6 h. ago Melcom donates medical refrigerators to 25 facilities to enhance healthcare delivery

The Melcom Group of Companies, a leading retail company in Ghana, Tuesday donated medical refrigerators worth US$125,000 to 25 health facilities in the country to augment the storage of medicines, vaccines and blood to improve healthcare delivery.

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8 h. ago Technip Energies Backs MSGBC Energy Conference as Regional Projects Advance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/Technip Energies will serve as a Gold Sponsor at December’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, reinforcing its commitment to West Africa’s energy sector. The event, supported by Senegal’s Energy Ministry, Petrosen, COS-Petrogaz, and the African Energy Chamber, aims to foster partnerships under the theme “Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/technip-energies-backs-msgbc-energy-conference-as-regional-projects-advance/

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11 h. ago OR Foundation partners with GNFS to train Kantamanto traders on fire safety

Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, is known as West Africa's largest second-hand clothing market. The bustling and jostling marketplace attracts thousands of traders and shoppers from across the region, offering a vast array of used clothing items.

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11 h. ago Ghanaian Creators Amplify Global Push for Clean Water Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/Ghana’s YouTube stars Wode Maya and Gisela Amponsah have joined forces with American creators MrBeast and Mark Rober in a $40 million campaign to bring safe water to two million people worldwide. The #TeamWater initiative, uniting over 3,000 creators reaching two billion viewers, partners with WaterAid to install sustainable water systems in climate-vulnerable regions. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-creators-amplify-global-push-for-clean-water-access/

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11 h. ago First HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in September 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that the first-ever Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccination campaign will be rolled out in September 2025, targeting young females between 9 and 14 years. This follows the delivery of the first consignment of the HPV in June 2025, as announced by the World Health Organisation, an implementing partner. […]

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12 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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15 h. ago Money Expo India Returns to Mumbai as Finance Hub Accelerates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/Mumbai prepares to host the fourth Money Expo India on 23–24 August 2025, cementing its status as the country’s premier finance and investment gathering. The event at Jio World Convention Centre will convene over 10,000 attendees, 100+ exhibitors, and 80+ speakers spanning brokerage, fintech, crypto, and regulatory sectors. Now a cornerstone of India’s financial calendar, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/

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15 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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16 h. ago BoG targets credit risk, liquidity and reserve requirements of banks in new regulatory measures

Dr. Johnson Asiama said the credit and risk governance measures will ensure that the commercial banks will be aligned with the Basel principles. This will set minimum standards for underwriting, monitoring, and provisioning.

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17 h. ago Austrian Ambassador visits Academic City to explore partnership opportunities

The Austrian Ambassador to Ghana, Jurgen Heissel, has paid a courtesy visit to Academic City University to explore opportunities for deepening collaboration between Austria and the university.

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18 h. ago Insurance industry: Total investment assets declined slightly in 2024; life insurance dominates investment holdings

“From a financial stability perspective, the evolving investment strategy reflects both strength and fragility. On the one hand, the reduced concentration in government securities enhances resilience to sovereign risk. On the other hand, increased exposure to equities and real estate heightens vulnerability to market cycles, especially under adverse economic scenarios”, the report stressed.

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18 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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31 h. ago Societe Generale empowers SMEs through innovative financing and business support solutions

Societe Generale Ghana (SG Ghana) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghanaian businesses by hosting an SME workshop under the theme “Innovative SG Banking Products – Financing with or without Security.” The workshop was held at Western Serene Atlantic Hotel, Takoradi. The event brought together over 50 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including 18 women-led […]

Economics

32 h. ago Ghana’s RTI Commission Pushes Transparency in Upper East Training

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) is ramping up enforcement of Ghana’s transparency law, training Information Services Department (ISD) staff across the Upper East Region to demystify public access protocols. At a Bolgatanga workshop, RTIC officials drilled 15 municipal and district PROs on handling information requests, annual reporting duties, and navigating exemptions under the 2019 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rti-commission-pushes-transparency-in-upper-east-training/

Events

34 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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36 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities. In a statement issued by Ghana Country Director of AGRA, Dr. Betty Simawua Annan, to mark World Youth Day, she called on “government and local authorities to integrate youth priorities into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/

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36 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth

AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities.

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39 h. ago Sustainability of Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery hinges on elevated gold prices – Fitch Solutions

In its analysis of the Ghanaian economy, it said a substantial decline in gold prices would drive a sharp rebound in inflation. This will prompt the Bank of Ghana to maintain a tighter policy stance than currently anticipated.

Economics

39 h. ago Austria Eyes Ghana’s Education Disruptor in Bid to Foster African Talent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/Accra’s Academic City University welcomed Austrian Ambassador Jürgen Heissel this week, signaling potential partnerships to reshape higher education in Africa. The visit spotlighted Ghana’s push for innovation-driven learning as the envoy toured labs and discussed entrepreneurial training with university leadership. President Fred McBagonluri underscored Academic City’s mission to cultivate “job creators, not job seekers,” citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/

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39 h. ago GFA open to partnership with betting companies over matches – Kurt Okraku

According to Okraku, no company has been given the rights to include matches from the Ghana Premier League, Division One League or any of the games from the country on their sites.

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