August 03
Ghana: Two Coys Get License to Cultivate Cannabis
Ghanaian Times
TWO Ghanaian companies have become the first to receive licences to cultivate cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes under the government's regulated cannabis programme. Read more »
Ghana: Umat, GNFS Inaugurate Fire Station to Boost Campus Safety
Ghanaian Times
The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in collaboration with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has inaugurated a new fire station on the university's campus… Read more »
Ghana: Hanna Tetteh Calls for Stronger Multilateral Cooperation
Ghanaian Times
The Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Ms Hanna Serwah Tetteh, has cautioned that the… Read more »
Ghana: Education Minister Declares Zero-Tolerance for Indiscipline in Shss
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline in Senior High Schools (SHSs), assuring school authorities of the… Read more »
Ghana: Fire Destroys Chevrolet Cruze At La Town Park
Ghanaian Times
A Chevrolet Cruze was destroyed by fire at La Town Park in Accra on Friday, August 1, 2026, but no injuries were recorded. Read more »
Ghana: President Mahama Orders Gh₵2 Reduction in Diesel Price.
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a GHS 2.00 reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, effective Tuesday, 4 August 2026. Read more »
Ghana: GNFS Averts Disaster As Firefighters Save Wa Islamic Shs Girls' Dormitory
Ghanaian Times
Firefighters in the Upper West Region responded with speed on Monday, August 3, 2026, to prevent a major disaster at Wa Islamic Senior High School. Read more »
Ghana: Firmus Ghana Marks 15th Anniversary With Tree Planting, Donates Cash to Accra Girls Vocational School
Ghanaian Times
Firmus Ghana has planted 15 trees at the Accra Girls Vocational School in Tesano as part of activities marking its 15th anniversary and made a cash donation to support the school's… Read more »
Ghana: Government Urges Healthcare Professionals to Show Compassion At Ghana Medical and Diagnostics Awards
Ghanaian Times
Government has encouraged healthcare professionals and diagnostic service providers to continue working hard to save lives and to show greater compassion to patients across the… Read more »
Ghana: Prove Use of 'Dr.' Title or Stop Using It - Gtec to Spio-Garbrah
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Ghana's Presidential Envoy for Reparations, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, to provide evidence to support his use of the academic… Read more »
Ghana: French, Arabic and Chinese Remain Optional Subjects-Education Ministry Clarifies
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Education has clarified that French, Arabic and Chinese will remain optional subjects under the proposed revised basic school curriculum, rejecting claims that the… Read more »
Ghana: Goldbod Denies Claims of Gh¢200 Million Loss to Licensed Gold Dealer
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that a licensed gold dealer linked to its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, absconded… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana Athletics Endorses Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon
Ghanaian Times
The governing body of athletics in Ghana, has endorsed the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon, fixed for Saturday, October 10, 2026. Read more »
Ghana: Fuel Prices Rose Because Refined Products Became More Expensive During Iran Conflict - NPA CEO Reveals
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tameklo, has explained that fuel prices in Ghana increased even though global crude oil prices fell… Read more »
Ghana: Speaker of Parliament Announces 'Visit Ghana' Project With Sunderland
Ghanaian Times
Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see "Visit Ghana" on the "front of jersey" of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027… Read more »
Cameroon/Ghana: Cameroon Edge Past Ghana to Reach Last Eight At 2026 Wafcon
RFI
Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday night in Casablanca to move into the quarter-finals at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) while Mali relaunched their campaign with a… Read more »
August 02
Ghana/Cameroon: Björkegren Expects 'Better Ghana' Against Cameroon At 2026 Wafcon
RFI
Ghana head coach Kim Björkegren predicted a better performance from his side in their group stage game against Cameroon on Sunday night at the 2026 women's Africa Cup of… Read more »
July 31
Ghana: Govt Backs Five-Year Presidential Term
Ghanaian Times
The government has accepted the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the term of office of the President from four to five years, with the tenure… Read more »
Ghana: LGBTQ+ Bill to Be Reintroduced Today - Speaker
Ghanaian Times
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has indicated that the Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill, 2026, is likely to be re-introduced today. Read more »
Ghana: Four Bills to Strength Tax System Passed By Parliament
Ghanaian Times
Parliament on Tuesday passed four bills under the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the country's tax system and enhance domestic revenue mobilisation. Read more »
Ghana: Piac Raises Concern Over Quality of Oil-Funded Projects
Ghanaian Times
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the government to involve Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) more directly in the planning… Read more »
Ghana: WAEC Cancels Results of 601 Bece Candidates Over Malpractice
Ghanaian Times
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled the results of 601 candidates for engaging in examination malpractice, as it released the provisional results of the 2026… Read more »
Ghana: Valco Not for Sale - Lands Minister Assures Workers
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has dismissed claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, assuring workers that the… Read more »
Ghana: Jospong Invests in Human Capital for National Dev't · Welcomes 118 Sponsored Graduates Home
Ghanaian Times
The 118 students sponsored by the Jospong Group of Companies to pursue postgraduate studies in Russia have returned home after successfully completing a two-year programme in… Read more »
Ghana: App Launched to Expose Landlords Flouting Rent Law
Ghanaian Times
As prospective tenants continue to face illegal rent demands despite the government's six-month rent advance directive, a Ghanaian property technology company has launched a mobile… Read more »
