4 h. ago US court reinstates $81m award against Boeing in trade secrets case

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday reinstated an $81 million award against Boeing in a lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets from electric-aircraft startup Zunum Aero.

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7 h. ago AG moves to strike out suspended CJ’s fresh challenge to removal petition

The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court in Accra seeking to strike out a motion for judicial review connected to ongoing proceedings over a petition for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

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7 h. ago Justice Oppong recalled to the bench as Prof Atuguba takes over Ghana School of Law

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, who also served as Director of the Ghana School of Law, Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has been recalled to the judiciary to perform his duties as a judge fully. Justice Oppong has therefore been directed by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to hand over […]

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8 h. ago Defamation case: Lawyer for Dua Agyeman cross examines GTEC official

The academic credentials of Professor Edward Dua Agyeman, a former Board Chairman of the Ghana Audit Service, became a subject of contention at a defamation case at the Accra High Court. Prof. Dua Agyeman sued the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, in 2018 for defamation. Mr Asiedu Nketia is […]

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16 h. ago Africa50 Tops US$1.4 Billion as Infrastructure Deals Accelerate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/Africa50 has surpassed $1.4 billion in managed assets, channeling fresh capital into critical power, digital, and trade infrastructure projects across the continent. The investment platform, founded by African governments and the African Development Bank (AfDB), leverages this growth to tackle Africa’s vast infrastructure funding shortfall. Its portfolio companies now represent over $8 billion in value, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/

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21 h. ago GHIB’s financing blueprint aims to unlock billions in lost export revenue

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has set out a financing blueprint to shift Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products, arguing that the current export model is leaving billions of dollars in potential earnings on the table. He said Africa’s share of global trade remains under three […]

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24 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers Demand Halt to Core Operation Outsourcing, Warn of Sector Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/Ghana’s mineworkers have launched a sharp critique against mining firms outsourcing core operational tasks, calling the practice a threat to job security, safety standards, and industry stability. At a high-level meeting in Tarkwa, Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) General Secretary Abdul-Moomin Gbana accused companies of exploiting local content policies to replace permanent roles with precarious contract […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/

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24 h. ago Ace Ankomah: Don’t leave hope: Mourning Dr Omane Boamah, my ‘unlikely’ and ‘secret’ acquaintance

Dr Omane Boamah and I met in person for the first time at Rex Omar’s mother’s funeral on April 13, 2024.

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25 h. ago Foreign Secretary Refers Himself Over Chevening Fishing Licence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-secretary-refers-himself-over-chevening-fishing-licence/Foreign Secretary David Lammy has referred himself to the Environment Agency after an administrative oversight left him without a required rod licence while fishing at Chevening House last week, a misstep that could attract a fine of up to £2,500. A Foreign Office spokesperson said Mr. Lammy notified the regulator, purchased the appropriate licences as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-secretary-refers-himself-over-chevening-fishing-licence/

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26 h. ago South Africa’s auto sector hit by job losses and company closures

Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses in the South African motor industry over two years, the trade minister said on Wednesday.

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31 h. ago ‘Man gives the award, God gives the reward’ – Denzel Washington addresses Oscars snub

Denzel Washington is no stranger to Hollywood accolades, but the two-time Academy Award winner says trophies have never been his true motivation. The 70-year-old actor, known for decades of celebrated performances, is currently promoting his upcoming A24 drama Highest 2 Lowest, which reunites him with longtime collaborator Spike Lee.

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33 h. ago Shell’s South Africa Drilling Faces Court Test Amid Energy Security Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/A legal challenge now threatens Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas off South Africa’s west coast, even as the country grapples with severe energy import dependence. Environmental groups and coastal communities have lodged a court appeal against the environmental authorization granted to Shell, permitting it to drill up to five deepwater wells in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/

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34 h. ago NPP activists Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail but remain in custody

NPP activist Daniel Adomako, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and TikTok personality Prince Ofori, alias Fante Comedy, have been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court but will spend the night in police custody.

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35 h. ago Former South Korean First Lady Arrested Amid Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained Tuesday on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and election interference. A Seoul court issued the warrant after a four-hour hearing, rejecting her denials and citing concerns she might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea’s history that both a former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/

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36 h. ago Kumasi Archbishop leads delegation to console Asantehene over Asantehemaa’s passing

Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, August 13, to pray for the Asantehene and to convey his sympathy message to the King, following the demise of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The delegation also visited the Asantehemaa’s court to officially convey their sympathies […]

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36 h. ago How MIIF’s Gold Trade Program Became a Blueprint for Ghana’s Mining Investment Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth. Under the leadership of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, MIIF recorded over 100% profit growth in 2023, expanded its assets under management (AUM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/

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38 h. ago MIIF Ghana’s Gold Trade Program: A Case Study in Mining Investment Growth

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth.

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40 h. ago GEPA to Lead Ghanaian Agribusiness Charge at Africa Trade Fair 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/Ghana’s Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) will spearhead a delegation of over 50 agribusiness and agro-processing SMEs at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria, CEO Dr. Francis Kojo Kwarteng announced today. The move aims to leverage the event’s projected $44 billion trade deals to boost non-traditional exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gepa-to-lead-ghanaian-agribusiness-charge-at-africa-trade-fair-2025/

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42 h. ago Ghana Pushes Gold Refining Expansion to Capture Export Value

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/At London’s GHIB CONVERGE conference, Bank of Ghana First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni championed plans to transform the nation’s gold sector. “Establishing refineries in Ghana presents a very good prospect,” he told banking and trade leaders, arguing that domestic processing would create jobs, improve trade balances, and retain more value from Africa’s top gold […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-pushes-gold-refining-expansion-to-capture-export-value/

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43 h. ago Ghana Banks Trade Safety Buffers for Growth as Liquidity Dips

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-trade-safety-buffers-for-growth-as-liquidity-dips/Ghana’s banking sector is actively shifting cash reserves into loans and investments, driving economic growth but shrinking critical liquidity buffers. New data reveals core liquid assets plunged from 38.9% of total assets in October 2024 to 28.9% by June 2025 a 22.7% drop. Similarly, coverage of short-term liabilities fell from 47% to 35.3%, signaling tighter […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-banks-trade-safety-buffers-for-growth-as-liquidity-dips/

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