12 h. ago Chernobyl radiation shield ‘lost safety function’ after drone strike, UN watchdog says

A protective shield covering the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine can no longer provide its main containment function following a drone strike earlier this year, according to a UN watchdog.

Events

12 h. ago KAIPTC marks Dr Ibn Chambas’ 75th birthday with peacebuilding symposium

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) on Saturday, December 6, hosted a commemorative symposium in honour of Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, marking his 75th birthday.

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19 h. ago KGL Foundation partners Premier Tennis club to celebrate Farmers’ Day

The KGL Foundation, as part of its innovative system of philanthropy were the prime sponsors of this year’s Tema Farmers’ Day Tennis Tournament, an event organized by the Premier Tennis Club in Tema.

Society

20 h. ago MTN Executive Urges African Graduates to Drive Technology Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/MTN Group Senior Vice President Ebenezer Asante challenged African graduates to become technology creators rather than consumers during Accra Technical University’s graduation ceremony on December 5. Asante addressed 2,771 graduates at the 25th congregation ceremony themed Emerging Technologies: How Prepared is the ATU Graduate. He called for stronger partnerships between academia, government, and industry to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-executive-urges-african-graduates-to-drive-technology-innovation/

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21 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

Politics

21 h. ago Father Dogli Technical Institute Wins National Best Agriculture School Award

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/Father Dogli Memorial Technical Institute has been crowned National Best Senior High School in Practical Agriculture for 2025, earning acclaim for exceptional commitment to hands-on agricultural training, innovation and food production. The honour was conferred at the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region, under the theme Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/father-dogli-technical-institute-wins-national-best-agriculture-school-award/

Events

33 h. ago DVLA to roll out digitised accident reports, new number plates and 24

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced that it is set to introduce a series of major innovations aimed at modernising its operations and improving service delivery nationwide.

Politics

36 h. ago Convicted offender swallows vape battery to delay UK deportation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/convicted-offender-swallows-vape-battery-to-delay-uk-deportation/An Indian national convicted of child sexual offences attempted to obstruct his deportation from the United Kingdom by swallowing a vape battery before his scheduled removal flight. The High Court in London heard the incident was a calculated effort to secure hospital admission and avoid deportation. The man, identified in court only as Sharma, was […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/convicted-offender-swallows-vape-battery-to-delay-uk-deportation/

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39 h. ago Agric Minister applauds farmers, highlights new era of innovation at National Farmers Day 

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has praised Ghana’s farmers and fishers for their vital role in sustaining the nation’s food system and driving economic growth, describing them as the backbone of national development. 

Politics

40 h. ago EPA CEO Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse to be Enstooled as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of Abura Traditional Area

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/epa-ceo-prof-nana-ama-browne-klutse-to-be-enstooled-as-nana-ama-kum-i-mpuntu-hemaa-of-abura-traditional-area/The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is set to receive a revered traditional honour as a queen mother in the Abura Traditional Area. She will ascend the stool as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of the Abura Traditional Area. Prof. Klutse announced the honour on her […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/epa-ceo-prof-nana-ama-browne-klutse-to-be-enstooled-as-nana-ama-kum-i-mpuntu-hemaa-of-abura-traditional-area/

Politics

41 h. ago Ghana Empowers Communities to Restore Forests Through Sustainable Cocoa Farming

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-empowers-communities-to-restore-forests-through-sustainable-cocoa-farming/Ghana is implementing an innovative approach to combat deforestation in cocoa-growing regions through the United Nations Development Programme’s Environmentally Sustainable Production Practices in Cocoa Landscapes Phase IV, a partnership initiative that integrates forest restoration with sustainable farming to protect the nation’s dwindling forest resources. The ESP Phase IV project, implemented in collaboration with the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-empowers-communities-to-restore-forests-through-sustainable-cocoa-farming/

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42 h. ago Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-receives-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize-at-2026-world-cup-draw/United States President Donald Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington on Friday, an award created by football’s governing body to recognize individuals who promote global peace and unity through exceptional actions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the honour onstage at the John F. Kennedy Centre […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-receives-inaugural-fifa-peace-prize-at-2026-world-cup-draw/

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53 h. ago Multimedia’s David Andoh selected among international journalists covering  PLANETech 2025 in Israel

In a historic moment for African journalism and climate-tech storytelling, Multimedia Group’s award-winning photojournalist David Andoh has been invited by the Embassy of the State of Israel in Ghana to join the global tech and innovation elite delegation to PLANETech Week 2025, which is expected to open on Sunday, December 7, in Israel.

Politics

59 h. ago EPA CEO to be installed as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of Abura traditional area

The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, is set to receive a revered traditional honour as a queen mother in the Abura Traditional Area of the Central Region.

Politics

63 h. ago Togbe Afede XIV lauds government’s $10bn ‘big push’ programme for boosting farm produce transport

Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has expressed his satisfaction with the government’s Big Push programme, emphasising its importance for improving the transportation of farm produce across Ghana.

Politics

64 h. ago Stanbic Bank Donates Tractor for 41st Farmers’ Day Celebration

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-donates-tractor-for-41st-farmers-day-celebration/Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated a brand new Massey Ferguson tractor to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as part of its support for the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled for December 5, 2025. The gesture marks the bank’s 18th consecutive year of backing the annual event that honours the nation’s food producers. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-donates-tractor-for-41st-farmers-day-celebration/

Culture

65 h. ago Lions celebrate International Volunteer Day with over decades of service and impact

Lions International, District 418, Ghana, has joined millions around the world to celebrate International Volunteer Day today, 5th December, honouring volunteers whose commitment continues to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Politics

65 h. ago Ghana’s economy to expand marginally to 5.9% in 2026 – Fitch Solutions

In its November 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Outlook, the UK-based firm said there will be robust growth in the coming year.

Politics

66 h. ago World Vision Ghana Wins Three Awards for Sustainability Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-vision-ghana-wins-three-awards-for-sustainability-excellence/World Vision Ghana (WVG) has secured three prestigious honours at the 2024 Sustainability and Social Investment Awards, cementing its position as a leader in climate action and humanitarian service across the country. The international humanitarian organisation claimed awards for best company in environmental sustainability project, best company in climate change mitigation project, and humanitarian of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-vision-ghana-wins-three-awards-for-sustainability-excellence/

Events

66 h. ago Georgina Fiagbenu advocates for Indigenous approaches to Sustainability Communications

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/georgina-fiagbenu-advocates-for-indigenous-approaches-to-sustainability-communications/Africans Communicating Africa has called on the continent to take charge of its sustainability communications, urging Africans to tell their own stories using culturally grounded and indigenous approaches. This call was made by the organization’s Managing Partner, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, during her plenary address at the 2025 Global Affairs Summit, hosted by the International Relations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/georgina-fiagbenu-advocates-for-indigenous-approaches-to-sustainability-communications/

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