The Kremlin has issued a vague state­ment following talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, days before Donald Trump’s deadline to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said the two sides had exchanged “signals” as part of “constructive” talks in Moscow. He also said Russia and the … The post Kremlin

A Requiem Mass is being held in honour of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah by the management of Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary. Dr. Omane Boamah was an alumnus of the school, which he visited just last month as the guest speaker during its 67th Anniversary celebration. The Defence Minister was […]

A story is told that a wealthy English nobleman and his daughter were walking one day down the sor­did streets of Calcutta. All around them were filth and unspeakable poverty. The young girl was unable to take her eyes off the panorama of suffering. Her father, however, focused straight ahead as if obliv­ious of his … The post Helping or hurting? appeared first on Ghanaian Time

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has told the government to take all necessary steps to enhance the safety of official air travel going forward, to avoid future tragedies as has just occurred. In honour of the eight persons killed in the helicopter crash, UTAG urged all public institutions of higher learning to observe […]

A Security expert, Richard Kumadoe, has called for a thorough investigation into the crash of the military helicopter that killed eight people, including two ministers. He stated that the investigations will reveal the real cause of the crash. In a Facebook post, he said, “Investigation outcome will prove cause of helicopter crash: an accident or […]

The Ministers of De­fence and Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, MP, Ta­male Central, have been confirmed dead. Dr Samuel Sarpong, 2nd Vice Chairman, NDC Mr Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary candidate, NDC Murtala Mohammed, Environment Minister Squadron Leader Peter Anala Alhaji Muniru Mohammed,Acting Dep. National … The post National

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, believes Charles Kwabla Akonnorâ??s appointment as Gor Mahia head coach will present a golden opportunity for Ghanaian players.Akonnor has joined the Kenyan powerhouse on a two-year deal ahead of the new football season.The former Asante Kotoko head trainer will be assisted by Bismark Kobby Mensah, while Ben Owu will serve as the goalkeepers' trainer.Speaking in an interview,

Ranking Member of Parliamentâ??s Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on the government to urgently address the worsening condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.The facility, which has been deemed unfit to host matches, has already disrupted domestic football activities. The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has been forced to seek an alternative venue for the 2025 Top Four tournament due to the stadiumâ??s current state.In

We often discuss attracting investment into rural areas, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, and essential services. Usually, the conversation revolves around how to draw in urban or foreign capital. Yet, after years working across agriculture, finance, technology, and community empowerment, I found a compelling alternative while writing my last article: What if the village itself was […] The post What

The 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has kicked off with electrifying energy across its trio of host nations â?? Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.As the tournament rolls into Matchdays 2 and 3, from Wednesday 6 to Monday 11 August, the competition is reaching fever pitch with Africaâ??s top footballing nations vying for a coveted spot in the knockout rounds.Following a gripping opening round, early frontrunners are beginning to emerge, setting the stage for high-stakes

A military helicopter carrying senior government officials and army personnel has crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom district of Ashanti Region – killing all eight people on board, including the Defence and Environment Ministers, the presidency has said. The Z9 helicopter, operated by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), took off from Accra at 09:12 a.m. local […] The post Disaster:

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The Business and Financial Times (B&FT), in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, has launched the Youth Economic Forum (YEF) to support young entrepreneurs and drive youth-led economic growth across Africa. The forum aims to provide start-ups and young professionals with access to resources, mentorship, business development support, and opportunities for leadership. It […] The post B&FT

Headline inflation’s rate fell to 12.1 percent in July 2025, down from 13.7 percent the previous month – marking the lowest level since October 2021 and extending a seven-month disinflationary trend, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This decline represents a cumulative drop of 11.7 percentage points from the peak of […] The post Inflation

Ghana’s largest cocoa farmers’ group has endorsed the new producer price of GH¢3,228.75 per 64kg bag for the 2025/2026 season, describing the adjustment as a step in the right direction. The Ghana Cocoa, Coffee and Sheanut Farmers Association (COCOSHE) expressed appreciation to the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for what it called a […] The post COCOSHE

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from across Africa renewed their commitment to promoting ratification of the African Union (AU) Free Movement Protocol during a high-level workshop held in Accra from 28–29 July 2025. The two-day hybrid event brought together 48 in-person and 31 virtual participants from 10 AU member-states, including migration experts, policy actors and development […] The post CSOs