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September 6, 2026, 8:19 am
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.
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).
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.
Full List of African Countries Where Cars Are Made
- [Vanguard] Africa's automotive industry is often associated with the assembly of cars belonging to international brands, but several African countries have also developed their own vehicle brands and manufacturing operations.
Accra Institute of Technology Graduates 572 Students, Doctors
- [This Day] The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has held its 22nd Graduation Ceremony, conferring degrees on 572 students across doctoral, masters, and bachelor's programmes in a landmark event that underscores the institution's growing contribution to Ghana's higher education landscape.
Uganda, Ghana Deepen Cooperation On Petroleum Regulation
- [Nile Post] Uganda and Ghana are seeking to strengthen cooperation in upstream petroleum governance as Uganda prepares for its transition to oil production.
Govt to Operationalise Commercial Motorcycle Law Soon - Minister
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has said the implementation of the new Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1153), which paved the way for the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, will begin soon.
Video Shows Ghanaian Officer Who Rescued Fire Victims, Not Nigerian Cop Who 'Killed Six Armed Robbers'
- [Africa Check] IN SHORT: Some Facebook posts claim that a viral video shows a Nigerian police officer who killed at least six armed robbers while protecting community members. But the officer is Ghanaian. Hance Atubra was promoted after rescuing people from a fire in Aboso, western Ghana.
Amantin Rural Bank Posts Gh¢9.33m Profit in 2025
- [Ghanaian Times] Amantin and Kasei Community Bank PLC recorded a positive financial performance in 2025, with profit before tax rising by 6.54 per cent to GH¢9.33 million, from GH¢8.75 million the previous year.
3 Dead, 15 Injured As Armed Mob Attacks New Winneba - IGP Deploys Reinforcement
- [Ghanaian Times] Three persons have been confirmed dead and 15 others injured after about 300 armed youth stormed New Winneba in the Central Region on Monday.
Let Those Who Generate Waste Pay
- [Ghanaian Times] The country's worsening waste management crisis has reached a point where it can no longer afford to treat sanitation as somebody else's responsibility.
Mining Industry Must Rethink Talent Development - Telecel Ghana, CEO
- [Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has challenged Ghana's mining industry to rethink its approach to talent development, saying its ability to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies will depend largely on how quickly its workforce acquires new skills.
Stakeholder Consultation Key to Sustaining Free Shs - Dr Nkansah
- [Ghanaian Times] Inadequate stakeholder consultation and the perceived politicisation of Ghana's Free Senior High School (SHS) policy could threaten the long-term sustainability of the flagship education intervention, a Policy Analyst and Lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Dr Jacob Oppong Nkansah, has warned.
Court of Appeal Dismisses Ameyaw-Akumfi's Stay Application in Skytrain Trial
- [Ghanaian Times] A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi seeking a stay of proceedings in the ongoing $2 million SkyTrain project trial involving him and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Mr Solomon Asamoah.
CSA Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Fight Cybercrime
- [Ghanaian Times] The Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Mr Devine Selase Agbeti, has called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, telecommunications companies, fintechs, government agencies and the public to protect Ghana's rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem from cybercriminals.
Police Arrest Suspected Highway Robber At Akateng
- [Ghanaian Times] The Eastern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern South Regional Command, has arrested a suspected notorious armed robber believed to be part of a gang responsible for a series of highway robbery attacks along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
Veep Calls for Stronger Coordination to Drive Decentralisation
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure the effective implementation of Ghana's new decentralisation policy.
Police Arrest 6 Suspected Members of Armed Robbery Syndicate in Ashanti Region
- [Ghanaian Times] The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be members or associates of an organised armed robbery syndicate operating in the region.
National Chief Imam Backs Optional Arabic in Public Schools
- [Ghanaian Times] The Office of the National Chief Imam has expressed support for the teaching of Arabic as an optional subject in Ghana's public schools, saying the language should be viewed primarily as a global language rather than a religious or sectarian identity.
Africa Must Own Its Energy Future - Veep
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for greater African ownership of the continent's energy sector, saying stronger local companies and technical institutions are needed to unlock its full potential.
Traditional Authorities to Play Bigger Role in Mining - Minerals Commission
- [Ghanaian Times] Traditional authorities are set to play a more significant role in mining operations under proposed amendments to Ghana's mining laws, with prospective miners expected to secure the support of host communities before commencing operations.
