Ghana Accelerates Crypto Rules Amid Financial Risks

Ghana’s central bank is racing to build regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and fintech platforms before these technologies become a systemic threat to the country’s financial architecture. The urgency reflects both the rapid growth of...

GIPC courts Chinese investors to boost Ghana’s EV Industry

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged Chinese companies to partner with Ghana in transforming the country into a hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance...

IUCN Abu Dhabi Congress sets new course on the role of synthetic biology in nature conservation

By Ama Kudom-Agyemang The IUCN 2025 World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE, ended on Wednesday, 15th October, with a landmark decision that could shape the future of global conservation. Members voted to reject Motion 133 – a proposed...

Ghana, Brazil deepen agricultural cooperation as Ambassador Namoale courts investment for livestock sector

Ghana’s Ambassador to Brazil, Nii Amasah Namoale, has held strategic discussions with Nutroeste Nutrição Animal, a leading Brazilian animal nutrition company, aimed at fostering foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ghana’s livestock and animal...

Who Is 'Noah from Ghana'? The Viral 'Ark of Doom' Video Predicting a 3-Year Flood Sparks AI Hoax Debate

A series of viral videos claiming to show a Ghanaian prophet building a modern-day ark have sparked global debate over whether the footage depicts a genuine act of faith or an elaborate hoax enhanced by artificial intelligence. The clips, which...

Accra through foreign eyes: How a Japanese professor in Accra reimagines the city

Accra is not just Ghana’s capital; it is a city of constant reinvention. It stands at the intersection of tradition and modernity, shaped by the Atlantic breeze, alive with markets, art, music and the rhythms of everyday survival. For many...

Shatta Fest and MoMo Fest Drive Ghana’s Cashless Economy

MobileMoney LTD, a subsidiary of MTN Ghana, partnered with award-winning musician Shatta Wale in a strategic collaboration to advance Ghana’s cashless economy agenda. The partnership was showcased during the 2025 edition of Shatta Fest, held at...

US bill names Morocco key partner in Africa tech and AI cooperation

A new U.S. congressional bill places Morocco at the center of future American-African technology cooperation, paving the way for joint initiatives in innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship across the continent. Titled the...

Ghana Needs Stronger Digital Systems for E-Commerce Leap

Ghana must strengthen its digital infrastructure, logistics networks, and consumer trust systems if it wants to sustain the next phase of e-commerce growth, according to tech expert David Narh, Manager for Digital Growth at MTN Ghana. Speaking on...

MTN Y’ello Ladies Network Embarks on Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Accra

As part of efforts to promote early detection and healthy living, the MTN Y’ello Ladies Network organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Accra to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event brought together hundreds of employees from MTN...

Science Journalism in Ghana: Navigating AI and Misinformatio...

In November 2024, journalists, fact checkers, technologists and media practitioners converged in Accra, Ghana for the Africa Facts Summit 2024, held at Ablekuma, Accra, Ghana. The gathering brought together participants from across Africa, united...

Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 9.4% and What It Means for Businesses and SMEs - Accra Business News Report

After years of price turbulence, Ghana has finally achieved what once felt out of reach — single-digit inflation. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, inflation fell to 9.4% in September 2025, down from 11.5% in August, marking the first...

Ghana Pushes Beyond Trade, Seeks Strategic Co-Investment Partnership with Türkiye

Ghana is advocating for a fundamental shift in its economic relationship with Türkiye, moving from conventional trade arrangements toward joint industrial ventures, technology sharing, and strategic co-investment. The call came at the 5th...

Ghana to Mandate RFID-Enabled Plates for All Vehicles Starting April 1, 2026

Ghana will overhaul its vehicle registration system by requiring all vehicles to transition to RFID-enabled number plates beginning April 1, 2026. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority announced the phased rollout, which represents one of the...

Interior Minister receives top honour from Ghana Optometric Association

The Minister for the Interior has been honoured with an honorary membership of the Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) in recognition of his continuous support for eye health initiatives in the country. The honour was conferred during the...

I’ll make university education free for all Ghanaians

A former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has pledged to introduce free university education in Ghana if elected president. Speaking as an aspirant in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential...

Akwamu Traditional Leaders and Partners Unite to Champion Ghana’s Next Smart City in Atimpoku

Accra, Oct 19, GNA- The Green Smart Cities Developers (GSCD), and the traditional and local authorities of the Akwamu Traditional Area, have taken a major step toward redefining Ghana’s urban future with the successful organization of a...

Regional Maritime University hosts Laud Okantey Memorial Lecture to champion Blue Economy for Ghana’s development

Accra, Oct. 19, GNA – The Regional Maritime University (RMU) as part of efforts to promote the Blue Economy as a driver of socio-economic development of Ghana has held the Laud Okantey Annual Memorial Blue Economy Public Lecture in Accra. The...

Ghana signs MoU to send nurses to Grenada  

By Iddi Yire Accra, Oct. 18, GNA – Ghana and Grenada, a Caribbean Island nation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses in Grenada. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidency in Accra during a...

Ghana, Grenada sign pact for nurse recruitment

A new agreement between Ghana and Grenada is set to open up pathways for Ghanaian healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to take up employment in the Caribbean island nation, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on...