45 m. ago Disinflation accelerates as cedi rebounds – World Bank Group

Ghana has successfully resumed its disinflationary path in 2025, with a significant decline in headline inflation driven by a tight monetary policy, a stronger currency, and improved macroeconomic conditions.

Politics

2 h. ago Joy Prime launches first edition of Prime Insight this Saturday

oy Prime is set to roll out the maiden edition of its new current affairs programme, Prime Insight, this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am.

Politics

4 h. ago Madina MoMo Vendors Get Cash Flow Lifeline to Grow Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-momo-vendors-get-cash-flow-lifeline-to-grow-businesses/A new initiative in Madina is tackling the cash crunch facing mobile money vendors head-on. The INSTABUSINESS program, launched by the Madina Job Centre and Precept Advisory, offers weekly loans and financial training to help entrepreneurs maintain float, serve more customers, and create jobs. For vendors like Salamatu Fuseini at Ritz Junction, limited capital means […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/madina-momo-vendors-get-cash-flow-lifeline-to-grow-businesses/

Economics

4 h. ago Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and logistics gateway, urging deeper public-private collaboration to leverage the country’s resources. High-voltage electricity transmission took center stage. Africa50 and Mozambique’s EDM signed an agreement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-stakeholders-target-us7-trillion-market-with-mozambique-infrastructure-push/

Economics

5 h. ago Ghana’s Sugar Revival Hinges on Three Fixes, Warns Think Tank

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/Ghana’s latest push to restart the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory represents more than just reviving a single plant; it’s a critical test for the nation’s broader industrial ambitions. Policy think tank IMANI Africa sees this as a golden opportunity, but cautions that success hinges entirely on the government avoiding past mistakes. The factory, modernized with […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-sugar-revival-hinges-on-three-fixes-warns-think-tank/

Events

5 h. ago Sales Consultancy Launches Precision Framework Amid Market Shifts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-consultancy-launches-precision-framework-amid-market-shifts/Ghana-based EXPOSURE, an integrated marketing and executive coaching firm, has unveiled a new sales acceleration framework after identifying persistent industry gaps. The “REV Selling Strategy Catalyst” aims to modernize revenue generation tactics as evolving buyer behavior and technology reshape commerce. Over 18 years, the consultancy observed critical weaknesses: misleading competitor moves, inadequate coaching budgets, irrelevant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sales-consultancy-launches-precision-framework-amid-market-shifts/

Economics

5 h. ago Asiedu Nketiah urges African political parties to prioritize governance over elections

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on political parties across Africa to shift their focus from merely winning elections to building enduring institutions that champion effective governance.

Politics

7 h. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

Politics

7 h. ago Ghana Establishes Support Fund for Children of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-establishes-support-fund-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/President John Mahama has launched a national fund to secure the education, healthcare, and welfare of eight children orphaned by the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrufuom. The initiative begins with a GH₵500,000 contribution from Stanbic Bank, bolstered by government seed funding. “The Fund for the children of the victims of August 6 will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-establishes-support-fund-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

Events

7 h. ago Africa Charts Infrastructure Future at Landmark Luanda Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/Angola will host a pivotal infrastructure financing summit in October, signaling Africa’s push to redefine its development model through self-reliance and diversified partnerships. The October 23–24 event, organized by the African Union and Angolan government, aims to close the continent’s $90 billion annual infrastructure funding gap by mobilizing global capital beyond traditional aid frameworks. Unlike […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/

Politics

7 h. ago Ghana Boosts AI and Cybersecurity After Government System Breaches

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-boosts-ai-and-cybersecurity-after-government-system-breaches/Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has announced accelerated AI deployment and tightened cybersecurity across five key ministries, following recent attacks on state portals. Attempts to alter HR databases and other breaches—linked to unsafe practices like accessing official emails on public devices—prompted the overhaul. The pilot AI rollout will target the Finance, Interior, Lands and Natural […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-boosts-ai-and-cybersecurity-after-government-system-breaches/

Politics

7 h. ago OPEC Backs African Energy Week in Landmark Partnership for Continent’s Voice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/OPEC has joined as an official partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, marking a historic alignment set to amplify Africa’s influence in global energy policy. The collaboration, announced by Invest in African Energies, positions the continent not merely as a resource supplier but as a strategic decision-maker. The event will convene in Cape Town […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/

Politics

8 h. ago Ghana’s Komenda Factory Revival Risks Repeating Costly Failures, Think Tank Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/Ghana’s latest bid to revive the defunct Komenda Sugar Factory could cement a cycle of abandoned projects or finally prove industrial policy works, warns IMANI Africa. The Accra-based think tank calls the effort a critical test: success might transform manufacturing ambitions, but failure risks deepening public distrust and wasted resources. Years of false starts left […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-komenda-factory-revival-risks-repeating-costly-failures-think-tank-warns/

Events

8 h. ago African Parties Pledge Inclusive Governance at Landmark Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/Political parties across Africa have vowed to prioritize women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance after adopting a 10-point declaration at the continent’s first Political Parties Summit in Accra. The three-day gathering closed with commitments to “proactive, structured, and measurable” inclusion reforms, aiming to align electoral campaigns with job creation and poverty reduction. “We’ll redesign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/

Politics

8 h. ago Ghana Ruling Party Chief Demands Political Push for Africa Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah has challenged African political parties to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond rhetoric, calling it a make-or-break project for the continent’s economic future. Closing the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, he warned that the trade pact “will not implement itself” and needs urgent, unified political will. “AfCFTA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/

Politics

8 h. ago Ghana Urged to Double Tech Funding and Offer Tax Breaks in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/A leading tech expert is pushing Ghana to dramatically increase its innovation spending and introduce new tax incentives in next year’s budget. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data and AI specialist, argues the country should allocate at least 1.5% of GDP to technology—more than double the current 0.6%. Ghana’s present investment falls short of Africa’s 0.8% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-double-tech-funding-and-offer-tax-breaks-in-2026-budget/

Events

18 h. ago DTI graduates new cohort of skilled mastercraft artisans to boost Ghana’s informal sector

“The informal sector employs millions and remains the backbone of everyday economic activity in Ghana,” Ms. Swaniker noted. “By adopting precision, quality, and integrity, our artisans can drive industrialisation, create jobs, and build a globally competitive Ghanaian brand.”

Events

19 h. ago First edition of ‘Bike Your Trotro’ launched to promote cycling and climate action

The first edition of the ‘Bike Your Trotro’ initiative under the Youth Climate Action Fund II (YCAF II) has been held at the University of Ghana’s main campus, bringing together 59 cyclists in a biking fun fair aimed at promoting cycling among young people as a sustainable mode of transport.

Politics

23 h. ago World Bank flags weak labour demand as key challenge in Ghana’s job market

The World Bank has identified weak labour demand in Ghana’s productive sectors as one of the major challenge to job creation, warning that it continues to limit economic opportunities for many workers. In its latest Ghana Economic Update launched in Accra, the World Bank noted that high-quality job creation in higher productivity sectors such as […]

Politics

24 h. ago Star Oil launches investigation into Asukawkaw fuel tanker accident

Star Oil Ltd has commenced an internal inquiry into a fatal accident involving one of its Bulk Road Vehicles (BRVs) near Asukawkaw in the Oti Region on Thursday, August 14.

Events