51 m. ago ARDA report warns fuel import dependency threatens Africa’s economy

A recent report from the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has issued a stark warning of Africa’s heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products, which leaves the continent dangerously exposed to economic paralysis.

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4 h. ago U.S. report flags Ghana’s ‘recurring disregard’ for constitutional protection

The United States has flagged Ghana for what it describes as a "recurring disregard" for constitutional protections, highlighting a range of significant human rights issues in its 2024 Human Rights Report.

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7 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim

First Lady Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for more than $1bn after he claimed she was introduced to her husband by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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13 h. ago European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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17 h. ago Man dies after reportedly jumping off Achimota Roundabout overpass in Accra

A man has died after reportedly jumping off the Dimples overpass at the Achimota Roundabout in Accra on Wednesday. The victim, dressed in denim trousers and a white long-sleeved shirt, was found lying motionless on the street beneath the overpass. His face had been covered with leaves by onlookers as a crowd gathered at the […]

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17 h. ago HORDS PLC Deepens Losses Amid Cost Surge Despite Revenue Jump

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/Ghanaian manufacturing firm HORDS PLC reported a widened net loss of GH¢657,053 for the first quarter of 2025, deepening last year’s GH¢571,777 deficit despite a fivefold revenue surge. The unaudited results show sales climbing to GH¢1.36 million from GH¢249,713 in early 2024, but crippling production costs of GH¢1.81 million erased gains, triggering a GH¢457,722 gross […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hords-plc-deepens-losses-amid-cost-surge-despite-revenue-jump/

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18 h. ago Volta River Authority denies ownership of helicopter in Nkawkaw emergency landing

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm denial over recent media reports that wrongly attributed a helicopter emergency landing in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, to the Authority. The incident, which occurred on Monday, August 11, involved a helicopter that was forced to land due to poor visibility caused by bad weather. In a statement […]

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19 h. ago Six convicted as NACOC destroys seized drugs in Savannah Region

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed quantities of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region, following joint operations with the Ghana Police Service. The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. As a result of the operations, the […]

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20 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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21 h. ago Ghana Military Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Reporting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly appealed to media outlets and commentators to halt the spread of unverified speculation concerning the fatal crash of an Air Force Z-9 helicopter. All eight personnel aboard died when the aircraft went down in the Ashanti Region. Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin, issued a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/

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23 h. ago GSE recorded 71% growth in shares traded in 2024; market capitalization hits GH₵111bn

Meanwhile, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) emerged as the top-performing market in Africa in 2024. The report said the market started the year on an upswing, evidenced by the impressive gain of 326 points in the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) to end the first quarter with a return of 12.0%.

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23 h. ago Insurance industry: Total investment assets declined slightly in 2024; life insurance dominates investment holdings

“From a financial stability perspective, the evolving investment strategy reflects both strength and fragility. On the one hand, the reduced concentration in government securities enhances resilience to sovereign risk. On the other hand, increased exposure to equities and real estate heightens vulnerability to market cycles, especially under adverse economic scenarios”, the report stressed.

Politics

26 h. ago Summon Finance Minister, Governor over contradictory Gold for Oil reports

The Institute for Economic Research, Policy, and Practice (IERPP) has called on Parliament to haul the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to Parliament to explain conflicting official statements they have given over the Gold for Oil programme.

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28 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.

Politics

30 h. ago US deficit grows to $291bn in July despite tariff revenue surge

 The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

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30 h. ago Judge orders Trump administration to restore part of UCLA’s suspended funding

A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to restore a part of the federal grant funding that it recently suspended for the University of California, Los Angeles.

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34 h. ago Ghana Narcotics Agency Nabs Key Suspect in Major Airport Drug Bust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-narcotics-agency-nabs-key-suspect-in-major-airport-drug-bust/Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended Lincoln Nii Okaija, the prime suspect behind a foiled attempt to smuggle 738 parcels of suspected cannabis through Kotoka International Airport. Okaija was arrested at the Aflao border while fleeing to Togo en route to France, ending a days-long manhunt. Authorities confirmed Okaija played a central role in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-narcotics-agency-nabs-key-suspect-in-major-airport-drug-bust/

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34 h. ago Ghana Armed Forces cautions media over speculative reports on helicopter crash

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has urged media practitioners, commentators, bloggers, and content creators to exercise caution and avoid speculative or unverified reports about the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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36 h. ago Court remands building contractor over drug exportation without license  

A building contractor has been remanded by the Accra Circuit Court 9 for alleged exportation of drugs without a license. 

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38 h. ago Ghana’s RTI Commission Pushes Transparency in Upper East Training

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) is ramping up enforcement of Ghana’s transparency law, training Information Services Department (ISD) staff across the Upper East Region to demystify public access protocols. At a Bolgatanga workshop, RTIC officials drilled 15 municipal and district PROs on handling information requests, annual reporting duties, and navigating exemptions under the 2019 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/

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