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November 30, 2025, 10:29 pm
The Kakube Festival of Nandom - a Living Tapestry of Harvest, Heritage and Identity
- [Ghanaian Times] EVERY year, as the harmattan winds begin to brush across the Upper West Region, the town of Nandom comes alive with colour, excitement and deep cultural symbolism. The occasion is the Kakube Festival, the signature celebration of the Dagara people and one of Ghana's most enduring cultural festivals.
Don't Shield Gender-Violence Perpetrators - Gender Minister
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP), Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called on traditional authorities, and religious figures to allow the law to work in matters relating to gender-based violence. She urged them to stop shielding perpetrators and to support victims to seek justice.
An Important Wetland in Ghana Is Under Siege. Researchers Investigate the Real Issues
- [The Conversation Africa] Wetlands are vital ecological resources that provide several benefits in urban and peri-urban areas. They slow down flood waters, and act as a source of fishing and farming livelihoods. They also provide socio-cultural benefits for local communities. But some of these valuable ecosystems, due to their presence in prime locations, are at the centre of competing cultural, ecological and economic interests. Property development, especially, is a threat to wetlands.
President Mahama Launches Major Project to Boost Vegetable Farming and Cut Imports
- [Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has launched a new vegetable development project, announcing a significant move to tackle food insecurity by helping farmers grow more food and earn a reliable income.
Ghana Condemns Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau
- [Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has issued a strong condemnation of the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing the incident as an attack on democracy and the will of the people.
27 Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested in Police Crackdown
- [Ghanaian Times] The Northern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police's Special Operations Team, has arrested 27 suspects in a major crackdown on drug peddling and related crimes in the Northern Region.
Veep Engages Ghanaian Community in Angola, Pledges Support, Inclusion
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has met with members of the Ghanaian community in Luanda, Angola, where she listened to their concerns and commended their contributions to national development.
Fmr Pres Akufo-Addo Lauds Ghana's Rise As Continental Leader in Cybersecurity
- [Ghanaian Times] Former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended Ghana's rise as a continental leader in cybersecurity, describing the achievements as a national milestone that reflects years of sustained effort and institutional collaboration.
5th National Maternal Child, Nutrition Conference Opens in Accra
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal, child, and adolescent health through strengthened primary healthcare and equitable access to essential services. This effort is aimed at ensuring that all Ghanaians, particularly mothers, newborns, and adolescents, can access quality healthcare.
Ghana-UK Deepen Ties ...With Historic Visit By Prince Edward
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana and the United Kingdom have deepened their historic ties with a meeting between President John Dramani Mahama and Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Haruna Iddrissu Raises Alarm As Students Watch Pornography On School Tablets
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed serious concern that some Senior High School (SHS) students are using government-issued tablets to access pornographic content.
Bagbin Refers Afenyo-Markin to Privileges Committee Over Ecowas Delegation Dispute
- [Ghanaian Times] Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has referred minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to the Privileges and Immunities Committee over his role in Ghana's ECOWAS Parliament delegation.
Ghana Meteorological Agency Clears Air On Circulating Weather Update
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has clarified a weather alert circulating on social media, saying the information is based on an outdated version of its forecast.
GFA Unveils Insurance Policy for Referees
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in partnership with Enterprise Life, has launched a comprehensive insurance policy for all 280 match officials across Ghana's domestic leagues.
7-Member Finance, Budgetary Sub-Committee Inaugurated By Ga
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana Athletics (GA) has inaugurated a seven-member Finance and Budgetary Sub-Committee tasked with the mandate to raise funds for the association for the next four years.
Draughts - Faasee Defeats Avalanches in Special Challenge
- [Ghanaian Times] In an exciting draught challenge on Sunday, November 23 at La, the Faasee Draught Club emerged victorious against the Magic Avalanches, securing a 3-1 win.
1,866 Students Graduate At 18th Congregation of WIUC-Ghana
- [Ghanaian Times] Wisconsin International University College, Ghana (WIUC-Ghana), on Saturday, graduated 1,866 students at its 18th congregation held in Accra. Of the total, 1,378 completed their programmes at the Accra campus, while 488 graduated from the Kumasi campus.
Reviving Ghana's Abandoned Housing Projects Is a National Duty
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana's struggle with affordable housing has long been a pressing socio-economic concern, and the abandoned Koforidua Affordable Housing Project stands as a stark reminder of how governance lapses can deepen national challenges.
GSE Hands Over Gh¢135,000 Water Facility to Enobal Basic School
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has handed over a GH¢135,000 solar-powered borehole water facility to La ENOBAL Basic School in the La Dadekotopon Municipality of Accra, aimed at addressing the school's persistent water challenges.
Re-Equip Fire Service for Efficient Operations - - Nana Ahenkan II
- [Ghanaian Times] The Chairman of the Fire Service Council, Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, has appealed to stakeholders to urgently re-equip the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in order to enable personnel to meet public expectations on fire management.
Ghs Receives 486 Motorcycles to Enhance Service Delivery
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has received a total of 486 motorcycles to enhance service delivery at the sub-district and community levels, particularly under the Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) system.
8-Year-Old Girl Perishes in Dansoman Market Fire
- [Ghanaian Times] An eight-year-old girl tragically lost her life following a fire outbreak that destroyed parts of the Dansoman Market in the Ablekuma West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region yesterday. The child's body has been taken to the mortuary.
Parliament Scraps Covid-19 Levy
- [Ghanaian Times] Parliament has officially repealed the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Act, 2021 (Act 1068), which imposed a special tax on goods, services, and imports to raise revenue for COVID-19-related expenditures. The repeal follows the passage of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, after it underwent all necessary readings and debates in the House.
Govt Seeks Funding to Complete Abandoned Housing Projects - - Minister
- [Ghanaian Times] The government is seeking funding to complete the abandoned Koforidua Affordable Housing project in the Eastern Region, originally initiated by the former President John Agyekum Kufuor administration in 2006.
CRI Urges National Policy to Protect Religious Rights of Students
- [Ghanaian Times] Child Rights International (CRI) is urging the government to establish a clear and firm national policy to protect the religious rights of students in secondary schools. The organisation emphasized that no child should ever be denied their right to education or their right to express their religious identity.
Kumasi High Court to Rule On Akosua Serwaa, Daddy Lumba's Marriage Case
- [Ghanaian Times] A Kumasi High Court will on Friday, November 28, 2025, deliver its ruling on the alleged civil marriage case between the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, also known as Daddy Lumba, and Mrs. Akosua Serwaah Fosu.
Getfund to Allocate Gh¢65m As Lifeline for 9,000 Special Needs Students - Minister
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has requested the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to allocate an amount of GH¢65 million specifically to support schools for students with special needs in its 2026 budget.
Volta Regional Minister Calls for Religious Tolerance
- [Ghanaian Times] Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has called on Muslims and members of the Zongo communities to practice religious tolerance by accepting divergent views that promote peace, unity, and development in the region.
Dade-Kotopon MP Consoles Families of El-Wak Disaster Victims
- [Ghanaian Times] The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dade-Kotopon, Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Complex, describing it as a heartbreaking moment for the nation.
Govt Moves to Reclaim 150 Acres of Encroached Mdpi Land in Tema
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has directed urgent action to reclaim more than 150 acres of state land belonging to the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) in Tema, following years of uncontrolled encroachment.
