3 h. ago Asiedu Nketiah urges African political parties to prioritize governance over elections

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on political parties across Africa to shift their focus from merely winning elections to building enduring institutions that champion effective governance.

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3 h. ago Brave King Ignites Summer with Dance Anthem “I’ll Make You Hot”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brave-king-ignites-summer-with-dance-anthem-ill-make-you-hot/Ghanaian-Belgian artist Brave King prepares to release his fiery new single, “I’ll Make You Hot,” on August 22. Distributed by Connected Vibes Media, the track blends Afrobeat rhythms with urban energy, targeting global dancefloors and playlists. Known for cross-cultural hits, Brave King’s latest work promises pulsating beats and bold lyrics designed to captivate listeners instantly. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brave-king-ignites-summer-with-dance-anthem-ill-make-you-hot/

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4 h. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

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4 h. ago Ghana Project Experts Demand Overhaul to Stop Waste and Boost Trust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-project-experts-demand-overhaul-to-stop-waste-and-boost-trust/Project management leaders have issued a stark call for Ghana to fundamentally reform how national initiatives are executed, demanding an end to abandoned projects and partisan interference. Their 10-point resolution, unveiled at the 2025 National Project Management Conference, centers on a “Finish-to-Start” policy requiring stalled projects to be completed before new ones begin. A proposed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-project-experts-demand-overhaul-to-stop-waste-and-boost-trust/

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4 h. ago Africa Charts Infrastructure Future at Landmark Luanda Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/Angola will host a pivotal infrastructure financing summit in October, signaling Africa’s push to redefine its development model through self-reliance and diversified partnerships. The October 23–24 event, organized by the African Union and Angolan government, aims to close the continent’s $90 billion annual infrastructure funding gap by mobilizing global capital beyond traditional aid frameworks. Unlike […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-charts-infrastructure-future-at-landmark-luanda-summit/

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5 h. ago OPEC Backs African Energy Week in Landmark Partnership for Continent’s Voice

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/OPEC has joined as an official partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, marking a historic alignment set to amplify Africa’s influence in global energy policy. The collaboration, announced by Invest in African Energies, positions the continent not merely as a resource supplier but as a strategic decision-maker. The event will convene in Cape Town […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opec-backs-african-energy-week-in-landmark-partnership-for-continents-voice/

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5 h. ago Ghana Revamps VAT System and Tax Dispute Resolution in Major Reform Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has announced sweeping reforms to modernize tax administration, including the long-pending rollout of the Fiscal Electronic Device Act (Act 966) and a major overhaul of Value Added Tax (VAT). The changes aim to boost compliance, reduce business costs, and foster a more collaborative taxpayer relationship. Speaking during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revamps-vat-system-and-tax-dispute-resolution-in-major-reform-push/

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5 h. ago African Parties Pledge Inclusive Governance at Landmark Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/Political parties across Africa have vowed to prioritize women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance after adopting a 10-point declaration at the continent’s first Political Parties Summit in Accra. The three-day gathering closed with commitments to “proactive, structured, and measurable” inclusion reforms, aiming to align electoral campaigns with job creation and poverty reduction. “We’ll redesign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/

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5 h. ago Ghana Ruling Party Chief Demands Political Push for Africa Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah has challenged African political parties to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond rhetoric, calling it a make-or-break project for the continent’s economic future. Closing the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, he warned that the trade pact “will not implement itself” and needs urgent, unified political will. “AfCFTA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/

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11 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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11 h. ago Zuma’s Visit to Morocco: A Bold Step toward African Unity and a Just Resolution in Western Sahara

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zumas-visit-to-morocco-a-bold-step-toward-african-unity-and-a-just-resolution-in-western-sahara/In a move that many observers consider historic, former South African President Jacob Zuma paid an official visit to Morocco earlier this month, where he publicly and unequivocally endorsed the kingdom’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara. Far from a symbolic gesture, Zuma’s action reflects a growing African and international consensus: that Morocco’s initiative is the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zumas-visit-to-morocco-a-bold-step-toward-african-unity-and-a-just-resolution-in-western-sahara/

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11 h. ago NDPC and GIZ strengthen partnership for national development

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) on Wednesday, August 13, hosted officials from the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a courtesy visit to deepen collaboration in advancing Ghana’s national development agenda.

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19 h. ago Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis coming to Ghana

This October, and the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) will make a landmark visit to Ghana as part of their first-ever African tour.

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21 h. ago Livestream: Funeral and burial service for victims of helicopter crash

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

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23 h. ago Unity TV And Unity FM Owner Sets Record Straight On Ownership Amid Misinformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unity-tv-and-unity-fm-owner-sets-record-straight-on-ownership-amid-misinformation/Ghanaian businessman Dr Mohammed Musah, popularly known as Mallam Mohammed, has clarified that he is the sole owner of Unity Television and Unity FM 87.7, both based in Kwahu in the Eastern Region. Dr Musah said the two stations operate under the Mohammed Broadcasting Company Limited, and that he has documentary evidence proving his legal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/unity-tv-and-unity-fm-owner-sets-record-straight-on-ownership-amid-misinformation/

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25 h. ago African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size. Created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, the projection distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles like North America and […]

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26 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral

Ghana will be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

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26 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral today

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

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34 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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34 h. ago Plateau State Trains Officials in Peacebuilding Through Land Dispute Mediation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/Government workers from four key Plateau State agencies transformed into certified peace mediators this week after intensive training in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. The Plateau MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), backed by Swedish funding through the Norwegian Refugee Council, equipped 35 officials to tackle explosive housing and land conflicts fueling community […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plateau-state-trains-officials-in-peacebuilding-through-land-dispute-mediation/

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