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STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG

2026-04-302026-08-29

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Police arrest 2 over alleged lynching at Daboya
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post GIPA seeks Parliament’s backing for investment reforms appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    GIPA seeks Parliament’s backing for investment reforms
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG The post Use AI responsibly …GCTU graduands advised appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Use AI responsibly …GCTU graduands advised
  5. July 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG ollow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post GIPC becomes Investment Promotion Authority appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    GIPC becomes Investment Promotion Authority
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG The post National clean-up must not end in smoke, lessons must shape sanitation, waste management appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    National clean-up must not end in smoke, lessons must shape sanitation, waste management
  8. June 2026
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Regulatory authorities urged to enforce building regulations appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Regulatory authorities urged to enforce building regulations
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Prank calls, fake flood videos disrupting rescue efforts — GARCC appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Prank calls, fake flood videos disrupting rescue efforts — GARCC
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Outdated drainage systems expose cities to flooding — GhIE appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Outdated drainage systems expose cities to flooding — GhIE
  12. May 2026
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Viral reckless driving stunt lands Voxy driver in jail appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Viral reckless driving stunt lands Voxy driver in jail
  14. April 2026
  15. The Ghanaian Times

    BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post Police deny reports of suspects escaping custody in Gyamfi murder case appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

    Police deny reports of suspects escaping custody in Gyamfi murder case
Society

Police arrest two suspects in Daboya alleged lynching death

The News

The Savannah Regional Police Command arrested two suspects—a 25-year-old carpenter and 22-year-old student—in connection with the alleged lynching of a young man at Daboya, North Gonja District, who died after being accused of stealing sheanuts. A third suspect remains at large and investigations are ongoing.

28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Police arrest two suspects in Daboya alleged lynching death

    The Savannah Regional Police Command arrested two suspects—a 25-year-old carpenter and 22-year-old student—in connection with the alleged lynching of a young man at Daboya, North Gonja District, who died after being accused of stealing sheanuts. A third suspect remains at large and investigations are ongoing.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 17 August

  1. Parliament backs GIPA investment reforms under Act 1173

    The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has commended the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority for efforts to attract quality investments and pledged support for reforms under the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2023, which expand GIPA's role to promote investment across regions and facilitate Ghanaian investments abroad, while removing blanket minimum capital requirements for foreign investors except in the trading sector.

    17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 10 August

  1. GCTU graduates urged to use AI responsibly and innovate locally

    About 300 graduates from Ghana Communication Technology University were advised to become ethical leaders and innovators to drive Ghana's digital economy. The Executive Director of the Data Protection Commission warned that graduates must use AI to enhance their capabilities rather than depend on it entirely, and cautioned that Ghana risks becoming "digitally active without becoming digitally powerful" if it continues to rely heavily on foreign technologies.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Investment Promotion Centre transformed into Authority

    President Mahama has signed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026, transforming the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA). The new law expands the Authority's mandate to attract, facilitate, promote and retain investments, introduces reforms including removal of minimum capital requirements for wholly foreign-owned enterprises, establishes an Investor Grievance Mechanism and One-Stop Shop, and aligns Ghana's investment regime with regional and international standards including AfCFTA.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. National clean-up exercise must drive lasting sanitation reforms

    Ghana's two-day National Flood Aftermath Clean up Exercise, launched by President Mahama following devastating June 29 floods, demonstrated citizens' collective capacity for environmental action and exposed persistent sanitation problems that must be addressed to sustain the gains achieved.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 12 June

  1. Engineering bodies call for stricter building regulation enforcement

    Engineering institutions have urged regulatory authorities to enforce building regulations more strictly, citing investigations into recent collapses that revealed widespread disregard for permits, building standards, and professional supervision. The findings documented buildings erected without qualified engineers, deficient foundation design, and construction projects lacking approved plans or valid permits.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Prank calls and fake flood videos hampering rescue efforts

    The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council says prank calls and circulation of fake flood videos are disrupting rescue operations and diverting emergency resources from genuine victims of flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The council states that emergency response agencies have been inundated with false distress reports, forcing them to expend time and resources on non-existent emergencies.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana's drainage systems inadequate for urbanisation and flooding

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that the country's existing drainage infrastructure is no longer capable of addressing challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, climate variability and increasing flood risks. The institution noted that flooding in Accra and other cities had become more frequent and severe over the past decade, with many drains clogged by solid waste and reduced hydraulic capacity.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Viral reckless driving stunt leads to court conviction

    A Toyota Voxy driver, Agyarko Richard, was convicted at the La Motor Court after a viral social media video showed him dangerously navigating traffic and driving on the wrong side of the road on the Kumasi-Accra highway. He was sentenced to pay 260 penalty units (GH¢3,120) or serve 15 days imprisonment in hard labour.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 30 April

  1. Police deny suspects escaped in Gyamfi in-law murder case

    The Western Central Regional Police Command has denied media reports that suspects linked to the murder of Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law had escaped custody, stating the three accused remain held at Tarkwa Local Prison and are due to reappear in court on May 7, 2026.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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