4 h. ago Stanbic Bank supports crash victims’ children with GHs500k seed donation

Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GHS500,000 to the newly established Children Support Fund, set up to provide financial assistance to the children of the victims who died in the recent helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. The announcement was made by President John Dramani Mahama during the State Funeral on August 15, […]

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4 h. ago Young Investors Network expands financial literacy drive nationwide

The Young Investors Network (YIN) is ramping up its nationwide campaign to boost financial literacy. The initiative aims to equip Ghana’s youth with the knowledge and skills needed to actively participate in the stock market. It also seeks to empower them to make informed investment decisions. Speaking at the Investment Education Summit, Executive Director Joshua […]

Economics

5 h. ago Mapping opportunities to drive Ghana’s economic growth: The case of GIPC

The plan also takes investment promotion closer to the people. Through regional forums, communities will showcase their business potential directly to decision-makers and potential partners. This approach is supported by in-depth assessments of each district’s strengths, resources, and infrastructure, ensuring that opportunities are matched with the right type of investor.

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6 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.”

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11 h. ago Ghana’s growing youth population can drive growth if jobs follow, says World Bank

Ghana’s rapidly expanding youth population presents a major opportunity for economic growth, but only if the country can create the jobs to absorb new entrants into the labour market, the World Bank has warned.

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12 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 Accra’s housing dilemma: Uncovering the hidden costs of apartment vs. house living

The choice between renting an apartment and buying a house is a major financial decision for anyone, anywhere.

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24 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Trading Heats Up as Cocoa Board Bonds Dominate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/Ghana’s fixed income market saw concentrated activity in state-backed corporate paper on Wednesday, with a single Ghana Cocoa Board bond drawing 77.7 million cedis in trades. The 2028-maturity debt instrument overshadowed sovereign trading as investors navigated fiscal headwinds flagged hours earlier by the World Bank. You’d find the Cocoa Board’s 13% note maturing August 2028 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-trading-heats-up-as-cocoa-board-bonds-dominate/

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24 h. ago GIPC encourages diplomats to champion Ghana’s new investment drive

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment prospects across global markets, investors, and networks.

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24 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

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24 h. ago Bloomberg Sets Johannesburg Summit as Africa Business Takes Global Stage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bloomberg-sets-johannesburg-summit-as-africa-business-takes-global-stage/Bloomberg will host its first Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg on November 18, 2025, timed alongside South Africa’s landmark B-20 presidency. The event, an official sideline to the B-20 Summit, aims to gather CEOs, policymakers, and investors to dissect Africa’s accelerating economic influence. South Africa’s role as the first African host of the B-20 injects […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bloomberg-sets-johannesburg-summit-as-africa-business-takes-global-stage/

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25 h. ago Asante Gold Secures US$350 Million to Boost Ghana Mining Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/Asante Gold Corporation has completed the first stage of its $500 million financing package, receiving $350 million to advance its mining projects in Ghana. The Vancouver-based company confirmed the funds include proceeds from a $125 million mezzanine facility, a $50 million gold stream agreement, and a $10 million private placement with Appian Capital. An initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/

Economics

28 h. ago Ghana’s AI Revolution Takes Flight: Gov’t Launches AI African Labs, Graduates 250 Platinum Trainers to Drive Digital Futur

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Mohammed Adam Zulfawu, delivered a keynote address on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the launch of AI African Labs and the graduation ceremony of Ghana’s second cohort of AI Platinum Trainers.. In his speech, the Sessala West MP emphasized Ghana’s commitment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/

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29 h. ago Anzisha Summit Unites Forces To Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anzisha-summit-unites-forces-to-empower-africas-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs/The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a powerful call to action for business and community leaders to support the continent’s very young entrepreneurs. The event brought together policy architects, educators, investors, and business leaders to explore best practices in entrepreneurship […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anzisha-summit-unites-forces-to-empower-africas-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs/

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29 h. ago Commercial transport operators threaten protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and other commercial transport operators have issued a one-week ultimatum to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to repair the deteriorating Pokuase–Nsawam road or face a nationwide protest.

Sport

31 h. ago CSquared Expands Fiber Network to Boost West Africa’s Digital Access

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/A major fiber optic expansion is set to transform digital connectivity across West Africa, bridging coastal and landlocked nations. Pan-African tech firm CSquared announced its cross-border terrestrial backbone now stretches from Abidjan to Monrovia, integrating with existing routes between Accra and Lagos. This infrastructure will link Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/csquared-expands-fiber-network-to-boost-west-africas-digital-access/

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31 h. ago Igniting Dreams Summit Sparks Women’s Business Ambitions in Bradford

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igniting-dreams-summit-sparks-womens-business-ambitions-in-bradford/Bradford’s City Hall buzzed with colour and entrepreneurial drive on August 8th as the Igniting Dreams 2025 summit unfolded. Organised by SHOFT CIC, the event delivered a powerful blend of inspiration and practical business tools, specifically designed for women and young girls. Executive Director Nana Abena Owusuwah Hagan called it an “unforgettable moment” marked by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/igniting-dreams-summit-sparks-womens-business-ambitions-in-bradford/

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33 h. ago GHIB’s financing blueprint aims to unlock billions in lost export revenue

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has set out a financing blueprint to shift Africa’s commodity trade from raw exports to value-added products, arguing that the current export model is leaving billions of dollars in potential earnings on the table. He said Africa’s share of global trade remains under three […]

Economics

36 h. ago  International Youth Day; GEA CEO Margaret Ansei Urges Ghanaian Youth to Make Positive Choices and Drive National Progress

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-gea-ceo-margaret-ansei-urges-ghanaian-youth-to-make-positive-choices-and-drive-national-progress/The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms. Margaret Ansei, has called on young Ghanaians to embrace innovation, make responsible choices, and pursue entrepreneurial ventures that will create lasting impact for the nation. Speaking during the agency’s commemoration of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Ms. Margaret Ansei described Ghana’s youth as “the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-gea-ceo-margaret-ansei-urges-ghanaian-youth-to-make-positive-choices-and-drive-national-progress/

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37 h. ago Ghana’s US$2 Billion Palm Oil Shift Hinges on Smart Growth, Warns Industry Leader

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us2-billion-palm-oil-shift-hinges-on-smart-growth-warns-industry-leader/Ghana’s ambitious plan to slash its $2 billion annual palm oil import bill faces significant hurdles without deeper research, targeted innovation, and a clear market strategy, according to the head of the country’s agribusiness chamber. Anthony Morrison, CEO of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, supports the government’s goal but cautions that merely expanding farmland won’t […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-us2-billion-palm-oil-shift-hinges-on-smart-growth-warns-industry-leader/

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