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Research

NEWAshanti Region Drug Users Face 6.6% HIV Prevalence Rate

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has reported that HIV prevalence among drug users in Ghana's Ashanti Region stands at 6.6%. This figure is significantly higher than the national average of 1.4%. The revelation underscores a critical public health challenge, particularly concerning young people and the broader socio-economic impact of substance abuse in the region.

Dr. Nana Asare|20m ago

Politics & Policy

NEWNPP Sets October 3 for National Executive Elections, GHS 50,000 Chairman Nomination

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled its National Executive Elections for October 3, 2026. Nominations open on August 17, with significant fees for top positions. The National Chairman nomination form costs GHS 50,000, while Vice Chairpersons pay GHS 30,000. These elections are crucial for the party's leadership ahead of future national polls.

Kofi Asante|20m ago

Economy

NEWBawumia Urges More Opportunities for Ghanaian Youth

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, has called for increased opportunities for young Ghanaians. He acknowledged significant challenges in job creation and business establishment. Bawumia emphasized the need for policymakers to create pathways for youth to contribute to national development.

Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|34m ago

Economy

NEWGhana Fully Funds 1,600 National Evacuation From South Africa

Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it fully funded the evacuation of over 1,600 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa. This action ensures Ghana will not face reimbursement demands from South Africa, which has requested payments from other African nations for similar repatriation efforts. The government also provides reintegration support to the returnees.

Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|35m ago

Markets & Data

DDEP Bonds Drive GHS 3.70 Billion GFIM Turnover

Trading on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) reached GHS 3.70 billion on August 12, 2026. Bonds issued under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) made up 77.49% of this activity. The DDEP bond maturing in February 2031 was the most traded security, recording GHS 1.55 billion in volume. This concentration highlights the growing importance of restructured bonds in Ghana's secondary fixed-income market. Investors are increasingly differentiating instruments based on maturity, yield, and liquidity. Treasury bills and other government securities also contributed to the turnover, but DDEP bonds clearly led the market.

Abena Owusu|8h ago

GSE Composite Index drops 20.90 points on GHS 3.19 million turnover

Dr. Nana Asare|8h ago

New 'Presidence' Category Emerges in Luxury Residential Market

Dr. Nana Asare|12h ago

Ghana Stock Exchange delivers 75 percent year to date return

Dr. Nana Asare|17h ago

Business

NEWBank of Ghana Develops Fintech Passporting Model for African Expansion

The Bank of Ghana is creating a new regulatory framework to help local financial technology (fintech) companies expand across Africa. This initiative includes a 'fintech passporting' model and a 'continental sandbox' to simplify cross-border operations. The goal is to reduce regulatory fragmentation, cut expansion costs, and position Ghana as a regional fintech hub. This move builds on a bilateral agreement with Rwanda and aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area's integration goals.

Kwame Kusi|50m ago

NEWGhana Road Ratings Fall to Poor from Fair

Esi Larbi|1h ago

NEWGhana's Health Infrastructure Rated Poor, GhIE Urges Lower-Tier Focus

Esi Larbi|1h ago

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches New Critical Illness Plans

Kwame Kusi|2h ago

Bank of Ghana Urges Banks to Channel Diaspora Remittances into Investment

Kwame Kusi|3h ago

Tema Metropolitan Assembly Halts Government Housing Project

Ekow Quansah|3h ago

Vice President Urges Zonda Tec to Boost Local Vehicle Parts Production

Kwesi Boateng|3h ago

Politics & Policy

NEWInterior Minister Orders Probe Into Police Custody Breach

Ghana's Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to investigate a significant breach of police custody. This directive follows a viral incident where a civilian assaulted a pastor detained at the Ghana Police Service headquarters. The Minister demands accountability for both civilians and police personnel involved, emphasizing strict adherence to legal procedures without bias.

Grace Adjei|35m ago

NEWDiaspora Zongo Youth Condemn Assault on Pastor in Police Custody

Grace Adjei|35m ago

NEWMpohor-Fiase Arrests 26 Suspected Illegal Miners

Nana Yaw Amoako|35m ago

NEWInterior Ministry Condemns Assault of Suspect in Police Custody

Nana Yaw Amoako|50m ago

NEWWest Africa Border Security Week Addresses Illicit Arms Flow

Grace Adjei|50m ago

NEWNACOC, AngloGold Enhance Chemical Security to Combat Drug Diversion

Grace Adjei|1h ago

NEWGhana Government Rejects Adamus Asset Sale After Lease Revocation

Kofi Asante|1h ago

Energy & Resources

ECG Explains West African Deco Power Outage

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has identified a faulty transformer as the cause of a power outage in the West African Deco area of Accra. Engineers are working to restore supply to affected communities, including Mile 7 Dwenewoho. This incident highlights ongoing challenges within Ghana's energy sector, which has faced calls for reform and improved infrastructure to ensure reliable power for economic stability.

Akosua Boateng|3h ago

Oil prices fall by over 1 dollar on reduced demand forecasts

Samuel Darko|8h ago

OPEC Lowers 2026 Oil Demand Growth Forecast to 580,000 Barrels Per Day

Akosua Boateng|8h ago

ECG announces power outages in Greater Accra and Volta Region

Akosua Boateng|18h ago

Agriculture

NEWAfrica's Biodiversity Loss Threatens Livelihoods, UN Warns

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity has warned that Africa faces a growing threat from biodiversity loss, with 24% of its species already gone. This decline directly impacts millions who rely on natural resources for food, income, and clean water. Global spending on nature destruction is 30 times higher than protection efforts, highlighting a critical funding gap. Discussions in Nairobi aim to integrate biodiversity into national decisions and secure funding ahead of COP17.

Dr. Nana Asare|35m ago

NEWNational Seed Council Urges Stronger Seed Value Chain for Food Security

Dr. Nana Asare|50m ago

NEWGhana Launches GHS 100 Million Agricultural Education Fund

Abena Owusu|1h ago

NEWAGI Seeks Expanded 24-Hour Economy Incentives for Agriculture

Dr. Nana Asare|1h ago

Ghana Targets Oil Palm Self-Sufficiency by 2032

Abena Owusu|2h ago

Ginger Prices Soar 111.3% in Ghana, GSS Flags Investment Opportunity

Abena Owusu|3h ago

Ghana Targets 100,000 Hectares New Oil Palm Plantations

Abena Owusu|4h ago

Technology

NEWGhana Industry Pushes Unified Fraud Control for Digital Economy

Ghana's telecommunications and digital industries are urging a national fraud-control system. This system would link risk signals across banks, mobile money, and fintech platforms. The move aims to protect the rapidly growing digital financial ecosystem from sophisticated financial crime. Industry leaders warn that trust must keep pace with the speed of digital usage. The proposed federated model would share risk indicators, not customer data, to quickly detect and prevent fraud.

Nana Yaw Amoako|50m ago

MMFL Launches MoMoFinTech Lab with GHS 180,000 Prize Pool

Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|3h ago

Ghana Minister Urges Home-Grown Fintech Solutions

Nana Yaw Amoako|5h ago

Ghana urges IT professionals to drive digital transformation

Ama Mensah|6h ago

Japanese Firms Lag in AI Adoption with Only 8.4% Worker Usage

Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|10h ago

Spotify to Label AI Generated Artists

Ama Mensah|10h ago

Poor Internet Disrupts Teaching at UEW

Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|16h ago

Companies

Adamus Resources Challenges Mining Lease Revocation

Adamus Resources Limited has formally challenged the revocation of its mining leases by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The company asserts the Minister's decision was unlawful and breached statutory procedures outlined in the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). This dispute highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny within Ghana's vital mining sector.

Kwame Kusi|3h ago

Betterland Ghana Denies Illegal Mining in Draw River Reserve

Kwesi Boateng|4h ago

Ferran Torres Nears PSG Move in Deal Worth Over 40 Million Pounds

Kwame Kusi|14h ago

La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo pitch after fungus outbreak

Kwesi Boateng|14h ago

Perez Musik criticises rigid music categorisation in Ghana

Kwesi Boateng|16h ago

Perez Musik Studio Fire Prompts Career Shift

Kwesi Boateng|16h ago

Tima Kumkum confirms separation from husband

Kwesi Boateng|17h ago

World

Experts Urge Resilience for Climate Migration in Northern Ghana

Experts, including the German Ambassador to Ghana, have called for stronger community resilience and economic opportunities to address climate-driven migration in northern Ghana. This issue, particularly in the Upper East Region, is intensifying pressure on livelihoods and increasing competition for natural resources. The call came during the 2026 Climate Talks in Bolgatanga, emphasizing the need for policies that balance humanitarian protection with sustainable development and regional security.

Ama Mensah|3h ago

Asogli Te Zá Launched, Calls for Investment in People and Infrastructure

Ama Mensah|4h ago

Western North NPP Chairman withdraws from re-election race