Ghana’s high malaria burden, the country has the potential to elim­inate malaria, Professor Fred Binka, a renowned professor of clinical epidemiology, has said. He said that with the right resources and commitment, Ghana could join the ranks of countries that have successfully eliminated the disease. “The main challenge facing Ghana’s malaria elimination efforts is the … The post Observing

 The govern­ment says it has reached an ami­cable agreement with Goldfields Ghana Limited for a transitional plan for the Damang Mine. A statement, signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the operational modalities of the transition involved issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending … The post Gov’t,

THE Girls U-15 division of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 got off to an exciting start on Wednesday, 23 March at the Uni­versity of Ghana in Accra. Tournament hosts, Ghana got off to a positive start with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco, while defending champions South Africa suffered a narrow 1-0 … The post CAF African Schools Football Championship

 Samsung says it remains com­mitted to delivering intelligent, intuitive, and seamless screen experiences to Ghanaian homes and businesses, earning its title as the unrivalled Global No. 1 TV brand for 19 consecutive years. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said “Staying true to its history of excellence and continuing its legacy of … The post Samsung

 Absa Bank Ghana, through its Marketing & Corpo­rate Affairs, Corporate Real Estate Solutions (CRES), Procurement teams has donated mathematical sets, exercise books, and other learning materials to two Junior High Schools in Apirede, a community in the Eastern Region. The gesture forms part of the bank’s citizenship and colleague volunteerism agenda, which supports academic development … The post Absa

 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) must be re­formed to align with Africa’s industrial goals as it nears expiration in 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Gha­na (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has stated. According to him, the new AGOA should “ensure rules-based access and embed incentives for value- added exports.” AGOA was created … The post AGOA must

 The Ghana Journalists As­sociation (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from min­ing sites in the country. The President of the GJA, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made the call at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday on national issues and issues related … The post Provide security for

 The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old supervisor to three years imprisonment for stealing two industrial sewing machines worth GH¢5,000 each from a warehouse at Spintex. Mohammed Salisu pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. The court, presided by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah dis­charged Mahama Shitu, Salisu’s co-defendant, on charges of conspiracy … The post Supervisor

 An 18-year-old illegal min­er has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for stealing GH¢7,000 at Manso-Moseaso. Emmanuel Oppong, accused, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecut­ing, told the … The post Illegal miner gets 12 months

 The Tarkwa Circuit Court has jailed a taxi driver, Godgift Acquah, alias Kwame Atta, 25 years in hard labour for defiling his fiancée’s sister. Acquah, 22, pleaded guilty to the offence of defilement, and prayed the court for forgiveness. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Joyce Odame, pros­ecuting, said the complainant, was a farmer who lived … The post Cabbie jailed 25 years for

The Ghana Journalists As­sociation (GJA) has stated that it would pursue justice for slain investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale, at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice. The GJA revealed that inter­national partners, including the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and the International Fed­eration of Journalists (IFJ), were prepared to … The post GJA

 The leaders of the National Associa­tion of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC) have pledged their support for the government’s initia­tive to relaunch National Sanitation Day. According to them, sanitation is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of all Ghanaians and not just the responsibility of the government alone. The leaders gave the pledge in … The post Charismatic,

Earlier this week, an image swept across social media: the Minister of Lands and Nat­ural Resources, visibly shaken and in tears during a live press conference. The scene was unprecedented, but rather than pause to reflect, much of the public responded with ridicule and mockery. What many failed to see is that those tears were … The post Why the minister cried:

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Abdul Latif Dan has congratulated Mr Frank Nkansah for his nomination as the Municipal Chief Executive of the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly. A statement issued by the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central Constituency on Wednesday to congratulate Mr Nkansah and copied to the Ghanaian Times, said … The post Ablekuma Central MP congratulates

 The President, John Dramani Mahama, yesterday launched the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative that seeks to benefit at least two million school girls in public basic and secondary schools across the country. Held under the theme; “Improving menstrual health and hygiene for girls for quality educa­tion,” the initiative aims to improve menstrual health and hygiene among … The post President