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The Ghanaian Times
… unch brought together officials of the Ministry for Works, Housing and Water Resources, development partners, industry stakeholders, prospective homeowners, investors and members of the media to celebrate the unveiling of VAAL Real Estate’s eighth residential development in Ghana …
Vaal Real Estate launches Moonbow to expand premium housingThe Ghanaian Times
Letshego Ghana Savings and Loans PLC has announced a strong financial performance for the half year 2026 during its ‘Facts Behind the Figures’ engagement with the Ghana Stock Exchange. …
Letshego Ghana delivers strong H1 2026 resultsThe Ghanaian Times
… him recalled that on March 17, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama urged tenants to report landlords who demanded more than the legally permitted six months’ rent in advance, while calling for stronger cooperation between government, labour and the private sector to address Ghana …
App launched to expose landlords flouting rent lawJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called on the African diaspora to move beyond remittances and become strategic investors in Africa’s transformation, stressing that the continent’s future must be built on ownership, value creation a …
GoldBod CEO urges African diaspora to shift from remittances to investments at Africa Rising SymposiumJoy Online
The 2026 edition of the JoySports Invitational Tournament is set to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. …
Registration opens for 2026 JoySports Invitational TournamentJoy Online
Motorists and consumers are set to pay more for petroleum products from Friday, August 1, as rising global crude oil prices and the depreciation of the Ghana cedi push up ex-pump prices. …
Fuel prices set for sharp rise from Aug. 1 as crude oil surge, cedi weakness biteJoy Online
… Mr Buah underscored the government’s vision to establish a smelter and refinery to drive Ghana’s industrialisation agenda, adding that industries relying on VALCO needed the company to operate efficiently. …
Government engages investors, needs US$ 700m to revive VALCOJoy Online
The University of Ghana (UG) has positioned artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills training at the centre of its academic agenda as part of efforts to prepare students for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. …
UG positions artificial intelligence at the core of student trainingJoy Online
… He said politicians, statesmen, leaders and civil servants should regard public service as a vocation rooted in holiness, truth, commitment and honesty. “In his service to Ghana, he served the whole humanity, he conducted himself in a very respectful way and his conduct has becom …
Requiem Mass held for Ambassador GbehoJoy Online
Ghana has entered the advisory phase of a United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) programme to strengthen defence logistics, operational readiness and military cooperation. …
Ghana, US deepen defence logistics cooperationMobileMoney Fintech Limited has launched the 'Ride with MoMo' promotion to encourage commercial drivers and riders to use Mobile Money for transport payments, rewarding 10 winners weekly with incentives including data and cash prizes, with more than 500 drivers and riders already benefiting from weekly rewards.
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MobileMoney Fintech Limited has launched the 'Ride with MoMo' promotion to encourage commercial drivers and riders to use Mobile Money for transport payments, rewarding 10 winners weekly with incentives including data and cash prizes, with more than 500 drivers and riders already benefiting from weekly rewards.
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Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, UN Special Representative for Libya and former Foreign Affairs Minister, has urged Ghana to strengthen its institutions, deepen regional diplomacy through the AU and ECOWAS, and build a resilient economy as the post-World War II international order weakens and geopolitical rivalry reshapes global relations.
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The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has organised "The Youth Voice" programme to engage students and pupils in the Nzema East and Ellembelle districts in discussions on corruption, integrity, and ethical leadership, as part of activities marking the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day celebration.
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Mindful Governance convened Ghana's first Company Secretaries' Summit at Labadi Beach Hotel, bringing together company secretaries, legal counsel, board directors and senior governance professionals from public, private and state-owned sectors under the theme 'Governance as Value Creation'. The summit was designed to establish a dedicated national platform for a profession that operates between the board, management and stakeholders.
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Parliament has approved three digital tax administration agreements aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving tax compliance, despite the Minority Caucus's unanimous rejection, citing concerns about transparency and lack of adequate disclosure.
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Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims a false allegation that he had an affair with Burna Boy's girlfriend damaged his relationship with the Nigerian singer, after people in his circle spread the rumour to harm his reputation. He said he supported Burna Boy and his family during their time in Ghana, and the incident taught him difficult lessons about trust and loyalty.
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Accra is hosting the Execute Africa AI Challenge 2026, a 48-hour hackathon opening One Vecta Africa AI Week 2026 (5–9 September), where over 200 innovators aged roughly 21 to 35 from more than 12 countries will build working AI prototypes across five sectors: fintech, health, agriculture, climate, and government services. Winners will present to over 400 senior delegates from government, banking, telecommunications, and investment, with prizes focused on seed funding and incubation to help projects progress beyond demo day.
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A statue of Otumfuo Nana Badu Bonsu II, an Ahantahene executed by Dutch colonial forces in 1838, was unveiled on 27 July 2026 during Ahanta Heritage Month, organised by the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West Constituency and marked by a Chiefs' Durbar. The sculpture bears the inscription "He Did Not Bow" and commemorates the king's resistance to Dutch rule and the return of his head to his people 171 years after his execution.
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Dignitaries, Members of Parliament, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps gathered at the State House on Friday, July 31, for the State Funeral of late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho, honouring his decades of service to Ghana in leadership and diplomatic roles. The ceremony featured military honours, tributes and prayers in recognition of his contributions to diplomacy, governance and national development.
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The Public Action for Climate and Ecosystem, a student-led environmental advocacy organisation, cautions that high costs of eco-friendly packaging alternatives could slow Ghana's transition away from styrofoam as the country prepares to phase out single-use polystyrene products. PACE says affordability and availability of replacement materials will be critical for ensuring a smooth transition, and that cheaper alternatives are essential to drive behavioural change among consumers, traders and businesses.
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South African Minister Ronald Lamola rejected allegations over the country's treatment of foreign migrants, asserting South Africa's sovereign right to enforce immigration laws while condemning isolated acts of violence. He noted that 82 people have been arrested for looting and vandalism, stating that authorities have the situation under control.
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The Animal Welfare League has urged Ghana's government to promote free-range poultry farming instead of battery-cage systems, citing the traditional nkokɔ nkitinkiti method as a more humane and sustainable approach. The organisation argues that free-range systems allow chickens to exhibit natural behaviours while supporting food security and sustainable production.
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The government is undertaking major reforms in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, including a review of the fiscal and regulatory framework, to improve investor confidence and attract fresh oil and gas investments. The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition said the reforms are expected to be completed by the end of the year and that Ghana is competing for global capital to remain one of Africa's most attractive upstream investment destinations.
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UN Special Representative Hanna Serwaa Tetteh has said the African continent's main challenge is not the absence of policies but member states' failure to implement AU decisions. She cited former AU Commission Chair Moussa Faki's disclosure that 93 per cent of AU decisions taken between 2021 and 2023 were not implemented.
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Fitch Solutions has projected Ghana's inflation will rise to 9% by the end of 2026, largely driven by renewed pressure on the cedi, stronger domestic demand, and higher food prices linked to El Niño-related weather disruptions, despite the cedi's recent strong performance. The projection is based on the Bank of Ghana's new monetary stance and expectations that the cedi will not stabilise strongly in coming months.
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A legal analysis argues that requiring immovable property as a bail condition in Ghana violates constitutional rights to personal liberty, equality, and freedom from discrimination, creating a wealth-based dual justice system where the poor face prolonged pre-trial detention while the wealthy gain rapid release.
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Ghana's Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi says President Mahama's "reset" agenda is repositioning Ghana's economy to ensure Africans take greater control of strategic sectors while remaining open to responsible foreign investment.
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President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Kingston from 2–5 August to strengthen historical and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Jamaica and encourage cooperation with CARICOM. The visit aims to demonstrate Ghana's ongoing support for Caribbean partners and to advance the call for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, including participation in a high-level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies.
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Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi presented the institution as a model for African countries to maximize value from natural resources through state-led reforms. Gyamfi noted that Africa typically exports raw minerals while importing finished products, and positioned GoldBod as Ghana's answer to reversing that trend through greater local participation and value retention in the gold industry.
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Calvin Kwadwo Fosu, son of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, announced that his family will pursue legal action against those spreading falsehoods and defamatory claims about them, saying the family will no longer remain silent about name-tarnishing. He made the statement during activities marking the first anniversary of Daddy Lumba's death but did not specify any particular person or incident.
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The government has accepted recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee to reduce the minimum age qualification for the presidency from 40 to 35 years, amending Article 62(b) of the 1992 Constitution. The author argues this demonstrates confidence in young Ghanaians' capacity for national leadership and challenges age-based perceptions of political fitness.
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The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research has rejected government proposals to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing the move would weaken democratic accountability and leave the country vulnerable to prolonged poor governance, though he supports proposed changes to presidential age limits.
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Former Local Government Minister Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah has criticised the government's proposed election modalities for MMDCEs, arguing that the arrangement—where political authorities nominate five persons from whom three are shortlisted for election—maintains political party influence and fails to create a truly independent local governance system. He contended the process does not substantially differ from the current system that reforms aim to replace.
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The Embassy of Morocco in Ghana hosted a reception in Accra to celebrate the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne. Ambassador Imane Ouaadil highlighted the kingdom's reforms over 27 years, including institutional strengthening, social protection expansion, and infrastructure investment, and underscored Morocco's role as a partner for peace and development in Africa.
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The new Chief Executive of Ghana International Bank says the bank's main opportunities lie in financing trade and supporting Ghanaian businesses expanding globally, and that Ghana remains the foundation of the institution established in 1959.
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Open waste burning was Ghana's second leading cause of death in 2023, accounting for more than 32,000 deaths, with household pollution from solid fuels and waste responsible for about two-thirds of those deaths, according to the 2025 State of Global Air report. The report found that in Adentan Municipality, about one-third of households with waste collection access still burn excess waste, contributing to persistent coughs and worsening asthma in children.
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Medeama SC will host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium after CAF granted the venue Category 2 Stadium Approval, allowing the club to host continental football in Tarkwa for the first time.
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Ghana's U-20 team drew 1-1 with Burkina Faso in their second Group B match at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d'Ivoire, with Joseph Badu equalizing after Ghana played the second half with ten men. Ghana remain third in Group B with one point from two matches and face Togo in their final group fixture.
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Ghana's Dr Eric Tetteh Ayertey has been appointed to the Medical and Anti-Doping Committee of African Boxing, becoming the first Ghanaian to serve on the continental body. He joins four other African medical experts responsible for developing medical policy, strengthening athlete safety, and advancing anti-doping programmes across African boxing.
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Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC has received CAF Category 2 Stadium Approval to host their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium, marking the first time continental football will be hosted in Tarkwa.
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