2 h. ago Apostle Amoako Attah Backs Presidential Envoy on Prophecies, Warns of Spiritual Challenges Facing Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apostle-amoako-attah-backs-presidential-envoy-on-prophecies-warns-of-spiritual-challenges-facing-ghana/Founder and leader of Parliament Chapel International, Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, has thrown his full support behind the government’s decision to appoint a Presidential envoy to receive and review national prophecies, describing it as a progressive step toward fostering constructive engagement between faith leaders and the state. Speaking on Angel TV’s Morning Show, Apostle Amoako […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apostle-amoako-attah-backs-presidential-envoy-on-prophecies-warns-of-spiritual-challenges-facing-ghana/

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4 h. ago Libianca Channels Vulnerability and Mental Health Awareness in New Single ‘No Water’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libianca-channels-vulnerability-and-mental-health-awareness-in-new-single-no-water/Sometimes the hardest thing to do is admit you’re not okay. Libianca knows this feeling all too well, and she’s channeling that universal challenge into her liberating new single “No Water” The track finds Libianca at her most vulnerable, using striking metaphors to articulate the weight of emotional burdens. Her candid approach to discussing mental […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/libianca-channels-vulnerability-and-mental-health-awareness-in-new-single-no-water/

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12 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 […]

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12 h. ago Ghana’s economy resilient but faces fiscal and structural hurdles – World Bank

Ghana’s economy showed strong resilience in 2024, recording 5.7% growth despite global and domestic challenges, according to the World Bank.

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13 h. ago World Bank warns COCOBOD’s mounting debts threaten Ghana’s cocoa sector

The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update has raised concerns over the financial stability of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that persistent operational and fiscal challenges could undermine one of the country’s most vital export industries. According to the report, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s cocoa production remains weak, while COCOBOD owes significant […]

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13 h. ago Andrew Tandoh Adote takes on Wole Soyinka’s ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’

Accra is buzzing with anticipation as one of Ghana's most celebrated stage actors, Andrew Tandoh Adote, returns to the National Theatre in a role that promises to be his most challenging yet. 

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13 h. ago Fix energy and cocoa sectors to protect economy – World Bank tells Ghana

The World Bank has urged Ghana to urgently address structural challenges in its energy and cocoa sectors as part of a broader push to safeguard the country’s economic stability and growth prospects.

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20 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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30 h. ago Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook depends on successful implementation of recovery reforms – World Bank

Mr. Taliercio said the World Bank Group is adopting a coordinated, institution-wide strategy to address the jobs challenge, making employment a core priority.

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31 h. ago Death and the King’s Horseman: Andrew Adote gears up for his toughest stage challenge yet

Ghanaian stage actor and voice-over artist, Andrew Tandoh-Adote is preparing for what he describes as his most demanding role to date: starring in Death and the King’s Horseman, a play by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.

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32 h. ago Helicopter crash: Police announce traffic diversions for state funeral

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra on Friday, August 15, to ensure safety and smooth traffic management during the inter-denominational and inter-faith state funeral for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.

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33 h. ago NPP Official Vows Unflinching Criticism Despite Activists’ Arrests

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former communications manager for ex-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has defiantly declared that opposition criticism will continue despite recent arrests of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists. Speaking on Accra’s OKAY FM, Aboagye slammed the Mahama administration’s use of security agencies, calling it intimidation. “You cannot prevent us from talking. Arrest me—I’ll […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/

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33 h. ago Asiama releases ‘On My Way’ – lessons learned, steps forward

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asiama-releases-on-my-way-lessons-learned-steps-forward/Following the heartfelt debut Akoma, Ghanaian Highlife-Pop artist Asiama delivers ‘On My Way’ – a track that captures the wisdom gained from challenges and the beauty of moving forward with purpose. Produced by legendary Kwame Yeboah (Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Craig David, Kwashibu Area Band), the single blends Highlife, Voltarian drumming, and a soulful Ewe chorus. Asiama’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Osafo Daniel, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asiama-releases-on-my-way-lessons-learned-steps-forward/

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37 h. ago African political parties urged to prioritise development over electoral gains

African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said.

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38 h. ago OSEI Collective Workshop Puts Disabled Artisans at Center Stage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osei-collective-workshop-puts-disabled-artisans-at-center-stage/A vibrant tie-dye workshop in Accra is challenging perceptions of disability while creating economic pathways. OSEI Collective hosted the event at the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre, featuring disabled artisan Nora Hlordzi teaching traditional and modern techniques to locals, expatriates, and tourists. Participants each crafted personalized tote bags, gaining hands-on appreciation for skills often sidelined by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/osei-collective-workshop-puts-disabled-artisans-at-center-stage/

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40 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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46 h. ago Ghana Police Arrest Social Media Figure in Weapons Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/Ghanaian authorities have detained social media personality Daniel Adomako, known online as “Sir Obama Pokuase,” following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal weapons possession. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation into videos showing individuals brandishing sophisticated firearms, which Adomako allegedly circulated on his platforms. Assistant Commissioner Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed security forces recovered “a substantial number” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/

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47 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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51 h. ago Compassion International Ghana’s GH₵2 million Project delivers 22 homes in Kintampo

Twenty-two families in Kintampo, once living in cramped and unsafe conditions, now have safe, permanent homes thanks to a GH₵2 million housing project by Compassion International Ghana and its church partners. The initiative, inspired by Dutch athletes who saw the housing challenges during the 2023 Muskathlon charity event, aims to provide not only shelter but […]

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54 h. ago BoG meets banks on foreign exchange auctions and liquidity challenges

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has announced plans to engage the Ghana Association of Banks in the coming days to address concerns surrounding forward foreign exchange auctions and market liquidity. Speaking at a brief meeting with the CEOs of commercial banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama explained that the […]

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