June 10
West Africa: Coronation Group Plants Over 400 Trees in Nigeria, Ghana
This Day
In a significant step towards sustainability, Coronation Group has launched its new initiative, 'Trees for Tomorrow' in celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th. Read more »
June 09
Malawi: Farming With a Mixture of Crops, Animals and Trees Is Better for the Environment and for People - Evidence From Ghana and Malawi [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in… Read more »
Ghana: NIA Staff Declare Indefinite Strike
Accra Times
NIA distinct and regional offices will not be open to the public to undertake Ghana Card services. The strike also affects operations at the NIA Headquarters and premium centers Read more »
June 07
Ghana: Petition to Probe Cecilia Dapaah Case Opposed
Ghanaian Times
An injunction application against a petition to the Speaker of Parliament to probe the case of the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been… Read more »
Ghana: €2.7m Ambulance Case - Judge Advises AG to Recuse Himself... Dismisses Accused's Applications
Ghanaian Times
Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, a Court of Appeal Judge, has advised the Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, to recuse himself from the… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Committed to Improving Water Supply Infrastructure - Sanitation and Water Resources Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has reaffirmed the government's dedication to improving water supply infrastructure plants in the country. Read more »
Ghana: Over 400 New Tagnamo School Pupils Out of Classroom ...Due Building Rip-Off 5 Years Ago
Ghanaian Times
The future of more than 400 pupils of the New Tagnamo D/A Primary School at Kayang, a farming community in the Mion District of the Northern Region, is in Limbo due to lack of… Read more »
Ghana: Over 450 Wooden Structures Along Circle-Accra Rail Line Gutted By Fire
Ghanaian Times
More than 450 wooden structures which served as homes to some squatters living along the Circle-Accra rail line were destroyed by a fire outbreak which engulfed the area on… Read more »
Ghana: Majority Caucus in Parliament Dares NDC to 'Big Debate'
Ghanaian Times
The Majority in Parliament is challenging the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to a debate between their respective presidential candidates, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and… Read more »
Ghana: Citizens Eye Ghana Backs Dr Bawumia's Presidential Bid
Ghanaian Times
Citizens Eye Ghana (CITEG), a civil society organisation, has declared its support for the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Read more »
Ghana: Address Issue of Squatters' Settlements
Ghanaian Times
Fire outbreaks have become common in certain places in Accra such as Circle and Kantamanto market mainly due to careless behaviour like overloading electricity extension boards or… Read more »
June 06
Ghana: Fire Sweeps Through Slum, Claiming Homes At Nkrumah Circle
Accra Times
A massive fire has ravaged the ECOMOG slums in the Kwame Nkrumah Circle area of Accra, reducing homes and structures into ashes Read more »
Ghana: 'Your Clueless, Incompetent Govt Is Destroying the Cedi' - Mahama Tells Akufo-Addo
Accra Times
With only six months until the election, the incumbent government faces scrutiny over unfulfilled promises, including the Cedi's decline,. Read more »
Ghana: NDC Says It Will Seek Other Means to Censure Attorney-General Godfred Dame On Misconduct Allegations
Accra Times
Dame faces pressure to resign over allegations of witness tampering Read more »
Ghana: EC Reassigns Serebour Quaicoe to Training Directorate Effective July 1
Accra Times
Dr Serebour Quarcoe has been reassigned to take over as the Director of Training at the Electoral Commission. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Central Bank Denies That It Will Introduce Cybersecurity Levy As Claimed On Social Media
Africa Check
Ghana's central bank denies that it will introduce cybersecurity levy as claimed on social media Read more »
Ghana: PTA to Supervise Food Distribution Under Free Shs-Bawumia
Accra Times
Vice president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says he will engage the cabinet on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to consider deploying the services of Parent-teacher… Read more »
Ghana: Cedi Recorded Gains for a Second Day Amid Crackdown On Illegal Forex Operators
Accra Times
The cedi appreciated for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, largely due to the enforcement of regulations governing the forex market and a crackdown on illegal operators. The… Read more »
Ghana: Man Accused of Galamsey Granted Gh₵150,000 Bail
Ghanaian Times
The Nkawie Circuit Court has granted GH₵150,000.00 bail with two sureties to an unemployed man, accused of engaging in illegal mining at Kobeng in the Atwima Nwabiagya South… Read more »
Ghana: Retain Part of Profit in Ghana - Asantehene to Mining Companies
Ghanaian Times
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged mining companies to retain part of their profit in the country to help accelerate national development. Read more »
Ghana: I'm Very Committed to the Fight Against Corruption - Dr Bawumia
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, has stated his resolve to help tackle corruption at all levels with the adoption of innovative ideas and also make the practice… Read more »
Ghana: Ghanaians Urged to Protect Environment for Greener, Safer, Better Future
Ghanaian Times
Ghana yesterday commemorated World Environment Day to press home the need to adopt sustainable land management practices to protect the planet for greener, safer and better future… Read more »
June 05
Ghana: Cost of Living to Worsen As Fuel Prices Increase
Accra Times
The cost of living in Ghana is expected to worsen following a fresh hike in petroleum prices. This development comes just days after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana Resists 5g Deal With Indian Billionaire
The Herald
A deal for Mukesh Ambani, Asia's second-richest man to capitalise on the demand for 5G wireless services in Ghana is facing opposition from the country's parliamentary minority,… Read more »
Ghana: Free Dialysis Session - Black Stars Commend NHIA
Accra Times
On the other hand, Dr. Aboagye thanked the team for their support and urged them to become advocates for the NHIA and the health sector. He also extended his best wishes for their… Read more »