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… 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 …
GTA begins inspection, licence renewal of hospitality facilitiesThe Principal of Shama Technical Institute says inadequate infrastructure is straining teaching and learning, and has appealed to the government, private sector and stakeholders to help complete a three-storey classroom block started in 2022 and fund other facilities including dormitories, an assembly hall, and practical workshops.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Principal of Shama Technical Institute says inadequate infrastructure is straining teaching and learning, and has appealed to the government, private sector and stakeholders to help complete a three-storey classroom block started in 2022 and fund other facilities including dormitories, an assembly hall, and practical workshops.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bayport Savings and Loans, which posted GH¢218 million profit in the first half of 2026, aims to double its profit to GH¢436 million by year-end by expanding credit access, improving efficiency, and deepening its presence in the government payroll market. The CEO attributed the company's performance to operational discipline and falling interest rates that have allowed it to reduce lending rates for civil servants and government employees.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has paid GH¢10.8 billion to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, bringing the total amount paid since 2025 to GH¢41.36 billion. The Ministry of Finance said the latest payment, the third DDEP coupon payment made fully in cash, demonstrates the government's commitment to meeting its debt obligations in full and on schedule.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Teachers and Educational Workers' Union (TEWU) has given stakeholders including the Ministers of Finance and Education, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, university managements and Ghana Education Service two weeks to address complaints of discrimination, payment delays, unfair labour practices and poor working conditions affecting its members at educational institutions.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Emmanuel Baah Abekah, founder of Aura Family Dental Care, warns that severe gum disease can increase blood sugar levels and make diabetes harder to control, while uncontrolled diabetes can worsen gum inflammation. He notes scientific evidence shows a bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease, diabetes, and hypertension, with inflammation from gum disease potentially contributing to insulin resistance and affecting blood vessels.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Service Authority has suspended deployment of graduates from 13 tertiary institutions after verifying with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission that they lack accreditation. The affected institutions had submitted graduating student names for deployment but were found to be unaccredited.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Newmont's Ahafo South mine has commissioned a Cat 6040 Next Generation Hydraulic Mining Shovel supplied by Mantrac Ghana, becoming one of only three mine sites globally to deploy the equipment. The shovel features enhanced safety systems, larger bucket capacity, improved breakout force, and upgraded engines designed to strengthen loading operations and boost productivity.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Animal Welfare League has awarded "Champions of Compassion" status to six hotels—Ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel, Accra City Hotel, Oak Plaza Hotel, African Regent Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra—for committing to cage-free egg sourcing and ethical treatment of laying hens. The awards, part of the inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards, evaluated 31 three-star hotels and above on their commitment to responsible sourcing and animal welfare standards.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana AIDS Commission says there is no cure for HIV and urges persons diagnosed with the disease to remain on antiretroviral treatment to suppress the virus. The commission notes that while treatment is highly effective, only 57 per cent of an estimated 337,435 persons living with HIV in Ghana are currently on treatment, a shortfall attributed to stigma, denial, and patients discontinuing medication when they feel healthy or turning to prayer and herbal remedies.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's maternal mortality ratio stands at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births, above the WHO target of 70. Zipline's Country Director has urged the government to expand medical drone delivery services nationwide, citing a study showing hospitals served by the company in the Ashanti region recorded a 56.4 per cent reduction in maternal mortality.
11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Akwesi Bosompem Boateng, an environmental communication expert, has called for increased investment in waste management, particularly in waste collection equipment, logistics and engineered landfill sites across all 260 districts, citing years of inadequate investment and critical gaps exposed by June 29 floods. He stressed that long-term interventions including infrastructure investment, enforcement of sanitation bye-laws, and community-based sanitation programmes are needed, rather than viewing recent clean-up exercises as lasting solutions.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Computerised School Selection and Placement System Secretariat will release Senior High School placement results on August 31, following the successful selection of schools by over 620,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination. The pre-placement exercise, conducted by WAEC, was expected to end on the day of interview, with candidates selecting preferred senior high and technical schools.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Veterinary Services Department has objected to the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly's plan to develop a commercial facility on part of a surveillance farm containing an anthrax burial site at Kwabedu, warning that the project could trigger an epidemic through exposure to deadly pathogens. The regional director says the assembly has ignored repeated objections and legal advice despite assurances from the Western Regional Minister to relocate the project.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Ghanaian property technology company, Ownkey, has launched the FirstKey App to expose landlords and agents violating the government's six-month rent advance directive. The app aims to ensure only compliant listings are published and to support the Rent Control Department's enforcement efforts.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Amnesty International has renewed its call on the government to pass the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, six years after the 2020 lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh at Kafaba in the Savannah Region. The organisation said the continued delay in passing the bill meant authorities had failed to protect hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations across the country.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Ghanaian-Belgian travel advisor has called on the African Union to impose sanctions on South Africa over persistent xenophobic attacks against other African nationals, arguing that until proportionate sanctions are applied, the attacks and lawlessness targeting migrants will continue. He urged continental leaders to intensify public education and cautioned prospective travellers against fraudulent visa agents.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A landfill on the Sunyani Technical University campus, located 2.6 kilometres from Sunyani Airport, is attracting large numbers of birds and poses an aviation safety risk, according to GACL. International standards require landfill sites to be at least 13 kilometres away from airports.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister of Food and Agriculture says the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, aimed at reducing Ghana's chicken import bill, has recorded significant success and contributed to declining poultry prices. The minister defended the initiative against criticism that some beneficiaries consumed birds rather than rearing them commercially, stating that the majority are raising birds for commercial purposes.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minister of Food and Agriculture has defended the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, saying it has achieved significant success in reducing the country's chicken import bill and lowering poultry prices. He dismissed claims that beneficiaries consumed birds instead of raising them commercially, stating that evidence shows most beneficiaries are raising birds for commercial purposes.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's proposed Tribunals Bill 2026, currently before Parliament, has divided opinion between those who see it as a justice reform to ease court backlogs and those concerned it may resurrect the controversial Public Tribunals of the PNDC era. A judicial perspective argues that any assessment must rest on the constitutional framework rather than historical sentiment alone.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Construction of a second spillway for the Mamahuma Stream (Fulani Dam) in Adentan Municipality is about 95 per cent complete, with the contractor expecting completion by end of July pending fund release. Remaining work includes dredging the spillway entrance and surface dressing of the road.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Universal Friendship Organisation has called on the government to act against commercial drivers who exploit commuters through unfair fare practices, short-distance loading during peak hours, and fare increases in the evening, despite falling fuel prices and reduced costs of goods and services.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3 per cent in June 2026 from 3.7 per cent in May, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The increase was largely driven by locally produced goods, which recorded a year-on-year inflation rate of 6.7 per cent, with non-food inflation accounting for 68.5 per cent of the overall rate.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →