62 m. ago Winning gold in Norway Cup was achieved through hard work – Cedar Stars vice captain Quaye

Assistant captain of Cedar Stars, Ruben Quaye, has hailed his team’s resilience and unity after clinching gold and bronze medals at the 2025 Norway Cup and Gothia Cup respectively.

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3 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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3 h. ago Gold Rises on Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Jobs Data Softens Dollar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-rises-on-fed-rate-cut-hopes-as-jobs-data-softens-dollar/Gold climbed for a second straight session, closing near $3,355 an ounce as fading U.S. economic strength boosted bets the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September. A weaker dollar and sliding Treasury yields lifted the metal, with traders increasingly viewing it as a shelter ahead of expected policy easing. Fresh U.S. data fueled the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-rises-on-fed-rate-cut-hopes-as-jobs-data-softens-dollar/

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3 h. ago Ghana Mineworkers Demand Halt to Core Operation Outsourcing, Warn of Sector Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/Ghana’s mineworkers have launched a sharp critique against mining firms outsourcing core operational tasks, calling the practice a threat to job security, safety standards, and industry stability. At a high-level meeting in Tarkwa, Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) General Secretary Abdul-Moomin Gbana accused companies of exploiting local content policies to replace permanent roles with precarious contract […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mineworkers-demand-halt-to-core-operation-outsourcing-warn-of-sector-risks/

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4 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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12 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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13 h. ago Illegal Miners Threaten Ghana’s Energy Lifelines Amid Rescue Plan Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/Galamsey operators are digging perilously close to Ghana’s critical gas pipelines, risking catastrophic explosions that could cripple the nation’s power supply. Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, warns miners prospecting beneath pipelines in Ashanti and Western regions are “playing with fire.” These high-pressure arteries carry flammable natural gas feeding thermal plants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/

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14 h. ago Ghana Grapples with Infrastructure and Economic Crises Amid Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/Ghana faces mounting pressure to address systemic failures in infrastructure safety and state enterprise efficiency, following a deadly helicopter crash that killed two ministers and exposed gaping holes in crisis preparedness. The tragedy coincides with alarming road safety statistics: 3,674 crashes claimed 752 lives in early 2025 alone, driven by overloaded “trotro” vans carrying up […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-grapples-with-infrastructure-and-economic-crises-amid-reform-push/

Economics

14 h. ago Digital Watchdogs Trained to Shield Journalists from Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/iWatch Africa has launched a pioneering initiative to combat digital harassment targeting journalists, training a new monitoring team to track threats across Ghana’s social media landscape. The Online Safety Monitoring Programme equips participants with tools to document abuse in real time using DisinfoEye, a custom-built platform analyzing attacks on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. Over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-watchdogs-trained-to-shield-journalists-from-online-abuse/

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15 h. ago How MIIF’s Gold Trade Program Became a Blueprint for Ghana’s Mining Investment Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth. Under the leadership of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, MIIF recorded over 100% profit growth in 2023, expanded its assets under management (AUM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/how-miifs-gold-trade-program-became-a-blueprint-for-ghanas-mining-investment-growth/

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16 h. ago Helicopter crash: NPP leadership visits NDC to offer condolences

Leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have visited the headquarters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to express sympathy following the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including five NDC members.

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17 h. ago MIIF Ghana’s Gold Trade Program: A Case Study in Mining Investment Growth

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Ghana has emerged as one of the country’s most profitable and impactful state-owned enterprises in recent years, demonstrating how strategic commodity trading can drive national economic growth.

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17 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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18 h. ago Six convicted as NACOC destroys seized drugs in Savannah Region

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has destroyed quantities of illicit drugs and other illegal substances in the Savannah Region, following joint operations with the Ghana Police Service. The substances were seized from individuals during targeted enforcement actions aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking. As a result of the operations, the […]

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19 h. ago Macroeconomic stability must translate into growth – BoG Governor tells Banks

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, is urging commercial banks to leverage the stability in the financial sector to drive economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of banks in Accra, Dr. Asiama emphasised that the gains made in stabilising the banking system must now translate into tangible […]

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19 h. ago Jomoro chiefs praise government for commitment to Petroleum Hub project, but seek clarity from Mahama on land

The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has expressed great appreciation and excitement to President Mahama for his call to “expedite” action on the development of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at Jomoro. They are, however, ambivalent about the government’s plan to redesign the 20,000-acre land allocated for the Hub. According to the council, the government’s […]

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19 h. ago Jomoro chiefs praise gov’t for commitment to Petroleum Hub project, but seek clarity from Mahama on land size

The Western Nzema Traditional Council (WNTC) has expressed great appreciation and excitement to President Mahama for his call to “expedite” action on the development of the petroleum and petrochemical industry at Jomoro. They are, however, ambivalent about the government’s plan to redesign the 20,000-acre land allocated for the Hub. According to the council, the government’s […]

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20 h. ago AI Companion App Revenue Nears US$120 Million as Loneliness Market Grows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/Digital companionship is becoming big business. Revenue from AI “companion” apps hit $82 million in the first half of 2025 and is projected to surpass $120 million by year-end, according to app intelligence firm Appfigures. The niche now includes 337 active revenue-generating apps worldwide, with 128 launching this year alone. Unlike general chatbots, these apps […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ai-companion-app-revenue-nears-us120-million-as-loneliness-market-grows/

Economics

20 h. ago Adom TV debuts ‘Girls Can Talk’ show for unfiltered dialogue on women’s issues

Adom TV Launches Talk Show “Girls Can Talk” to Spark Bold Conversations.

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21 h. ago Retired Air Force officer downplays severe weather as possible cause of helicopter crash

Former Air Force officer Wing Commander Nelson Patrick Sorgbordzor has downplayed suggestions that adverse weather played a decisive role in a recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished individuals.

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