2 h. ago Ghana Cedi Volatility Expected to Dominate Central Bank Meeting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cedi-volatility-expected-to-dominate-central-bank-meeting/Currency volatility concerns are expected to feature prominently when the Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee convenes on September 15, as the cedi faces pressure despite being 2025’s best-performing currency globally. The Ghana cedi has appreciated approximately 43 percent against the US dollar in 2025, ranking as Africa’s best-performing currency and globally outpacing all other […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cedi-volatility-expected-to-dominate-central-bank-meeting/

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2 h. ago Philanthropist Donates Educational Materials to Street Children School

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/A prominent philanthropist has donated educational supplies worth approximately GH¢70,000 to Street Academy, a specialized institution serving vulnerable children in Accra, as part of his birthday celebration on Saturday. Nii Boye Abbey presented the donation to students at the Arts Center-based school, which provides free education to street children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/philanthropist-donates-educational-materials-to-street-children-school/

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4 h. ago Visiting the US is about to get more expensive for foreign travellers

Visitors to the US from some of the nation’s closest allies will soon be required to pay higher fees outlined in the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

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4 h. ago Patrick William Dodoo: Artist, Educator and the new face of Theatre and Arts at the Forty Under 40 Awards

Patrick William Dodoo, a Ghanaian artist and educator whose work moves between studio practice, classroom teaching, public interventions and theatre scenography, has been crowned Best in Theatre and Arts at this year’s Forty Under 40 Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

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8 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Calls for Aggressive Farmer Education on Agricultural Insurance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has urged government to embark on an aggressive nationwide campaign to educate farmers on agricultural insurance, describing it as the most effective safeguard against climate shocks, bushfires, and disease outbreaks. According to him, while insurance companies already operate agricultural pool policies, the majority of farmers […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-calls-for-aggressive-farmer-education-on-agricultural-insurance/

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8 h. ago Abuakwa South MP calls for aggressive farmer education on importance of agricultural insurance

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South Constituency Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a nationwide push to educate farmers on the importance of agricultural insurance, stressing that it is the surest way to protect them against the devastating impact of natural disasters and disease outbreaks.

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10 h. ago Think Tank Leader Calls for Investigation Into Political Asylum Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged Ghana’s Inspector General of Police to investigate claims by NPP regional chairman Kwame Baffoe that his life faces imminent danger from government persecution. Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum at multiple foreign embassies, citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/think-tank-leader-calls-for-investigation-into-political-asylum-claims/

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11 h. ago Political Pressure on Central Banks Threatens Global Financial Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-pressure-on-central-banks-threatens-global-financial-stability/Recent political challenges to Federal Reserve independence are raising concerns among African central bank governors about potential erosion of monetary policy autonomy worldwide, with implications extending far beyond Washington’s financial corridors. The dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by former President Trump, currently under legal challenge, represents the first presidential attempt to remove a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/political-pressure-on-central-banks-threatens-global-financial-stability/

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11 h. ago Journalist Reminds Mahama of Completed Zoomlion Contract Termination

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-reminds-mahama-of-completed-zoomlion-contract-termination/Azure references president’s fulfilled promise to end controversial sanitation deal Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has acknowledged President John Mahama’s fulfillment of his promise to discontinue the controversial YEA-Zoomlion contract while calling attention to other sanitation contracts requiring review. Azure’s social media statement referenced the president’s recognition of the Bus Stop Boys volunteer group during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-reminds-mahama-of-completed-zoomlion-contract-termination/

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17 h. ago Ghanaian cyclist nears end of epic intercontinental journey to champion education

A remarkable intercontinental cycling journey is nearing its end as Ghanaian adventurer Emmanuel Adjei closes in on the finish line in Accra.

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19 h. ago Ghana WAEC Releases Private BECE Results for 1,661 Candidates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination for private candidates, with three results withheld pending investigations into alleged examination malpractices. WAEC announced Friday the availability of results on its official website for candidates who sat the private BECE examination, according to a statement signed by John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-waec-releases-private-bece-results-for-1661-candidates/

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24 h. ago Abuakwa South MP demands overhaul of Ghana’s assessment system to end exam malpractices

Abuakwa South MP and public health lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold and deliberate policy shift in Ghana’s educational assessment system.

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25 h. ago Full text: President Mahama’s speech at the launch of National Sanitation Day

Environmental sanitation is fundamental to public health, the health of the citizenry, education, and tourism and is one of the key drivers of sustainable socio-economic development of every country. Yet, despite our progress in environmental sanitation service delivery, challenges persist. Unsanitary conditions contribute to the spread of diseases, environmental degradation, and hinder our progress as people.  It is, therefore, incumbent upon us to prioritize and address these issues with untiring resolve with a coordinated, sustained and collective effort to confront these challenges head-on to keep our cities and towns clean.

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26 h. ago New board of Volta Senior High School rallies communities to build centre of excellence

When Volta Senior High School (VOTASCO) opened its doors in Dzita a few years ago, it was more than the launch of a new educational institution. For families from Agbledomi, Anyanui, Atiteti, Fuveme, Tunu, Bomigo, Adzidokpo, and surrounding coastal communities, it represented hope — a chance for their children to access quality education closer to […]

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26 h. ago Expert Urges Competition Over Politics in Ghana’s DSTV Pricing Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/Industry analyst warns ministerial confrontation risks politicising regulation while distracting from broader competition needs as pay-TV giant faces potential shutdown deadline. Ghana’s broadcasting sector requires stronger competition rather than political theatrics to address DSTV’s market dominance, according to telecommunications expert Barnabas Nii Laryea, as the standoff between MultiChoice Ghana and Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-urges-competition-over-politics-in-ghanas-dstv-pricing-row/

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26 h. ago Ghana’s Financial NGOs Push Bank of Ghana for Tiered Microfinance Oversight

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/Financial NGOs have intensified calls for the Bank of Ghana to implement differentiated regulatory frameworks that align supervision intensity with institutional capacity, while maintaining current GHS 300,000 minimum capital requirements. The Ghana Association of Financial NGOs presented its case during the organization’s 8th Annual General Meeting, arguing that uniform regulatory approaches impose disproportionate compliance burdens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-financial-ngos-push-bank-of-ghana-for-tiered-microfinance-oversight/

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27 h. ago Kumasi Mayor Inspects WASSCE Centers, Promotes Educational Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-mayor-inspects-wassce-centers-promotes-educational-excellence/Kumasi Mayor Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang conducted comprehensive inspections of examination centers across the metropolis Thursday, overseeing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination while launching educational outreach initiatives. The mayor visited four major secondary schools hosting WASSCE candidates, including Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS, Kumasi Anglican SHS, and T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS, where […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kumasi-mayor-inspects-wassce-centers-promotes-educational-excellence/

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27 h. ago UNICEF Report Reveals Critical Skills Mismatch in Ghana’s Technical Education Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/A comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector (TVET)has exposed significant gaps between skills taught in institutions and those demanded by employers, highlighting a critical challenge for the country’s demographic dividend potential. The ‘Skills Supply and Demand-Side Assessment Report’ for the Ashanti Region, commissioned by UNICEF Ghana in collaboration with the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unicef-report-reveals-critical-skills-mismatch-in-ghanas-technical-education-sector/

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27 h. ago Brain Hills International School Director Mary Anane Awuku wins ultimate award at Forty Under 40, 2025

Mary Anane Awuku, Executive Director of Brain Hills International School, has been named the overall winner at the 9th edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards, held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. She received two top honours on the night, the Best in Education Award and the prestigious […]

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28 h. ago Dr. Kingsley Agyemang Urges Overhaul of Ghana’s Assessment System to Address Persistent Exam Malpractices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and member of Parliament’s Education Select Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a bold rethink of Ghana’s educational assessment system as a long-term solution to the country’s recurring examination malpractice crisis. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Agyemang said the persistence of exam leakages and misconduct is evidence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-kingsley-agyemang-urges-overhaul-of-ghanas-assessment-system-to-address-persistent-exam-malpractices/

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