STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG

2026-04-302026-10-13

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June 2026
12 JunThe Ghanaian Times
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9 JunThe Ghanaian Times
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Prank calls, fake flood videos disrupting rescue efforts — GARCC
3 JunThe Ghanaian Times
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Outdated drainage systems expose cities to flooding — GhIE
May 2026
11 MayThe Ghanaian Times
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Viral reckless driving stunt lands Voxy driver in jail
April 2026
30 AprThe Ghanaian Times
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Police deny reports of suspects escaping custody in Gyamfi murder case

Society

Unsterilised tools used by mobile barbers pose infection risk

The News

A doctor at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has warned that traditional mobile barbers known as "wanzamai" who use unsterilised sharp instruments on multiple people without proper sterilisation could spread blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B and C, bacterial infections, and HIV, especially if skin cuts occur. He has called for urgent regulation of the practice to protect public health.

8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 8 October

Unsterilised tools used by mobile barbers pose infection risk
A doctor at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has warned that traditional mobile barbers known as "wanzamai" who use unsterilised sharp instruments on multiple people without proper sterilisation could spread blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B and C, bacterial infections, and HIV, especially if skin cuts occur. He has called for urgent regulation of the practice to protect public health.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 18 September

Police arrest seven armed robbery suspects in Upper East Region
The Upper East Regional Police Command arrested seven suspected armed robbers involved in robbery activities at Zebilla, Garu and Binduri. The suspects admitted to robberies including the theft of two Yamaha scooters valued at GH¢30,000 and GH¢32,000, and disclosed they obtained weapons from a source in Bawku; police also recovered unregistered motorbikes, suspected drugs, and GH¢29,550 in cash.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Seven police officers interdicted over alleged extortion in Accra
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted seven police personnel over an alleged extortion incident in which they allegedly demanded money from a victim and forced him to withdraw cash from an ATM. The Police Professional Standards Bureau is to investigate the incident and determine whether the officers breached police regulations or applicable laws.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 15 September

Ghana Institution of Engineering launches 2026 Excellence Awards
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has launched the Engineering Excellence Awards 2026 to recognise outstanding engineering, promote innovation and raise professional standards for national development. The awards, established in 2014 but repositioned as a standalone national programme, provide a platform for engineers, researchers, students and organisations to showcase innovative solutions.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 14 September

Police arrest officer in connection with 23-year-old's death
The Ghana Police Service has arrested and interdicted General Corporal Robert Koranteng following investigations into the death of 23-year-old Ivan Baidoo on the Tema Motorway on August 27, 2026, which became public through a viral video. The Homicide Unit and Police Professional Standards Bureau are conducting investigations to establish full circumstances surrounding the incident.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 28 August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →