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  1. August 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Click to continue reading You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Govt urged to step up fight against air pollution
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Click to continue reading You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Nation’s road deaths hit 35-year high • 2,949 killed on roads in 2025 —Road Lines Foundation
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    To be able to win one title like this means a lot to me.” –BBC You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    clubs, Member Associations and local authorities to ensure that Africa’s premier club competitions are delivered in line with the highest safety and security standards. –Cafonline.com You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus

    CAF reinforces Safety, Security standards ahead of 2026/27 season
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    BY KINGSLEY ASARE You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    BoG moves to harness diaspora remittances for productive investment – Governor
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    FROM IAN MORTEY AND KEN AFEDZI, ASHAIMAN You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Disaster looms at Ashaiman …as 3,000 artisans still under high-tension lines
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    BY MALIK SULLEMANA You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    More surveyors needed to improve spatial planning – Lands Commission
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    BY TIMES REPORTER You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Post-flood disinfection crucial to prevent disease outbreaks – MEHO
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    BY CLIFF EKUFUL You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Foreign Affairs cautions Tijjaniya pilgrims against road travel to Senegal
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Samuel Lartey Building global partnerships You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers).

    Kinbu: From a historic Accra school to a global brand of knowledge, skills and opportunity

Today

  1. DVLA identifies five major security risks in licensing system

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has identified identity fraud, document and certificate forgery, cyberattacks and data breaches, insider threats, and structural weaknesses in vehicle and driver licensing processes as five major security risks that could undermine its operations.

    52 min ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. World Bank approves $500m for Ghana's feeder road rehabilitation

    The World Bank has approved $500 million to rehabilitate 1,050km of feeder roads in Ghana, expected to boost economic activity, agriculture, and livelihoods while reducing estimated annual economic losses of GH¢4.5 billion from poor road networks.

    1 hour ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. World Bank approves $500m for Ghana road rehabilitation

    Ghana has received $500 million from the World Bank to rehabilitate about 1,050 kilometres of feeder roads under the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, expected to improve connectivity, boost agricultural productivity and reduce transport costs. The World Bank warns that only 27 per cent of Ghana's road network is paved and more than half is in fair-to-poor condition, costing the economy about GH¢4.5 billion annually, and emphasises the need to maintain roads to break the cycle of degradation.

    2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Office of Special Prosecutor declares renewed corruption investigation push

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has vowed to investigate and prosecute corruption offenders without fear or favour following the Supreme Court's affirmation of its independent prosecutorial mandate, stating it will not be intimidated by criticism or political pressure.

    2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. GIPA invites investors to inaugural Invest Ghana Summit

    The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has invited investors, business leaders, and prospective investment partners to participate in the maiden Invest Ghana Summit later this year, which will provide a platform to engage government leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders on investment opportunities and explore strategic partnerships to support sustainable economic growth. The summit is expected to showcase Ghana's investment potential across sectors including agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, energy, technology and digital services, tourism and hospitality, real estate, infrastructure and logistics.

    22 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games 2026 scheduled for September 5

    The 2026 Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games, aimed at promoting heritage through sports, culture, food, and peaceful coexistence, will be held at El-wak Stadium on September 5 under the theme "Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence." The event will feature sporting activities, food and beverage exhibitions showcasing traditional northern dishes, and opportunities for local entrepreneurs and cultural artisans to showcase their products.

    23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. KOPIA and CSIR-CRI monitor climate-smart tomato trials in Ashanti

    Officials from the Korea Programme on International Agriculture Ghana and CSIR-Crops Research Institute conducted a monitoring visit to greenhouse tomato trial sites across Ashanti Region, evaluating newly developed tomato lines in partnership with WorldVeg. The trials aim to address challenges in Ghana's open-field tomato production, such as low yields and pest pressure, through climate-smart greenhouse technology.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Agalga pledges consensus-building as incoming Majority Leader

    James Agalga, the incoming Majority Leader of Parliament, says he will prioritize consensus-building while remaining firm and decisive on matters of statecraft. He pledged respect for minority views and expressed hope that government business would not require the majority to rely solely on its numbers.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. ACEP urges lower electricity costs for African industrial competitiveness

    The Africa Centre for Energy Policy warns that Africa risks losing the industrialisation race unless it urgently reduces electricity costs and ensures reliable power for businesses, saying affordable and dependable electricity is critical to making African industries competitive and driving economic transformation.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Works and Housing Minister pledges to revive abandoned projects

    The new Works and Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has committed to building cross-party consensus to complete abandoned housing projects and address Ghana's housing deficit, arguing that long-term housing projects require cooperation and continuity across successive administrations within the country's four-year electoral cycle.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  7. Government urged to strengthen air pollution control measures

    A UCC environmental epidemiology professor has called for stronger air pollution control measures and healthy dietary interventions, citing growing health threats to thousands of people, particularly street vendors who spend long hours on busy roads.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  8. Ghana records 2,949 road deaths in 2025, a 35-year high

    Ghana's road traffic deaths have reached a 35-year high, with 2,949 deaths in 2025, according to the Road Lines Foundation. The rising toll is described as a growing public health and economic challenge threatening the country's human capital development.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Coco Gauff wins Cincinnati Open, eyes US Open defence

    Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-4 to win the Cincinnati Open, her first WTA title since October and her second Cincinnati trophy, positioning herself as a favorite for the US Open which begins on 30 August.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. CAF briefs clubs on safety protocols for 2026/27 season

    The Confédération of African Football held an online meeting with Club Safety and Security Officers from across the continent to reinforce safety and security standards ahead of the new Interclub season, covering integrated planning, stadium security, access control, crowd management, and reporting procedures.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Bank of Ghana develops products to channel diaspora remittances into investment

    The Bank of Ghana is working with financial institutions, fintech companies and other stakeholders to develop trusted financial products tailored to Ghanaians abroad, aiming to channel diaspora remittances into productive investment, enterprise development and job creation to support economic transformation.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. 3,000 artisans operate under high-tension lines in Ashaiman

    Over 3,000 artisans and associates continue welding, fabrication, and repair work in restricted buffer zones around GRIDCo high-voltage transmission lines in Ashaiman, despite a ministerial directive to vacate. The operations pose a public safety risk, underscored by a July 10 explosion that sent metal debris over 300 metres into a transmission tower and disrupted electricity supply.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Lands Commission seeks more surveyors for spatial planning

    The Acting Surveyor at the Lands Commission has called for more qualified surveyors to support the existing 400, suggesting every district should have at least one surveyor. The Commission is running a two-week refresher course for 73 private surveyors applying for licences to practise, with successful candidates to receive cadastral surveying licences after examination and interview.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Post-flood disinfection crucial to prevent disease outbreaks

    The Municipal Environmental Health Officer for Ayawaso North has stressed that post-flood disinfection and disinfestation exercises are vital to prevent disease outbreaks, noting that floodwaters carry contaminated material from public toilets, septic tanks, drains and waste sites. Zoomlion Ghana Limited is conducting a regional disinfection programme across Greater Accra in partnership with local assemblies to reduce disease-causing organisms, flies, mosquitoes and other health threats.

    25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 24 August

  1. Foreign Affairs warns pilgrims against road travel to Senegal

    Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cautioned members of the Tijjaniya Muslim Movement planning road travel to Senegal for pilgrimage, citing security concerns along certain road corridors to Dakar, and recommends air travel instead.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Kinbu Senior High School positioned as emerging global education brand

    Kinbu Senior High Technical School, established in 1874 as Government Boys' School and accumulated approximately 150 years of institutional memory, has the potential to become a globally recognised institution of knowledge, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation by leveraging its authentic heritage and strong alumni network.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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