August 02
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 24-Hour Economy Policy to Revolutionize Ghana's Economic Landscape - Naana Opoku-Agyemang
Accra Times
Her remarks on the 24-hour economy was in response to concerns raised by the chief of Denkyira Bibianiha, Nana Appiah Kubi, about the high rate of joblessness and poverty in the… Read more »
August 01
Ghana: Ghana Elections - Ethnicity Is Not Allowed in the Country's Politics, Yet It Still Helps Shape Outcomes [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghana, which has more than 70 ethnic groups, has been among the most stable democracies in Africa since 1992. It has achieved this by outlawing the use of ethnicity in party… Read more »
Ghana: EU Creates €32 Million Fund to Boost Drug and Vaccine Production in Ghana
RFI
Accra - The European Union (EU) has announced a 32 million euro initiative aimed at enhancing vaccine production in Ghana. The announcement was made during the Ghana-EU Business… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inaugurates Gnpc Operational Headquarters in Takoradi
Ghana Presidency
In a landmark event that signifies a monumental step forward for Ghana's oil and gas industry, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the new Operational… Read more »
Ghana: PNC's Bernard Mornah Announces Bid for President
Accra Times
Mornah is championing the vision of breaking the NDC/NPP duopoly. But his party has recently been rocked by mass resignations Read more »
Ghana: 2024 General Election - We'd Complete Abandoned Projects Nationwide
Ghanaian Times
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says he will complete all abandoned projects across the country before starting new ones after winning… Read more »
July 31
Ghana: Demand for Dollar to Increase As Importers Prepare for Christmas Festivities
Accra Times
Currency deals say governments needs to be proactive to forestall a free fall of the cedi as importers prepare to place orders for Christmas Read more »
Ghana: Lawyer Sues Police Service Over Appointment of Deputy IGP
Accra Times
Abdulai argues that the creation of a deputy IGP position is unconstitutional and is asking that the Court declare it as such. Read more »
July 30
Ghana: Attorney-General Says Court Decision Acquitting Ato Forson 'Unfair', Vows to Appeal
Accra Times
The prosecution of Ato Forson had been one of the prioritized cases handled by the AG himself, and it has also been one of the cases that caused his reputation to be put in… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Headed in Wrong Direction, Says 54 Percent of Northern Region Voters
Accra Times
The poll indicated a 54% disapproval rating of President Akufo-Addo's job performance. Read more »
Ghana: 2nd Phase Uhas Project - Biggest Nursing, Midwifery Sch Opens ...As President Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated the biggest School of Nursing and Midwifery in West Africa, on the campuses of the University of Health and Allied… Read more »
July 29
Ghana: Supreme Court Upholds Colonial-Era Anti-LGBT Law [press release]
HRW
Upholds Harmful Criminal Provisions as Government Considers Even Worse Bill Read more »
Ghana: Vote for Change, Mahama Urges Ghanaians As He Launches Campaign
Ghanaian Times
FLAGBEARER of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has charged Ghanaians to vote to change the trajectory of the country in December because the country is headed… Read more »
Ghana: 30 Midwives Undergo Training in Mother-to-Child Hepatitis B Transmission
Ghanaian Times
More than 30 midwives in the Ga Central Municipal Health Directorate on Friday received training in mother-to-child Hepatitis B transmission, organised by the Municipal Health… Read more »
Ghana: Speaker Apologises Over Withdrawn Road Traffic L.I. On MPs Use of Sirens
Accra Times
The proposed legislation had it been approved would have amended the Road Traffic regulations, allowing MPs, Ministers, and judges to use sirens in traffic and drive without speed… Read more »
Africa: Henley Passport Index - Ghana Scores 75th Globally - Disintegration On the Continent Responsible for Africa's Performance
Accra Times
Ghana has made notable strides in passport power, jumping from 80th to 72nd place globally. This also means passport holders can enjoy unrestricted access to 68 countries across… Read more »
Ghana: Gt. Accra Region Crowned 14th Korean Ambassador's Cup Taekwondo Champions
Ghanaian Times
The Greater Accra Region emerged winners of the 14th edition of the Korea Cup taekwondo championship held at the Trust Emporium in Accra on Saturday. Read more »
Ghana: GRA Destroys Gh¢9.2m Expired Goods, Marijuana in Ho
Ghanaian Times
The Ho Sector Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed 274 bags of various expired goods and marijuana worth GH¢9.2 million at Akrofu in the Ho… Read more »
Ghana: Map Inducts Wilfred Neneh-Addico As New Partner
Ghanaian Times
Makers and Partners (MAP), an audit firm, has announced the induction of Wilfred Neneh-Addico as its new advisory partner. Read more »
Ghana: Two Persons Who Allegedly Burgled John Kuma's Widow Refused Bail
Accra Times
The Accra Circuit Court Two on Friday refused bail to two persons who allegedly stole money, electrical gadgets, and others from John Kumah's widow. Read more »
Ghana: Borteyman Land Dispute - Family Asks Court to Imprison Capt Koda, 2 Others
Ghanaian Times
The Ashale Botwe Family have filed a suit before High Court in Accra (Land Division 8) asking the court to imprison Captain Edmund Kojo Koda and two others for contempt of court. Read more »
Ghana: Thousands of NDC Supporters Throng Tamale Park for Campaign Launch
Ghanaian Times
Thousands of enthusiastic members and sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday thronged the Jubilee Park in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital, for the… Read more »
July 26
Ghana: Ghana Upholds Anti-Gay Law
UN News
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday denounced the recent Supreme Court ruling in Ghana that upholds the country's Criminal Offences Act, which… Read more »
Ghana: Wreath-Laying in Honour of Slave Trade Abolitionists Held in Accra
Ghanaian Times
A wreath-Laying ceremony was yesterday held in Accra to honour individuals who played key roles in the abolition of the slave trade in British colonies. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Largest Rooftop Solar Plant Inaugurated in Tema
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's desire to fast-track its renewable energy rate had a major boost when a 16.82 megawatts rooftop photo voltaic solar plant was inaugurated in Tema yesterday. Read more »