October 02
Ghana: Western Regional Chiefs Applaud Petroleum Commission
The Western Regional House of Chiefs has expressed its disappointment about the behaviour of some operators on Ghana's oil fields for failing to deal with chiefs in the region. Read more »
October 01
Ghana: Adjusting Cocoa Price Important for Curtailing Smuggling - Karen Kwarteng
Karen Kwarteng, Head of Global Market Sales at Stanbic Bank Ghana, says the adjustment of the farmgate price of cocoa is important in curtailing the smuggling of the commodity. Read more »
September 23
Ghana: Mounting Concerns Over Electoral Integrity Loom Large Ahead of Ghana's 2024 Elections
As Ghana gears up for the 2024 general elections, the shadow of potential electoral flaws looms large, casting doubts over the democratic integrity of the polls. The opposition… Read more »
September 20
Ghana: The Fight Against Illegal Mining - the Asantehene's Approach
Amidst the economic crucibles the country faces, illegal mining, which has been a headache for all successive governments over the years, has resurfaced more than ever. Read more »
Ghana: Yea Launches 16-Day Job, Entrepreneurship Fair ...As Part of Efforts to Address Youth Unemployment
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has launched a 16-day Job and Entrepreneurship Fair in Accra in collaboration with the Ghana Report Summit. Read more »
September 18
Ghana: NSA Boss Lauds Veep for Digitalisation Agenda
The Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, has lauded the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his relentless efforts in driving the… Read more »
Ghana: Gh¢1.98m Lost to Fraudsters Through 149 Online Investment Scams January to August 2024 - Cyber Security Authority
A total of GH¢1.98 million was lost to fraudsters through 149 online investment scams between January and August, this year, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed. Read more »
Ghana: Adopt Innovative Payment Solutions to Secure Future of Digital Commerce in Ghana - Fabrice Konan
Visa, a global leader in digital payment, has organised a workshop in Accra to discuss payments through acceptance and the role of contactless payments in optimising the payments… Read more »
September 16
Ghana: Trailer Accident Causes Gridlock On Mallam-Kasoa Highway
A trailer carrying 600 bags of kola nuts was involved in an accident on the Mallam-Kasoa Highway yesterday morning, causing significant traffic congestion. Read more »
Ghana: KIC Fellow Wins 2024 Gogettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
DR Mohammed Faried, a fellow of the Kosmos Innovation Centre and the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Kodu Technology, has emerged as one of the grand prize winners for… Read more »
Ghana: Latest Itu Global Cybersecurity Index
Ghanahas been ranked with a Tier 1 status in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Read more »
Ghana: SMEs Schooled On Incorporating Esg Principles in Operations
In a stride to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to integrate sustainable business practices in their daily operations, Telecel Ghana has organised an immersive… Read more »
Ghana: Combatting Illegal Mining - Stay Away From Galamsey!! ...Chinese Ambassador Admonishes Compatriots
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, has asked Chinese residents in Ghana to stay away from illegal mining activities in the country popularly called (galamsey). Read more »
Africa: Outcome of China-Africa Forum - China Earmarks $50bn Financial Support for Africa in Next 3 Years - Chinese Ambassador
The Chinese government will provide $50.6 billion of financial support through the next three years to African countries for the implementation of the 10 partnership actions… Read more »
Ghana: Chinese Ambassador's Advice Critical to Galamsey Fight
Public anger against illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey, keeps growing in the country. Read more »
Ghana: President Commends Siga for Reducing Financial Losses Among SOEs
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has praised the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) for significantly reducing financial losses among state-owned enterprises… Read more »
Ghana: President Inaugurates Jamestown Fishing Harbour in Accra
THE newly-constructed Jamestown Fishing Harbour at Jamestown in the Greater Accra Region was last Friday inaugurated in Accra amidst pomp and pageantry by President Nana Addo… Read more »
September 13
Ghana: Bitumen Plant Can Help Reduce Cost of Road Construction
Yesterday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the $40-million African Bitumen Terminal at Tema. Read more »
Ghana: Boost for Road Construction - President Inaugurates $40m Bitumen Terminal in Tema ...to Help Reduce Cost of Imports
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated the $40-million African Bitumen Terminal at Tema to boost road construction, as it will help reduce the cost involved in… Read more »
September 12
Ghana: Organised Labour, Associations, CSOs Join Call to Combat Illegal Mining
The demand for an urgent crack down on illegal mining (galamsey) in the country continues to gain momentum by the day, as at least 10 more groups join the advocacy with fresh… Read more »
September 11
Ghana: National Campaign Against Galamsey a Must!!
The Ghanaian Times is highly elated that the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) have joined… Read more »
Ghana: Galamsey Menace - Pressure Mounts On Govt to Combat Illegal Mining ...As Asantehene, Utag, Gba Add Voice for Prompt Action
Pressure is mounting on the government to immediately combat illegal mining (galamsey) as the devastating impact of the practice on river bodies, water supply, environment, health… Read more »
September 10
Ghana: ILO, Partners Draft Labour Migration Roadmap
Stakeholders in Ghana's migration space have developed a draft roadmap to improve labour migration, and fair recruitment practices in the country and beyond. Read more »
Ghana: Galamsey Menace - Govt Secures Conviction of 76 Galamseyers, Including 18 Foreigners
Even though there is still room for more to be done in prosecuting illegal mining offences, the state has achieved some success in convictions and sentencing of the accused in… Read more »
September 09
Ghana: Tragedy! 10 Perish in Ghastly Crash .On Mim-Goaso Highway
Ten people have been confirmed dead while 32 others were injured in a gory accident on Mim-Goaso Highway, in the Ahafo Region. Read more »