Ghana
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:53:59 GMTHow to Fix the Hamstrung Renewable Energy Sectors in SA, Ghana and Kenya
[Daily Maverick] Despite demand, the potential of the renewable energy sectors in these countries is being held back by unstable demand, limited localisation enforcement, deficits in decent job creation and persistent gender biases, according to new ...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:08:29 GMTSame Cocoa Crash, Opposite Answers - What Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire Reveal About Power in Global Trade
[African Arguments] The world's two biggest cocoa producers faced the same price collapse this year and made opposite choices. The reason is not economics alone. It is who holds power in each cocoa sector -- a lesson aid and trade partners keep missi...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:36:50 GMTHarmonise Biotech Regulations to Attract Investment - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks governing biotechnology to attract the investment needed to grow the sector.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:24 GMTHogbetsotso 2026 to Promote Tourism, Local Businesses
[Ghanaian Times] THE 64th Hogbetsotso Festival of the chiefs and people of the Anlo State has been designed to attract tourists, empower local businesses, showcase the rich cultural heritage of Anlo and foster community engagement and a sense of belo...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:02:35 GMTGhana Marks International Day for Universal Access to Information
[Ghanaian Times] INFORMATION, and indeed, quality information, remains at the heart of transparency and accountability in the governance ecosystem the world over. The Right to Information and perhaps, most importantly, the access to right to informat...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:01:56 GMTGSE Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Deepen Capital Market
[Ghanaian Times] The Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Ms Abena Amoah, has called for stronger collaboration among regulators, financial institutions, market operators and the media to deepen Ghana's domestic capital market and pro...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:01:22 GMTRTP Strengthens Fight Against Child Labour, Trafficking
[Ghanaian Times] A total of 15,439 children have benefited from two Right To Play (RTP) Ghana initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education, strengthening child protection and tackling child labour and trafficking in eight districts across ...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:48 GMTStanbic Bank Launches Campaign to Drive Ghana's Green Future
[Ghanaian Times] STANBIC Bank Ghana Ltd has launched "Be Powered", a sustainability-focused campaign aimed at accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and sustainable mobility solutions across Ghana.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:54:59 GMTGhana Steps Up Emergency Preparedness With Africa CDC Support
[Africa CDC] Accra, Ghana -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is supporting Ghana to strengthen its Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs), which coordinate information, expertise and resources during he...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:31 GMTEducation Ministry Salutes Ghanaian Teachers On World Teachers' Day
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education has congratulated teachers across Ghana as the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Teachers' Day 2026.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:26:22 GMTCabinet Approves Establishment of Ghana Space Agency - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] THE government is advancing plans to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged Ghana Space Agency to strengthen the country's participation in the emerging global space economy.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:32 GMTTwo Dead, 14 Injured in Gunfire During Yam Festival At Nchiraa
[Ghanaian Times] Two people have died and 14 others, including a police officer, have sustained gunshot wounds following disturbances during the Yam Festival celebration at Nchiraa in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:21 GMTBoG Warns of Prosecution Over Money Bouquets
[Ghanaian Times] Persons and businesses using Ghana cedi notes to make money bouquets, cakes and other decorative items for sale risk arrest, prosecution, fines or imprisonment, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:36:12 GMTBreast Society Urges Women to Prioritise Screening
[Ghanaian Times] THE Breast Society of Ghana has urged women to prioritise breast screening and seek prompt medical attention when they notice symptoms, saying early detection and timely treatment could significantly improve breast cancer survival ou...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:23:33 GMTFire Guts Srodae Commercial, Residential Building
[Ghanaian Times] A fire on Saturday night destroyed a one-storey commercial and residential building at Srodae in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region, causing extensive damage to property and collapsing parts of the structure.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:32:33 GMTGhana Armwrestling @10 - From a Simple Table to Global Glory
[Ghanaian Times] TEN years ago, a dream was born on a simple wood-and-metal table. It was a vision to harness raw Ghanaian strength, courage, and determination, give it a structured home, and push it onto the world stage.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:27:28 GMTUfo Calls for Urgent Action On Teachers' Concerns
[Ghanaian Times] THE Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO), a civil society organisation, has called on the government to urgently address challenges affecting pre-tertiary teachers, saying their welfare was critical to improving the quality of edu...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:26:53 GMTMMDAs Get Gh¢5bn to Drive Local Development
[Ghanaian Times] METROPOLITAN, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country received more than GH¢5 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) in 2025, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affa...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:25:43 GMTNLA Pays Gh¢10m, Plans Reforms to Boost Revenue
[Ghanaian Times] THE National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million cheque to the Ministry of Finance for payment into the Consolidated Fund, as part of efforts to increase its contribution to national development.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:11:49 GMTCBL Seeks Ghana's Expertise to Transform Liberia's Payments System
[Liberian Observer] Liberia is turning to Ghana for technical expertise and practical lessons as the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) works to transform the country's payments infrastructure and build a more integrated financial system connecting banks,...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:33 GMTPolice Investigate Death of Three Children At Koblimahagu, IGP Deploys Special Team
[Ghanaian Times] The Northern Regional Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of three children whose bodies were discovered in the boot of a vehicle at Koblimahagu in the Tamale Metropolis.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:33 GMTAyariga Meets World Bank to Push Sustainable Cities Agenda
[Ghanaian Times] Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, says the cities being built today will determine the opportunities and quality of life for future generations.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:32 GMTGovernment to Launch Three Key Legal Frameworks On Social Protection, Gender Equity
[Ghanaian Times] Three major legal instruments on social protection and gender equity will be officially launched on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Accra.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:31 GMTGnfs to Integrate Fire Safety Education Into Basic School Curriculum
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and Ulster University to integrate fire safety education into Ghana's basic sc...
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:30 GMTGhana Warns Citizens Over Fake Jobs and Forced Cybercrime in Zambia
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:46:55 GMTParliament Clarifies 'No Vacancy' Notice for NSS Personnel
[Ghanaian Times] Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read "No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting."
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:46:50 GMTPresident Mahama Urges Africans to Turn Health Dependence Into Investment Opportunity
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's President, John Dramani Mahama has called on African governments, financial institutions and private investors to reposition healthcare as a high-growth economic sector capable of driving industrialisation, job creation and e...
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:39 GMTWe Must Make the Space Agency a Development Tool
[Ghanaian Times] The government's decision to advance plans to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged Ghana Space Agency is a welcome step.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:38 GMTModernisation or Development - The Choice of a Regime
[Ghanaian Times] What if, for the first time, Africa came to an international meeting with a clear vision of its own destiny -- and no longer with a simple list of demands?
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:35 GMTWhen a Woman Loses Her Womb, Motherhood Does Not Have to End
[Ghanaian Times] For four years, she waited for a miracle. Marriage had brought with it the hope of starting a family, but pregnancy was never to be possible.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:00:34 GMTBoG Pledges Support for Innovation in Banking Sector
[Ghanaian Times] THE Bank of Ghana (BoG) will continue to support innovation that improves access to financial services and makes banking more efficient, while ensuring that adequate safeguards are maintained to protect customers and preserve financi...