Two Kenyan athletes emerged winners of the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday. Alex Korio won the men’s 21-kilometre elite race, while Lucy Ndambuki triumphed in the women’s category. The event, which attracted thousands of athletes, was held in line with the KGL Foundation’s mental health initiative, the Mental Health Index … The post 2 Kenyans shine

Former England forward Raheem Sterling admitted dangerous driving on Tuesday after being involved in a collision on a highway. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court to driving his Lamborghini Urus dangerously before he crashed on the M3 in southern England on May 28. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, officials … The post Sterling admits

Jack Draper has ruled himself out of action for the rest of the year. In an emotional Instagram post, Draper said he won’t be able to play again until 2027. “Don’t usually love lots of words on here but I wanted to update you that I am aiming to return to the tour at the … The post Draper out until 2027 appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

European soccer players’ union FIFPRO Europe demanded reforms to FIFA’s decision-making structures on Monday, arguing that the world body’s now-abandoned investment proposal exposed dangerous flaws in how global football is governed. The union released a study claiming FIFA’s shelved Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative would have ?converted the game’s flagship competitions into assets for private capital … The post FIFPRO

Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships (WAC), with the Kenyan capital becoming the first African city to stage the ?event. World Athletics announced the decision yesterday after its council meeting in Budapest, while also awarding the 2031 edition to Munich. Nairobi had previously failed in its bid to host the … The post Nairobi to host 2029 WAC in African first

Barcelona’s renovated Camp Nou was picked over Wembley Stadium in London to host the 2029 Champions League final, UEFA said yesterday, in a further sign of their rebuilt relations after the divisive European Super League project. The choice gives Barcelona a marquee game one year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and … The post Camp Nou to host 2029

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commended the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) for using journalism to help identify and address public health challenges across the country. The Director of the Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PPMED) of the GHS, Dr Samuel Boakye-Boateng, gave the commendation at a Community Scorecard (CSC) Project … The post GHS

The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has pledged the government’s commitment to providing immediate and adequate financial support to women-led enterprises in the shea industry to enable them to expand, create jobs and contribute to the economic transformation of northern Ghana. She said supporting women entrepreneurs who were adding value to the region’s abundant … The post Govt

More than 500 senior high school students from 11 regions have undergone a two-day leadership training aimed at equipping them with skills to promote discipline and prevent violent behaviour in schools. The training camp, organised by the National Cadet Corps in collaboration with the Misornu Safety Centre, a public-interest non-governmental organisation, was held at Yamfo … The post 500

China has imposed a range of sweeping new rules restricting travel in and out of the country in a move that observers say will give the government even more control over its citizens. Citizens deemed to have “harmed” China’s national security or interests while overseas can also be barred from leaving China for up to … The post China tightens travel restrictions for citizens

Four persons died in a road crash at Esuehyia on the Winneba-Cape Coast highway last Sunday night. The accident, which occurred at about 10:23 p.m., involved a Toyota Vitz with registration number GM 3758-26 and a DAF bus with registration number SGB 897XB. The Toyota Vitz was travelling from Winneba towards Cape Coast, while the … The post 4 die in Winneba-Cape Coast highway crash appeared first

ALT: Table tennis ball struck by a paddle during a fast rally. Chen Yuanyu opened WTT Champions Macao on 8 September with a 3–0 victory over Omar Assar, but the individual games were considerably tighter than the match score suggests. Chen won 11–9, 11–7 and 11–9, leaving only two points between the players in both … The post Chen Yuanyu Beats Omar Assar in WTT Champions Opener

The Ghana Police Service, through the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), will commence full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1, 2026. According to the Service, the programme forms part of efforts to address indiscipline on Ghana’s roads and improve compliance with road traffic laws and regulations. TRAFFITECH-GH will … The post Police

Ghana’s biggest fashion and music showcase, Rhythms on Da Runway (RODR), will return on November 28, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre for its 16th edition. Described by the BBC as “the biggest cultural exposé in Africa,” this year’s event is themed ‘UNBOUND’; a celebration of fashion, music and individual expression without limits. According to … The post Rhythms

Entrepreneur, Henry Brew Gardner has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Agona West Constituency Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming constituency elections. In a declaration statement, Mr. Gardner said he is stepping forward with humility, courage and commitment to the progress of the constituency. “I am … The post Henry

Entrepreneur, Henry Brew Gardner has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Agona West Constituency Youth Organizer in the upcoming constituency elections. In a declaration statement, Mr. Gardner said he is stepping forward with humility, courage and commitment to the progress of the constituency. “I am stepping forward because Agona West deserves … The post Henry

The Ministry of Education says it will establish a Technical Working Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) after the current placement exercise. The Ministry said the review follows a call by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference for greater transparency, accountability and an eventual review of the … The post Education

Presidential candidate for the people’s national party, Janet Asana Nabla has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his public response to comments by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu concerning the government’s plans to introduce Chinese language and culture into Ghana’s education curriculum. In a video posted on her TikTok page on Monday, September 14, 2026, Ms … The post Janet

Comrade Steven Nhyira Odarteifio has declared his intention to contest for the position of National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In his declaration speech, he called for a new approach to youth leadership, saying the youth wing of the party must go beyond mobilising young people for elections and help create economic … The post Steven

The Ministry of Health has secured a new pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to access employment opportunities in the United States after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Ghana and the City of Columbus, Ohio. The agreement, signed by the Ministries of Health and Labour, Jobs and Employment, follows months of … The post Ghana, Columbus partner to recruit