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The Ghanaian Times
… The other initiatives are EWN VentureHer, which supports women entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity and access key markets, and an expanded EWN Ellevate, a mentorship programme currently engaging 500 senior high school girls in Tamale, with plans to extend it to another reg …
EWN marks 10 years with new leadership, entrepreneurshipJoy Online
… Professor Mensah announced this when he engaged staff of the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) in Tamale on Monday as part of his working visit to the region. …
Local Government Service authorises rationalisation, redistribution of staffJoy Online
… Dr Shafic Suleman, the Executive Secretary, PURC, who gave the assurance, said: “Our core mandate is to protect the interests of the Ghanaian consumer, and we are doing just that.” Dr Suleman gave the assurance in an interview with journalists in Tamale after leading a delegation …
PURC assures consumers of working to ensure quality services in Northern RegionJoy Online
Investigators probing the deaths of three children found in the boot of a vehicle belonging to a Ghana Immigration Service officer have met with family and community members in Tamale as efforts intensify to establish what led to their deaths. …
Investigators meet family, community over deaths of 3 children found in car trunkJoy Online
… The childrens’ bodies were discovered in the boot of a black Hyundai Tucson at Koblimahagu Zoo in Tamale. …
Investigators meet family, community over deaths of 3 children found in car trunkJoy Online
… Following engagements in other regional business centres, including Kumasi and Tamale, the Accra edition provided another opportunity for the bank to engage directly with entrepreneurs, understand their challenges and offer practical guidance. …
GCB MSME Caravan Clinic unfolds in Accra, boosting support for Ghanaian small businessesDaily Guide
Vanguard Multimedia Ltd, a Tamale-based integrated multimedia company with interests in radio, television and digital media, has formally commenced operations in Tamale in the Northern Region. …
Vanguard Multimedia Commences Operations In TamaleDaily Guide
Three siblings who were reported missing have been found dead in a parked vehicle at Kobilmahagu Zuo, a suburb of Tamale in the Northern Region. …
Three Siblings Found Dead In VehicleThe Ghanaian Times
… Founder of Dinmbone Farm Gates Limited in Tamale, Professor Sanatu Mustapha Alidu, a female-led seed company established in 2019, dedicated her award to perseverance also encouraging women get in the agribusiness, “It tells me that perseverance, diligence and determination will a …
MTN Ghana honours entrepreneurs at SMEGA awardsJoy Online
… This was contained in a letter dated October 5, 2026, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of UDS in Tamale. …
GTEC directs UDS to immediately cease unauthorised mode of delivering accredited LLB programmeThe Executive Women Network has announced four flagship initiatives to strengthen women's leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship and collaboration at its EWN@10 Conference & Expo in Accra. The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana called for stronger institutional support to ensure women have access to opportunities and visibility.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Executive Women Network has announced four flagship initiatives to strengthen women's leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship and collaboration at its EWN@10 Conference & Expo in Accra. The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana called for stronger institutional support to ensure women have access to opportunities and visibility.
13 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Local Government Service has authorised the rationalisation and redistribution of staff across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to address disparities in staffing levels and improve efficiency. The exercise will move staff from overstaffed to understaffed assemblies based on staffing norms, competencies and operational needs.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has assured consumers in the Northern Region that it is working to ensure appropriate quality of service and tariffs to sustain the utility system. The PURC Executive Secretary said the commission's core mandate is to protect consumer interests while also protecting investor interests in the utility sector.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Investigators, police, and Ghana Immigration Service officials met with family and community members in Tamale to probe the deaths of three children found in a vehicle boot at Koblimahagu Zoo on October 5. Preliminary autopsy findings indicated the children did not die of natural causes, prompting a murder investigation.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Investigators have met with family and community members in connection with the deaths of three children found in the trunk of a vehicle belonging to an immigration officer. Police have reclassified the case as murder after an autopsy revealed the children did not die of natural causes, and the Inspector-General of Police has deployed homicide investigators and forensic experts to support the investigation.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank hosted an MSME Caravan Clinic in Accra on October 6, bringing together entrepreneurs for discussions on financing, business growth, branding and other issues affecting small business competitiveness. The clinic is part of the bank's effort to support MSMEs beyond financial services, combining access to finance with business knowledge and practical guidance.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vanguard Multimedia Ltd, a Tamale-based integrated multimedia company, has formally commenced operations in the Northern Region with two radio stations—NorthCiti Radio 90.1 FM (English-language, urban) and Zosimli Radio 102.9 FM (community-oriented, local focus)—alongside television and digital media services.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Three missing brothers aged seven, five and three were found dead in a parked vehicle at Kobilmahagu Zuo in Tamale's Northern Region; they may have been trapped inside. The vehicle's owner is in police custody assisting investigations, and the bodies have been sent to Tamale Teaching Hospital for autopsy.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
MTN Ghana celebrated outstanding entrepreneurs at the SME Ghana Awards (SMEGA) 2026, recognising small and medium-sized enterprises for innovation, resilience and excellence across various sectors. Queen Gaf Enterprise, an agro-processing and cosmetics business, won the SME of the Year Award.
6 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has directed the University of Development Studies to immediately cease delivering its accredited LLB programme as a weekend programme and restore it to its approved evening mode, with a seven-day deadline to demonstrate compliance or face regulatory action.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence is particularly transformative for Ghanaian MSMEs facing constraints of time, staff, and finance, and that framing AI in terms of operational reality rather than technical jargon helps entrepreneurs recognize its practical value.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak and Dreams FC played a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Hearts seeking their third win and winless Dreams FC chasing their first victory of the season.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Families are still selling homes, borrowing heavily, and exhausting savings to pay for specialised medical treatment, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator has disclosed. She noted that progress in specialised healthcare financing alone is insufficient; hospitals lack critical equipment, some regions lack specialists, and paying medical bills without addressing infrastructure gaps will not solve the country's specialised healthcare needs.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak travel to Dreams FC on Saturday looking to bounce back from a late defeat to Karela United that ended their unbeaten start. Dreams have won none of their opening four matches with just one point and nine conceded goals, while Vision FC host Gold Stars in Tema seeking a return to winning ways.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The United Nations Development Programme has invited Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga to a two-day Northern Peace Conference on October 26–27, 2026, in Tamale, organized with the Parliamentary Northern Caucus, National Peace Council, and Northern Development Authority to strengthen peacebuilding and dialogue across Northern Ghana.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies says the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund ensures fuel costs remain equal across Ghana and should not be confused with fuel subsidy. COMAC's CEO explained the fund prevents consumers in remote areas from paying significantly higher prices and argued that taxes and levies, rather than direct government charges, represent the real fiscal impact.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies is urging the government to freeze fuel taxes and levies as it subsidises diesel amid rising global oil prices, arguing that reducing the tax burden would be a more sustainable way to cushion consumers. The CEO said the real pressure on government finances comes from taxes and levies rather than the Uniform Pricing Policy Fund, which ensures fuel prices are uniform across regions.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana has appealed to the government to improve remuneration and conditions of service for judges, magistrates, and judicial staff, specifically calling for the salary gap between lower bench and superior court judges to be closed by raising lower bench salaries.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for a healthier balance between the professional responsibilities and personal lives of judges and magistrates, stressing that judicial officers must not lose sight of their humanity while remaining diligent and responsive to litigants.
1 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
A woman was shot at a funeral ground in Tonka, Yeji, in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region on late Tuesday, September 29, and remains in critical condition. The suspect is at large and police are investigating with community assistance.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Abednego Bandim, MP for Bunkpurugu and Chairman of Parliament's Information and Communications Committee, has urged telecommunications operators and the National Communications Authority to strengthen their response to network disruptions in Northern Ghana, citing impacts on healthcare, education, businesses, and emergency response. He cited an MTN outage from 11:00 to 18:00 on September 26 that affected multiple communities in the region, and noted that operators should provide timely information to consumers when disruptions occur.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Three pre-tertiary teacher unions launched a nationwide strike that left classrooms largely empty, with pupils at schools in Greater Accra and elsewhere roaming and engaging in other activities instead of lessons, though some teachers and school leaders reported to work.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Commodity Exchange has called for a fundamental transformation in shea trading to help Ghana derive greater value from the commodity, noting that about two-thirds of Ghana's shea is exported unprocessed, causing the country to lose significant economic opportunities in higher-value products.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Koldo Casla, will undertake an official visit to Ghana from September 28 to October 9, 2026, to examine the protection and realisation of the right to adequate housing in national law and practice, including access to public housing, affordability, habitability standards, and essential services. He will visit Greater Accra, Tamale and surrounding communities, and Cape Coast, meeting government officials, civil society representatives, tenants, people in informal settlements, and people experiencing homelessness.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tibini Atta Tibini Atta, 37, was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment by the Gender Circuit Court in Tamale after pleading guilty to defiling an 11-year-old girl in the Kpandai District on September 24, 2026. The victim was treated at Kpandai District Hospital and subsequently referred to Tamale Teaching Hospital, where she is responding to treatment.
28 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Swiss Group Limited, the official Jetour distributor in Ghana, plans to open additional showrooms and workshops in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale to expand its presence and bring products and after-sales services closer to customers.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador Kojo Bonsu launched the China-Ghana Youth AI Talent Development Programme in Zhoukou, Henan Province, in partnership with APUS Technology Co., Ltd. and Zhoukou Normal University. The initiative will train young Ghanaians in artificial intelligence and data science through full scholarships, with onsite classes in China and online options for students in Ghana, and internship opportunities for high performers with the technology company.
28 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets spread across 16 administrative regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for retail trade, particularly in food and agricultural produce. These markets generate significant economic activity—with historical estimates placing average annual turnover at approximately US$4 million per location—and provide livelihoods for traders, porters, farmers, artisans and other small-scale businesses.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company has revamped its National Food Reserve Programme with GH¢100 million in government funding to respond to food crises and price pressures. By December 2025, NAFCO had stocked 36,597 bags of maize, 21,287 bags of rice and 5,982 bags of gari across six warehouses, and is rehabilitating storage facilities nationwide.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →