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August 3, 2026, 8:07 pm
After Accra, Africa's Health Sovereignty Needs Receipts
- [African Arguments] Dr William Nii Ayitey Menson, Director of Health Financing for Africa at the ONE Campaign, argues that Africa's health sovereignty will only become real when summit pledges translate into budget releases, functioning services and public accountability.
Police Arrest Two Over Viral Video of Minor Driving Articulated Truck
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 12-year-old boy and a 34 year old man in connection with a viral video showing the minor driving an articulated truck on a public road.
GSE Trading Value Jumps 251 Percent On MTN Dominance
- [Ghanaian Times] Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) rose sharply in the week ended July 31, 2026, with the value of shares traded increasing by 251 per cent to GH¢168.92 million, largely driven by transactions in MTN Ghana.
Don't Assent to Tribunals Bill - Minority Leader Urges Pres
- [Ghanaian Times] Parliament on Friday adjourned sine die, with the Minority Caucus calling on President John Dramani Mahama not to assent to the recently passed Tribunals Bill.
TOR's Revival Is Welcome, but Can It Be Sustained?
- [Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) "is back" will no doubt be greeted with cautious optimism across the country.
Africa's AI Gap Isn't Talent. It's the Door
- [Ghanaian Times] In a teaching hospital in Kumasi, a young data analyst has already worked out how an AI triage tool could cut waiting times on the ward. In a market in Accra, a trader keeps records by hand that a simple model could turn into the credit history a bank would recognise. In a lecture hall in Tamale, a final-year student is writing code good enough to compete anywhere in the world.
Two Coys Get License to Cultivate Cannabis
- [Ghanaian Times] TWO Ghanaian companies have become the first to receive licences to cultivate cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes under the government's regulated cannabis programme.
Umat, GNFS Inaugurate Fire Station to Boost Campus Safety
- [Ghanaian Times] The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in collaboration with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has inaugurated a new fire station on the university's campus to enhance emergency response and improve safety in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region.
Hanna Tetteh Calls for Stronger Multilateral Cooperation
- [Ghanaian Times] The Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Ms Hanna Serwah Tetteh, has cautioned that the weakening of the global multilateral system poses a significant threat to developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Education Minister Declares Zero-Tolerance for Indiscipline in Shss
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has declared a zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline in Senior High Schools (SHSs), assuring school authorities of the government's full support to enforce discipline and maintain safe learning environments.
Cameroon Edge Past Ghana to Reach Last Eight At 2026 Wafcon
- [RFI] Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday night in Casablanca to move into the quarter-finals at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) while Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde.
Govt Backs Five-Year Presidential Term
- [Ghanaian Times] The government has accepted the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the term of office of the President from four to five years, with the tenure of Parliament adjusted accordingly.
Björkegren Expects 'Better Ghana' Against Cameroon At 2026 Wafcon
- [RFI] Ghana head coach Kim Björkegren predicted a better performance from his side in their group stage game against Cameroon on Sunday night at the 2026 women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
LGBTQ+ Bill to Be Reintroduced Today - Speaker
- [Ghanaian Times] The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has indicated that the Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill, 2026, is likely to be re-introduced today.
Ghana, Gabon Decries Xenophobia - Commits to African Integration
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Gabon have decried xenophobia, underscoring the need for Africans to collectively shun and decisively address the menace and all forms of discrimination.
Four Bills to Strength Tax System Passed By Parliament
- [Ghanaian Times] Parliament on Tuesday passed four bills under the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the country's tax system and enhance domestic revenue mobilisation.
Piac Raises Concern Over Quality of Oil-Funded Projects
- [Ghanaian Times] The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the government to involve Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) more directly in the planning and implementation of petroleum-funded projects.
WAEC Cancels Results of 601 Bece Candidates Over Malpractice
- [Ghanaian Times] The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cancelled the results of 601 candidates for engaging in examination malpractice, as it released the provisional results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates.
Valco Not for Sale - Lands Minister Assures Workers
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has dismissed claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, assuring workers that the government has no such intention.
Jospong Invests in Human Capital for National Dev't · Welcomes 118 Sponsored Graduates Home
- [Ghanaian Times] The 118 students sponsored by the Jospong Group of Companies to pursue postgraduate studies in Russia have returned home after successfully completing a two-year programme in agriculture, environmental sciences, waste management and climate project management.
App Launched to Expose Landlords Flouting Rent Law
- [Ghanaian Times] As prospective tenants continue to face illegal rent demands despite the government's six-month rent advance directive, a Ghanaian property technology company has launched a mobile application to help expose landlords and agents who violate the law.
Supreme Court Upholds Osp Prosecutorial Powers
- [Ghanaian Times] The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has prosecutorial powers under the Constitution but affirmed that the Attorney-General (AG) retains the constitutional authority to discontinue any prosecution initiated by the OSP through a nolle prosequi.
Parliament Approves Expenditure for Electronic Revenue Generation Platform
- [Ghanaian Times] Parliament has approved a multi-year expenditure commitment by the government, through the Ministry of Finance, for the development, implementation and deployment of digital and electronic platforms to enhance revenue generation.
South Africa Blocks Ghana Attempt to Put Xenophobic Violence on AU Agenda
- [Daily Maverick] South Africa foiled Ghana's bid at the AU to put xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the October mid-year agenda, pushing instead for a continent-wide migration summit.
Wafcon 2026 - Ghana Cruise Past Cape Verde As Cameroon Edge Mali in Thrilling Group D Opener
- [Premium Times] Both victories leave Ghana and Cameroon level on three points ahead of a mouthwatering clash between the two African heavyweights in the second round of group fixtures
Beyond Convenience - What Constitutes a Political Prisoner?
- [Ghanaian Times] The phrase "political prisoner" is used often in public debate, on social media, in news commentary, and sometimes in legal argument. Because it carries moral weight, people reach for it when they want to signal injustice. But frequency of use has also made the term loose. From a professional and legal standpoint, careless use risks undermining public confidence in the judiciary and in due process, especially in a democracy where the rule of law is supposed to operate without fear or favour.
DCE Hands Over 887 Desks to Schools in Mion District
- [Ghanaian Times] The Mion District Assembly in the Northern Region yesterday handed over 887 school desks to the District Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for distribution to public basic schools in the area.
Stakeholders Call for Protection of Coastal Ecosystems
- [Ghanaian Times] West African countries have been urged to intensify efforts to protect their marine and coastal ecosystems through the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs).
Ethical Leadership Key to Fighting Corruption - Assin Kushea Paramount Chief
- [Ghanaian Times] The Paramount Chief of the Assin Kushea Traditional Area, Ehunabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, has urged management administrators to uphold high ethical standards to curb corruption, strengthen public institutions and promote national development.
NLC Urged to Prepare for Ai-Driven Labour Challenges
- [Ghanaian Times] The National Labour Commission (NLC) has been urged to strengthen its institutional capacity and embrace innovation to effectively respond to emerging labour challenges driven by artificial intelligence (AI), climate change and digital transformation.
