… In a communique issued by the group and copied to The Ghanaian Times in Accra on Friday , the group stressed that these practices disproportionately affect women and children, and thus advocated for a more humane and inclusive approach to service delivery that prioritises dignity …
… In a statement issued in Accra and copied to The Ghanaian Times, the ministry explained that the project, funded by the World Bank, commenced in 2023 and was scheduled for completion in December 2025. …
… In a statement issued yesterday and copied to The Ghanaian Times, the DVLA clarified that it does not adjudicate disputes relating to ownership of property, including vehicles. …
… In an interview with The Ghanaian Times in February this year, he indicated that the contractor had been directed to return to site and complete the project within three months, following the completion of the tendering process and approval by the Regional Coordinating Council (R …
… A press release issued by the GTA and signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Bright Asempa Tsadidey, and copied to The Ghanaian Times, said the exercise covered traditional catering enterprises, including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs, fast food joints, snack …
… A press release issued by the GTA and signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Bright Asempa Tsadidey, and copied to The Ghanaian Times, said the exercise covered traditional catering enterprises, including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs, fast food joints, snack …
Dr George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chair of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, has been selected to receive the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award for Regional Integration and Economic Transformation at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026, in recognition of his contributions to development finance and regional economic integration in West Africa.
Dr George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chair of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, has been selected to receive the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award for Regional Integration and Economic Transformation at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026, in recognition of his contributions to development finance and regional economic integration in West Africa.
The West African Federation of Engineering Organisations is intensifying calls for harmonised engineering standards and stronger professional integration across the sub-region to support infrastructure development, energy expansion, digital transformation and climate resilience. WAFEO will feature the renewed focus at its 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, bringing together regulators, professional bodies, policymakers, academics and industry leaders to translate regional frameworks into actionable measures.
Producer inflation climbed to 5.8% in May 2026 from 2.7% in April, driven mainly by rising costs in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and transport sectors, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Mining and quarrying inflation jumped from 5.6% in April to 11.0% in May.
Dealers of Ghana flags and jerseys at major Accra locations say they are experiencing low patronage ahead of the team's opening FIFA World Cup match against Panama, attributing the situation to low confidence in the national team. One trader reported daily jersey sales have fallen from around 50 to about 20 units compared to previous World Cup tournaments.
Poor road conditions to the Lower McCarthy Hill waste disposal site in Weija Gbawe Municipality have stranded thousands of refuse tricycle operators, with more than 4,000 tricycles using the facility daily now facing long queues and waiting times of six to nine hours to discharge refuse. The problem has been worsened by recent rains and the closure of transfer stations elsewhere in Accra, forcing more operators to rely on the McCarthy Hill facility.
A University of Ghana professor has called for a fundamental change in flood management strategy, arguing that existing measures such as dredging drains and partial demolitions are ineffective. He advocates for stronger institutional coordination, strict enforcement of planning regulations, wetland protection, and landscape restoration to address root environmental and governance challenges rather than symptoms.
The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
Tension is mounting at Jinijini in the Sunyani Municipality over a piece of land claimed by three chiefs, with armed illegal miners forcefully occupying farmlands there. The chiefs of Sunyani, Atronie and Wamfie have called for immediate security intervention against the galamsey operators.
The Ghana Lotto Operators Association has defended licensed Private Lotto Operators' contributions to the economy, arguing that recent comparisons between their GH¢44.9 million licence fees and KGL Technology Limited's reported GH¢173 million contribution present a misleading picture because the two entities operate under different conditions, with KGL enjoying exclusive access to a dedicated USSD platform.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority rejected 4,896 driver licence applicants in 2025 after they failed mandatory eye examinations and remained unable to meet required visual standards even after medical intervention. Of 251,117 drivers screened nationwide, 87 percent passed at first attempt, but 4,896 ultimately failed to meet medical standards despite some receiving treatment or corrective lenses.
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operator of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has rejected claims by civil society organisations that the platform is dysfunctional and disrupting port and customs operations, calling the allegations baseless and unsupported by verifiable evidence. The company stated that CSO claims of "frequent downtimes" lack specific dates, incident references, affected transactions, or technical evidence.
Construction of a second spillway at Fulani Dam in Adentan Municipality is about 80 per cent complete. The project aims to prevent a repeat of devastating floods that affected about 50 homes and displaced more than 480 residents following heavy rains in May last year.
The National Chief Imam has called for reconciliation among factions within the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) following a dispute during this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations in Accra, where confusion arose over which Deputy National Imam was authorised to lead the Eid prayer at Parliament's forecourt. The Chief Imam said the disagreement, rooted in leadership legitimacy, constitutional validity and financial accountability, undermined the spirit of the sacred day and risked Ghana's reputation for interfaith harmony.
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.
The World Bank has approved $500 million for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, which will rehabilitate feeder roads in selected regions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The project is expected to directly benefit more than 550,000 people, including about 350,000 farmers.
The develoPPP Ventures programme, commissioned by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ and DEG Impulse, has returned to Ghana after a one-year pause to support impact-driven start-ups. The programme, led locally by GreenTec Capital Partners and Bakerson Limited, has supported more than 100 start-ups across Africa and deployed more than €2.5 million across four African countries in 2025 alone.
Construction has begun on a second spillway for the Mamahuma Stream (Fulani Dam) in Adentan Municipality to channel excess water and prevent flooding. The project follows rehabilitation of a road damaged in May flooding that displaced over 480 residents and destroyed properties worth millions of cedis.
An acute water shortage has affected the Sunyani Municipality for two months, with taps in many homes remaining dry. The Ghana Water Limited attributes the supply disruptions to high turbidity in the Tano River, linked to illegal mining activities upstream.
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
The National Health Insurance Authority has suspended three pharmacies—Deldem Pharma Limited in Weija, PARAMEDICA Pharmacy in Ablekuma, and DESH CHEMIST in Amasaman—from the NHIS following a routine claims verification exercise that identified material irregularities and suspected fraud. The suspended pharmacies are barred from providing services or dispensing medicines under the scheme during the suspension.
The European Union Ambassador to Ghana has said Ghana is currently enjoying a favourable economic climate attracting investor interest, citing the country's political stability, deepening EU relations, and ongoing economic reforms. He noted that more than one billion euros in Global Gateway investments had already been committed to the country.
The Ghana Water Justice Network, a coalition of civil society organisations, has issued policy recommendations to transform water access and governance, calling on government and the Ghana Water Company to halt disconnections for households unable to pay and to prioritise affordable, universal access to water as a fundamental human right.
The Ministry of Health Ghana has attributed delays in opening the World Bank-funded Weija Paediatric Hospital to unresolved procurement and contractual challenges, including concerns that medical equipment was priced up to 11 times above actual value, leading the World Bank to decline settlement of outstanding payments. The fully completed 120-bed facility remains closed as the contractor insists outstanding financial and contractual issues be resolved before access is granted.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has urged prospective vehicle buyers to verify that sellers have proper ownership, present authentic registration documents, and comply with statutory requirements. The DVLA clarified it does not adjudicate ownership disputes; remedies for seller failure lie with the seller under the Sale of Goods Act.
Reconstruction has resumed on the Abokobi Polyclinic Project in Ga East Municipality, which stalled at lintel level in 2021 after GIZ funding was withdrawn and replaced with government support, causing payment delays. The upgraded facility will include an Out-Patients Department, laboratories, an ENT unit, children's ward, and other clinical services, with the contractor directed to complete the project within three months.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has started an inspection and licence renewal exercise for food, beverage and entertainment businesses in Greater Accra to ensure compliance with public health, safety and operational standards. The exercise covers traditional catering enterprises including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars, pubs and fast food joints.
Professor Martin Oteng Ababio warns that Ghana's forests are being lost at an alarming rate due to illegal mining, chainsaw operations, and charcoal production, and that restoring degraded forest lands will require more than GH¢19 billion. The article argues that tree planting alone is insufficient; sustained protection and care of planted trees, as well as adequate funding mechanisms, are essential to addressing the crisis.
The Ghana Tourism Authority has begun an inspection and licence renewal exercise for food, beverage and entertainment enterprises in the Greater Accra Region, covering traditional catering enterprises including chop bars, food vendors, drinking bars and fast food joints. The exercise aims to ensure facilities comply with public health, safety and operational standards.