Ghanaian Times — a Ghanaian news outlet covering politics, sports, economic policy, and national affairs.
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… On the field, Isaac Ofori of the Ghanaian Times walked her through the maze. No technology meant everything was manual, starting before dawn at the stadium, moving from federation to federation, filing late. …
The woman who held the microphone firstThe Ghanaian Times
The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as the new Managing Director of New Times Corporation, publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. …
New Times Corporation gets new MDThe Ghanaian Times
… and 10.7 per cent for each degree that temperatures exceed the health risk threshold.-Reuters Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Spain records highest number of May heat-related deaths appeared first on Ghanaian Times …
Spain records highest number of May heat-related deathsThe Ghanaian Times
… By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post Jeffrey Nortey meets Sam George, announces “3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey” live Storytelling show at National Theatre appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Jeffrey Nortey meets Sam George, announces “3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey” live Storytelling show at National TheatreThe Ghanaian Times
… By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme The post University of Ghana launches UGA Network App to reconnect global alumni community appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
University of Ghana launches UGA Network App to reconnect global alumni communityThe Ghanaian Times
… By: Jacob Aggrey The post Deputy Agric Minister John Dumelo to sponsor 20 young farmers for dry season Tomato farming appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Deputy Agric Minister John Dumelo to sponsor 20 young farmers for dry season Tomato farmingJoy Online
… is selling off its hotel investments, describing reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media as “false, misleading, and without basis.” In a statement issued on Thursday, May 22, 2026, SSNIT clarified that recent advertisements published in the Ghanaian Times …
SSNIT clarifies hotel advertisement, denies sale reportsJoy Online
… In fact, for Yours Truly, a newspaper Arts columnist at the time, the cry became a monthly inky advocacy in the ‘Ghanaian Times’. …
Enimil Ashon: Filmmakers laughing all the way to the bankThe Ghanaian Times
… Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Black Starlets turn attention to South Africa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Black Starlets turn attention to South AfricaThe Ghanaian Times
… White, head of Zuffa Boxing, said he was open to making a ‘fun’ fight between Benn and Garcia. –Skysports Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Ryan Garcia announces Conor Benn blockbuster appeared first on Ghanaian Times …
Ryan Garcia announces Conor Benn blockbusterGhana midfielder Kwasi Sibo said the Black Stars are determined to defeat Croatia and finish top of their World Cup group after drawing 0-0 with England. Sibo credited manager Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions for Ghana's disciplined performance.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo said the Black Stars are determined to defeat Croatia and finish top of their World Cup group after drawing 0-0 with England. Sibo credited manager Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions for Ghana's disciplined performance.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Managing Editor of The Herald Larry Alans Dogbey was convicted of contempt and sentenced to one week in prison. A legal commentator argues that court filings show the bench had little choice but to uphold the contempt application against him.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Office of NADMO is managing flooding in five municipalities and districts across the region following continuous rains and storms that have inundated communities, schools, and health facilities. NADMO has provided roofing sheets and food items to affected residents and requested additional support from national headquarters.
24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and a Howo tipper truck collided at Kings and Queens on the Kpong–Tema Highway in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, killing one male occupant. Firefighters from Kpong Fire Station responded to the scene and assisted with traffic management.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana National Fire Service responded to multiple road crashes in Volta Region on June 21, 2026, resulting in 6 deaths and 34 injuries. Two crashes occurred near Kpeve on the Peki–Kpeve Road, with firefighters rescuing 24 victims from a Metro Mass Transit bus; a third crash at Ho Civic Centre left two dead among ten rescued victims.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Director of Communications at the Bank of Ghana has urged journalists to uphold responsible journalism principles by ensuring accuracy, fairness and truth in their reportage, emphasising the media's critical role in shaping public understanding of economic issues and national policies. He called on journalists to go beyond headline reporting and position themselves as strategic partners in national development, bringing human-centred stories to life to explain how policy decisions affect citizens.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the Ghanaian community in Canada that the government is committed to improving livelihoods and strengthening the economy through initiatives including the 24-Hour Economy programme, Big Push infrastructure programme, agriculture prioritisation, and measures to manage inflation and create jobs.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ninety ministers of the Methodist Church Ghana have been commissioned after completing a three-year ministerial formation programme. The Presiding Bishop urged them to remain faithful to their calling, uphold church doctrines, and serve with sacrifice, humility, and reflection of Christ's life as they take up pastoral assignments across the country.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has announced the conversion of all Rural and Community Banks into Community Banks under the Revised Microfinance Sector Framework to strengthen community-level financial intermediation and expand access to inclusive financial services. Existing Rural Banks have automatically become Community Banks and must complete statutory name changes and regulatory alignment by December 31, 2026.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Development Bank Ghana launched its fifth anniversary celebration and pledged to help transform the oil palm industry from smallholder farms into processing giants, aiming to drive industrial growth, job creation, and exports while increasing production and consumption of locally grown and processed palm oil.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
AI systems can automate decision-making in goods transportation by connecting to order data, vehicle telematics, GPS feeds, and other operational systems to handle tasks like load assignment, ETA recalculation, invoice verification, and temperature monitoring. Route and load planning is identified as the area where AI-based systems typically provide the first financial returns in freight operations.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama championed a Ghana-led UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 March 2026 that describes the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and calls for reparatory justice measures. The resolution passed with 123 states in support, three opposed, and 52 abstaining, though major Western powers including the US, UK, and all EU member states either voted against or abstained.
12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Government Communications Minister Felix Ofosu Kwakye has dismissed claims that staff salaries at the Presidency have increased, stating the current staff inherited the same salaries and conditions as their predecessors. He argued that once arrears owed to former Article 71 office holders are paid, the total wage bill will be lower due to reduced staff numbers, and that salaries were approved by Parliament on 6 January 2025 under the previous government.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Forestry Commission has condemned the vandalization and destruction of its accommodation facility for timber checkpoint personnel at Babatokuma in the Kintampo Forest District on June 9, 2026. The Commission says the attack was aimed at disrupting enforcement of forestry regulations and protecting forest resources, and calls on stakeholders to support efforts against impunity in the forestry sector.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
James Marfo defeated Ali Mohammed to win the Men's Singles title at the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship, while Joanita Borteye won the Women's Singles event by defeating Cynthia Kwabi and also claimed the Girls U-19 title and Most Disciplined Player award.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana has confirmed participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), with close to 40 athletes expected to compete across nine disciplines including athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana has confirmed participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), fielding close to 40 athletes across nine disciplines including athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting. Selection was based on strict performance criteria and available quotas, with each discipline undergoing rigorous technical validation.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
James Marfo defeated Ali Mohammed to win the Men's Singles event at the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship, while Joanita Borteye emerged victorious in the Women Singles and Girls U-19 categories, also earning the Most Disciplined Player award.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
James Marfo won the Men's Singles event at the 2026 Damba Table Tennis Championship, defeating Ali Mohammed in the final, while Joanita Borteye claimed the Women's Singles title by beating Cynthia Kwabi. Borteye also won the Girls U-19 event and earned the Most Disciplined Player award.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Accra drivers face mounting danger from malfunctioning traffic lights left unattended for weeks or months, compounded by excessive sirens and emergency lights that confuse conscientious drivers. Faulty traffic lights at intersections pose additional risks amid rising numbers of commercial motorcycles and tricycles.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Rosalind Koramah Amoh, now Sub-editor of the Daily Graphic and Vice Chairperson of the Women's FA Cup Committee, has spent thirty years covering women's football and shaping Ghanaian sports journalism, inspired by her disappointment at the sparse media presence at a 1994 Women's World Cup qualifier between Ghana's Black Queens and Nigeria's Super Falcons.
7 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Media Commission has appointed Dr Isaac Okpoti Nai as Managing Director of New Times Corporation, which publishes Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers. The appointment was made in consultation with the President and is effective June 5, 2026.
5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain's Health Ministry said May 2026 recorded 101 deaths attributable to high temperatures, the highest for May since records began in 2015 and 3.6 times the decade average. The monitoring system estimated 27,564 heat-related deaths in Spain between 2015 and 2025, with 2022 the worst year at 4,789 deaths.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Storyteller Jeffrey Nortey has announced a live storytelling experience titled "3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey" scheduled for June 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the National Theatre, bringing his digital stories to a stage audience.
29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The University of Ghana has launched the UGA Network App to reconnect graduates and strengthen ties with its alumni community. The app allows alumni to register, verify status, search for other graduates by year or location, register for events, participate in mentorship programs, and support university initiatives.
29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo plans to personally sponsor 20 young farmers for dry season tomato farming as a pilot project to support youth in agriculture and boost tomato production. Beneficiaries must have between two and 20 acres of cleared land ready by September 2026 and will receive input support including tractor services, fertilizer, seeds, irrigation systems, and market access.
29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has dismissed reports that it is selling off its hotel investments, clarifying that recent newspaper advertisements were invitations for consulting firms to conduct operational assessments and strategic planning for Golden Beach Hotels Limited, not a divestment process.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Film Authority has launched the Film Development Fund with GH¢20 million in seed money and inaugurated the Fund's Management Committee, fulfilling a long-awaited support mechanism for the film industry following the passage of the Development and Classification of Film Act in 2016.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 team, after a 1-0 loss to Senegal in their second Group D game of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations, are focusing on their final fixture against South Africa tomorrow, which is crucial for their qualification hopes and potential ticket to the FIFA U17 World Cup. The team held a recovery session Monday under Head Coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum ahead of the decisive match.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ryan Garcia has announced he will defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12. Benn, the mandatory challenger, comes into the fight on the back of consecutive bouts against Chris Eubank Jnr and a recent victory over Regis Prograis.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →