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September 10, 2026, 11:51 am
Supreme Court Controversy - Bishops Call for Greater Caution, Not Resignation
- [Agenzia Fides] Accra -- The Chief Justice of Ghana, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, should exercise greater caution when making public statements, but there are no grounds to call for his resignation. This, in essence, is the position of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference regarding the controversy sparked by remarks made by Baffoe-Bonnie on September 2, 2026, during working visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF).
Christian Pupil Tops Bece At Chief Imam's School
- [Ghanaian Times] A Christian pupil of the Muhajirun African American Islamic Institute (AFRAMISCO) at Tema Community 23 has emerged as the best-performing candidate in the district in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), scoring an impressive aggregate eight.
Wa West MP Supports Students' Education With Gh¢231,000
- [Ghanaian Times] The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Wa West Constituency, Mr Peter Lanchene Toobu, has facilitated GH¢231,000 in educational support for brilliant but needy tertiary students in the Wa West District.
Invest in Youth for West Africa's Peace - Veep
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater investment in young people, saying access to education, skills and decent jobs was critical to peace and stability in West Africa.
90 Percent of Wash Projects Donor-Funded - Wateraid
- [Ghanaian Times] WaterAid Ghana, an international non-governmental organisation, has called for a shift from donor-dependent financing to increased domestic investment in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to ensure sustainable access to essential services.
Adu-Boahene's Lawyers to Conclude Cross-Examination of Eoco Witness Today
- [Ghanaian Times] MALIK SULLEMANA -- Lawyers for the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, who is standing trial for allegedly stealing GH₵49 million belonging to the state, are expected to conclude their cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness today.
Police Foil Bank Attack, Arrest Robbery Suspects
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has foiled an alleged robbery attack on banks at Labone in Accra, killing two suspected robbers, arresting another and forcing a fourth suspect to flee.
Catholic Bishops Caution Chief Justice Over Remarks
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) has cautioned the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to exercise restraint in his public remarks to avoid creating an impression of political alignment and undermining public confidence in the impartiality of the Judiciary.
Digital Gap to Close By End of 2027 - Minister
- [Ghanaian Times] THE Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has assured that the digital gap between urban and rural communities will be closed by the end of next year.
Weija Dam Spillage - Downstream Residents Ordered to Evacuate
- [Ghanaian Times] RESIDENTS living downstream of the Weija Dam have been ordered to evacuate ahead of planned spillage from the dam on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Pongyentanga Chiefs Deny Imposing Conditions On Market Demolition Victims
- [Ghanaian Times] Traditional leaders at Pongyentanga in the Upper West Region have denied imposing development conditions on residents whose properties were demolished for the expansion of a 24-hour economy market.
HR Café Opens in Accra to Drive Public-Sector Reforms
- [Ghanaian Times] THE 10th Human Resource (HR) Café, aimed at deepening administrative cooperation and preparing the public sector for the future of work, opened in Accra yesterday.
Euro Gold Refinery CEO Bernard Feni Receives Double Recognition in Ghana
- [Independent (Kampala)] Accra, Ghana -- Ugandan entrepreneur Bernard Feni, the founder and chief executive of Euro Gold Refinery, has received double recognition at the Ghana Merit Awards 2026 in Accra, where he was named CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year while his philanthropic organisation, Mungu Feni Foundation, received the Best NGO/Foundation of the Year award.
MFWA Establishes Ghs 544,000 Legal Support Fund for Journalists in Ghana
- [MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has established a Legal Support Fund with an allocation of approximately GHS 544,000. The Fund responds to growing concerns about the use of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and will provide legal assistance to journalists in Ghana who face litigation, judicial harassment and other legal threats arising from their legitimate professional work.
Ghana National Fire Service (Gnfs) Goes Digital
- [Ghanaian Times] With the introduction of the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS)
Investors Drive Gse to 72 Percent Year-to-Date Gain
- [Ghanaian Times] The equities market maintained its strong performance through August 2026, with the benchmark Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI) rising 71.90 per cent year-to-date, as trading activity continued to gather momentum.
Ghana to Train Youth for EV Revolution
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana has begun a major skills development drive to prepare its young workforce for the emerging automotive revolution, especially in the area of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
1 Dies As Security Team Recovers Ak-47 in Binduri
- [Ghanaian Times] A joint security operation in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region has resulted in the death of a 32-year-old man and the retrieval of an AK-47 assault rifle loaded with 28 rounds of ammunition.
Olive Africa Acquires Vlisco Stake in Tex Styles
- [Ghanaian Times] Olive Africa Partners Fashions Limited, a Ghanaian investment company, has become the principal shareholder of Tex Styles Ghana Limited (TSG) following its acquisition of Vlisco's entire shareholding in the company, together with the Woodin brand.
Hearts, Kotoko Under the Spotlight As 2026/27 Gpl Kicks Off Tomorrow
- [Ghanaian Times] Professional football returns on a full scale this weekend with the start of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League at all the designated venues with sharp focus on Hearts and Kotoko's readiness to take their rightful places in Ghana football, Medeama SC's ability to combine continental and local battles as well as the performance of the three new entrants.
Carlos Queiroz Reappointed to Lead Black Stars
- [Ghanaian Times] Portuguese trainer, Carlos Queiroz, has received the nod to continue as the Head Coach of the Black Stars ahead of impending AFCON qualifiers.
Titans Record First Win in Rugby League Men's 13s Championship
- [Ghanaian Times] Titans Rugby League Club produced a stunning performance over the weekend, by beating Skolars 18-6 to secure a historic first league victory in the Rugby League 13s Championship at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium.
13 Dead, 5 Injured in Sege-Ada Road Crash
- [Ghanaian Times] Thirteen people have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash involving a Ford Transit bus and a Toyota Hiace on the Sege-Ada road yesterday.
Tanzania, Ghana Geoscientists Explore Collaboration
- [Daily News] Accra -- The Tanzania Geological Society (TGS) and Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG) have met and held talks to discuss potential collaboration in areas regarding geoscientist development in the two countries.
Government Has Not Abandoned Okada Riders, Union Insists
- [Ghanaian Times] The Commercial National Motor Riders Union (CNMRU) has dismissed claims that the government has failed commercial motorbike riders after receiving their support during the 2024 general election campaign.
Quality Data Key to Better Decisions, National Development - BoG Deputy Governor
- [Ghanaian Times] The quality of data available to policymakers remains critical to Ghana's ability to make sound decisions, manage the economy effectively and accelerate national development, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said.
Govt Moves to Build Resilient Financial Sector · Macroeconomic Policy Awaits Cabinet Approval - - Ato Forson
- [Ghanaian Times] The government is at the final stages of securing Cabinet approval for a new macroeconomic policy to strengthen Ghana's financial sector and build resilience against future economic shocks, the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced.
Sharpen the Blade Before the Battle - Ghana's Youth and the Craft of Becoming ·the Myth of the Discovered Talent
- [Ghanaian Times] There is a quiet myth we keep telling ourselves about young people and opportunity: that talent, once discovered, takes care of the rest. That a bright mind, given a certificate and a handshake, will find its way. It won't. Not in the labor market as it actually exists; competitive, unsentimental, and interested in exactly one question: what can you do, right now, that someone will pay for? The market does not reward potential. It rewards proof. And proof is not produced in a lecture hall or a single
Absa Auto Fair Opens New Vehicle Ownership Opportunities
- [Ghanaian Times] Absa Bank Ghana has organised its maiden Auto Fair, providing prospective vehicle buyers with access to dealers, spare-parts and automotive service providers, as well as financing and motor insurance options.
Ghana's Q1 External Trade Hits Gh¢174.6bn - GSS
- [Ghanaian Times] The total value of Ghana's external trade reached GH¢174.6 billion ($16.1 billion) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, comprising exports of GH¢110.3 billion ($10.2 billion) and imports of GH¢64.2 billion ($5.9 billion).
