3 h. ago ACEP urges the media to demand accountability to transform Ghana

Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye, has challenged the media and civil society to intensify their role in demanding accountability from duty bearers, stressing that effective resource prioritisation is the key to transforming Ghana’s infrastructure and social services.

Politics

10 h. ago Ghana Must Prepare for Aviation Safety Amid Sector Growth, Experts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/Following a military helicopter crash that killed eight, including senior officials, Ghanaian experts are calling for urgent aviation safety reforms. Kofi Bentil, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, cautioned that aviation expansion inevitably increases accident risks. He stressed that proactive measures are essential to improve survivability. “A military aircraft crash should prompt systemic […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-must-prepare-for-aviation-safety-amid-sector-growth-experts-warn/

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10 h. ago Nigerian Telecom Giant Glo Cuts International Call Rates to 15+ Destinations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-telecom-giant-glo-cuts-international-call-rates-to-15-destinations/Nigerian telecommunications provider Globacom (Glo) has significantly reduced international call charges for its customers, targeting over 15 key countries including Ghana. The new International Direct Dialling (IDD) rates took effect on August 10th, offering lower costs for calls to popular destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Calls to the United States now […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-telecom-giant-glo-cuts-international-call-rates-to-15-destinations/

Politics

10 h. ago World Shea Expo 2025: Unlocking the future of women and youth

This September, Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region, will host an international gathering set to transform one of West Africa’s most culturally significant and economically promising industries, the shea butter.

Politics

12 h. ago India and Ghana Forge US$3 Billion Trade Path with Eye on Doubling

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-and-ghana-forge-us3-billion-trade-path-with-eye-on-doubling/India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Manish Gupta, has heralded a new era in bilateral ties, anchored by surging trade and strategic investments following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit—the first by an Indian premier in 30 years. The trip elevated relations to a “Comprehensive Partnership,” unlocking fresh momentum for economic collaboration across West Africa. Trade […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-and-ghana-forge-us3-billion-trade-path-with-eye-on-doubling/

Economics

12 h. ago Ghana Think Tank Urges Emergency Overhaul for Bleeding State Firms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-urges-emergency-overhaul-for-bleeding-state-firms/Ghana’s struggling State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) require immediate, disciplined intervention to avoid systemic collapse, policy think tank IMANI Africa warns. Despite controlling vital national resources, entities like Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) hemorrhage cash annually, sapping state coffers and threatening fiscal stability. The World Bank’s latest economic update singled out SOEs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-urges-emergency-overhaul-for-bleeding-state-firms/

Events

16 h. ago Bolgatanga Technical Institute Shut Indefinitely After Student Unrest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/Authorities have closed Bolgatanga Technical Institute indefinitely following violent student protests that saw the housemaster’s office and library set ablaze. The Upper East Region school’s shutdown, ordered Thursday, aims to protect students, staff, and property while investigations unfold, confirmed Ajono Martin Adonis, local secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers. No injuries were reported, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bolgatanga-technical-institute-closed-indefinitely-after-student-disturbance/

Society

17 h. ago Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and logistics gateway, urging deeper public-private collaboration to leverage the country’s resources. High-voltage electricity transmission took center stage. Africa50 and Mozambique’s EDM signed an agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/

Economics

17 h. ago Ghana’s Sugar Revival Hinges on Three Fixes, Warns Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/Ghana’s latest push to restart the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory represents more than just reviving a single plant; it’s a critical test for the nation’s broader industrial ambitions. Policy think tank IMANI Africa sees this as a golden opportunity, but cautions that success hinges entirely on the government avoiding past mistakes. The factory, modernized with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/

Events

18 h. ago Asiedu Nketiah urges African political parties to prioritize governance over elections

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on political parties across Africa to shift their focus from merely winning elections to building enduring institutions that champion effective governance.

Politics

18 h. ago Homebuyer Regrets Surge: 82% Face Costly Pitfalls After Purchase

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/homebuyer-regrets-surge-82-face-costly-pitfalls-after-purchase/Despite homeownership remaining a top aspiration, over 82% of 2024 buyers report significant regrets, reveals a Highland Cabinetry analysis. Experts pinpoint five critical missteps from hidden costs to location woes turning dream homes into financial stressors. 1. Renovation Budgets Explode Nearly half of homeowners (48%) face higher-than-expected purchasing costs, while 78% blow renovation budgets—44% by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/homebuyer-regrets-surge-82-face-costly-pitfalls-after-purchase/

Economics

18 h. ago Cocoa Prices Whipsaw as Ivory Coast Slashes Exports, Demand Cools

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/Côte d’Ivoire’s shock decision to cut 2025/26 cocoa export contracts by 100,000 MT sent markets reeling this week, amplifying volatility in an already fragile sector. Prices swung from $9,300 to $8,600 per metric ton—still 36% below 2024’s peak but 50% higher year-on-year. The move by the world’s top producer reflects worsening crop health amid drought […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cocoa-prices-whipsaw-as-ivory-coast-slashes-exports-demand-cools/

Politics

19 h. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

Politics

20 h. ago Africa Charts Infrastructure Future at Landmark Luanda Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/Angola will host a pivotal infrastructure financing summit in October, signaling Africa’s push to redefine its development model through self-reliance and diversified partnerships. The October 23–24 event, organized by the African Union and Angolan government, aims to close the continent’s $90 billion annual infrastructure funding gap by mobilizing global capital beyond traditional aid frameworks. Unlike […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/

Politics

20 h. ago OPEC Backs African Energy Week in Landmark Partnership for Continent’s Voice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/OPEC has joined as an official partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, marking a historic alignment set to amplify Africa’s influence in global energy policy. The collaboration, announced by Invest in African Energies, positions the continent not merely as a resource supplier but as a strategic decision-maker. The event will convene in Cape Town […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/

Politics

20 h. ago Ghana Invests GH¢100 Million to Fortify National Food Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/The government has allocated GH¢100 million to bolster the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) this year, aiming to secure Ghana’s food reserves against emergencies and market disruptions. The funding, detailed in the Food and Agriculture Ministry’s 2025–2028 expenditure framework, will enable NAFCO to purchase and store essential commodities, reinforcing its role in price stabilization […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/

Politics

20 h. ago Ghana’s Komenda Factory Revival Risks Repeating Costly Failures, Think Tank Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/Ghana’s latest bid to revive the defunct Komenda Sugar Factory could cement a cycle of abandoned projects or finally prove industrial policy works, warns IMANI Africa. The Accra-based think tank calls the effort a critical test: success might transform manufacturing ambitions, but failure risks deepening public distrust and wasted resources. Years of false starts left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/

Events

20 h. ago African Parties Pledge Inclusive Governance at Landmark Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/Political parties across Africa have vowed to prioritize women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance after adopting a 10-point declaration at the continent’s first Political Parties Summit in Accra. The three-day gathering closed with commitments to “proactive, structured, and measurable” inclusion reforms, aiming to align electoral campaigns with job creation and poverty reduction. “We’ll redesign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/

Politics

20 h. ago Ghana Ruling Party Chief Demands Political Push for Africa Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah has challenged African political parties to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond rhetoric, calling it a make-or-break project for the continent’s economic future. Closing the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, he warned that the trade pact “will not implement itself” and needs urgent, unified political will. “AfCFTA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/

Politics

21 h. ago Ghana Urged to Double Tech Funding and Offer Tax Breaks in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/A leading tech expert is pushing Ghana to dramatically increase its innovation spending and introduce new tax incentives in next year’s budget. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data and AI specialist, argues the country should allocate at least 1.5% of GDP to technology—more than double the current 0.6%. Ghana’s present investment falls short of Africa’s 0.8% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/

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