7 h. ago Benjamin Quashie: Negotiation is the path to ending DSTv impasse

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has weighed in on the ongoing impasse between Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Multichoice Ghana, warning that the dispute could affect diplomatic relations and undermine investor confidence in the country. He stressed that while the regulator’s demand for a reduction in DSTV service charges was justifiable, […]

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32 h. 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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36 h. ago MultiChoice standoff: Let’s solve impasse in boardroom, not in public – High Commissioner to South Africa

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa has appealed for calm in the disagreement between the Communication ministry and pay-TV operator Multichoice.

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37 h. ago No trade war with South Africa – Ghana’s High Commissioner assures amid Multichoice impasse

Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Quarshie, has assured that the ongoing standoff between government and pay TV operator, Multichoice, will not spiral into a diplomatic or trade war between Accra and Pretoria.

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40 h. ago MultiChoice vs Sam George showdown: Ghana’s envoy to SA worried about repercussions

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa is worried that the Communications Minister's approach in the standoff with pay-TV giant MultiChoice could unsettle investor confidence when the country is seeking to attract foreign capital.

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3 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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3 d. ago Ghana Threatens MultiChoice License Over Price Cut Ultimatum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has given MultiChoice Ghana a September 6 deadline to reduce DStv subscription fees by 30 percent or face license revocation and operational shutdown. The ultimatum, delivered at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra on Wednesday, escalates a months-long dispute between the government and South Africa-based pay-television operator over subscription […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-threatens-multichoice-license-over-price-cut-ultimatum/

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4 d. ago Southern Africa’s US$58 Billion Trade Engine Powers Continental Commerce

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/southern-africas-us58-billion-trade-engine-powers-continental-commerce/Southern Africa dominates intra-regional trade with $58.1 billion in exchanges, leveraging established infrastructure and industrial capacity to drive continental integration while smaller regions struggle to compete. The 16-nation Southern African Development Community accounts for nearly 30% of all intra-African trade despite representing just 22% of the continent’s population. South Africa alone handles roughly 20% of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/southern-africas-us58-billion-trade-engine-powers-continental-commerce/

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4 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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5 d. ago South Africa Offshoring Boom Set to Add 213,000 Jobs by 2030

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africa-offshoring-boom-set-to-add-213000-jobs-by-2030/South Africa’s offshoring sector could contribute $6.8 billion to the economy and create over 212,000 skilled positions within five years, according to new research from recruitment firm Robert Walters. The projection represents a 45% jump from the current $4.4 billion contribution, pushing offshoring’s share of gross domestic product from 1.07% to 1.60% by decade’s end. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africa-offshoring-boom-set-to-add-213000-jobs-by-2030/

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6 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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6 d. ago Beloved South African Star’s Final Years Highlight Entertainment Industry’s Financial Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beloved-south-african-stars-final-years-highlight-entertainment-industrys-financial-crisis/The recent passing of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe has triggered widespread mourning across South Africa, but her death has also exposed a troubling reality about the nation’s entertainment sector. The 75-year-old performer, who captivated audiences for decades through memorable television roles, spent her final months publicly appealing for financial assistance through wheelchair-bound video messages. Nyembe’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beloved-south-african-stars-final-years-highlight-entertainment-industrys-financial-crisis/

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6 d. ago South Africa Creates First G20 Panel on Global Wealth Disparity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africa-creates-first-g20-panel-on-global-wealth-disparity/President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a groundbreaking G20 taskforce Thursday aimed at tackling worldwide wealth inequality, marking the first time the group has formally addressed this mounting crisis. The six-expert panel, led by Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, will deliver recommendations to G20 leaders when they gather in Johannesburg this November. South Africa has leveraged its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-africa-creates-first-g20-panel-on-global-wealth-disparity/

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6 d. ago The death of ‘soul of South African storytelling’ sparks grief and anger

The death of a much-loved star is normally followed by an outpouring of grief, but in South Africa last week's loss of 75-year-old actress Nandi Nyembe also came with an outpouring of anger.

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9 d. ago MTN Expands Green Innovation Challenge Across Five African Nations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-expands-green-innovation-challenge-across-five-african-nations/MTN is doubling down on youth-led environmental solutions, rolling out its Africa PachiPanda Challenge to five countries as the telecommunications giant positions sustainability at the heart of its growth strategy. The 2025 programme, developed alongside the World Wide Fund for Nature, will operate in Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Cameroon, and Uganda for the first time. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-expands-green-innovation-challenge-across-five-african-nations/

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9 d. ago Determined South Africa aims to make history at Women’s Rugby World Cup following dominant win over Brazil

Carrying the hopes of the African continent, South Africa opened their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant 66–6 win over Brazil in Pool D on Sunday, August 24. The result not only delivered the Springbok Women their first World Cup win in 14 years but also underlined their intent, as they ran in ten tries against the South American debutants. Historically, South Africa’s presence at the World Cup has often been symbolic. This time, they sent a clear message: they belong.

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9 d. ago Blackstar Experience signs cultural partnership with South Africa’s National Arts Council

The Blackstar Experience Secretariat (BSE) of Ghana, under the Office of the President, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Arts Council of South Africa (NACSA) to strengthen cultural ties and create opportunities within the creative industries of both nations. The agreement was signed at NACSA’s headquarters in Johannesburg. Rex Owusu Marfo, […]

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9 d. ago South Africa launches G20 taskforce to examine global wealth inequality

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched a G20 experts taskforce to examine global wealth inequality and its impact on growth, poverty and multilateralism — the first initiative of its kind for the G20.

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9 d. ago Ford South Africa to lay off over 470 workers in car and engine plants

Ford Motor's South African unit plans to lay off more than 470 employees as it seeks to adjust production capacity to match current and future market demands, the South African Solidarity union said on Thursday.

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1 week ago African Music Awards Announces Record Nominations for 2025 Edition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-music-awards-announces-record-nominations-for-2025-edition/The All Africa Music Awards has unveiled nominations for its 2025 ceremony following a record-breaking 10,717 entries, with established stars facing strong challenges from emerging artists across the continent. Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Davido lead with five nominations each, while South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa and Morocco’s El Grande Toto match their tally. The nominations represent […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-music-awards-announces-record-nominations-for-2025-edition/

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