Olam Agri Ghana has donated GH¢100,000 towards the organisation of the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled to take place in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, on December 4, 2026. …
… He was speaking at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition at the Yawhima Military Shooting Range near Sunyani in the Bono Region. …
… He was speaking at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition at the Yawhima Military Shooting Range near Sunyani in the Bono Region. …
… Under the initiative, selected young people from Jirapa will undergo specialised technical training at automotive branches in Tamale, Sunyani and Accra. …
… Heads and staff of the ORC’s zonal offices in Kumasi, Sunyani, Sekondi and Tamale participated virtually, signalling broad institutional support for the initiative. …
… Heads and staff at the Zonal Offices in Kumasi, Sunyani, Sekondi and Tamale joined virtually, signalling strong institutional support for the ORC risk awareness initiative. …
… Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of Sunyani, the Bishops expressed concern over the interception of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine by French customs authorities at Dunkirk on September 10, 2026. …
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists called on the government to establish a Horticulture Authority and rehabilitate irrigation schemes and tomato-processing factories to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. The call came at the Institute's 26th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Sunyani, which emphasised the need for coordinated stakeholder engagement across the tomato value chain.
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists called on the government to establish a Horticulture Authority and rehabilitate irrigation schemes and tomato-processing factories to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. The call came at the Institute's 26th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Sunyani, which emphasised the need for coordinated stakeholder engagement across the tomato value chain.
Ghana Institution of Engineering president Ing. Ludwig Annang Hesse says Ghana must improve governance and city management to address transport issues, noting that dividing major metropolitan areas among several municipal assemblies hampers planning. He argues public transport planning should be done at the metropolitan level rather than by individual municipalities, and that a clear authority with mandate and resources is needed to implement transport plans.
Teacher unions in Bono Region (GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG) support the nationwide strike declared September 25, 2026, and will continue industrial action until the government addresses outstanding concerns including delays in promotion placements, non-implementation of deprived-area allowance, and delays in collective negotiations.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources called for greater farmer participation in agricultural research and innovation, saying farmers experience climate and pest problems first but are often consulted last. He advocated for farmer-researcher partnerships, field testing of technologies, and stronger farmer organisations at the Ghana Institute of Horticulturists' annual conference on building a resilient tomato value chain.
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists has called on the government to formally engage horticultural professionals to address persistent challenges in Ghana's tomato sector, including soil fertility, pests, diseases, irrigation issues, and post-harvest losses. The Institute President, Dr Mohammed Mujitaba Dawuda, made the call at the institute's 26th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Sunyani, which focused on building a resilient tomato value chain.
Ghana's constitutional reform is being used to push for environmental rights to be entrenched in the supreme law, including a constitutional right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment and guaranteeing communities affected by natural-resource projects meaningful participation in decisions affecting their land and livelihoods.
MTN Ghana has cautioned small and medium-sized enterprises against sharing personal identification numbers or responding to suspicious codes and links, emphasizing that digital security begins with individual users. The company stressed that protecting digital accounts is critical as more businesses adopt digital financial services.
Sixteen community teams are participating in the 2026 MTN Inter-Community Football Gala at the Twene Amanfo Senior High School Park in Sunyani, Bono Region. The three-week event, organized by MTN Ghana in partnership with Sun City Radio, runs from September 26 to October 11 and features football competition alongside music, culture, sports and health activities.
Olam Agri has donated GH¢100,000 to support this year's Farmers' Day celebration in Sunyani on December 4, 2026. The Minister of Food and Agriculture said the National Best Farmer will receive a vehicle, tractor, agricultural inputs, and a sponsored seven-day trip to Italy to learn modern farming practices.
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called for a major restructuring of Ghana's governance system, demanding tighter limits on presidential powers and stronger constitutional safeguards to prevent excessive concentration of authority in the Executive. The coalition wants appointments to independent and oversight institutions to be made through transparent, competitive and merit-based processes rather than being left to presidential discretion.
Olam Agri Ghana has donated GH¢100,000 towards the 42nd National Farmers' Day celebration scheduled for December 4, 2026, in Sunyani. The company said it contributed to support the annual event honouring farmers' contribution to Ghana's economy and food security.
The General Officer Commanding Ghana Army's Central Command said the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges including violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime continue to evolve in Ghana and West Africa. He made the remarks at Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition bringing together personnel from multiple army commands and brigades.
The General Officer Commanding Ghana's Central Command says the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges in Ghana and the wider West African region continue to evolve, with threats including violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime, and armed robbery requiring vigilance and capability. He made the remarks at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition involving personnel from multiple command units.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rain across parts of Ghana from late afternoon into the evening, affecting areas including Tamale, Wa, Bolgatanga, Sunyani, and Kete Krachi, with most of the country remaining cloudy and the sea remaining rough.
Dr Kofi Akamani, a Ghanaian environmental scientist, was shot and killed in the US on 19 September 2026, one day after saying goodbye to his family during a conference call. His family, with roots in the Upper East Region, described him as a dependable relative whose career took him from Ghana into international scientific circles.
The Paramount Chief of Jirapa has launched the Anwelle Foundation to address poverty and youth unemployment through interventions in education, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. He called on citizens and diaspora members to take greater responsibility for community development rather than relying solely on central government support.
The Paramount Chief of Jirapa Traditional Area has urged residents and diaspora natives to take responsibility for local development by bringing resources, expertise and networks home, rather than relying solely on government. The call was made at the launch of the Anwelle Foundation, which focuses on education, youth empowerment, sustainable livelihoods and rural development in the Upper West Region.
The Office of the Registrar of Companies has launched a four-day Risk Awareness Week to deepen staff understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and promote early identification and management of risks across all directorates and zonal offices.
The Office of the Registrar of Companies held a four-day Risk Awareness Week from September 22–25, 2026, to deepen staff understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and foster a culture of early risk identification and mitigation across all directorates and zonal offices.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for stronger enforcement, tighter surveillance, and greater collaboration among government, law enforcement, the Church, families and other stakeholders to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse. The call follows the interception of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine by French customs at Dunkirk in September, concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana.
NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has called for greater policy continuity in Ghana, urging governments to improve programmes delivering results rather than scrap them because predecessors initiated them. He noted that while failing policies should be discontinued, renaming or restructuring effective programmes wastes public funds and deprives the country of full benefit from existing investments.
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has urged journalists to remain independent and resist allowing politicians' complaints to determine editorial decisions, calling on them to subject claims to proper scrutiny and report facts regardless of political favour.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has criticised Ghana's practice of discontinuing or substantially altering development programmes when political power changes, arguing that a serious country cannot start afresh every four years and should instead build institutional and policy continuity across administrations.
Daniel B. Dzirasah, the Ghanaian Times' Bono Regional Correspondent, won Best Reporter in Mining and Best Development-Focused Reporter at the 4th Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association Awards. Eight other journalists were also honoured at the ceremony in Sunyani.
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah told journalists at the Ghana Journalists Association awards in Sunyani that the government should expect scrutiny of its policies, spending and development promises, and urged media to hold ministers accountable, examine public expenditure, and track whether commitments to Ghanaians are delivered.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has called for improved working conditions and institutional support for journalists, saying media organisations must have resources to employ competent professionals and maintain newsrooms. He also urged regional journalists to monitor public projects and spending.
Africa World Airlines has unveiled its first Embraer E190 aircraft as part of a planned 10-aircraft fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity in Ghana and across West Africa. The 102-seat aircraft is the first of 10 planned for the expansion, which the airline says will improve regional operations.
Speaking at the 2026 NkrumahFest in Ellembelle, Samia Yaba Nkrumah rejected accounts that Ghanaians universally welcomed her father's 1966 overthrow, characterizing such narratives as negative propaganda and pointing to recent monument unveilings as evidence of renewed interest in Nkrumah's legacy.
Nkrumah's daughter Samia Yaba Nkrumah and family members attended the 2026 NkrumahFest in Nkroful, Western Region, apologizing for their prolonged absence and pledging to contribute to Ghana's development and unity. Samia attributed the family's long stay away to trauma from experiences surrounding her father's political life, including assassination attempts.
Doormaster has supported the COBAANA Medical Centre project, which is under construction in Sunyani to improve access to dialysis treatment in the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions. The initiative was highlighted at COBAANA's 17th Annual Convention in Chicago as part of efforts to address critical healthcare needs in the home communities.