3 h. ago Turning Ballots into Buildings: The Silent Real Estate Agenda in Ghana’s Politics

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/turning-ballots-into-buildings-the-silent-real-estate-agenda-in-ghanas-politics/Ghanaian politicians appear to be quietly transforming politics into a gateway for real estate dominance, using their time in public office not just for governance, but as a strategic path to acquire lands, amass properties, and build empires—often in prime urban areas—raising serious concerns about conflict of interest from Accra Street Journal’s Editorial Team, wealth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/turning-ballots-into-buildings-the-silent-real-estate-agenda-in-ghanas-politics/

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14 h. ago NPP Expands Presidential Primary Voter Pool Ahead of 2028 Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-expands-presidential-primary-voter-pool-ahead-of-2028-race/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has amended its constitution to significantly broaden the Electoral College responsible for selecting its 2028 presidential candidate. The reform, adopted during the party’s National Delegates Conference, extends voting rights to former officials and grassroots leaders in a move to strengthen internal democracy. Under the revised framework, the Electoral College […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-expands-presidential-primary-voter-pool-ahead-of-2028-race/

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25 h. ago Follow Jesus, Follow the Apostles – Bishop Suku Chea charges newly ordained ministers

The Adonai International Ministerial Fellowship Alliance, Inc. (AIMA) has ordained three new reverend ministers, calling them to a life of devotion, evangelism, and impactful ministry. The ordination service was held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Trinity United Church, Trinity Theological Seminary, in a ceremony filled with worship, prayer and solemn commitment. Officiating the […]

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26 h. ago Pick the leader first, let him choose his team – Kofi Bentil to NPP

Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to consider letting its presidential candidate select his team, rather than electing party executives before choosing a flagbearer.

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38 h. ago Amewuga campaign fights human trafficking, child marriage, others at Aflao border

As the world marks July as the Month Against Trafficking in Persons, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), in collaboration with the Handmaid of the Divine Redeemer Sisters’ Foundation, the International Centre for Safe Migration (ICSM), and other faith-based partners, has launched an advocacy campaign to fight human trafficking, child marriage, and domestic servitude in Aflao and its surrounding border communities.

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46 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Ghana must make it difficult for Algeria – Björkegren

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team must make things difficult for Algeria ahead of their quarterfinal clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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47 h. ago Team Ghana depart for Commonwealth Games GAPS program in South Africa

Ghana’s para-athletes have left for Stellenbosch, South Africa, to participate in the 2025 edition of the GAPS program, scheduled from July 19 to 26.

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47 h. ago Health Minister vows to complete health projects across Ghana

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure, declaring that no community will be left behind in the journey to deliver quality health services.

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50 h. ago WAFCON 2024: We need to ‘not be scared’ against Algeria – Black Queens coach

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has praised Algeria as the best-organized team at the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations but cautions his side "to not be scared" in their quarter-final clash.

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51 h. ago Finance Ministry to consider increasing withholding tax threshold on supply of goods, services and works

Daniel Nuer of Ghana’s Ministry of Finance has intimated that the Ministry will consider the request for an upward review of the threshold of Withholding Tax (WHT) deductions on the supply of goods, services, and works during the review of the Income Tax Act. The WHT rates are 3% for goods, 7.5% for services, and […]

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52 h. ago Parts of Accra to suffer power outage Friday, July 18 as ECG undertakes maintenance

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled power outage in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, July 18, as part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity distribution and service delivery. In a public notice issued by the company, ECG stated that it will undertake planned maintenance works between 9:00 a.m. […]

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52 h. ago Team Technocrafts Innowear of Services Primary & JHS champions of 2025 GSTEP challenge

Team Technocrafts Innowear from Services Primary and JHS in the Greater Accra Region has emerged as the champion of the 2025 Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize Challenge. The team of six smart and innovative young ‘STEMpreneurs’ developed their project idea after learning about the kidnapping of one of their team members. Kwabena Boateng Danky, […]

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53 h. ago Government Communications Minister urges PR officers to embody efficiency and professionalism

As part of the World PR Day celebrations, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has urged Public Relations Officers within the Information Services Department (ISD) to prioritise efficiency and professionalism in their roles as official spokespersons for their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

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59 h. ago Ultra Centre for licensing and vehicle registration now offers a premium experience to Accra residents

Accra residents have been able to access vehicle and driver licensing services at the Ultra Centre for Licensing and Vehicle Registration for some time now.

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62 h. ago Barcelona agree sponsorship deal with DR Congo to promote tourism

The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to pay more than 40 million euros ($46.37 million) in a sponsorship deal with Spanish soccer club Barcelona that would see a logo promoting tourism appear on some team apparel.

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64 h. ago Absa Black Star Marathon team meets African Paralympic President ahead of July 26 race

Organisers of the upcoming Absa Black Star Marathon have paid a courtesy call on Samson Deen, President of the African Paralympic Committee (APC), as preparations intensify ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for 26 July 2025.

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67 h. ago From Mistrust to Meaning: IPR Ghana Reflects on Role of PR in 2025

As the world marks World Public Relations Day 2025, the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana is urging communicators to rise above misinformation and mistrust, and to reaffirm their purpose — not merely to publicise, but to foster clarity, connection, and credibility in service of humanity. The global community is reflecting on the critical role of PR professionals in today’s divided world, under the theme, “Building Bridges & Navigating Polarisation”.

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69 h. ago Armwrestling: Glico insures Golden Arms, NHIA, NPA, others support for Africa Championship

The Ghana National Armwrestling Team, known as the Golden Arms, has received various forms of support ahead of their participation in the Africa Armwrestling Championship scheduled for next week in Abuja, Nigeria. Glico Life Insurance has provided travel insurance for the team’s contingent for both the upcoming continental championship and the World Armwrestling Championship in Albena, Bulgaria. The Hope Brand (THB) has also supplied official kits for the team.

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69 h. ago The dollar is not a legal tender in Ghana, you can reject it as medium of payment – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has categorically stated that the dollar is not a legal tender in Ghana that can be used to pay for goods and services. He pointed out that businesses and individuals can reject the dollar when used as a medium of payment in the country. […]

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69 h. ago WAFCON 2024: ‘We believed in ourselves’ – Chantelle on Black Queens’ big win over Tanzania

Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says the team never lost belief, even after a frustrating first half, as Ghana powered to a 4-1 victory over Tanzania in their final Group C clash at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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