10 h. ago Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

There is a sense of disbelief in this Sierra Leonean village as people weep in front of the bodies of two teenage boys wrapped in white cloth.

Politics

11 h. ago Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world

Australia's world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their accounts have gone dark.

Politics

13 h. ago Supreme Court Calls NAM1’s Bluff, Clears Way for Fraud Trial to Continue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-calls-nam1s-bluff-clears-way-for-fraud-trial-to-continue/Nana Appiah Mensah, the man at the center of the collapsed Menzgold scheme, has suffered another major courtroom defeat after the Supreme Court dismissed his attempt to block the continuation of his criminal trial. The ruling marks the third time in recent months that a superior court has rejected NAM1’s efforts to avoid opening his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/supreme-court-calls-nam1s-bluff-clears-way-for-fraud-trial-to-continue/

Events

15 h. ago UG debate team wins gold at 2025 Pan African Universities Debate Championships in South Africa

The University of Ghana (UG) debate team has claimed gold in the Open Debate Category at the 2025 Pan African Universities Debate Championships (PAUDC), held at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, highlighting UG’s leadership in continental public speaking competitions.

Sport

35 h. ago Gifty Nti Konadu: The architecture of continuity – Rebuilding Ghana’s public sector for the next generation

Life, leadership, and governance continually teach profound lessons, prominent among them being that institutions built around individuals are fragile, transient, and vulnerable to collapse, while those constructed upon systems and structures endure, enabling progress that outlives the tenure of any single leader. Societies that fail to internalise this principle risk squandering resources, alienating talent, and […]

Events

38 h. ago Botswana government fulfil house promise to 200m Paris Olympics gold medallist Tebogo

Botswana’s Olympic hero Letsile Tebogo has officially received the newly built home promised to him as part of the country’s incentive package for winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Politics

40 h. ago Police seek diplomatic help to contact US woman who alleged kidnapping by masked officers

The Ghana Police Service says it is working through diplomatic channels to secure the cooperation of an American woman who posted a viral video alleging she was kidnapped and robbed by persons she claimed were police officers. The police made this known in a press release on Monday, December 9, 2025, detailing challenges in investigating the serious claims made by Arianna Naomi Mackey.

Events

40 h. ago GTA and GoldBod offer visitors Gold as part of December festivities

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered with the Ghana GoldBod to offer visitors a unique incentive during the festive season, CEO Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto has announced. Under the initiative, tourists and local visitors can enjoy Ghana’s rich culture, cuisine, and entertainment go home with a small piece of gold.

Politics

60 h. ago Christian Council of Ghana appeals to plaintiff in Wesley Girls’ case to seek amicable, out

The Christian Council of Ghana has called on Shafic Osman, the plaintiff in a high-profile legal dispute over religious expression in mission schools, to step away from the courtroom and pursue a peaceful, dialogue-based resolution.

Politics

62 h. ago Bank of Ghana Begins Partial Gold Reserve Reduction Strategy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-begins-partial-gold-reserve-reduction-strategy/The Bank of Ghana has started a strategic adjustment of its foreign reserve portfolio that includes partial reduction of its gold holdings, the central bank announced Sunday, December 8, 2025. The move forms part of the bank’s strategic asset allocation framework, which guides reserve composition to support long-term monetary and financial stability. The framework, outlined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bank-of-ghana-begins-partial-gold-reserve-reduction-strategy/

Politics

62 h. ago Kempinski closes 10th Anniversary year with a festive tree lighting event

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra officially ushered in the festive season with its signature Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Politics

63 h. ago AI, cheating, and collapsing reading habits: Ghana’s education system at a crossroads

Ghana’s education sector is facing a mounting crisis as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, rampant exam malpractice, and a sharp decline in reading culture converge to threaten learning outcomes nationwide. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, the country risks producing a generation of students who hold certificates but lack fundamental skills. Professor Stephen Adei, a prominent Ghanaian educationist, has described the situation as a reflection of a “moral decay that is eating into the fabric of our nation.” Speaking earlier this year, he noted that exam malpractice has become so normalised that many no longer see it as wrong.

Politics

64 h. ago Ghana Mining Royalties Surge 40% as Gold Sector Drives Revenue Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-royalties-surge-40-as-gold-sector-drives-revenue-growth/Ghana collected US$291.87 million in large-scale gold royalties through September 2025, marking strong revenue momentum across mining segments as regulatory compliance strengthens and investor confidence remains solid. The country’s mining revenue performance reached new highs in the first three quarters of 2025, with the Minerals Income Investment Fund reporting growth in all major mineral categories. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-royalties-surge-40-as-gold-sector-drives-revenue-growth/

Politics

64 h. ago Dr. Catherine Kuupol Kuutor makes history as first woman mining personality of the year

Dr Catherine Kuupol Kuutor of Gold Fields Ghana Ltd has made history as the first woman to be named Mining Personality of the Year at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA). The accolade was announced at the awards ceremony held in Accra on Friday, December 5, which celebrated excellence under the theme “Celebrating Excellence in Mining: Creating Value Beyond Minerals.”

Politics

65 h. ago Team Ghana finishes maiden West African Para Games with 40 medals

Ghana wrapped up a historic campaign at the first-ever West African Para Games in Abeokuta, winning a total of 40 medals, made up of 4 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze to finish second behind hosts Nigeria.

Sport

5 d. ago Ayewa Festival ignites Farmers Day with culture, flavour, and a promise of bigger things ahead

The Art Centre came alive on Friday, December 5, as the much-anticipated Ayewa Festival opened with colour, rhythm and an unmistakable sense of cultural pride, marking a vibrant celebration of Farmers Day.

Culture

5 d. ago Northern Ghana Gold Sector Faces Extremist Infiltration Risk

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-gold-sector-faces-extremist-infiltration-risk/Northern Ghana’s informal gold mining operations have become vulnerable to potential exploitation by Sahel-based militant groups, according to a new report released this week by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC). The study, authored by Marcena Hunter and Gideon Ofosu-Peasah, warns that conditions in the region’s artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-gold-sector-faces-extremist-infiltration-risk/

Politics

6 d. ago Global gold prices have made Ghana richer. But at what cost?

The illegal gold pits bring wealth to Ghana, directly employing over one million small-scale miners and accounting for 35% of the country’s gold production.

Economics

7 d. ago Gold Fields Ghana Foundation urges community ownership of water systems to strengthen SDG 3 goals

In line with Sustainable Development Goal 6, which underscores the importance of “clean water and sanitation for all,” the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has held its Quarter Four (Q4) Water and Sanitation Review Meeting to assess activities across 2025. The meeting brought together WATSAN communities from the Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Prestea Huni-Valley municipalities. According to the […]

Politics

7 d. ago 2025 WASSCE scores collapse — Minority warns of deepening crisis in education

The Minority in Parliament says the sharp fall in the 2025 WASSCE results points to a deepening crisis in Ghana’s education sector.

Events