15 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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23 h. ago Former NPP Chairman Afoko Reflects on Turbulent Party Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/Former New Patriotic Party National Chairman Paul Afoko has revealed details about the intense opposition he faced during his rise to party leadership, including vote-buying allegations and personal attacks that continued even after his decisive victory. In a recent interview with Starr FM, Afoko reflected on the challenges that marked his tenure as NPP chairman […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chairman-afoko-reflects-on-turbulent-party-leadership/

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24 h. ago Fruit Price Surge Challenges Ghana’s Declining Inflation Trend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/Ghana’s fruit prices soared to extreme levels in August, with coconut leading at 130.9% year-on-year inflation, even as overall consumer price growth continued its eighth consecutive monthly decline to 11.5%. Ghana’s overall inflation rate fell to 11.5% in August from 12.1% in July, marking the lowest level since October 2021. However, fresh produce dominated the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fruit-price-surge-challenges-ghanas-declining-inflation-trend/

Economics

24 h. ago Ghana’s Banking Sector Shows Divergent Recovery Paths Amid Credit Quality Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-banking-sector-shows-divergent-recovery-paths-amid-credit-quality-challenges/Ghana’s banking sector delivered mixed results in the first half of 2025, with leading institutions strengthening capital positions while others grapple with deteriorating loan portfolios, highlighting the uneven pace of recovery across the financial system. Analysis of unaudited half-year financial statements from eight major banks reveals a sector increasingly divided between resilient institutions and those […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-banking-sector-shows-divergent-recovery-paths-amid-credit-quality-challenges/

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25 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

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39 h. ago Ghana Calls for United Front Against Persistent Youth Unemployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/Ghana’s unemployment crisis demands coordinated intervention across government, private sector and development agencies, according to new labour statistics revealing persistent challenges despite economic growth. The Ghana Statistical Service released quarterly data showing national unemployment declined from 14.9 percent in early 2023 to 13.1 percent by end-2024, yet structural problems remain deeply entrenched. Youth unemployment continues […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-calls-for-united-front-against-persistent-youth-unemployment/

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50 h. ago Former Official Challenges Mahama’s Claims on Road Project Funding

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-official-challenges-mahamas-claims-on-road-project-funding/Former Deputy Chief of Staff Francis Asenso Boakye has accused President John Mahama of misrepresenting facts about the stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road Project, intensifying political debate over the troubled infrastructure initiative. The dispute emerged after Mahama’s September 3 site inspection, where he questioned funding arrangements for the 33-kilometer dual carriageway project. The President expressed frustration about […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-official-challenges-mahamas-claims-on-road-project-funding/

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54 h. ago Sports Minister confirms new sports fund bill to address funding gaps

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has assured that the newly drafted Sports fund bill will help resolve longstanding funding challenges across all sporting disciplines in Ghana.

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59 h. ago ‘Be bold and attach your name’ – Sports Minister dares GFA over unsigned statement

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has challenged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to “be bold” and attach a name to its recent unsigned statement regarding the slashing of the Black Stars’ budget.

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62 h. ago West African Economies Face Mixed Fortunes Amid Recovery Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/Afreximbank highlights uneven growth as Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal confront sector challenges West African economies are experiencing divergent pressures despite some sectoral improvements, according to the African Export-Import Bank, which warned of widening economic strains across member states. Ghana confronts mounting unrest as over 300,000 cocoa farmers protest government pricing policies. Authorities announced only a 4% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-african-economies-face-mixed-fortunes-amid-recovery-struggles/

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65 h. ago India Launches Academic Partnership to Address Ghana’s Economic Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/India has initiated a comprehensive research collaboration with Ghana aimed at tackling shared developmental challenges through joint academic programs and faculty exchanges between the two nations’ universities. The partnership emerged following the elevation of India-Ghana relations to a comprehensive bilateral framework, with Indian academics now conducting research at Ghanaian institutions to identify collaborative opportunities. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/india-launches-academic-partnership-to-address-ghanas-economic-challenges/

Culture

69 h. ago Ghana’s ASPIRE Summit Challenges Entrepreneurs to ‘Do the Unusual’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aspire-summit-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-do-the-unusual/The seventh annual ASPIRE Entrepreneurship and Career Development Summit concluded in Accra Tuesday, urging business leaders to embrace unconventional strategies for sustainable growth and innovation. Under the theme “Doing the Unusual,” the summit attracted thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and career professionals who engaged in discussions about bold business strategies that challenge conventional thinking. The event reinforced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aspire-summit-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-do-the-unusual/

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3 d. ago New AfDB Chief Faces Infrastructure Crisis and Climate Financing Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/The African Development Bank’s newly installed president confronts massive infrastructure gaps and capital shortfalls that threaten to undermine continental trade ambitions, according to financial analysts assessing Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s leadership priorities. Toma Imirhe, a financial analyst speaking on Tuesday’s Asaase Breakfast Show, outlined the scale of challenges facing Tah following his formal assumption of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-afdb-chief-faces-infrastructure-crisis-and-climate-financing-challenges/

Economics

3 d. ago Former Finance Minister Disputes Government’s Debt Reduction Claims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/Ghana’s former Finance Minister has challenged the current government’s assertion that public debt has fallen significantly, arguing that the national debt burden has actually increased by $10 billion when measured in dollar terms. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who served as Finance Minister under the previous administration, disputed the methodology used in the 2025 Mid-Year Budget […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-finance-minister-disputes-governments-debt-reduction-claims/

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3 d. ago Societe Generale Ghana announces third edition of “ARTENT!ON ”

Societe Generale Ghana has launched the third edition of its flagship creative arts programme, ARTENT!ON, in partnership with Africa Movie Box(AMB) at the La Foundation for the Arts. The event was attended by Executives and staff of SG Ghana, industry experts, and artists. As the bank’s flagship creative arts programme, ARTENT!ON has over the past […]

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3 d. ago Mobile Money Agents Meet NCA Leadership Over Industry Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-agents-meet-nca-leadership-over-industry-challenges/The National Communications Authority Director General Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko has met with executives from the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana to discuss operational challenges affecting agents nationwide. The Association, led by General Secretary Evans Otumfuor, represents over 12,000 agents across the country. The delegation emphasized the crucial role agents play in Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-agents-meet-nca-leadership-over-industry-challenges/

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4 d. ago Africa Needs Investment Partnerships to Unlock Youth Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-needs-investment-partnerships-to-unlock-youth-potential/Ghana’s Labour Minister has called for increased investment and strategic partnerships to transform Africa’s young population into drivers of economic growth. Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo highlighted the continent’s demographic advantage while addressing persistent skills mismatches. Speaking at a human capital development conference in India, Pelpuo emphasized that Africa’s youth represent both opportunity and challenge for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-needs-investment-partnerships-to-unlock-youth-potential/

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4 d. ago Economist Challenges Envoys to Deliver Investment or Risk Policy Repeat

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-challenges-envoys-to-deliver-investment-or-risk-policy-repeat/Ghana’s economic reset agenda faces the same fate as previous failed initiatives unless diplomatic missions abandon ceremonial approaches and become active investment recruiters, a leading economist warned the nation’s heads of mission. Dr. Evans Ishmael Yamson delivered a stark assessment to ambassadors gathered in Accra, arguing that Ghana’s reputation as a high-risk investment destination requires […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-challenges-envoys-to-deliver-investment-or-risk-policy-repeat/

Events

4 d. ago Fuel Prices Expected to Jump This Week Amid Currency Pressures

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-expected-to-jump-this-week-amid-currency-pressures/Ghanaians face another round of fuel price increases this week as currency fluctuations and international market dynamics force Oil Marketing Companies to adjust pump prices upward. Riverson Oppong, CEO of the Oil Marketing Companies association, warned that petrol prices will rise between 3% and 5% starting Tuesday. The increases reflect ongoing challenges with foreign exchange […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fuel-prices-expected-to-jump-this-week-amid-currency-pressures/

Events

4 d. ago Samba Foods Partners with Unifa Brothers to Resume Full Production

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/samba-foods-partners-with-unifa-brothers-to-resume-full-production/Samba Foods Limited has secured a strategic partnership with Unifa Brothers to revitalize its production operations after months of reduced output due to equipment failures. The Tema-based food manufacturer announced the memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, targeting a return to full-scale production through the end of 2025. The collaboration addresses operational challenges that have hampered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/samba-foods-partners-with-unifa-brothers-to-resume-full-production/

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