93 m. ago Local Products Drive Ghana Inflation Despite Global Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/Ghana’s domestic market dominated inflation pressures in August 2025, with homegrown products accounting for 19 of the 20 biggest price drivers even as the West African nation maintains heavy reliance on imported cooking oils. Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 11.5 percent in August from 12.1 percent in July, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-products-drive-ghana-inflation-despite-global-pressures/

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93 m. ago Workplace AI Usage Nearly Doubles as Companies Transform Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/workplace-ai-usage-nearly-doubles-as-companies-transform-operations/Artificial intelligence adoption in the workplace has surged dramatically over two years, with white-collar workers leading a transformation that executives predict will fundamentally disrupt how businesses operate in 2025. Twenty-seven percent of white-collar employees now report frequently using AI at work, an increase of 12 percentage points since 2024, according to new Gallup research. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/workplace-ai-usage-nearly-doubles-as-companies-transform-operations/

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99 m. ago Ghana’s Biggest Trade Fair Opens, Championing Local Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-fair-opens-championing-local-innovation/The 10th edition of the “This is Ghana” Exhibition opened Saturday at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra, drawing thousands of visitors to Ghana’s largest showcase of locally manufactured products and services. Powered by Channel One TV and Citi FM, the two-day event runs through Sunday, September 7, positioning itself as the country’s premier platform […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-biggest-trade-fair-opens-championing-local-innovation/

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1 hour ago NPP Official Seeks Political Asylum, Cites Government Persecution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, has applied for political asylum abroad, alleging systematic persecution and death threats under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Abronye, widely known as “Abronye DC,” was summoned by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in February 2025 following public allegations that the president had withheld GH₵550 million […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-seeks-political-asylum-cites-government-persecution/

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1 hour ago Artificial Intelligence is one of the Best Strategies to Enhance PR, Brand Reputation Management and Stakeholders Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/artificial-intelligence-is-one-of-the-best-strategies-to-enhance-pr-brand-reputation-management-and-stakeholders-engagement/Ghana, and majority of African countries are emerging economies characterized by diverse rich cultural tapestry, and the Public Relations landscape in Africa is rapidly evolving with advancements in technology and digital communication. According to Dr. Gabrah, the practice of public relations is relatively new compared to developed and well advanced nations. It is said that, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/artificial-intelligence-is-one-of-the-best-strategies-to-enhance-pr-brand-reputation-management-and-stakeholders-engagement/

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1 hour ago From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech innovation, and the steady growth of digital public infrastructure such as interoperable payment systems and digital ID frameworks. These trends are laying a critical foundation for inclusive economic growth. Yet, a staggering 400 million Africans remain financially […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/from-the-continent-for-the-continent-building-homegrown-instant-payment-systems-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-africa/

Economics

2 h. ago Activist Demands Galamsey Crackdown One Month After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/A prominent civil society leader issued an urgent call to President John Mahama for decisive action against illegal mining exactly one month after eight government officials died in a helicopter crash during an anti-galamsey mission. Nana Yaw Boakye Yiadom Opoku Agyemang, Executive Director of the Let Truth Be Told Alliance, published an open letter Friday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/activist-demands-galamsey-crackdown-one-month-after-fatal-crash/

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2 h. ago Third Term Possibilities Under the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Chris Mensah Dekportor, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/third-term-possibilities-under-the-1992-constitution-of-the-republic-of-ghana/President John Mahama has only eight months into his presidency recently declared that he has no intention to run for a third term in office. His declaration obviously relates to Article 66 of the 1992 Constitution which states that a person shall not be elected to hold office as president of Ghana for more than […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Chris Mensah Dekportor, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/third-term-possibilities-under-the-1992-constitution-of-the-republic-of-ghana/

Politics

2 h. ago Rising Star Teases Potential Gyakie Feature After Fan Campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-star-teases-potential-gyakie-feature-after-fan-campaign/An emerging Ghanaian artist has sparked widespread speculation about a possible collaboration with established star Gyakie after launching an innovative fan engagement campaign that culminated in direct questions about featuring the popular singer. Rising star Manye Fi has finally dropped a snippet of her upcoming single “Far Gone” after weeks of strategic fan engagement that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/rising-star-teases-potential-gyakie-feature-after-fan-campaign/

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3 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/

Politics

3 h. ago Ghana Mining Industry Resists Government Push to Halve Lease Terms

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/Ghana’s mining industry has intensified opposition to proposed legislation reducing mining lease tenure from 30 to 15 years, warning the changes could undermine billions of dollars in long-term investment commitments. The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched urgent advocacy against government reforms targeting the Minerals and Mining Act, arguing that reduced lease periods will curtail […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-industry-resists-government-push-to-halve-lease-terms/

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3 h. ago Youth Advocacy Group Urges Ghana to Unlock US$100M Through Enhanced Green Bonds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/Green Tax Youth Africa has proposed strengthening Ghana’s newly launched Green Bond Guidelines to mobilize at least $100 million annually for domestic climate financing, reducing dependency on unreliable international climate funds. The revenue mobilization advocacy group presented four key recommendations during a validation workshop for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Green Bond Guidelines 2024, emphasizing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/youth-advocacy-group-urges-ghana-to-unlock-us100m-through-enhanced-green-bonds/

Politics

3 h. ago Presidential Staffer Tells MultiChoice to Exit Ghana if Operations Unsustainable

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/presidential-staffer-tells-multichoice-to-exit-ghana-if-operations-unsustainable/Presidential staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has escalated rhetoric in Ghana’s pay-TV pricing dispute, telling MultiChoice to cease operations if regulatory compliance proves too burdensome for the company’s business model. Her intervention comes amid intensifying tensions between government and the DStv operator, where Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has demanded 30% subscription fee reductions by September […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/presidential-staffer-tells-multichoice-to-exit-ghana-if-operations-unsustainable/

Politics

3 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/

Politics

4 h. ago Ghana’s Fuel Prices Defy Predicted Surge Despite Currency Weakness

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fuel-prices-defy-predicted-surge-despite-currency-weakness/Fuel prices across Ghana have remained largely stable in September’s first week, defying industry projections of significant increases driven by the cedi’s depreciation against the US dollar. Most Oil Marketing Companies have maintained their pricing despite the cedi’s 3.98% depreciation that was expected to offset gains from international petroleum price declines of 0.45% for petrol […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fuel-prices-defy-predicted-surge-despite-currency-weakness/

Politics

4 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/

Politics

4 h. ago Former President Biden Undergoes Skin Cancer Surgery Following Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-biden-undergoes-skin-cancer-surgery-following-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/Former President Joe Biden recently underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions, his spokesperson confirmed Thursday, marking the latest health challenge for the 82-year-old following his prostate cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The procedure involves cutting away layers of skin until no cancer cells remain and is commonly used to treat various forms of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-president-biden-undergoes-skin-cancer-surgery-following-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/

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4 h. ago Ghana Explores Partnership with Code Raccoon for 350,000 Youth Digital Training Program

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-explores-partnership-with-code-raccoon-for-350000-youth-digital-training-program/Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is exploring a partnership with German firm Code Raccoon Ltd to expand digital skills training for young Ghanaians as part of the country’s broader technological workforce development strategy. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George met with Code Raccoon executives to discuss a proposal targeting 350,000 youth annually with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-explores-partnership-with-code-raccoon-for-350000-youth-digital-training-program/

Politics

4 h. ago Two Women Granted Bail for Alleged Offensive Comments About President Mahama

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-women-granted-bail-for-alleged-offensive-comments-about-president-mahama/Two women charged with making offensive statements about President John Mahama in connection with the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail totaling GH¢100,000 each by the Adenta Circuit Court. Priscilla Duah Birago, 29, a National Service person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, 29, a beautician, appeared before Judge Angela Attache on September 5, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/two-women-granted-bail-for-alleged-offensive-comments-about-president-mahama/

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4 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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