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April 20, 2026, 7:18 am
Ecobank Group Posts Strong Financial Results in 2025...Pre-Tax Profit Soars to $801m
- [Ghanaian Times] ECOBANK Group, the leading pan-African financial services group, has delivered strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting continued execution of its Growth, Transformation, and Returns (GTR) strategy and deliberate growth across its businesses.
Ghana Does Not Need to Be Saved From Its Waste. It Is Already Solving the Problem
- [Ghanaian Times] THERE is a version of the global waste story which is often presented in a way that portrays the Global South as the main problem to be addressed. This is highlighted by a map of the world dotted with overflowing landfills and rivers choked with plastic. Ghana has spent years inside that story, photographed at Agbogbloshie, measured in landfill tonnage, and cited in reports about inadequate collection and disposal infrastructure.
Producer Price Inflation Edges Up to 1.5 Percent in March
- [Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S year-on-year Producer Price Inflation (PPI) inched up to 1.5 per cent in March 2026 from 1.4 per cent recorded in February, on the back of increasing fuel prices.
Sundowns Calm Ahead of Decisive Showdown With Es Tunis Tomorrow
- [Ghanaian Times] Mamelodi Sundowns stand on the brink of yet another TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final as they prepare to host Espérance Sportive de Tunis in the decisive second leg of their semi-final clash tomorrow in Pretoria.
Sports Journalists Urged to Support Fight Against Athletes Trafficking
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghanaian sports journalists have been urged to take a lead role in tackling human trafficking in sport, particularly as athletes are increasingly being exploited with false promises of professional opportunities abroad.
Refs Laryea, Hansen Announced for MTN FA Cup Semi-Final Matches
- [Ghanaian Times] The MTN FA Cup committee has announced officials for the semi-final matches of the competition, starting today with a crunch tie between Aduana FC and Nations FC.
Free Primary Health Care Policy to Strengthen Universal Coverage
- [Ghanaian Times] The launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy at Dodowa marks another significant attempt by government to bridge the longstanding gaps in Ghana's health delivery system. Coming at a time when the quest for universal health coverage remains a national priority, the policy deserves both commendation and careful scrutiny as it moves from announcement to implementation.
Energy Minister Inspects Ongoing ECG Transformer Upgrade Works
- [Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has undertaken a supervisory inspection of the ongoing Transformer Upgrade Programme being implemented by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), aimed at improving power reliability across the country.
Ghana's Image Abroad Depends On Foreign Service -Veep
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has paid a working visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana, as part of her ongoing tour of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Ghana Receives 2,000 Tonnes of Fertiliser From Morocco
- [Ghanaian Times] GHANA has taken delivery of 2,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from the Kingdom of Morocco in a move to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. The donation, received on behalf of the government by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security.
Cheap Medicine, High Risk - A Growing Urban Threat
- [Ghanaian Times] There is a worrying new normal unfolding on the streets of Accra and other parts of the country and it should concern us all. The open sale of medicines by unauthorised hawkers, once limited to quick stops in traffic, has now spread across busy areas such as Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Kaneshie and the Central Business District.
Counsellor Alebrahim Commended for Promoting Welfare of Ghanaian Students in Kuwait
- [Ghanaian Times] The President of the Ghanaian Students' Union in Kuwait, Mr Didat Adam, has commended the Acting Chargé d'Affaires at Ghana's Embassy in the State of Kuwait, Counsellor Husain Suleiman Alebrahim, for his proactive efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Ghanaian students pursuing studies in the country.
No Foreign Military Bases in Ghana ...Govt Clarifies EU Security Pact
- [Ghanaian Times] TheE government has dismissed claims that the recent landmark Security and Defence Partnership agreement signed with the European Union (EU) to bolster the country's national and regional security strategy would allow foreign military bases or troops on Ghanaian soil.
All of Africa Today - April 14, 2026
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Financial Independence Habits
- [Ghanaian Times] Orison Swett Marden once said: "The beginning of a habit is like an invisible thread, but every time we repeat the act, we strengthen the strand, add to it another filament, until it becomes a great cable and binds us irrevocably in thought and act."
Ghana to Host 2026 Edition of E-Learning Africa Conference
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana is set to host the 2026 edition of the E-Learning Africa Conference from June 3 to 5, 2026, in Accra, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced.
Ghana, Belarus Move to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah, has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Belarus, particularly in trade, with Ghana positioned as a hub for accessing West African markets.
Parliament Considers Community Service Bill to Reduce Prison Congestion
- [Ghanaian Times] The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has begun deliberations on the proposed Community Service Bill 2026, aimed at addressing prison overcrowding and reducing the cost of maintaining inmates.
Ghana Records $4.2bn Trade Surplus for Fourth Quarter 2025
- [Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S trade surplus surged to a record $4.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a strong rebound in export performance.
Adentan-Dodowa Road Set for Early Completion - As Works Progress Steadily
- [Ghanaian Times] RECONSTRUCTION works on the Adentan-Dodowa road are progressing steadily and are expected to be completed ahead of schedule, Messrs Oswal Enterprise Limited has assured.
Minister Sets Up Committee to Probe Utag Allegations
- [Ghanaian Times] THE Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and to make appropriate recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama.
Illegal Street Drug Hawking Spreads - Despite Public Health Warnings
- [Ghanaian Times] The increasing activity of unauthorised hawking and peddling of pharmaceutical products on the streets of Accra has become alarming, with health authorities warning of serious risks to public health and safety.
Resetting the Medical and Dental Council to Instill Confidence in Young Medical Doctors to Accept Posting to Certain Parts of Ghana
- [Ghanaian Times] SOME of us were very happy the National Democratic congress (NDC) manifesto for the 2024 election was titled: "Resisting Ghana". However, we have not yet seen a resetting at the Medical and Dental Council (MDC), an institution that has a critical role of shaping young medical doctors for independent practice. The current law and policies are outmoded and do not grant the practice of contemporary medicine in contemporary times. Every year, we read in the news and social media how young medical doctors
To Reduce Deaths On the Road Through Crash - Let Us Place Value On Human Life (Final)
- [Ghanaian Times] Head-on-collision
2 Armed Robbers Shot Dead After Momo Robbery At Tema
- [Ghanaian Times] TWO armed robbers were on Monday shot dead following a robbery incident at Tema Community 5 in the Greater Accra Region.
Police Arrest Suspect for Unlawful Possession of Assault Rifle in Bawku
- [Ghanaian Times] The Upper East Regional Police Command has taken over a suspect arrested for unlawful possession of an assault rifle at Sakabo, a suburb of Bawku.
IGP Urges Lifesaving Skills Training for All Police Officers
- [Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called for the expansion of emergency medical response training to all personnel of the Ghana Police Service, stressing that lifesaving skills were now essential to modern policing.
Govt Committed to Reforming Technical Education, Digital Skills Infrastructure - Dr Apaak
- [Ghanaian Times] The government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming technical education and expand investment in digital skills infrastructure.
Suame MP Calls for Transparency in Damang Tender Process, Citing Risk of Value Erosion
- [Ghanaian Times] Mr John Darko, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, has raised concerns over the tender process for the Damang Gold Mine, emphasising the need for transparency and fairness.
Indigenous Poultry Offers Jobs, Economic Growth - IPFAG
- [Ghanaian Times] The Indigenous Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana (IPFAG) has called on the government to support efforts to promote the rearing of indigenous poultry across the country.
