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 and agriculture, worsens. The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) are the latest to add their voices … The post Galamsey

 A Forum to fos­ter dialogue to drive educa­tional innova­tion and sus­tainable development across the Africa was opened in Accra yesterday. The forum dubbed Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is on theme ‘Africa’s Youth: Integrating Entrepre­neurship, Future Skills, and AI/Technology in Edu­cation for a Sustainable Future.’ In his opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional … The post Dialogue

Ghana exited yet anoth­er FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (WWC) de­spite a 3-1 win over New Zealand in Group E on Sunday. The Black Princesses were in contention for a place in the next round as one of the best third placed finishers, but Argentina’s win earlier in the day meant that both New Zealand … The post Ghana end U-20 WWC campaign with win over New Zealand appeared first on

 The Black Stars of Ghana recorded another disap­pointing result in the Morocco 2025 AFCON qualifiers, drawing 1-1 with Niger at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco, yesterday. Ghana opened the scores from an unlikely source, Alidu Seidu, who rifled home from over 25-yards to put behind the disap­pointment of the loss to Angola on … The post Black Stars fail to shine against Niger appeared

 Accra Hearts of Oak fans are calling for the head of Coach Abou­bakar Ouattara, following the team’s poor start to the season. Under his guidance, the Phobians escaped relegation narrowly on the last day after a 3-2 victory over Bechem United. But it appears the poor run has not ended as Hearts commenced the 2024/25 … The post Hearts fans want Coach Ouattara out appeared first on Ghanaian

Team Greater Accra de­feated Tema 12-9 in the finals of the inaugural Ghana Koshien baseball cham­pionship, played at the baseball field of the Labone Senior High School. The Greater Accra team, consisting of players from the SOTA and Kongo Basic Schools in the Shai Osudoku district of the region, proved too strong for their opponent … The post Greater Accra Region excel in baseball championship

 Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana LTD, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII) in the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced its investment in Fido Micro Credit LTD (Fido), a leading digital lender in Ghana. This investment will support Fido to further enhance financial inclusion, empowering many Ghanaians, particularly the … The post GIP

The country recorded a trade surplus of $1.81 billion in the first half of the year, higher than the surplus of $1.60 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2023, the Bank of Ghana has revealed. It said the improved trade surplus resulted from a higher increase in exports relative to imports. The BoG stated … The post Ghana’s trade surplus hits $1.81bn appeared first on Ghanaian

 A 37-year-old man, Uwombornyi Bado, has met his untimely death after he was stabbed with a stick in his stomach by a friend, Alhassan Merasa. This happened at Zon­go-Machire, a farming community near Chinderi, in the District capital of Krachi Nchumuru of the Oti Region. The victim was rushed to a clinic at Chinderi and … The post Man stabs friend to death appeared first on Ghanaian

 A barber, who allegedly stole 44,208 kilowatts (kws) of electricity power valued at GH¢28, 218.18, from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has been arraigned at the Accra Circuit Court. Mr Kamal Adam, 20, who was charged with stealing and interfer­ence with the supplier’s distribu­tion system, meters or equipment, pleaded not guilty. The court presided … The post Barber in court

 Edward Worwornyo, 60, and his son, Senyo Augus­tus Worwornyo, 30, both herbalists, have been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by the Hohoe Circuit Court for conspir­acy to commit crime, trespass and stealing of teak trees. The convicts, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, are also to pay for the teak trees’ value to the … The post Father, son jailed 4 years for stealing teak trees

A business­man, who allegedly took $13,500 from two persons un­der the pretext of securing them Nicaragua and Mexican visas, but failed to hon­our his promise, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. Mr Nganyu Billy Nfor, 36, accused, pleaded not guilty to defrauding by false pretence. The court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo granted Nfor … The post Businessman in court over alleged $13,500

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Ag­yapong, has urged delegates at Es­sikado-Ketan to avoid complacen­cy in the lead-up to the elections on December 7. He said “Victory will not be easily attained. In 2020, Joe Ghartey secured approximately 26,000 votes, while the NDC candidate garnered around 24,000 votes. Therefore, it is cru­cial … The post Avoid

The Smile Again Campaign, an initiative by Shafik Mahama, the son of former President John Dramani Mahama is collaborating with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Man­ifesto Committee and the NDC Communication Bureau to pilot the NDC Manifesto Desk. The desk is to provide a platform for direct, face-to-face engagement with the electorate. It was launched … The post Shafik Mahama,

Ahead of this year’s Presidential and Vice-Pres­idential debate, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has called on stakeholders to submit questions on 12 thematic areas to its Debate Committee by Friday, September 14, 2024. The 12 thematic areas include macroeconomic management, national development, and energy security, management of natu­ral resources, development of agriculture, industry, and … The post 2024

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it has set up two committees to review, and scruti­nise the information provided by presidential candidate hopefuls on their nomination forms. The Commission said the estab­lishment of the two committees is to promptly detect any errors that may be contained on the form and to ensure compliance. This … The post Election 2024:

Stakeholders in Ghana’s migration space have de­veloped a draft roadmap to improve labour migration, and fair recruitment practices in the coun­try and beyond. The document provides action plans to enhance the legal and in­stitutional frameworks that govern employment of migrants in line with international standards. It also has specific plans, re­sponsible parties, and timelines for … The post ILO,

 The Dominion College of Bishops on Saturday com­missioned and ordained the Founder and Lead Facilitator of Honeycomb Ministries, a non-de­nominational end-time revival movement, Ms Cecilia Dansu as Reverend Minister in Accra. Minister Dansu who has attend­ed intensive theological seminaries and gazetted by the government was ordained in recognition of her humanitarian outreach and dedica­tion of … The post Dominion

Ten people have been confirmed dead while 32 others were injured in a gory accident on Mim-Goaso Highway, in the Ahafo Region. The Ghanaian Times gath­ered that the driver of the bus attempted to overtake a timber truck, but ended up crashing into another truck causing the accident. The reports indicated that eight persons lost … The post Tragedy!  10 perish in ghastly crash  …on Mim-Goaso

A member of the Greater Accra Regional Peace Council, Alhaji Khuzaimah Mohammed Osman, has called on Muslims to strive to become ambassadors of Islam, especially in the western world where Islamic religion is perceived as violent and intolerant to their culture and beliefs. “Islam goes beyond that and Islam permits Muslims to live and coexist … The post Be ambassadors of Islam – Alhaji Osman appeared