August 06
Ghana: Govt Moves to Formalise Waste Transfer Stations
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, has announced plans to formalise waste transfer loading stations and integrate tricycle waste… Read more »
Ghana: Gaining Visibility [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
According to Brian Tracy to be a great success, it is important not only to be good at what you do, but also to be perceived as being good at what you do. Human beings are… Read more »
Ghana: UGMC Disputes Michael Blackson's Claims Over Late Mother's Treatment
Ghanaian Times
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a… Read more »
Ghana: Atta Akyea Asks Chief Justice to Withdraw Vacation Hearing Directive in Adu-Boahene Trial
Ghanaian Times
Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has asked the Chief Justice to withdraw a directive that allows the criminal trial involving former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena… Read more »
Ghana: GACL Introduces Hotline and 'Mystery Shopping' to Fight Airport Extortion
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced new measures to stop extortion and begging by airport personnel at airports under its management. Read more »
Ghana: NPP Stages Massive 'Democracy Under Attack' Demo in Accra
Ghanaian Times
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, staged a massive nationwide protest in Accra dubbed "Democracy Under Attack" to register its displeasure over what it… Read more »
August 05
Ghana: NPP Insists August 6 'Democracy Under Attack' Demo Will Go On As Planned
Ghanaian Times
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that its planned peaceful demonstration will proceed on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, despite the government's scheduled national memorial… Read more »
Ghana: Honour Dr Omane Boamah Through Ethical Leadership - Speakers
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Tuesday joined government officials, religious leaders and other dignitaries for the maiden annual public lecture held… Read more »
Ghana: Pres Mahama to Champion AfCFTA Expansion to Caribbean
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to champion the expansion of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to include Caribbean countries when Ghana assumes… Read more »
Ghana: GFA Engages GPL, Dol,Wpl Clubs On Integration of Youth Teams
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has engaged clubs in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL), and Women's Premier League (WPL) in line with its objective… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Strengthens UK Trade Ties - As Gepa Opens Trade House in London to Boost Exports
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has opened a Ghana Trade House in London to provide Ghanaian exporters with a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom and create new… Read more »
August 04
West Africa: Ecowas Pledges U.S.$250,000 for June 29 Flood Victims
Ghanaian Times
THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has pledged US$250,000, equivalent to about GH¢3 million, to support victims of the June 29 floods that ravaged parts of… Read more »
Ghana: August 6 Helicopter Crash - Govt Pays Compensation to Dependants
Ghanaian Times
The government has presented a comprehensive compensation and support package to the families of victims of the August 6, 2025 fatal helicopter crash. Read more »
Ghana: Two Dead, Eight Injured in Road Accident At Dompoase Near Komenda
Ghanaian Times
Two people have died and eight others sustained injuries following a road traffic accident at Dompoase, near Komenda on the Cape Coast-Takoradi highway on Thursday, July 31, 2026. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Housing Problem Goes Beyond Numbers - It's Also About Quality [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For years, Ghana's housing debate has revolved around one headline figure: a national shortage commonly estimated at about 1.8 million homes. The number is useful. It signals that… Read more »
Ghana: GAF Supports Flood-Hit Personnel With Relief Items
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) last Friday donated assorted relief items to 297 personnel affected by the June 29, 2026 floods to support their recovery. Read more »
Ghana: Health Alert - VSD, TNMA Clash Over Project On Anthrax Burial Site
Ghanaian Times
The Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly (TNMA)'s move to develop part of the veterinary disease surveillance farm containing the burial site for anthrax diseased animals at Kwabedu… Read more »
Ghana: Fiscal Discipline Must Not Hurt Critical Projects - - Prof. Quartey
Ghanaian Times
The former Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has described the government's expenditure cuts in the first… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana, Morocco Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Ghanaian Times
Ghana and Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, investment, renewable energy and regional peace. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Mineral Wealth Must Work Better for Ghanaians
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's position as Africa's leading gold producer has brought significant economic benefits, but the persistent question remains, are Ghanaians receiving a fair share of the value… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Bets On AI and Coding to Modernise Basic Education
RFI
Accra, Ghana - Ghana has introduced artificial intelligence, coding and computer programming into its national curriculum, for pupils from kindergarten to junior high school,… Read more »
Ghana: Review Minerals Royalty Framework - Chamber of Mines
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated calls for the government to review the current minerals royalty framework to… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Cautions Public Against 20 Unlicensed Digital Loan Apps
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned the public against engaging with unlicensed digital loan providers, naming 20 mobile loan applications that are operating illegally in the… Read more »
Ghana: Minority Expresses Disappointment Over Ratification of Mining Lease Agreement
Ghanaian Times
The Minority Caucus on Parliament's Lands and Natural Resource Committee has expressed its disappointment over the ratification of six mining lease agreement with four mining… Read more »
Ghana: 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Should Trigger a Personal Financial Reset for Every Household
Ghanaian Times
The presentation of Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, was more than a constitutional requirement. It was a report card on the… Read more »
