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Why Ghana needs Regional Tribunals and why history shouldn’t prevent their establishment

DVLA to print driver’s licenses at offices across the country

ASEC calls on GRIDCo to publish full report on recent power outages

CAGD orders covered entities to seek approval before opening bank accounts

AFREIKH Summer School opens with focus on managing Africa’s extractive future in energy transition

UPSA challenges students to turn classroom knowledge into real-world solutions

Ghana urged to build capacity to maximise China’s zero-tariff policy

NSMQ 2026: TEMASCO returns to one-eighth stage after last year’s heartbreaking loss

Photos: Republic Bank JoyNews Habitat Fair Day 1 draws visitors as they engage exhibitors

NSMQ 2026: AHEMAA silence AHENEMMA – Kumasi Girls storm into one-eighth stage as OKESS stumble

Profs4Agyarko hail newly elected NPP regional executives

Bono Police arrest suspect over alleged GH¢1.1m fake gold deal in Berekum

‘I will fight for NPP with a clear mind’ – Afenyo-Markin

NSMQ 2026: OPASS seize control from Mim SHS, Oyoko Methodist to advance to one-eighth stage

Incarcerated Wontumi presses ahead with NPP chairmanship bid from prison

Wontumi presses ahead with NPP chairmanship bid from prison

Dorimon E-Block project nears completion after decade-long stall

‘Eat humble pie’ – Afenyo-Markin challenges NDC over GH¢22bn GoldBod losses

Ghana secures €163m debt restructuring deal with Belgium – Ato Forson

FIFA lifts player registration ban on Karela United FC

New Dansoman drainage to measure 2 metres high and 5 metres wide – Engineer Tsegah

Burnley, Wrexham competing for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

Interior Minister orders Police to crack down on vigilante groups, unauthorised security forces

Man, 27, arrested over TikTok video on death of Mion Lana

Young Ghanaians need markets and opportunities to turn skills into Jobs – Youth Advocates.

Ghana now spends less than 20% of revenue on servicing debt– Dr Ato Forson

Roads Minister threatens EOCO action over alleged inflated compensation claims

GRIDCo to construct substation at Adaklu to improve power supply in Ho Municipality

Deputy AG accuses Oppong Nkrumah of ‘deliberate falsehood’ over legal vacation case

Hansonic Junction Road to be fixed in 3 months – Ablekuma North MCE

NSMQ 2026: KNUST SHS crumble as St. Joseph Sem. SHS stage stunning comeback to book one-eighth spot

Maame Efua Houadjeto partners publication of children’s tourism book

NSMQ 2026: Ghanata SHS secure one-eighth spot as O’Reilly blames defeat on maths errors

Badminton: Ghana delivers best Olympic qualifying result in 64 years at 2026 Grand Slam

Killing of Guinea-Bissau rapper sends opposition underground

China launches biggest ever auto recall campaign over door handle safety

Tankers stack up as Venezuela sells oil faster than its ports can handle

Okai Mintah vows to reclaim Bimbilla parliamentary seat for NDC in 2028

Military dismisses probe claims against Former CDS Oppong-Peprah as ‘malicious’

Air pollution from pesticides linked to farmers respiratory illness

SIC Insurance PLC declares 10.22 pesewas dividend as 2025 profit surges to GH¢84m

Please, just sell me the sponge

Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

EduSpots launches digital champions programme to accelerate digital learning across 52 communities

Breast cancer campaign takes a new turn as advocates focus on what happens after screening

Interior Minister directs IGP to crack down on illegal private security forces

Government wants youth input to help shape policies – Youth Development Minister

Miss Tourism Ghana princesses showcase culture at regional costume and talent night

Police arrest suspect over GH¢430,000 robbery at Buipe cattle market

24-hour economy to drive jobs through production

19 in 20 Nigerian health facilities fall short of basic medical waste standard

Blame OSP for delaying SML case – Corporate Counsel

GFD condemns BOGISS over disciplinary action against 14-year-old allegedly abused by watchmen

Exhibitors showcase housing solutions at JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair at Achimota Mall

Exhibitors showcase housing solutions at JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair in Achimota Mall

Dr. Bawumia reiterates call for inclusion and unity at meeting with new Savannah and Western regional NPP executives

I’ll consider review — Oppong Nkrumah hints at next move after Supreme Court dismisses injunction

Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

NSMQ 2026: North East Region denied one-eighth stage as Kumasi High kicks out Nalerigu

Useless Column: ‘Weytin do Akosua?’

Context Matters: Understanding the Tony Elumelu First-Name Debate – Afanyi  Dadzie writes

Microwaving is safe, but minimise aluminium foil use – Food Scientist advices

Supreme Court dismisses Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s application seeking to halt legal vacation trials

Supreme Court clears way for legal vacation criminal trials, dismisses Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction bid

Restaurant portions, surplus food worsening Ghana’s food waste problem — Food Scientist

NPP extends 2026 National Officers Elections filing deadline to August 29

NDC has not shown it can manage power sector effectively — Fiifi Boafo

Ghana secured US$2.6bn FDIs in 2025 – GIPC Report

GRIDCo restores power nationwide after August 20 blackout, says grid strengthening measures ongoing

Journalism must prioritise public interest over attention — Kwesi Pratt

Ghana Mineworkers Union demand suspension of contract mining directive, threaten industrial action

ADB Ghana Medicals constructing and equipping new Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye

AFREIKH Summer School challenges Africa to harness critical minerals

Government plans 2,000-acre pharmaceutical innovation park in Osudoku to boost local drug production

Partey undergoes medical ahead of Al Shabab move in Saudi Arabia

Today’s front pages: Friday, August 21, 2026

Power outages could drive up cost of digital services — NITA

Only 16% of Ghana health facilities meet basic sanitation standard — WHO / UNICEF

Competence has no age; let’s stop punishing new businesses

JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 opens today at Achimota Mall

JoyNews Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 kicks off today at Achimota Mall

What Is Wrong With Us: The roads that keep counting our dead

MTN condemns recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa

Philip Nai: What happens at your front desk can make or break your brand

Ghana’s mining deaths fall sharply, but Chamber insists ‘three deaths are too many’

Tatale Sanguli officials destroy expired food products, warn traders

Police arrest two watchmen over alleged defilement of 14-year-old student

The woman behind General Mosquito: Could Ghana be meeting its next First Lady?

Court remands man over alleged Labone bank robbery attempt

Supreme Court to rule today on challenge to legal vacation warrants

Supreme Court to rule on injunction application on legal vacation today

Tamale Metropolitan Assembly distributes 10,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers

TUSAAG suspends strike, resumes work after renewed talks with government

PIAC marks 15 years of oil revenue accountability and transparency

Adongo calls for non-political interference in $1.46bn Heritage Fund review

FDA records GH¢70m surplus in 2025 amid concerns over ageing lab equipment

Arise Ghana demands stronger commitment to end galamsey

96% of Ghanaian pensioners willing to work beyond retirement age – Study

Ghana gets nuclear power plant simulator

Temporary Akosombo power control facility to be ready by September – Energy Ministry