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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:27:31 GMT
Adopt New Strategies to Stop Coups in West Africa
[Ghanaian Times] As usual, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a meeting yesterday to respond to the military takeover of the presidency in Burkina Faso, a member state.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:53:31 GMT
'Ghana Jollof' Tops Showmax Most Watched List of 2021
[This Day] Basketmouth's comedy series 'Ghana Jollof' was the number one most watched title on the video streaming platform Showmax last year according to the recently released statistics of the 10 Most-Watched Shows of 2021.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:28:21 GMT
MPs Worry Over Re-Emergence of Coup d'États in W/A
[Ghanaian Times] Members of Parliament are worried about what they consider as the re-emergence of coup d'etats on the African continent and West Africa in particular.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:40:16 GMT
Why Covid Lockdown Triggered a Toxic Mix of Mass Defiance and Police Violence
[The Conversation Africa] Ghana confirmed its first 2 cases of COVID-19 infections on March 12, 2020 which increased to 152 with 5 deaths by March 30. Sensing that the virus may spread and overload the healthcare systems, the President imposed a thre...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:11:52 GMT
U.S. Donates 560,000 Covid Vaccine Doses to Ghana
[VOA] Washington -- The United States has shipped more than 560,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the West African nation of Ghana, the White House told VOA on Wednesday.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 04:41:44 GMT
CAF Approves Abuja for World Cup Qualifier Against Ghana
[Premium Times] Nigeria host Ghana in the second leg in March

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 06:44:55 GMT
CAF Rejects Plans By Ghana to Change Venue for World Cup Playoff With Nigeria
[This Day] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected Ghana Football Federation's plans to move the 2022 World Cup playoff first leg between Super Eagles and the Black Stars to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:37 GMT
Ensure Value for Money in Award of Contracts - Assemblies Cautioned
[Ghanaian Times] Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have been cautioned to ensure value for money in the award of contracts to avoid impoverishing communities.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:37 GMT
What Ghana Needs Is a Proper 'Ombudsman' With a Big Stick
[Ghanaian Times] Too much cleverness ends up producing utter stupidity!

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:37 GMT
MP, Governance Expert Advice Govt On Corruption
[Ghanaian Times] Two people have advised the government to take drastic measures to reduce the spate of corruption-related issues to accelerate development.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:37 GMT
Test of Resilience Is to Avoid IMF - Seth Terkper
[Ghanaian Times] Seth Terkper, a former Minister of Finance, has postulated that the test of resilience is not to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after 'exit' when crises strike but rather the situation should be managed by the nation.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:36 GMT
Handbook On Eco-Tourism Launched
[Ghanaian Times] A 90-page HandBook on the country's eco-tourism was on Tuesday launched at Duryumu Shai Osuduku District of the Greater Accra Region by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR), Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:36 GMT
Jb Danquah Murder Case - Post Mortem Examination Report Stolen
[Ghanaian Times] The post mortem examination report on the slain Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, in the Eastern Region, Joseph Boakye (J.B) Danquah Adu, has been stolen, says the government pathologist, who conducted the examination.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:22:31 GMT
We'll Deal With Miscreants - Dcop Seidu
[Ghanaian Times] The Accra Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Iddi Lansah Seidu, has warned miscreants in the region to desist from their activities or be dealt with in accordance with the laws.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:28:12 GMT
Mobile Money Service Quality - What's Important to Customers in Ghana
[The Conversation Africa] Mobile money is an essential retail financial service offered by telecommunications and other financial institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. The region recorded 159 million active users of mobile money in 2020 and ...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:56:29 GMT
Rwanda, Ghana Commit to Strengthen Trade and Economic Cooperation
[New Times] Rwanda and Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two countries strengthening trade and economic cooperation.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:59:37 GMT
UN Mourns 'True Pioneer' - Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu
[UN News] For the United Nations' Secretary General, Brigadier General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu, who passed away this week in her home country, Ghana, was "a true pioneer."

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:54:14 GMT
'Tackle Underlying Causes of Coup d' Etats'
[Ghanaian Times] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and governments in the region have been implored to proactively tackle the underlying causes of military takeovers in the sub-region to avert their increasing effect on security ...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:17:47 GMT
Black Stars Need a Fresh Start and a Long-Term Plan
[New Frame] Ghana have failed to reach the Afcon's knockout stages for the first time since 2006. With the World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, some soul-searching is required if they are to go to Qatar.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:11:11 GMT
Airteltigo Rewards Winners of 'To Gu Me So' Promotion
[Ghanaian Times] AirtelTigo Ghana has held the ultimate draw under its 'To Gu Me So' promotion and rewarded customers of the company.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:55 GMT
Provide Policy Direction to Turn Around Financial Fortunes of GRCL- Amewu
[Ghanaian Times] The reconstituted governing board of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) was inaugurated in Accra yesterday with a call on them to provide policy direction to turn around the financial fortunes of the company.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:54 GMT
Minister of Education Appeals to Devt Partners to Support Sector
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appealed to the international community and donor agencies to support the government towards the transformation of the country through education.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:51 GMT
Ga Mashie Boxing Exhibition Opens Tomorrow
[Ghanaian Times] The University of Ghana (UG) will open a nine-day exhibition focusing on Ga Mashie boxing heritage at the Ghana Science Museum in Adabraka, Accra from tomorrow to Friday, February 4, 2022.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:38 GMT
GPL - 2nd Window Registration to Open Feb 1
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the second registration window for the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season will be opened on February 1-24, 2022.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:33 GMT
GNPC Foundation to Build Schools, Sanitary Facility At Appiatse
[Ghanaian Times] Appiatse -- Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation, has pledged to build classroom blocks and sanitary facilities, at Appiatse, near Bogoso in the PresteaHuni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region, following an ex...

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:21 GMT
Case Involving Shatta Wale, Medikal Adjourned to Feb 15
[Ghanaian Times] An Accra Circuit Court yesterday adjourned the case involving popular musicians, Shatta Wale and Medikal, to February 15.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:18 GMT
NFF Boss Upbeat Ahead of WC Qualifier Against Black Stars
[Ghanaian Times] The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick says victory over Ghana for a FIFA World Cup (WC) slot was a must and Nigeria would put in maximum effort to ensure such feat was achieved.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:10 GMT
68.2 Percent of Households Yet to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Income Levels - GSS
[Ghanaian Times] The third wave of the COVID-19 Households and Job Tracker conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that majority of households are yet to recover from the shock of the pandemic.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:03 GMT
Jiu Jitsu Federation Inaugurates V/R Branch
[Ghanaian Times] The Jiu-Jitsu Federation has inaugurated the Volta regional branch at a short but impressive ceremony at the Coaches Hall.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:10:00 GMT
JOSA 1985 Year Group Supports Alma Mater
[Ghanaian Times] The 1985 Year Group of St John's Grammar Senior High School (JOSA 85), in Accra at the weekend presented a set of computers and its accessories worth GHc45, 000 to its alma mater with a call on students to be disciplined.



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