Ghana's Mixed Team Relay fell 2-1 to Algeria in the semi-finals of the 2026 All Africa U-19 Badminton Championship in Cairo, Egypt, settling for bronze after a closely contested match decided in a playoff.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for sustained investment in nutrition to combat malnutrition's effects on children and women, stating the issue requires coordinated action across government and society rather than being treated as a standalone health matter.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The US Army has pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation with Ghana, focusing on strengthening regional partnerships and supporting African-led responses to emerging security threats in West Africa. The commitment was made by the Commanding General of the US Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, Major General Matthew W. Brown, during his first visit to Africa in his current role.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Heavy rains caused the River Dayi to overflow in Hohoe, Volta Region, displacing more than 5,285 persons and affecting 400 households, some of whose homes collapsed. Flood victims were evacuated to mosques and school buildings with no casualties reported.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
DOSH Health Insurance was named Outstanding Digital Health Insurance Company of the Year at the ninth Ghana Business Standard Awards in Accra. The award recognizes the company's digital-first model, which allows customers to register, select plans, pay premiums and manage coverage via its app, WhatsApp, USSD or CSR-assisted telephony, with additional access through partnership with MTN MoMo.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Second High-Level Conference on Education Initiatives in Emergencies opened in Accra with about 150 policymakers, researchers and practitioners from Ghana, Burkina Faso and Nigeria examining how to improve access, learning and safety for children affected by fragility, conflict and violence. Ghana's Deputy Minister of Education urged countries to build resilience into education systems so children could continue learning during emergencies such as conflict, displacement, floods, droughts and health crises.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Telecel Ghana concluded its annual SME Month with a Business Runway event in Takoradi, bringing together more than 300 established SMEs, start-ups, entrepreneurs, financial advisers, and investors for training, mentorship, and market exposure. The company's CEO stated that Telecel is investing over 500 million cedis in network expansion and reliability.
30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →