Zoomlion Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities as it enters a new era of leadership. The waste management giant’s newly appointed Managing Director, Mrs. Doris Kwekwor Adjei, led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of […] The post Zoomlion

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Police in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Polish prosecutors said Robert K, known as the artist Semyon Skrepetsky, was shot dead on Monday morning in the Polish city of Bia?a Podlaska, about 40km (25 miles) from the Belarusian border. The 44-year-old was shot […] The post Russian artist and Putin critic shot

The Hungarian parliament has backed a change to the constitution that limits a prime minister’s term in office to eight years, fulfilling a promise by Péter Magyar to prevent Viktor Orbán becoming prime minister again. Orbán led Hungary uninterrupted for16 years, until Magyar’s Tisza party swept him from power in April’s election, winning a two-thirds […] The post Hungary’s

Despite a 2-0 defeat of South Africa and a 5-1 annihilation of Tunisia, Africa has held a firm challenge at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. A nine-man Bafana Bafana suffered a defeat in the tournament opener against a determined Mexican side in the championship Africa aims to make a bold statement with the increase in … The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Black Stars open

The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed at the El-Wak Sports Stadium following an enforced break occasioned by an unfortunate medical emergency that led to the passing of Michael Arhin, a player of Coldstore, on May 20. Following consultations with stakeholders, the competition resumed in his honour with exciting games across all divisions. At the … The post 2026 Accra B’ball

Dealers of Black Stars paraphernalia, including Ghana flags and jerseys, have bemoaned low patronage ahead of the team’s opening FIFA World Cup Group L fixture against Panama today. Speaking to The Ghanaian Times on Monday, traders operating at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange and Osu Oxford Street attributed the situation to the low level of confidence … The post Traders record low

Ghana and Burkina Faso have reportedly commenced a week-long series of bilateral engagements aimed at advancing the reaffirmation and joint management of their common land boundary. The engagements, which began in Pô, Burkina Faso, with a meeting of the Joint Land Boundary Technical Committee, are expected to culminate in the signing of official documents and … The post Ghana, Burkina Faso

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have agreed to harmonise their cocoa farm-gate pricing policies in a major step aimed at improving farmer incomes, stabilising the cocoa market, and strengthening cooperation between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing countries. The commitment was contained in a Joint Declaration issued by President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and President John […] The post Côte

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Parliament that the government remains committed to completing the Bokoro District Hospital project in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region to improve access to quality healthcare services.

An Engagement Committee Member of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, has added her voice to calls for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). She explained that this was the only way they could take independent, critical and non-partisan decisions on challenges confronting their communities. Speaking in an … The post Elect

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a joint declaration to harmonise cocoa farm-gate prices, aiming to stabilise the market and protect farmer livelihoods.

A person has been confirmed dead following a fatal road traffic collision at the Ako Adjei Interchange in Accra in the early hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Nigeria’s military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in the north-western state of Katsina at the end of last month. The military said the kidnappers shot Mrs Abubakar during … The post Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in

Former Ghana international Dan Quaye has cautioned that the Black Stars will face a tough challenge when they begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama.Ghana, set for their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, will open their Group L campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in what is widely expected to be a decisive opening fixture.Following that encounter, the Black Stars will face European giants England and 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in a

… if environmental degradation continues unchecked By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Efforts to advance the country’s green finance agenda could be undermined unless the destruction of forests and pollution of water-bodies caused by illegal mining are brought under control, speakers at the Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) 2026 opening session have warned. At the summit, organised […] The post Green

Former Black Stars midfielder Laryea Kingston believes Caleb Yirenkyi is the ideal replacement for Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana's opening game against Panama at the World Cup. Partey will miss the game against Panama after he was denied an entry visa to Canada over allegations of rape and sexual assault.Although the former Arsenal player admits not guilty, it was not enough to secure him the visa to travel to Canada.This leaves coach Carlos Queiroz with other options in

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo insists the Black Stars are poised to win their first game at the World Cup for Thomas Partey. Partey will miss Ghana's opening game against Panama after losing his appeal following his visa entry denial by Canada's immigration.The Vilarreal man could not travel with the Black Stars to Toronto, but Sibo who was expected to partner him in midfield at the tournament, believes the team is united for the beleaguered former Arsenal man."Our

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana plans to work with commercial banks to develop investment-linked remittance products aimed at channelling a greater share of diaspora inflows into business expansion, infrastructure projects and long-term capital formation, central bank Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama has said. The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the central […] The post BoG

Majeed Ashimeru has taken his 2026 World Cup omission in good faith after speaking for the first time since the announcement of the squad. The RAAL La Louviere loanee could not make Ghana's final squad for the tournament despite his impressive display during the friendly against Mexico.Ashimeru's absence raised questions with many criticising the football administration and the new coach for not inviting the versatile midfielder.Despite the disappointment, Ashimeru