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Ghana needs clear strategy to benefit from BRICS — Prof Bokpin
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 29th Oct, 2026 » Ghana needs clear strategy to benefit from BRICS — Prof Bokpin An economist and finance lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred A. Bokpin, has said a potential partnership between Ghana and the BRICS bloc could create opportunities to expand trade and attract investment, but the country needs a clear national strategy to translate such engagements into tangible economic gains.
Ghana: Open Up Capital to Entrepreneurs With Disabilities ... Stakeholders Urged
Gotham Business Consult has called on policymakers and financial institutions to improve access to capital for entrepreneurs with disabilities to enable them to establish and expand their businesses. The company said although policies might exist to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in economic activities, their implementation remained a concern.
Expand Aayalolo contra-flow service • Adenta-Accra journey drops from 2 hours to under 30 minutes – commuters
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Wed 28th Oct, 2026 » Expand Aayalolo contra-flow service • Adenta-Accra journey drops from 2 hours to under 30 minutes – commuters Commuters who use the pilot Aayalolo contra-flow bus service have called for its expansion and continuation as a permanent measure to ease traffic congestion and reduce travel time in Accra.
Ghana: Momo Pledges to Turn Customer Feedback Into Service Improvements
MobileMoney (MoMo) FinTech Limited has pledged to translate customer feedback into practical service improvements following concerns raised at its MoMo Cashless Conversations customer forum. The company said customer feedback was essential to improving service delivery and addressing challenges users encountered on its mobile money platform.
India Fest to showcase culture, strengthen Ghana-India ties
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 22nd Oct, 2026 » India Fest to showcase culture, strengthen Ghana-India ties DANCE, music and food from across India will take centre stage at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 24, as the Indian High Commission hosts the fourth edition of India Fest. Organisers are hoping to surpass last year’s attendance of more than 4,000 people at the festival, which celebrates India’s cultural diversity and its longstanding friendship with Ghana.
Ghana: Fiuc, Gisi Partner to Build Relevant Skills for Financial Services Industry
FANAKA International University College (FIUC) and the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute (GISI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to align the university's Master of Science (MSc) in Finance programme with professional standards and equip graduates with skills relevant to the financial services industry.
98 SMEs graduate from MTN-NOVA Business School Mini MBA programme
Ghana NINETY-EIGHT small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have graduated from the MTN-NOVA Business School Mini Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, aimed at strengthening their financial management and digitalisation capabilities.
FDA steps up fight against food adulteration
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Mon 12th Oct, 2026 » FDA steps up fight against food adulteration THE Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intensified food safety education among traders and food handlers at the Mallam Atta Market in Accra to address food contamination and the misuse of chemicals in food production and handling.
GMTF intensifies drive to support chronic disease patients
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 09th Oct, 2026 » GMTF intensifies drive to support chronic disease patients THE Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has intensified efforts to improve access to specialised healthcare by engaging key stakeholders to raise public awareness and strengthen partnerships to support eligible patients, particularly those suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases.
St Barnabas marks 100 years of service
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 09th Oct, 2026 » St Barnabas marks 100 years of service THE St Barnabas Anglican Church at Osu has marked its 100th anniversary with a call on the church to strengthen its ministry and deepen its impact on society in the years ahead.
Ghana: RTP Strengthens Fight Against Child Labour, Trafficking
A total of 15,439 children have benefited from two Right To Play (RTP) Ghana initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education, strengthening child protection and tackling child labour and trafficking in eight districts across the Ashanti, Ahafo, Volta and Oti regions. The beneficiaries comprise 11,119 children under the My Life, My Rights (MLMR) project and 4,320 under the My Life, My Future (MLMF) project.
GAF urged to strengthen strategic leadership
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Wed 30th Sep, 2026 » GAF urged to strengthen strategic leadership The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has called for stronger strategic leadership and institutional cohesion within the GAF to enable it to respond effectively to the changing security environment.
Ghana: Christian Apologists Advocate Protection of Religious Freedoms
The Alliance of Christian Apologists (ACA) has called for the protection of religious freedom and equal enforcement of the law under Ghana's constitutional order, insisting that no religious belief or community should impose its laws on the entire country. The call was made by the Chairman of ACA, Rev. Kwabena Agyapong, following the second arrest of Apostle Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei last Tuesday over allegations of inciting violence.
Early intervention key to saving distressed enterprises – Auditor-General
Ghana The Auditor-General, Dr Pamela Graham, has urged State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public entities to seek professional restructuring support at the early stages of financial or operational distress to prevent the loss of economic value. She said early intervention would enable distressed entities to identify their financial and operational challenges and develop appropriate turnaround strategies.
KoKMA tackles open urination with new Tudu facility
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 18th Sep, 2026 » KoKMA tackles open urination with new Tudu facility The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has inaugurated a new sanitation facility at Tudu in Accra to improve access to public sanitation services and help curb open urination in the area. The facility, developed by St. Philips Enterprise, comprises 17 toilet seats and a bathhouse and is expected to ease pressure on existing sanitation facilities in Tudu and surrounding communities.
Scholarship scheme launched for Ga-Dangme students
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Wed 16th Sep, 2026 » Scholarship scheme launched for Ga-Dangme students The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for greater investment in the education of Ga-Dangme youth to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to become responsible citizens and contribute to the development of the Ga-State. He said educating the younger generation was critical to the future development of the Ga-State and the country as a whole.
Ghana: Medical City Planned for Ada · GTA, Africa's Brain Bank Partner to Boost Health Tourism
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Africa's Brain Bank have partnered to establish a medical city at Ada in the Greater Accra Region to provide quality healthcare services and reduce the need for Africans to travel abroad for medical treatment. The proposed historic medical city is expected to provide healthcare services ranging from primary to tertiary care and position Ghana as a medical tourism hub in Africa.
Medical city planned for Ada • GTA, Africa’s Brain Bank partner to boost health tourism
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 10th Sep, 2026 » Medical city planned for Ada • GTA, Africa’s Brain Bank partner to boost health tourism BY PRINCE ADDO FRIMPONG The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Africa’s Brain Bank have partnered to establish a medical city at Ada in the Greater Accra Region to provide quality healthcare services and reduce the need for Africans to travel abroad for medical treatment.
Youth trained to tackle Africa’s waste crisis
Africa The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA Africa), in partnership with the Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), has begun the in-person segment of the 2026 Africa Zero Waste Academy to equip young people with practical skills to become zero waste practitioners and tackle Africa’s growing waste and climate challenges. The initiative, now in its second … The post Youth trained to tackle Africa’s waste crisis appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
MMFL launches MomoFinTech Lab
Business Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 13th Aug, 2026 » MMFL launches MomoFinTech Lab MobileMoney FinTech Limited (MMFL) has launched and opened application for the MoMo FinTech Lab to nurture innovative ideas and foster collaboration to accelerate the growth of Ghana’s financial technology ecosystem.
MTN doubles Heroes of Change prize to GH¢400,000
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 07th Aug, 2026 » MTN doubles Heroes of Change prize to GH¢400,000 MTN Ghana has doubled the prize package for the eighth edition of its Heroes of Change initiative as part of efforts to recognise and support individuals whose selfless contributions are transforming lives in communities across the country.
MTN employees urged to make sustainability personal responsibility
Africa Employees of MTN Ghana have been urged to make sustainability a personal responsibility by adopting simple and consistent actions that support environmental protection and ethical business practices for national development. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, who announced this on Tuesday during the launch of the MTN 2026 Sustainability Month, said … The post MTN employees urged to make sustainability personal responsibility appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Don’t heed IEA calls to terminate Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine lease…GCM urges govt
Business Home » Ghanaian Times » Wed 20th May, 2026 » Don’t heed IEA calls to terminate Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine lease…GCM urges govt The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has urged the government not to heed to the calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for it to terminate the mine lease of Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine, warning that such a move could weaken investor confidence and destabilise the country’s mining sector.
Ghana: Vacate Bush Highway or Face Action - Ama Warns Traders
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to traders operating on the streets and pavements along the George Walker Bush Highway at Lapaz to vacate the area or face enforcement action.
GHS raises alarm over rising obesity among adolescents
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Tue 28th Apr, 2026 » GHS raises alarm over rising obesity among adolescents Three per cent of adolescent girls aged between 15 and 19 in the country are obese, the Ghana Health Service has revealed. Similarly, one per cent of adolescent boys within the same age bracket are also affected, while a number of children have been classified as underweight.
Ghana: Ghs Raises Alarm Over Rising Obesity Among Adolescents
Three per cent of adolescent girls aged between 15 and 19 in the country are obese, the Ghana Health Service has revealed. Similarly, one per cent of adolescent boys within the same age bracket are also affected, while a number of children have been classified as underweight.
GAYO supports farmers with organic fertiliser
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 23rd Apr, 2026 » GAYO supports farmers with organic fertiliser The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), an environmental sustainability organisation, has donated 180 bags of organic compost to more than 100 farmers in selected communities to promote sustainable agriculture and enhance food security.
Ghana Scout Association Board, NEC inaugurated
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Tue 14th Apr, 2026 » Ghana Scout Association Board, NEC inaugurated THE Ghana Scout Association (GSA) has inducted its new Board and National Executive Committee (NEC), with a call on members to uphold honesty, teamwork, and commitment to the voluntary service of scouting. The board chaired by William Pitt has other members as Issahaque Suleman, Mercy Sackey, Nana Fanyinamah III, and Andrew Asamoah.
Training, mentorship crucial to increasing women’s participation in media – Cedar Femme Media Creative Director
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 10th Apr, 2026 » Training, mentorship crucial to increasing women’s participation in media – Cedar Femme Media Creative Director THE Creative Director of Cedar Femme Media, Ms Regina Olatayo, has stated that limited access to training, mentorship and resources in media production-related roles has lowered women’s participation in the media industry despite their interest in careers in the industry.
Ghana: Poor Nutrition Hampering Prospects of Children to Attain Educational Goals
Poor nutrition and limited parental support is hampering the ability of children in Ghana to achieve their educational goals, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Learning Masterminds, Dr Mama Laryea, has stated. She explained that some children in the country were academically weak because of the poor development of their brains and also lacked the right environment to study. Dr Laryea stated this during the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Curious Minds last Thursday.
Ghana: Uphold Discipline, Sound Governance, Quality Teaching - Edu Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated four governing councils of four Colleges of Education, charging them to uphold discipline, sound governance, and quality teaching to safeguard the future of the country's education system. The Colleges of Education include Enchi, Al-Faruq, Gbewa, and Agogo Presbyterian Women's College.
Uphold discipline, sound governance, quality teaching- Edu Minister
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 08th Jan, 2026 » Uphold discipline, sound governance, quality teaching- Edu Minister The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated four governing councils of four Colleges of Education, charging them to uphold discipline, sound governance, and quality teaching to safeguard the future of the country’s education system. The Colleges of Education include Enchi, Al-Faruq, Gbewa, and Agogo Presbyterian Women’s College.
Ghana: 48 Engineers Regiment Wins Ghana Armed Forces 2025 Inter-Unit Drill Competition At Burma Camp in Accra.
The officers during after they emerged winners.
48 Engineers Regiment wins Ghana Armed Forces 2025 Inter-unit drill competition at Burma Camp in Accra.
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Mon 29th Dec, 2025 » 48 Engineers Regiment wins Ghana Armed Forces 2025 Inter-unit drill competition at Burma Camp in Accra. The officers during after they emerged winners. The 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has emerged winners of this year’s Inter-unit drill competition held at the 5 Infantry Battalion Parade Square at the Burma Camp in Accra Monday The Units during the Inter-Unit drill Competition.
Ghana: Muslim Professionals Urged to Uphold Integrity ,Accountability . Ethical Leadership
The Executive Director of SAID Academy, Ghana, Sa-id Mukhtar Abubakar has urged members of the Ghana Academy of Muslim Professionals(GAMP) to uphold integrity, accountability and ethical leadership by in their various fields as a means of combating corruption and restoring public trust in society.
MTN Ghana donates 150 hampers to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Sat 27th Dec, 2025 » MTN Ghana donates 150 hampers to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra MTN Ghana has donated 150 baby hampers to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to support mothers who delivered during the Christmas season. The hampers consisted of baby soap, diapers, baby wipes, and detergents to support newborn babies during their stay in the hospital, as well as going home.
Ghana: MTN Yello Ladies Network Donates Gh¢200,000 to Support Breast Cancer Treatment
THE MTN Yello Ladies Network has donated GH¢200,000 to support breast cancer awareness and treatment, benefiting patients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Breast Care International (BCI). The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital received GH¢150,000 for the treatment of 14 patients at the Breast Cancer Unit, while BCI received GH¢50,000.
Ghana: Tourism Ministry Holds 9 Lessons, Carols to Celebrate Culture, Unity, Creativity
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, together with its 13 agencies, on Tuesday held its annual Nine Lessons and Carols service in Accra to celebrate Christmas and reaffirm the role of culture and creativity in promoting national unity, identity, and economic transformation. The event, attended by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs.
Ghana: NTC Night Circulation Officer Retires After 21 Years of Dedicated Service
A send-off ceremony was held yesterday in Accra for the Night Circulation Officer of the New Times Corporation (NTC), Mr. Cephas Aveh, in honour of his hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to the corporation. Mr. Cephas Aveh, a long-serving staff member of the Department of Channel Marketing and Circulation, served NTC for 21 years, demonstrating exceptional commitment and loyalty.
Ghana: Pre-X'mas Sales - Commodity Prices Decline... but Traders Complain of Low Patronage
With Christmas just days away, Accra's busy markets are bustling with human movement causing huge traffic, yet traders continue to complain of low patronage and sales. From Makola to Kantamanto, traders say sales remain unexpectedly low, despite the prices of food and other household items witnessing some price falls in the festive season.
GhCCI swears in new executives
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 19th Dec, 2025 » GhCCI swears in new executives THE Ghana Chamber of Construction Industries (GhCCI) has sworn in a new set of executives as the new leadership of the chamber following their victory in the GhCCI delegates’ election held last Wednesday.
Ghana: Strategic Leadership Necessity, Not Luxury - Former Chief of Defence Staff
The former High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria and former Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has emphasised the urgent need for strategic leadership and critical thinking among both military and civilian leaders.
National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group reconstituted
The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inaugurated a 17-member reconstituted National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) to provide impartial recommendations on national immunisation policies and strengthen Ghana’s vaccination programme. The NITAG is chaired by Prof. Philip Baba Adongo. Other members include Prof. Anthony Kwame Enimil, Prof. Daniel Ansong, Prof. Anthony Fafa Dartey, Prof.
Netherlands Donates Security Scanners to NACOC
Crime Home » Ghanaian Times » Tue 02nd Dec, 2025 » Netherlands Donates Security Scanners to NACOC The Netherlands government has donated two full-body security scanners to the Narcotic Control Commission (NACOC) to detect prohibited and concealed items and strengthen Ghana’s border security.
Former FGR Workers Demand Outstanding Entitlements from Heath Goldfields Limited
Hot! Home » Ghanaian Times » Fri 21st Nov, 2025 » Former FGR Workers Demand Outstanding Entitlements from Heath Goldfields Limited Former workers of Future Global Resources (FGR), the previous operators of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, have appealed to the government to intervene and compel Heath Goldfields Limited (HGL), the current operators, to settle all outstanding entitlements owed to them.
Ghana: 637 New Doctors, Dentists Inducted Into Medical Profession
Newly qualified medical and dental practitioners have been formally inducted into the profession by the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) at a ceremony held in Accra yesterday. The inductees comprised graduates from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), University for Development Studies (UDS), and University of Cape Coast (UCC).
GARCC gets fitness, wellness centre
News Home » Ghanaian Times » Thu 13th Nov, 2025 » GARCC gets fitness, wellness centre A fitness and wellness centre has been inaugurated at the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) in Accra to promote staff health and well-being. The facility aims to encourage preventive healthcare, boost productivity, and ensure a healthier workforce.
Free Trade And AfCFTA: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential
Opinion Home » Ghanaian Chronicle » Tue 19th Aug, 2025 » Free Trade And AfCFTA: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential High tariffs! Price controls! Large bureaucracy and unnecessary regulation of the African market are what have made Africa have the identity as a poor continent because it is not free. This has caused Africa’s intra-trade to attain a percentage of less than twenty percent.
Ghana: World Congratulates President-Elect Mahama
Messages of congratulations have begun pouring in from across the world to the President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the 2024 Presidential race. The founder and leader for the Movement for Change, Mr Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has extended his congratulatory message to former President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC for an emphatic victory in the just concluded 2024 general elections.
Ghana Decides Saturday · 12 Contestants Vie for President · 18,774,159 Expected to Vote · EC Sets Up 40,976 Polling Centres Nationwide
Ghanaian electorate will on Saturday elect a new president and Members of Parliament (MPs) who are seeking their mandates to rule the country for the next four years, after several weeks of intense campaigning. In all, 18,774,159 on the electoral roll, would exercise their franchise at 40,976 polling stations. Of the figure, 131,478 comprising security personnel, journalists and Electoral Commission (EC) staff, took part in the special voting, December 2 and December 5, respectively.
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