76 m. ago Ghana’s Top Fisherman Warns of Collapsing Stocks, Demands Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-fisherman-warns-of-collapsing-stocks-demands-action/Samuel Tetteh, Ghana’s 2023 Metro Best Fisherman, has issued a stark warning that pollution and toxic fishing practices are pushing the nation’s fisheries toward collapse. Speaking on Connect FM’s Orokodo News, he accused irresponsible fishers of using dynamite, DDT, and carbide—substances poisoning marine life and slashing annual catches far below Ghana’s 400-metric-ton potential. “Human waste […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-fisherman-warns-of-collapsing-stocks-demands-action/

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89 m. ago ‘Man gives the award, God gives the reward’ – Denzel Washington addresses Oscars snub

Denzel Washington is no stranger to Hollywood accolades, but the two-time Academy Award winner says trophies have never been his true motivation. The 70-year-old actor, known for decades of celebrated performances, is currently promoting his upcoming A24 drama Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him with longtime collaborator Spike Lee.

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3 h. ago Shell’s South Africa Drilling Faces Court Test Amid Energy Security Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/A legal challenge now threatens Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas off South Africa’s west coast, even as the country grapples with severe energy import dependence. Environmental groups and coastal communities have lodged a court appeal against the environmental authorization granted to Shell, permitting it to drill up to five deepwater wells in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/

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4 h. ago Komenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/Ghana’s push to revive the long-dormant Komenda Sugar Factory signals a potential turning point in industrial strategy. Rather than rushing production, the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee will first conduct comprehensive technical, financial, and operational reviews. This evidence-based approach contrasts sharply with past failures, prioritizing accountability before restarting machinery. The factory’s history mirrors Ghana’s broader […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/komenda-sugar-revival-offers-blueprint-for-ghanas-ailing-factories/

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5 h. ago Digital Watchdogs Trained to Shield Journalists from Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/iWatch Africa has launched a pioneering initiative to combat digital harassment targeting journalists, training a new monitoring team to track threats across Ghana’s social media landscape. The Online Safety Monitoring Programme equips participants with tools to document abuse in real time using DisinfoEye, a custom-built platform analyzing attacks on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/

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5 h. ago Former South Korean First Lady Arrested Amid Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained Tuesday on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and election interference. A Seoul court issued the warrant after a four-hour hearing, rejecting her denials and citing concerns she might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea’s history that both a former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/

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6 h. ago How MIIF’s Gold Trade Program Became a Blueprint for Ghana’s Mining Investment Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth. Under the leadership of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, MIIF recorded over 100% profit growth in 2023, expanded its assets under management (AUM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/

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7 h. ago MIIF Ghana’s Gold Trade Program: A Case Study in Mining Investment Growth

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth.

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8 h. ago Time to harness the religious tourism potential of our country

Last Tuesday, I was at the Kotoka International Airport preparing to travel to Kenya on a national assignment. While going through departure formalities, my attention was drawn to the fact that there were so many hundreds of people who had also lined up to go through the process. My observation led to the realisation that […]

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9 h. ago GRTCC urges urgent road repairs after fatal crash on Accra–Kumasi highway

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has urged the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve the country’s road network to curb the rising carnage.

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9 h. ago ABSA, Republic Bank Offer Ghana’s Cheapest SME Loans as Rate Gap Widens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/Ghanaian SMEs face dramatically different borrowing costs depending on their bank choice, new Central Bank data reveals. ABSA, Republic Bank, and Bank of Africa emerged as the most affordable lenders in June 2025, while others charged over double their rates—potentially crippling small businesses. The Bank of Ghana’s annualised percentage rate (APR) report, measuring true loan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/absa-republic-bank-offer-ghanas-cheapest-sme-loans-as-rate-gap-widens/

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10 h. ago Money Expo India Returns to Mumbai as Finance Hub Accelerates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/Mumbai prepares to host the fourth Money Expo India on 23–24 August 2025, cementing its status as the country’s premier finance and investment gathering. The event at Jio World Convention Centre will convene over 10,000 attendees, 100+ exhibitors, and 80+ speakers spanning brokerage, fintech, crypto, and regulatory sectors. Now a cornerstone of India’s financial calendar, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/

Economics

13 h. ago Republic Bank celebrated as sole financier of a historic breakthrough in Ghana’s mining sector

In a landmark achievement for Ghana’s natural resource development, Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG), a solely owned Ghanaian exploration company has successfully concluded the drilling phase of the country’s first-ever Mineral Resource Estimation (MRE) for iron ore, conducted at the Gyamurume Iron Ore Block in the Oti Region. This pioneering initiative, fully financed […]

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17 h. ago We cannot trade our children’s future for galamsey profits – Senyo Hosi

Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has warned against the growing temptation to weigh the country’s immediate economic needs against the destructive effects of illegal mining.

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24 h. ago Ghana Football Boss Sidesteps Third Term Talk, Urges Focus on League Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-boss-sidesteps-third-term-talk-urges-focus-on-league-growth/Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed current speculation about a potential bid for a third term, labelling such discussions as premature. His comments follow the recent controversial amendment approved by the GFA Congress extending the presidential term limit from two to three terms. Speaking to journalists, Okraku emphasized the substantial time remaining in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-boss-sidesteps-third-term-talk-urges-focus-on-league-growth/

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27 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Urged to Build Skills, Shun Drugs for National Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called on young Ghanaians to harness their potential as drivers of economic transformation. In an International Youth Day statement themed “Voice to Impact: Youth Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures,” she described the youth as indispensable to national development but warned against the corrosive impact of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/

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28 h. ago Prof William Coffie appointed acting Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Limited

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof William Coffie as the acting Managing Director of the Cocoa Processing Company Limited (CPC). This crucial appointment comes at a time when the CPC, a vital component of Ghana’s cocoa value chain, is facing significant financial and operational challenges. Prof Coffie is a distinguished financial economist, chartered accountant, […]

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29 h. ago US Embassy deepens media engagement with PRINPAG, clarifies policy changes

The United States (US) Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its media outreach efforts, seeking stronger ties with the country’s private press and offering clarity on evolving U.S. policies, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, trade, and visa regulations. During a working visit to the National Secretariat of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers […]

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30 h. ago Ghana Grapples with GH₵5 Billion Tax Exemption Cost Amid Jobs Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/Ghana is sacrificing nearly GH₵5 billion in potential tax revenue annually through exemptions, even as the nation struggles with high unemployment and urgent fiscal pressures. The government forfeited roughly GH₵4.6 billion in 2023 under the Ghana Exemptions Act, 2022 a slight dip from GH₵4.8 billion in 2022 but still equivalent to about 3.9% of GDP, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-gh%e2%82%b55-billion-tax-exemption-cost-amid-jobs-crisis/

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31 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities. In a statement issued by Ghana Country Director of AGRA, Dr. Betty Simawua Annan, to mark World Youth Day, she called on “government and local authorities to integrate youth priorities into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/

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