The ZEN Petroleum Limited has appointed seasoned banker and corporate leader, Mr Frank Adu, as its new Board Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. A move seen as a strategic step to consolidate the company’s growth and strengthen its governance framework. According to a statement issued and Copied the Ghanaian Times on Monday, said the appointment … The post ZEN Petroleum appoints Frank Adu

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has foiled a planned robbery operation following intelligence that a gang of armed robbers had converged in a bush along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, preparing to attack commuters. Acting on the intelligence on 31st December 2025, a police team swiftly moved to the area and encountered four armed suspects … The post Police foil

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has confirmed that major road projects previously affected by Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) are now being resumed, following the near completion of the country’s debt restructuring exercise. Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, January 5, the minister explained that several critical infrastructure projects had been … The post Stalled

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has praised staff of the Authority for what he described as a strong and commendable performance throughout 2025, noting that their collective efforts have significantly strengthened the institution. In a New Year message, Mr Tameklo said the dedication and professionalism of staff … The post NPA

QUALIPLAST Limited last Wednesday climaxed its 2025 activities with an End-of-Year Party and Awards Night to celebrate its staff for their commitment and resilience over the period. Held under the theme “Shaping Excellence, Celebrating the Journey and Honouring the Hands Behind It,” the event brought together management and employees to reflect on the company’s performance, … The post Qualiplast

GHANA has expressed alarm and strong condemnation over the unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America, and the subsequent abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The country further expressed concern about public statements attributed to United States President, Donald Trump, indicating … The post Ghana

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Ghana and Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rt Rev. Dr Lt Col Bliss Divine Agbeko (Rtd), has called on Ghanaians to embrace holistic cleanliness as the nation enters the year 2026. He said the call formed the central focus of his appeal … The post EP Church Moderator calls for spiritual,

ASSISTANT Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC), Abel Acquah Mensah, says the company plans to expand its production capacity with the Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP 2) project. “The project would step up gas processing from 150 million standard cubic feet (mmscf) of gas per day to 300 mmscf per … The post ‘Ghana Gas to double processing capacity

THE General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Wengam has underlined the need to shape the citizens to be demonstrably patriotic, incorruptible and hardworking to advance the cause of national development. “This agenda must be given the topmost priority in 2026,” he said. Rev. Wengam was speaking at the Watch Night Service of … The post 2026 will bring prosperity,

THE Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has refuted allegations that the institution suffered financial losses, revealing instead that GoldBod recorded robust revenue figures in 2025. Speaking on Accra–based Radio Station on Saturday, Mr Gyamfi dismissed claims of a US$214 million deficit as inaccurate and misleading. He explained that GoldBod, … The post GoldBod

THE Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) has urged the government to formulate practical and workable economic policies and interventions that promote business and industrial growth. The formulation of such policies, the ICU-Ghana, in its New Year message by its General Secretary, Mr Morgan Ayawine, and copied to The Ghanaian Times yesterday, said would help … The post ICU

Hohoe United player, Safianu Usman, endured a frustrating afternoon as he missed a second-half penalty in his side’s goalless draw with Heart of Lions in a fiercely contested Volta Regional derby at the Hohoe Sports Stadium on Friday. The match, part of Matchday 17 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL), lived up to fan expectations. … The post Hohoe United, Heart of Lions share spoils in

An Adenta Circuit Court has remanded Evans Eshun, also known as Ebo Noah, for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic. Presiding Judge Madam Angela Attachie ordered that Eshun, 33, undergo a psychiatric examination at a government psychiatric facility before the next adjourned date. Eshun, a private security guard, is facing a … The post ‘Ark

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on completing his first year in office. He urged the President to build on the solid foundation inherited from the NPP administration. While wishing him well in discharging his mandate, Dr Bawumia emphasised that the Ghanaian … The post Dr Bawumia

FINANCE Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that 2025 will be remembered as a defining year in Ghana’s economic recovery, describing it as a period when government reversed fiscal stress and restored macroeconomic stability. He said 2025 would be remembered as a defining year in Ghana’s economic recovery, during which the government reversed severe … The post Bold reforms

CHURCHES across the country ushered in the New Year, 2026, with special crossover services marked by prayers, praise and messages of hope, faith and national unity. Members of Bethel Methodist Society during sunday service. Photo Victor A Buxton From Nsumia in the Nsawam-Addoagyiri Municipality, KINGSLEY ASARE reports that the Church of Christ held a four-hour … The post Churches