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Ghana Stock Exchange Records Marginal Dip Amid Midweek Trading

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) saw slight declines in its benchmark indices during Wednesday’s session as market activity moderated. According to official trading results, the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) closed at 6,448.12 points, down 2.38...

Ghana’s Special Prosecutor Declares Former Finance Official Wanted in Corruption Probe

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has issued an international arrest warrant for Ernest Darko Akore, former Technical Advisor at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, in connection with a high-profile corruption investigation. The 67-year-old suspect is...

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority Forges Strategic Partnership with Meta

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has entered a landmark collaboration with tech giant Meta to strengthen Ghana’s digital defenses. During high-level talks at CSA headquarters, Meta’s Vice President for Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, Kojo...

Ghana Police Service Graduates 238 Recruits in Ho Ceremony

The Ghana Police Service has bolstered its ranks with 238 new officers following a passing-out ceremony at the Regional Police Training School in Ho. The graduating class, consisting of 207 general recruits and 31 cadet officers, completed an...

NSA confirm talks with Vybz Kartel over December Concert in Ghana

NSA confirm talks with Vybz Kartel over December Concert in Ghana

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has confirmed that preliminary engagements have taken place with Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel over plans to host a major concert in Ghana this December. In an...

Wendy Shay Emerges as Ghana’s Leading Female Music Export

Industry reports confirm Wendy Shay as Ghana’s most streamed female artist, with her musical journey from healthcare professional to entertainment powerhouse now spanning seven years. The RuffTown Records signee has amassed an estimated $500,000...

OCTP Gas Project Expands Capacity to Bolster Ghana’s Energy Security

The Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) consortium has increased its gas processing capacity by 10% to 270 million standard cubic feet daily, reinforcing Ghana’s transition to cleaner power generation. The July 13 upgrade by partners Eni Ghana,...

Nearly 200 UofM students from Ghana could be forced to return to their home country

Nearly 200 UofM students from Ghana could be forced to return to their home country

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A large number of students who attend the University of Memphis might be forced to return to their home country, Ghana. University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave joined Action News 5’s Better Memphis show on Wednesday...

Port City striker Bernard Quarcoo sets sights on Ghana Premier League promotion

Port City striker Bernard Quarcoo sets sights on Ghana Premier League promotion

Port City FC forward Bernard Quarcoo has boldly declared the club’s ambition ahead of the upcoming Division One League season: secure promotion to the Ghana Premier League. Speaking in a recent interview, Quarcoo made it clear that the newly...

Ghana Claims World’s Highest Real Interest Rate Amid Sharp Inflation Drop

Ghana’s real policy rate has surged to a global high of 14.3% as inflation plummeted to 13.7% in June down from 18.4% in May while the Bank of Ghana held its benchmark rate at 28%. Fitch Solutions attributes this divergence to the cedi’s 50%...

'The only king in Ghana' – Football fans react to Jeremy Doku's visit to Otumfuo

'The only king in Ghana' – Football fans react to Jeremy Doku's visit to Otumfuo

Manchester City attacker Jeremy Doku paid a visit to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on July 15, 2025. The 23-year-old Belgium international, born to Ghanaian parents, touched down recently for a brief but meaningful visit. Though he proudly...

Ghana’s Producer Inflation Falls to 5.9%, Signals Consumer Relief

Ghana’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined to 5.9% year-on-year in June 2025, marking its fifth consecutive monthly drop and the lowest rate in recent years, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The figure represents a sharp decrease from...

Ghana’s Energy Sector Stabilizing After Reforms, Says Minister

Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor declares Ghana’s power sector is showing “signs of stabilization and improvement” following technical and financial reforms. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on July 16, Jinapor cited...

Ghana and Australia Deepen Ties in Key Sectors

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced significant progress in strengthening bilateral relations with Australia. This follows what he termed a highly productive meeting with the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana,...

Private Sector to Lead Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy with Dual Financing

Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative will rely on private investment supported by twin financing streams targeting infrastructure and SMEs, according to Dr. Ishmael Amanor Dodoo of the policy’s secretariat. The framework, emphasized as private...

African Leaders Demand Self-Defined Governance Models at Inaugural Accra Forum

West Africa’s inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance concluded in Accra with a unified call for Africa to design its own governance frameworks, rejecting externally imposed models. Convened by governance expert Tiffany A. Archer, Esq.,...

Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume surges over 566%

Ghana Stock Exchange trading volume surges over 566%

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Composite Index advanced by 4.33 points to close at 6,450.50 points, reflecting a robust Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 31.95%. The Financial Stock Index also recorded modest gains, rising by 3.85 points to end the...

CSA introduces 'Safer Digital Ghana' campaign to promote online safety

CSA introduces 'Safer Digital Ghana' campaign to promote online safety

Ghana advances climate planning amid funding gaps 

Ghana advances climate planning amid funding gaps 

By Albert Oppong-Ansah Kumasi, July 16, GNA – Ghana is advancing efforts to integrate climate adaptation into development planning, but financial constraints continue to hinder full execution. Progress has been driven by the National Adaptation...

Ghana Para Athletics begin nationwide talent identification program

Ghana Para Athletics begin nationwide talent identification program

The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana’s long-awaited National Talent Identification Program successfully commenced in the Ashanti Region at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The program which was organised by...

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