Ghana
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:27:06 GMTThe Country On Course to Achieving Universal Access to Electricity - Report
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is on course to achieving universal access to electricity with 86.3 percent of the population connected to the national grid in 2021, a report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has said.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:44:59 GMTGEA Supports Govt's IMF Bid
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Employers' Association (GEA) has backed government's decision to seek the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to help address economic challenges facing the country.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:43:55 GMTPolice Take to Rooftops and Manholes Ahead of Funeral for Massive Security Operation
[Ghanaian Times] The most complex security operation London has ever seen is under way.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:42:37 GMT164 'Galamseyers' Grabbed in Swoop... They Include Foreign Nationals, 5 Female Sex Workers
[Ghanaian Times] About 164 illegal miners, mostly foreign nationals have been arrested following a three-day operation by the military at Anyinam and Mampong in the Ashanti Region.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:30:45 GMTSEC, EOCO Keen On Unmasking Faceless Individuals Behind Ponzi Schemes - DG, SEC
[Ghanaian Times] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will intensify its collaboration with the Economic Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to unmask faceless individuals behind activities of online ponzi schemes in the country.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:28:23 GMTLet's Support Girls to Become Assertive, Confident - ICDP Country Director
[Ghanaian Times] Koforidua -- The Ghana Education Service, Girls Officers, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) working in districts and other stakeholders have been urged to ensure the set of Girls Clubs or strengthen Rights of child clubs in schools t...
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:49:36 GMTHeadmistress Challenges Auditor-General's Report Over Gh¢38,492
[Ghanaian Times] Takoradi -- A former Headmistress of Mpohor Senior High School in the Western Region, Mrs Alberta Crossie Quayson, on Tuesday, challenged the Auditor-General's report which prescribed she is sanctioned for the payment of GH¢38,492.0...
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:47:09 GMTDon't Allow Aisha Huang to Overshadow Development Issues
[Ghanaian Times] To most Ghanaians the name Aisha Huang is synonymous with illegal mining or galamsey.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:23:02 GMTAfrica Needs New Farming System 'To Align With New Climate Realities'
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has called on scientists to develop new technologies, and knowledge to help produce food and fibre in a sustainable way that aligns with the new climate realities.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:19:32 GMTPolice Calls for Calm in Wa Over 'Serial Murders'
[Ghanaian Times] The Upper West Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP)Peter Ndekugri, has called for calm at Wa in the Upper West Region, following serial murders and disappearance of security guards from their places of work...
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:24:41 GMTGhana Inflation Hits Record High 33.9 Percent
[VOA] Accra -- Ghana's consumer inflation reached nearly 34% in August, the highest since 2001, despite a historic rate increase by the central bank.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:00:52 GMT'Stars 4 Qatar Promo' Launched
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched the 'Stars 4 Qatar Promo' aimed at whipping up in...
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:59:22 GMTLa Salem FC Upset La Old Stars in La Derby
[Ghanaian Times] La Old Stars were beaten 1-0 by La Salem FC in their RENFAG Oldies League curtain opener on Saturday.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:58:37 GMTGhana Ranked 4th in Sub-Saharan Africa With Highest Private Savings
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is ranked 4th in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with the highest private savings, a report by the International Monetary Fund on "Private Savings and COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)" has discl...
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:57:37 GMTInflation Shoots Up to 33.9 Percent in August... Highest in 21 Years
[Ghanaian Times] Inflation shot up to 33.9 per cent in August 2022, the highest in 21 years, data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:20:17 GMTMahama - Subjecting Chinese Suspects to Nation's Laws Will Not Compromise Diplomatic Ties
[Ghanaian Times] Former President John Mahama has stated that subjecting Chinese suspects to nation's laws will not compromise diplomatic ties.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:08:37 GMTSng Organises Learning Exchange On Agroforestry Practices... for Women in Shea Business
[Ghanaian Times] Tamale -- The Shea Network Ghana (SNG), a leading shea business networking organisation in Ghana, has organised a learning exchange on agroforestry practices with other shea agroforestry practice programmes for women in the shea busi...
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:06:08 GMTSachet Water Goes Up 50 Percent, Bottled Water Gh¢ 3 From Sept 19
[Ghanaian Times] The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced new prices for bottled and sachet water.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:27:11 GMTAisha Huang, 3 Other Chinese Remanded Into Police Custody
[Ghanaian Times] Chinese businesswoman, En Huang, alias Aisha Huang, who is at the centre of alleged illegal mining activities was yesterday remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court together with three other accused.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:19:10 GMTChild Marriage Is Multifaceted - Gender Minister-Designate
[GhanaToday] The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has developed a strategic framework to end child marriage in Ghana.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:21:25 GMTPublic Sector Reform Secretariat Donates It Equipment to Three Public Institutions
[GhanaToday] As part of the initiatives to improve service delivery, the Public Sector Reform Secretariat has presented information technology and video conferencing equipment to three public sector institutions in Accra.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:35 GMTBoadu - Hearts Ready for OLY's Challenge
[Ghanaian Times] Accra Hearts of Oak Head Coach, Samuel Boadu, says his charges are ready for Sunday's epic clash against city rivals, Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:26 GMTEducation Minister Urges Africans to Instigate Change in Educational Sector
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called for a renewal of mindsets amongst Africans to instigate change on the continent's educational sector.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:25 GMTTNMA Distributes Gh¢83,970 Items to PWDs
[Ghanaian Times] The Tano North Municipal Assembly (TNMA) last Friday distributed assorted items valued at GH¢83,970 to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at Duayaw -Nkwanta in the Ahafo Region.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:23 GMTSonos Sub Mini Is the Smaller, Cheaper Soundbar Upgrade I've Been Waiting for
[Ghanaian Times] It's official, and it looks perfect
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:21 GMTPAC Cautions Institutions, Accountants to Ensure Financial Discipline
[Ghanaian Times] Takoradi -- The Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Dr James Avedzi, has cautioned heads of institutions and accountants, to be diligent and ensure strong financial discipline during their tenure.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:14 GMTComplying With BOT - 44,000 Companies Submit Names of True Owners
[Ghanaian Times] About 44,000 companies in the country have complied with the Beneficial OwnershipTransparency (BOT) initiative and submitted the names of the true owners of such companies to the Registrar of Companies under the Registrar General's D...
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:11 GMTLegon Cities, 2 Others Charged By FA
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities FC has been charged by the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) Disciplinary Committee.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:31:05 GMTDelhi Private Int'l Students Help Colleagues Towards BECE
[Ghanaian Times] A group of past and current students of the Delhi Private International School (DPIS) Ghana, have helped their colleagues at Dawhenya Methodist Junior High School B, a public school, to prepare for the upcoming Basic Education Certif...
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:30:59 GMTYendi MP Supports 6 C'nities With Street Lights
[Ghanaian Times] Tamale -- The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi Constituency in the Northern Region, Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama, has supported six communities in the area with street lights and renovated six-classroom blocks.