60 m. ago NEC and UN Agency Partner to Boost Food and Health Tech in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nec-and-un-agency-partner-to-boost-food-and-health-tech-in-africa/Japan’s NEC Corporation has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme to scale technology-driven development projects across Africa. The partnership, announced during the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, aims to advance sustainable farming and improve health outcomes through digital innovation. The collaboration will expand the use of NEC’s agricultural platform […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nec-and-un-agency-partner-to-boost-food-and-health-tech-in-africa/

Politics

4 h. ago Mahama courts Japanese investors, highlights Ghana’s gateway to Africa’s 1.4 billion market

President John Mahama has urged Japanese businesses to seize Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to Africa and take advantage of a continental market of 1.4 billion people.

Economics

5 h. ago Luxury tourism in Africa often fails to benefit locals, new research shows

Efforts by some African nations to attract luxury tourism have yielded limited benefits for local communities, with new research by the University of Manchester saying on Tuesday that it often causes more harm than good.

Politics

10 h. ago MTN Shares Drop Sharply Amid Home Market Struggles and U.S. Probes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-shares-drop-sharply-amid-home-market-struggles-and-u-s-probes/MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, saw its shares fall sharply after reporting a drop in revenue in its home South African market and facing expanded U.S. investigations into its past operations. The stock fell as much as 10 percent in a single day, its steepest decline in more than two years. The company is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-shares-drop-sharply-amid-home-market-struggles-and-u-s-probes/

Politics

10 h. ago Nigeria’s Telecoms See US$1 Billion Investment Surge After Price Rises

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-telecoms-see-us1-billion-investment-surge-after-price-rises/A controversial decision to raise phone call and data prices in Nigeria is paying an immediate dividend. Since approving a 50 percent tariff increase in January, the country has seen more than a billion dollars flow into its telecom infrastructure, ending years of severe underinvestment. According to the head of the communications commission, Aminu Maida, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-telecoms-see-us1-billion-investment-surge-after-price-rises/

Economics

10 h. ago MTN South Africa Trims Forecast Amid Fierce Market Competition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-south-africa-trims-forecast-amid-fierce-market-competition/MTN South Africa is tempering its financial expectations as it navigates a tough local market. The telecom giant has lowered its medium-term revenue growth outlook, pointing to intense competition and ongoing pressure on consumers’ wallets. In its latest half-year results, the group revised its service revenue guidance downward. The company now anticipates low-to-mid single-digit growth, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-south-africa-trims-forecast-amid-fierce-market-competition/

Politics

10 h. ago The West only taught us English, nothing more – Jacob Zuma urges Africa to rely on its own resources

Former South African President, Jacob Zuma has called on African nations to chart a path of economic independence by leveraging their own resources and deepening cooperation within the BRICS bloc.

Politics

11 h. ago Africa on a New Economic Path with the US and How Israel and USA are the Biggest Beneficiary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-on-a-new-economic-path-with-the-us-and-how-israel-and-usa-are-the-biggest-beneficiary/Author: Samuel Shay, an Israeli Humanitarian Project Expert President Trump’s Meeting with African Leaders: A Historic Moment for Economic Development and Trilateral Cooperation with Israel In recent weeks, a historically significant meeting took place at the White House between President Donald Trump and a group of key leaders from African nations. The meeting, focused on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-on-a-new-economic-path-with-the-us-and-how-israel-and-usa-are-the-biggest-beneficiary/

Politics

12 h. ago Billionaire Otedola Shares His Blueprint for Success in New Memoir

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/billionaire-otedola-shares-his-blueprint-for-success-in-new-memoir/Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has released a deeply personal account of his rise to the top of Africa’s business world. His new memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, details the strategic moves and resilient mindset that propelled him from entrepreneurial dreams to building a vast empire in oil, power, and finance by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/billionaire-otedola-shares-his-blueprint-for-success-in-new-memoir/

Politics

13 h. ago AFRIWOCC announces 2025 conference, promises bold climate solutions

Africa’s leading platform for youth and women in climate leadership, the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), will return for its second edition on October 6–7, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, spotlighting youth-led climate action, women’s leadership, and inclusive policy development across Africa.

Politics

13 h. ago FAITHFUL NOT VOICELESS: By Mrs. Yoko Afriyie Abbey (A Book Review by Dr. William Okyere – Frempong

Faithful Not Voiceless is not merely a book, it is a mirror in which truth stares back, a map for those lost in the wilderness of silence, and a movement calling hearts to rise.

Politics

13 h. ago GHIB’s, Vista Bank Group announce Strategic Collaboration to support expansion in Africa

Ghana International Bank (GHIB) today announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across West African markets and strengthen intra-African banking cooperation.The partnership, formalized through a signing ceremony in London, positions GHIB as the primary correspondent banking partner for Vista Bank […]

Politics

14 h. ago Monetising content is fine, but focus on impactful storytelling – REMAPSEN to budding journalists

The Africa Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN Ghana) has urged journalism students to prioritise their social contract to society by telling impactful stories, rather than being solely driven by the pursuit of monetising content online.

Politics

17 h. ago WAIFEM warns poor financial reporting threatens institutions in Sub

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has cautioned that weak financial report writing and presentation skills remain a major threat to financial institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Director General of WAIFEM, Baba Musa, said many institutions risk facing serious operational challenges if they fail to prioritise effective communication in their day-to-day […]

Events

21 h. ago Honorary Consul Paskal A.B. Rois Hails 80 Years of Indonesia and Ghana’s Shared Journey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honorary-consul-paskal-a-b-rois-hails-80-years-of-indonesia-and-ghanas-shared-journey/Indonesia yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of its independence, a historic moment that recalls the proclamation of freedom on August 17, 1945, by President Soekarno and Dr. Mohammad Hatta. The day is celebrated as a sacred occasion, symbolizing the nation’s triumph over colonial rule and its steady progress as one of the world’s largest democracies […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honorary-consul-paskal-a-b-rois-hails-80-years-of-indonesia-and-ghanas-shared-journey/

Politics

22 h. ago CAF trophy hunt offers fans a chance to win iPhone 16 Pro Max, PlayStation 5 Pro, MacBook and more

The second half of 2025 promises to be really hot for all African football fans. CAF, the official partner of the global bookmaker 1xBet, will host several major tournaments: the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024), the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2025), the CAF Super Cup, the Confederation Cup, the Champions League, and the […]

Sport

23 h. ago Climate Summit Urges Adaptation Cash Now to Avert Costly Crises

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/climate-summit-urges-adaptation-cash-now-to-avert-costly-crises/Zambia’s Green Economy Minister Mike Elton Mposha minced no words at the close of Africa’s largest climate adaptation summit: “Turn plans into bankable projects, or watch communities collapse.” The stark warning capped the 2025 National Adaptation Plan Expo in Lusaka, where 400 delegates from 80 nations grappled with a $300 billion annual funding gap. For […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/climate-summit-urges-adaptation-cash-now-to-avert-costly-crises/

Politics

23 h. ago UK Deepens Mining Footprint Across Africa for Critical Minerals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-deepens-mining-footprint-across-africa-for-critical-minerals/Britain is accelerating investments in African mining projects to lock down supplies of cobalt, graphite, and copper vital for green energy and advanced technology. With Africa holding an estimated 30% of global mineral reserves, UK firms and state financiers are targeting strategic partnerships to reduce reliance on rival suppliers like China. At next month’s African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-deepens-mining-footprint-across-africa-for-critical-minerals/

Politics

23 h. ago Think Tank Leader: Map Distortions Mask Africa’s Policy Gaps

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-map-distortions-mask-africas-policy-gaps/Flawed global maps shrinking Africa’s true scale mirror deeper governance challenges facing the continent, argues Bright Simons of Accra-based IMANI Africa. His analysis connects cartographic distortions with systemic policy weaknesses he terms “Katanomics,” where political symbolism routinely overshadows tangible progress. Popular projections like Mercator visually diminish Africa, making it appear comparable to Greenland despite being […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-map-distortions-mask-africas-policy-gaps/

Events

31 h. ago Absa CEO targets retail growth in South Africa and scale on the continent

The CEO of South Africa's Absa Group says he will focus on modernising and building its retail banking business, promising stability after becoming the lender's sixth new head since longstanding chief Maria Ramos left in 2019.

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