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    NEWMobile Money Fraud Surges in 2025, Costs Mount

    Fraud cases in Ghana's financial sector sharply increased in 2025, driven primarily by mobile money scams. The Bank of Ghana's Fraud Investigations and Reporting Unit reports that commercial banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions have seen reductions in fraud, but Payment Service Providers, including major mobile money operators, are experiencing a rise in both the number and value of fraud incidents. Fraudsters exploit human behaviour through manipulative methods and fake calls, rather than hacking.

    Kwesi Boateng|3m ago
    Business

    NEWGGEA calls for strong Ghana-Germany investment partnerships

    Kwame Kusi|3m ago
    Technology

    NEWCybercrime Losses Reach GHS 19 Million for Payment Services

    Ama Mensah|33m ago
    Business

    NEWRenew Capital Selects 15 African Embedded Finance Candidates

    Kwame Kusi|1h ago
    Economy

    NEWGhana Pays 107 Million GHS to 9,085 Assembly Members in 2025

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago

    Economy

    Economy

    NEWGhana Parliament reinforces public financial oversight

    Ghana's Parliament, through its Public Accounts Committee (PAC), will strengthen public sector accountability and transparency. This commitment aligns with efforts to improve public financial management and national development. The European Union also supports these initiatives for effective local governance.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1h ago
    Technology

    Ghana abandons 5G monopoly, opens market to MTN and Telecel

    Ghana has ended its exclusive 5G network model, allowing MTN Ghana and Telecel Ghana to bid for licenses. This shift from a single infrastructure provider aims to accelerate 5G deployment, which saw only 49 sites by March 2026 under the previous plan. The government expects competitive bidding to improve service quality and encourage investment, positioning Ghana to catch up with other African nations in 5G coverage.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2h ago
    Business

    Digital Fraud Cases Rise to 16,733 in 2024

    Ghana experienced 16,733 digital fraud cases in 2024, risking approximately GHS 99 million across its financial sector. Elhanan Owureku Asare, Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, suggests that current punishments may not be strong enough to deter offenders. He emphasizes the need for greater public awareness of convictions to serve as a deterrent. The central bank's report highlighted the challenge of recovering fraud proceeds, with only GHS 3 million recovered from GHS 83 million at risk from banks. This issue, coupled with ongoing legal challenges, raises concerns about the effectiveness of the system in combating rising financial fraud.

    Kwame Kusi|2h ago

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    Ghana bank staff dismissals for fraud fall 52% in 2025

    Ghana's financial sector saw a 48% increase in fraud cases in 2025, reaching 24,778, with the Payment Service Providers (PSPs) sector accounting for most of this surge. Despite the rise in overall fraud, staff dismissals in banks and specialised deposit-taking institutions due to fraudulent activities decreased by 52% to 75 in 2025. The total value of fraud at risk marginally increased to GHS 101 million. The Bank of Ghana emphasizes the need for collective effort to combat evolving fraud risks.

    Kwesi Boateng|2h ago

    Accra Flood Claims Approach GHS 500 Million

    Kwesi Boateng|3h ago

    Ghana Fintech Fraud Surges 48% to 24,778 Cases in 2025

    Kwame Kusi|4h ago

    Oti Road Project Delays Prompt Ministerial Rebuke

    Ekow Quansah|6h ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Vehicle import duties vary by specifications GRA clarifies

    The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified that imported vehicles of the same make, model, and year of manufacture may attract different import duties. This variation stems from differences in vehicle specifications, trim levels, and factory-installed features. Senior Revenue Officer Michel Adu Manu stated that features like leather seats or upgraded interior fittings directly impact a vehicle's customs value, and therefore its duty.

    Kofi Asante|6h ago

    Nungua Mantse denies authorising sale of Sakumo Ramsar Site lands

    Nana Yaw Amoako|6h ago

    Ghana to Start Border Ghana Card Registration on July 13

    Kofi Asante|20h ago

    Bagbin Seeks Constitutional Changes for Traditional Inclusion

    Nana Yaw Amoako|21h ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    ENI praises Ghana energy confidence, targets new oil blocks

    Italian energy company ENI has praised Ghana's Energy Minister and government for restoring investor confidence in the upstream petroleum sector. ENI cited renewed policy certainty and a business-friendly environment, expressing interest in acquiring new oil and gas blocks. The company reported record gas production of 282 million standard cubic feet to support Ghana's power generation.

    Yaw Osei|3h ago

    Ghana Energy Commission Signs MoU with Abu Dhabi’s GSU for Energy Transition

    Yaw Osei|22h ago

    New Presidential Initiative Honoring Kantanka Begins

    Akosua Boateng|23h ago

    Ghana clears GHS 2 billion power debts, boosts gas supply

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    New Warehouse Reduces Post Harvest Losses for 16,000 Farmers

    A new community warehouse in Shebo, Northern Region, has been handed over to local farming communities by the German Development Cooperation and Saving Grains 301 GmbH. This initiative, part of the Fund for the Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture (i4Ag) project, aims to reduce post-harvest losses, which can reach 40% of harvested grain. The project has trained over 16,000 smallholder farmers, leading to an 80% reported reduction in post-harvest losses among those who adopted promoted innovations. The warehouse will facilitate safe grain storage, improve quality management, and create a marketplace for enhanced market opportunities.

    Dr. Nana Asare|19h ago

    Ghana's agricultural sector grows 1.7 percent

    Dr. Nana Asare|20h ago

    Agric Ministry Acquires 506 Motorbikes for Extension Officers

    Dr. Nana Asare|20h ago

    COCOBOD misses June deadline, GHS 3.4 billion cocoa arrears unpaid

    Dr. Nana Asare|22h ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    MobileMoney Fintech Launches Digital Payment for Transport Operators

    MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) has introduced a new digital payment system for transport operators, partnering with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS). This initiative, called 'Ride with Momo,' aims to move transport payments from cash to digital, using the MTN MoMo Merchant platform and Ghana Quick Response (GHQR) codes. It seeks to solve common problems like finding change and keeping cash safe, while also helping drivers manage their finances better and access loans.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|4h ago

    Ghana Needs Engineering Solutions Beyond Policy Says TTU Pro Vice-Chancellor

    Ama Mensah|20h ago

    Ghana must avoid digital finance tax trap says Professor Bokpin

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1d ago

    Keeper Security Annual Revenue Reaches GHS 2.9 Billion

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    MTN Business Awards GHS 160,000 to SMEs

    MTN Business has granted a total of GHS 160,000 to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in a business pitch competition. This initiative aims to foster innovation and growth within Ghana's crucial SME sector.

    Kwesi Boateng|9h ago

    Norwegian Football Jersey Sales Set Record with 250,000 Units

    Kwesi Boateng|11h ago

    MTN refurbishes 3,888 hospital beds nationwide

    Kwesi Boateng|1d ago

    MediQas Ghana Donates GHS 300,000 Medical Equipment to Trust Fund

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    World

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    World

    Dzodze Traditional Council Welcomes New Acting President

    Torgbui Ege IV has assumed office as the Acting President of the Dzodze Traditional Council. He urged chiefs and people to unite for peace and development. This appointment seeks to ensure continuity in traditional governance.

    Ama Mensah|3h ago

    Kumasi Traders Protest Demolitions and Criminal Accusations

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|22h ago

    Mahama Pledges Upper West Academic Hub Investment

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    Fire displaces 12, damages school facilities across Eastern Region

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

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