Banking operations across Namibia could experience significant disruption as new American trade penalties against South Africa threaten to reduce dollar flows that the country’s financial sector depends upon, according to fresh analysis from local investment researchers. The 30 percent tariffs recently imposed by Washington on South African exports may create ripple effects throughout the region’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/namibia-banking-system-faces-strain-from-us-tariffs-on-south-africa/

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7 d. ago Foreign Minister Sets Ambitious Trade Benchmarks for Ghana’s New Diplomatic Corps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-sets-ambitious-trade-benchmarks-for-ghanas-new-diplomatic-corps/Ghana’s freshly appointed ambassadors will carry economic targets alongside their diplomatic credentials as the government introduces performance metrics tied directly to trade expansion. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that envoys must achieve minimum annual trade increases of 10% with their host nations. The performance framework marks a fundamental shift in how Ghana evaluates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-sets-ambitious-trade-benchmarks-for-ghanas-new-diplomatic-corps/

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