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Child labour-free zones emerge as Ghana’s new weapon against child labour

Ghana must build nuclear talent, not just reactors – Lands Minister

Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza

Gov’t is reviewing tax laws to keep pace with changing economy – Vice President

GoldBod loss denial is “technical sleight of hand” – Akosua Manu

Two remanded over alleged theft of GH¢932,040 fuel, tanker fire

NPP lacks credibility to make impact in 2028 election – Mustapha Gbande

Prudential Bank equips young professionals with practical personal finance skills at National Youth Mentorship Summit

‘They found the wrong target’ – Sammy Gyamfi hits back at Afenyo-Markin

Afenyo-Markin and his allies are ‘devious extortionists and political mercenaries’ – Sammy Gyamfi

GoldBod ‘losses’: I’m ready to face Parliament – Sammy Gyamfi

‎GJA to lead nationwide media tour of galamsey-affected communities

Ghana enters Phase 2 of IAEA nuclear power programme – Lands Minister

I’m not afraid of any intimidating tactics – Sammy Gyamfi fires back at critics

Youth development must be mainstreamed across all sectors – NYA CEO

National Apprenticeship Programme surpasses 10,000 target, reaches 14,000 beneficiaries – NYA

AMA orders aboboyaa, tricycles to install reflectors, avoid major highways

GACC flags persistent corruption risks despite progress in 2025

Stalled reforms, funding gaps weakening Ghana’s anti-corruption fight – GACC

Mahama deserves praise for creating Youth Development Ministry – Osman Ayariga

Shea butter industry losing millions of raw shea nut through export – Shea Butter Employers Association

Shea butter industry losing millions to raw shea nut to exports – Shea Butter Employers Association

Youth health and wellbeing must remain central to national development – Osman Ayariga

‘I’ll have onerous bail terms in your brain’ – Sammy Gyamfi fires back at Afenyo-Markin

Education Minister calls for urgent focus on basic education as infrastructure gaps persist

Audit Service recovers GH¢24.95m in unearned salaries, irregular payments – GACC

Nobody is saying there haven’t been losses, but be factual about it – Sammy Gyamfi to critics

Nobody is saying there hasn’t been losses, but be factual about it – Sammy Gyamfi to critics

Santasi commercial drivers park vehicles to protest arrests over GH¢1 fare increase

Ghana’s anti-corruption gains threatened by weak enforcement, funding gaps – GACC

Kontomire has higher nutritional value than spinach, broccoli – Dietician

OSP saves GH¢5.73bn, secures seven convictions in 2025 – GACC

GoldBod did not cause BoG’s $1.7bn loss – Sammy Gyamfi challenges IMF claims

Work through the night to finish Tema Motorway by 2027 – Agbodza to contractor

Prolonged cooking can destroy essential nutrients in vegetables, other foods – Dietician

PPI increases to 4.0% in July 2026, indicates moderate strengthening of price pressures

Ghana Immigration Service Council approves new policies to accelerate reset agenda

Ghana’s anti-corruption gains fail to reduce corruption risks – GACC

Ghanaians should choose local, high fibre foods to manage blood sugar – Dietician

$1.7bn GoldBod loss claim is ‘barefaced lie’ – Sammy Gyamfi

Food producers must improve presentation of local foods to attract consumers – Chef

Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

US condemns ‘unnecessary escalation’ after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Brazil’s President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

GTA licence does not exempt private hostels from rent laws – Rent Commissioner

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images show

Rent Control receives 100 applications from students over private hostel charges in Ghana

Private hostels are not exempt from rent control laws – Frederick Opoku

Private hostels are not exempt from rent control laws – Acting Rent Commissioner

Afenyo-Markin ignored Auditor-General’s GoldBod findings – Sammy Gyamfi

Auditor-General found no adverse findings against GoldBod – Sammy Gyamfi

Show where IMF blamed GoldBod for BoG losses – Sammy Gyamfi challenges Afenyo-Markin

BoG urges stronger collaboration to scale digital finance and SME access

Soldier remanded over alleged murder of 45-year-old man at Mawugbedzibe

Gunmen attack MoMo vendor in Walewale, steal cash and newly purchased motorbike

Erin Patterson appeals mushroom murder convictions over jury hotel mix-up

Woman arrested at Madina Market over alleged sale of unapproved fruit-ripening chemicals

Rent Control boss, hostel owners chairman clash over regulation of private hostels

US charges 17 Iranians over alleged years-long cyber attack campaign

NPP being mischievous with IMF findings on gold losses – Sammy Ayeh

Probe reported GH¢22bn gold losses now, not after 2029 – Bernard Owiredu Donkor

Hostel owners challenge Rent Control Department over assessment of private hostel fees

Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test

Police seize 500 cartons of Tramadol, arrest 21-year-old at Widana

Ghana international Andy Yiadom signs for AFC Wimbledon

Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China

Six injured as Toyota Corolla plunges into Birim river at Biremso

Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal

GSE equities index surges 73% as trading activity soars

Black Stars defender Abdul Mumin joins Girona FC

Understanding Ghana’s new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS)

Mahama is ‘clocking everywhere’ in his government – Osman Ayariga

Wontumi’s bail application hearing adjourned to October 15

Jerry Afriyie completes permanent move to Genk

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Official: Sevilla unveil Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Abrokwa on long-term deal

Energy Minister urges Petroleum Commission to lead next phase of upstream growth

Eric Tinkler motivated by challenge of improving Kotoko

Graduates with disabilities to picket Jubilee House today over public sector jobs

Today’s front pages: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

‘You can’t improve players on pitches like this’ – Kotoko coach Tinkler

Petroleum Commission says regulatory reviews have saved Ghana US$2.2bn

Prosecution of former NPP appointees not political persecution – Mustapha Gbande

Revised Ghana Card fees approved by Parliament, not unilaterally introduced – NIA

NIA says Labone Prestige Centre is optional, district offices remain operational

Three-month-old baby girl found abandoned in Ada bush

Boakye Agyarko vows to rebuild NPP into a winning force ahead of 2028

One seriously injured as four vehicles crash on Ofankor–Pokuase stretch days after fatal accident

GJA to launch nationwide probe into galamsey impact and government response

GES denies GH¢1,500 Free SHS payment directive, urges parents to ignore viral claim

The losses were necessary – Manteaw defends GoldBod’s costly push to win Ghana’s gold market

We are concerned about inflation outlook when setting policy rate – BoG Governor

We are concerned about inflation outlook when it comes to MPC decisions – BoG Governor

GoldBod had to ‘pay more’ to beat Indians, Chinese in Ghana’s gold market – Manteaw

Gov’t pays GH¢10.8bn DDEP Coupon in full and on schedule

GCAA owes GMet over GH¢50m in statutory payments – Director-General

Accra Mall brings families together with back-to-school bonanza

GoldBod’s $1.7bn loss is worth it; forex gains have stabilised Ghana’s economy, Manteaw says