1 hour ago Water supply interruption to affect parts of western Accra on August 13

The Accra West Region of Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) has announced a temporary water supply interruption to several areas in western Accra on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The disruption is to allow for emergency repairs on a main 36-inch pipeline from the Weija Treatment Plant. Affected areas include Korle-Bu, Dansoman, Mamprobi, Chorkor, Malam, Gbawe, Ablekuma, […]

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2 h. ago Ghana Cracks Down on Illegal Fuel Operations Amid Safety Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has declared war on illicit fuel storage and sales, warning unlicensed operators face immediate shutdowns. In a public notice issued August 12, the regulator revealed a surge in illegal petroleum activities—from covert storage depots to unauthorized retail points—threatening public safety and market stability. “These operations bypass safety protocols, risking explosions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/

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3 h. ago Prampram Chiefs Extend Condolences, Invite Minister to Homowo Durbar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prampram-chiefs-extend-condolences-invite-minister-to-homowo-durbar/The Prampram Traditional Council, led by Paramount Chief Nene Tetteh Waka III, visited Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George this week to express condolences following the August 6th military helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom. The tragedy claimed eight lives, leaving the nation in mourning. During the solemn meeting, the minister shared his grief, paying tribute to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prampram-chiefs-extend-condolences-invite-minister-to-homowo-durbar/

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3 h. ago Luton Plant Closure Marks End of Vauxhall Era as UK Auto Output Plummets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/A final gleaming white Vivaro van rolled slowly off the line at Vauxhall’s Luton factory, its horn beeping a farewell salute as workers gathered for photos. Moments later, the century-old production line fell silent forever. The plant, which began building cars in 1905 and produced vital tanks and aircraft engines during World War Two, ceased […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/

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20 h. ago Ghana Equities Stall After Record July Surge as Access Bank Approves Dividend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/Ghana’s stock market held flat on Tuesday, August 12, with the GSE Composite Index unchanged at 7,411.94 points a pause following July’s explosive 11.9% rally. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares (GH¢34.6 million), dominated by MTN Ghana (85% of value) at a steady GH¢3.95. Only eight equities saw activity, including static prices for Standard Chartered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/

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25 h. ago Republic Bank Backs Ghana’s First Iron Ore Exploration Success

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-backs-ghanas-first-iron-ore-exploration-success/In Ghana’s Oti Region, a landmark drilling phase for the country’s inaugural iron ore resource estimation has concluded, funded entirely by Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC. The project, led by local firm Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG), unfolded at the Gyamurume Iron Ore Block and signals Ghana’s entry into the global iron and steel […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/republic-bank-backs-ghanas-first-iron-ore-exploration-success/

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26 h. ago ANC’s Failure Fuels South Africa’s Xenophobia Crisis, Analysts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ancs-failure-fuels-south-africas-xenophobia-crisis-analysts-warn/South Africa’s recurring xenophobic violence stems not from inherent malice among its poor, but from decades of systemic governance failure and deepening inequality under ANC leadership, political economists argue. With unemployment exceeding 30%, a Gini coefficient of 0.63 ranking among the world’s highest, and a quarter of citizens in extreme poverty, the conditions for explosive […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ancs-failure-fuels-south-africas-xenophobia-crisis-analysts-warn/

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26 h. ago Inside Ghana’s cocoa: The pressure and the children caught in between

Just beyond the tree line that borders the forest reserve, Samuel Tobi stays on the farm alone while it rains, with his boots crunching over the wet, dead leaves on the ground.

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27 h. ago Mango farmers reap big as PPEDCO turns crop disease into a success story

For years, mango farmers in parts of Ghana watched helplessly as a deadly plant disease, Bacterial Black Spot (BBS), destroyed their farms. The disease caused lesions, rotted the fruits, and crippled livelihoods. But today, in many farms across Kintampo North, the BBS are gone, thanks to the work of a local agricultural company, Plant Pests […]

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31 h. ago Goldstar Air Mourns With Ghanaians Over The Loss Of Eight Precious Lives In The Recent Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/goldstar-air-mourns-with-ghanaians-over-the-loss-of-eight-precious-lives-in-the-recent-helicopter-crash/Ghanaian and United States registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, has been shaken to the core by the devastating news of the helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of eight cherished individuals, leaving behind not only […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/goldstar-air-mourns-with-ghanaians-over-the-loss-of-eight-precious-lives-in-the-recent-helicopter-crash/

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31 h. ago Ghana Braces for Power Rationing Risk During Gas Plant Shutdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-braces-for-power-rationing-risk-during-gas-plant-shutdown/Ghana could face rotational power cuts later this month if emergency liquid fuels fall short during scheduled maintenance at the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, warns Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor, President of the Independent Power Producers. The critical facility in Ghana’s Western Region will shut down from August 16 to 30 for state-approved inspections and upgrades. “Yes, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-braces-for-power-rationing-risk-during-gas-plant-shutdown/

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40 h. ago US Steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania leaves one dead and 10 injured

An explosion has killed one person and injured 10 others at the US Steel Clairton plant outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday, officials say.

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44 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers Reject Government’s Price Increase as Broken Promise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/Cocoa farmers across Ghana are protesting what they call a betrayal by President John Mahama’s administration after it failed to deliver a promised sixfold price increase. Last week’s announcement of a GHS128.75 per bag hike bringing prices to GHS3,228.75 fell drastically short of the GHS6,000 pledge central to Mahama’s 2024 election campaign. The gap leaves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/

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44 h. ago Ghana Approves Strategic Gas Plant Shutdown to Bolster Energy Reliability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a critical two-week shutdown of Ghana’s Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, scheduled from August 16–30, 2025. The temporary halt, requested by operator Ghana Gas, will enable essential maintenance to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. During the suspension, gas supply to power generators will pause, but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-approves-strategic-gas-plant-shutdown-to-bolster-energy-reliability/

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49 h. ago Atuabo Gas Plant to undergo scheduled maintenance from August 16–30

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved a request by the Ghana National Gas Company Ltd. (Ghana Gas) to carry out a scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant from August 16 to August 30, 2025. According to the Ministry, the planned suspension of gas supply will allow for critical inspections, […]

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3 d. ago Frequent coaching changes leave Ghana U17 chasing stability ahead of WAFU B test

The appointment of Prosper Narteh Ogum as head coach of Ghana’s U17 men’s national team has raised mixed reactions, mainly about the players available for him to work with. Ogum replaces Frimpong Manso, who held the position for seven months, during which he scouted talent across the country for upcoming competitions. But just a month […]

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4 d. ago Legal Expert Demands Full Probe into Ghana Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/Accra-based lawyer Austin Brako-Powers has declared Ghana’s deadly military helicopter crash demands deeper scrutiny, insisting the incident “leaves more questions than answers.” His call comes as President John Mahama observes three days of national mourning for Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others killed in the August […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/

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5 d. ago Thomas Partey starts training with Villarreal after completing transfer

The midfielder completed a move to the Spanish side on Thursday, August 7, joining as a free agent following his decision to leave Arsenal.

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5 d. ago Shein and Temu’s Cheap Fashion Tide Threatens African Clothing Jobs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shein-and-temus-cheap-fashion-tide-threatens-african-clothing-jobs/A tsunami of ultra-cheap shirts, dresses, and jeans from Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu is flooding African markets, threatening to wash away local textile industries and tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs. Across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, bargain-hunting shoppers are embracing the platforms’ rock-bottom prices, leaving domestic producers struggling to compete against […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shein-and-temus-cheap-fashion-tide-threatens-african-clothing-jobs/

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5 d. ago Senegal Debuts Pioneering Solar and Battery Facility to Stabilize Grid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/senegal-debuts-pioneering-solar-and-battery-facility-to-stabilize-grid/A new hybrid energy facility in northern Senegal promises to transform electricity reliability while accelerating renewable adoption. Walo Storage, commissioned July 14th in Bokhol, represents West Africa’s first solar power plant integrated with battery storage specifically for grid frequency regulation. Developed by Africa REN, the €40 million project connects directly to national utility Senelec’s network, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/senegal-debuts-pioneering-solar-and-battery-facility-to-stabilize-grid/

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