86 m. ago GJA urges tougher laws, compensation for assaulted journalists

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfuor, is calling on the government to strengthen legislation to protect journalists, warning that current laws are too weak to deter attacks.

Events

2 h. ago Government appoints KPMG as transaction advisor on the future of AT

The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced the appointment of KPMG as transaction advisor to oversee the proposed merger between AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) and Telecel Ghana. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, September 5, 2025, Mr George said the move is part of government’s plan to create […]

Politics

4 h. ago 300 permanent staff of AT will keep their jobs – Sam George assures

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel George Nartey, has assured that the approximately 300 permanent staff of AirtelTigo will retain their jobs. The government has announced plans to restructure AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, together with Telecel Ghana in what it describes as a necessary intervention to stem rising losses and create a […]

Politics

4 h. ago GJA to decentralise operations, brings flagship awards to Ashanti Region

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is aiming to decentralise its operations in a more coordinated way, using regional leadership for effective governance.

Sport

5 h. ago MultiChoice agrees to reduce DSTV fees, pricing committee established – Sam George

The Minister of Communications, Sam George, has confirmed that MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce its subscription prices, following intense regulatory pressure. This comes after MultiChoice finally provided the data requested by the government regarding comprehensive pricing data, specifically including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and pricing comparisons with at least six other […]

Politics

6 h. ago UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns, throwing embattled Labour government into more disarray

Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned following a scandal over her failure to pay the correct amount of property tax, adding to the woes of the country’s struggling center-left government.

Politics

6 h. ago Transport Ministry urges WiLAT to work in unity to grow the logistics and transport sector

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has charged the Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT), which happens to be the women’s wing of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana and the CILT International, to ensure they work together to create opportunities to dismantle barriers for women in the logistics and transport sector.

Sport

7 h. ago Dr K.B. Tandoh Outreach donates medical supplies and books to Goaso communities

The Dr. K.B. Tandoh Outreach, a non-profit organisation founded by former Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has donated essential medical supplies to the Goaso Government Hospital and reading materials to selected schools in Goaso and Fawohoyeden in the Ahafo Region. The presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday at […]

Politics

8 h. ago VOTASCO Constitutes New Governing Board, Appeals for Support to Build Centre of Excellence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/votasco-constitutes-new-governing-board-appeals-for-support-to-build-centre-of-excellence/Volta Senior High School (VOTASCO), one of the newest second-cycle institutions in the Anlo District of the Volta Region, has inaugurated its Board of Governors with a call on stakeholders to rally behind the school’s vision of becoming a centre of excellence. The Board, constituted on September 3, 2025, expressed gratitude to the Ghana Education […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, VEK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/votasco-constitutes-new-governing-board-appeals-for-support-to-build-centre-of-excellence/

Politics

11 h. ago AT Ghana and Telecel merger: What it means for the telecom market

Government has announced plans to merge AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, with Telecel Ghana in what it describes as a necessary intervention to stem rising losses and create a stronger competitor in the telecom sector.

Politics

13 h. ago Sudan between floods and war: A new government announces the “dismantling of the old state”

Amid devastating floods sweeping away homes and a war grinding down its people, a new government is carving out a path from the heart of Darfur.

Events

14 h. ago Dozens detained in US immigration raids in New York state, governor says

Governor Kathy Hochul and migrant advocacy groups said on Thursday that dozens of people were detained in parts of New York state after raids in Cato and Fulton by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement federal agents.

Politics

15 h. ago Gbinyiri clash: Chief appeals to gov’t to register displaced persons on NHIS

Nana Pantu Nangor II, the Chief of Subinso Number Two in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, has appealed to the government to register the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of the Gbinyiri clash taking shelter in the area on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

Politics

16 h. ago With 20 years of mining experience, I’m ready to strike balance – New Minerals Commission CEO

The newly appointed CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has declared his readiness to balance government policy with industry productivity, drawing on over two decades of mining experience.

Events

18 h. ago US Justice Department opens criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed Governor Cook

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal mortgage fraud probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and has issued grand jury subpoenas out of both Georgia and Michigan.

Events

20 h. ago We’re building on solid ground – New Minerals Commission CEO outlines his vision

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his leadership will be anchored on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor, with a focus on balancing government policy direction and industry productivity.

Events

21 h. ago I am the bridge between gov’t policy and mining productivity, says new Minerals Commission CEO

The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his role will be to strike the critical balance between government policies and mining sector productivity.

Events

22 h. ago Ghana Clears US$77M Road Debt to Accelerate Highway Completion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/The Ghanaian government has settled $77 million in outstanding debts to contractors working on the crucial Ofankor-Nsawam highway, clearing financial obstacles that had stalled construction for months. Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced the debt clearance Wednesday, stating that all contractor certificates raised before the current administration took office have been fully paid. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clears-us77m-road-debt-to-accelerate-highway-completion/

Economics

22 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

Politics

22 h. ago Ghana’s Business Community Builds Case for Further Rate Cuts Following Inflation Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/Ghana’s business sector is intensifying calls for additional monetary policy easing as the country’s eighth consecutive monthly inflation decline creates compelling arguments for lower borrowing costs that could stimulate economic growth. Headline inflation dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, falling below the government’s end-of-year target of 11.9% ahead of schedule and providing ammunition for business […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/

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