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Ghana Blind Union Members empowered at 7th New Year party in Takoradi
Posted on with No CommentOnline news portal 233times.net has once again reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the successful hosting of the 7th edition of the New Year Party for members of the Ghana Blind Union (Western Region Chapter) in Takoradi. The event, held … Read more →
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Cedi still Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025 – World Bank
Posted on | CommentDespite a slight dip in recent weeks, the Ghana cedi remains Africa’s top-performing currency eight months into 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa Pulse Report. Ghana travel guide The report reveals that the cedi has gained over 20 … Read more →
Former National Service boss and deputy charged for causing financial loss to state
Posted on | CommentFormer Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi and former deputy Executive Director, Gifty Oware Mensah, have been charged for allegedly authorising payments of allowances to 69,934 non-existent (ghost) national service personnel. According to the prosecution, … Read more →
Ghana, Uganda, Eswatini refuse to accept El Salvador deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia from US
Posted on | CommentOfficials from three different African nations have said they won’t let the US deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to their countries, potentially frustrating the Trump administration’s plans to keep him in custody. The rejections – two of which were revealed by … Read more →
Ghana will benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries – Chinese President
Posted on | CommentChinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. During their meeting, the Chinese president noted … Read more →
Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US citizens in retaliation for Trump administration policy
Posted on | CommentMali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement that the Trump administration has imposed … Read more →
EOCO remains focused on dismantling economic and organised crime syndicates – Raymond Archer
Posted on | CommentThe Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Mr Raymond Archer, has stressed the need for law enforcement agencies to work together both internally and externally to promote shared value and security. He said this when officials … Read more →
TUC urges Mahama to declare State of emergency over imminent water crisis
Posted on | CommentThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a stark warning that Ghana could soon face a nationwide water shortage if the government fails to take decisive action to halt illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The country’s largest labour union … Read more →
Ghana passes IMF’s 5th Review, set to receive $385m boost
Posted on | CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government have reached a staff-level agreement on the fifth review of Ghana’s three-year programme under the Extended Credit Facility. The deal clears the way for Ghana to access about SDR 267.5 million, equivalent … Read more →
1,937 die through road accident between January and August 2025 – NRSA
Posted on | CommentThe National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that 1,937 people died in road crashes across Ghana between January and August 2025. According to the report, a total of 16,348 vehicles were involved in accidents during the period, resulting in … Read more →
GES removes KNUST SHS assistant headmaster over viral video with female student
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of the KNUST Senior High School, Mr Charles A. Aidoo, from office following the circulation of a video on social media allegedly showing him in a compromising position with … Read more →
Wee packaged as tea bags found in SHS student’s bag – NACOC
Posted on | CommentThe Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says marijuana is now being packaged as tea bags and smuggled into senior high school campuses, a development it describes as a new method targeting young people. According to the Deputy Director-General of NACOC, Mr … Read more →
Corp Sayvee honoured with honorary Doctorate in South Africa
Posted on | CommentGhanaian social entrepreneur and recording artist-turned-corporate leader, Saviour Kwaku Adzika, popularly known as Corp Sayvee, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to sustainability, social impact, and youth empowerment. The award, presented on … Read more →
Mahama backs energy compact as Ghana pledges universal electricity access by 2030
Posted on | CommentGhana has pledged to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, joining 16 other African nations in endorsing National Energy Compacts under the World Bank and African Development Bank-led Mission 300 initiative. Speaking at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, President John … Read more →
UCC Council appoints Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Denis Aheto as interim VC
Posted on | CommentThe Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appointed the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, to act as the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university in an interim capacity. The decision was announced in a notice issued … Read more →
Finance Minister signs Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with UK
Posted on | CommentThe Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the United Kingdom, represented by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Mr. John Humphrey. The agreement covers about US$256 million and represents another important step … Read more →
Ghana records over 900,000 international visitors who spent GH¢15.4billion – GSS survey
Posted on | CommentA survey has revealed that Ghana welcomed a total of 901,448 international visitors who spent an estimated GH¢15.42 billion between October 2022 and September 2023. The figures, released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in its first-ever Ghana International Travellers’ … Read more →
Police arrest 10 suspects in rural bank robberies
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service has arrested ten suspects believed to be members of a criminal syndicate that carried out a series of armed robberies on financial institutions, particularly rural banks, in several regions. The arrests followed months of investigations, intelligence … Read more →
YouTube creators add £2.2bn to UK economy in 2024 as MPs launch group for influencers
Posted on | CommentYouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs, according to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics. It comes as an all-party parliamentary group is launched to represent UK creators and influencers. … Read more →
Canada commits C$30m to Ghana’s TVET initiative – High Commissioner to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening educational cooperation with Canada during a courtesy call by the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat. In his remarks, Mr Iddrisu expressed appreciation for Canada’s … Read more →
Apple warns iOS 26 update could affect battery life
Posted on | CommentApple has issued a cautionary notice about iOS 26 potentially affecting your iPhone’s battery life shortly after installation. This alert, now included in the new update’s release documentation, is also linked to a support page that delves into why users … Read more →
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