The Asante Akropong District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District has remanded two friends into prison custody for allegedly stealing two Nissan Urvan buses at Akropong and Atwima Koforidua. The accused, Michael Ofosu, a 24-year-old conductor, and Grace Baidoo, a 21-year-old Mobile Money vendor, did not have their pleas taken and are scheduled to … The post Two Friends

Economist Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi has attributed the tragic deaths and injuries at the El-Wak Stadium during a military recruitment exercise to the overwhelming number of graduates produced by Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. Reports indicate that six Ghanaians lost their lives in a stampede after thousands gathered for screening into various security agencies […]

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region. The suspects—Issifu Addae (also known as Akwasi Addae), Stephen Gyamfi, Augustine Arhinful, and Martha Mansah—were apprehended following ongoing investigations into the death of the traditional ruler. According to the Criminal Investigation Department … The post Four

Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has criticized the military high command for its handling of the recent recruitment exercise that led to the deaths of six young Ghanaians. Speaking as a panelist on TV3’s The Big Issue on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Awingobit questioned the decision to […]

The allocation to parliament for its oversight role has been increased to GHS1.6 billion in the 2026 budget from the GHS1.1 billion in the 2025 budget statement, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has said. He made the point that the government was committed to resourcing parliament to enable it to play its oversight roles well. “Parliament […]

The government of Ghana has been commended for creating an enabling environment for the deployment of cleaner energy sources, particularly solar power, to strengthen the country’s energy security. The Project Manager of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana), Mr. Caleb Annan Sarpong, praised government efforts during a solar energy exhibition … The post Govt

The contents of the 2026 budget statement presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister have made it clear that the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration was the worst case study of bad economic management. They said the NPP was bad in government and even worse in opposition The Majority Leader said this to refute […]

Corporate businesses in Ghana have been encouraged to place equal emphasis on sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks as they do on financial and operational matters, to attract more funding. Dr. Kwabena Situ, Partner, Assurance at Deloitte Ghana, made the call in Accra on Wednesday during the MTN Bright Conversations, held as part … The post MTN

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has asked about the whereabouts of the jobs that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) promised to create under the 24-Hour Economy idea. He made the observation that the youth are crying for jobs and asking what has been made of the 24-Hour Economy promise. “You said 24-hour economy, the youth […]

A three-day workshop to strengthen Ghana’s Protection and Human Security Integrated Coordination Mechanism (ECOPHSICM) has opened in Accra, with a call for intensified education on interlinked risks affecting vulnerable populations. Organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, the workshop seeks … The post Ghana,

Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD Ghana), Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has welcomed the directive to all schools to exclusively purchase local rice, maize, chicken, and eggs. He makes the point that the government must use its immense purchasing power discriminatingly to promote local agriculture and agri-business “Way to go. Government […]

When the heavy gates of the Ankaful

When the heavy gates of the Ankaful

• GH¢57.5 billion for capital expenditure• GH¢30 billion for road development• COVID Levy abolished• Local rice, maize, chicken and eggs to be procured by schools• VAT rate reduced from 21.9% to 20%• Tax net to be expanded• 50 agricultural districts to benefit from 4,400 different agriculture machineries ???? Follow Ghanaian Times WhatsApp Channel today. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q???? … The post Budget

Ghana's Mohammed Kudus says he is happy with the confidence entrusted in him at Tottenham Hotspur which allows him to be more creative and flexible. Kudus is only behind Manchester City's Jeremy Doku as one of the leading dribblers in the Premier League.According to the 25-year-old, Spurs offers him the freedom which encourages him to take on players."Taking on the player. I just keep trying over and over again," he said on the Premier League's UNCUT."Even

Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer John Kwesi Adu has outlined why Bibiani is the most suitable site for the government’s newly announced plan to construct a modern stadium in the Western North Region. Ghana is set to build three new state-of-the-art stadiums in 2026, part of a renewed national effort to expand sports infrastructure. The […]

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has urged citizens to abhor all acts of corruption and report same to anti-corruption institutions for action. The post

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