Ghana's Agric sector is still growing, but more slowly – Government Statistician
Agriculture grew by 3.7%, down from 8.2%. Services and Industry grew faster than a year ago
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Gov’t launches rCOMSDEP in Ahanta West and Mpohor Fiase
The Acting National Coordinator of rCOMSDEP, Mr. Sheihu Sidiqq, in his address, acknowledged the devastating impact of illegal and irresponsible mining on Ghana’s water bodies, forests and farmlands, while recognising that small-scale mining remained an important source of livelihood for many families.
Farm raising beef for tables around the world faces threat from data center construction
Paul Brackenreg, left, and Rosalind “Rose” Murphy, who run Carribee Farm in Burradoo in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, pose in a pasture where their cattle graze, Sept. 12. Korea Times photo by Kang Ji-su A fierce battle over artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, which are increasingly being seen as unwanted facilities, is…
Gamal Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah, dies
Gamal Nkrumah, son of Ghana’s first President Kwame Nkrumah and an editor at Al-Ahram Weekly, has died, family sources say. Burial is set for 17 October 2026. (
National Security vows to arrest ‘kingpins’ behind illegal sand winning along Accra – Kumasi Expressway
Captain Kwame Jabari Rtd, the Regional Coordinator for National Security, gave the assurance in an interview on GhanAkoma, hosted by Sir John, following the operation to arrest individuals allegedly destroying sections of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway through illegal sand winning.
[WEEKENDER] ‘Why not Gangnam?’: Data center boom fuels fear in neighborhoods kept in the dark
Residents of nearby apartments protesting the construction of a data center in Doksan-dong, Geumcheon District, Seoul, hold a rally in front of Geumcheon District Office, Sept. 21. Korea Times photo by Park Si-mon About 20 people gather every morning in front of Geumcheon District Office in southwestern Seoul, holding signs and staging protests. Most are…
Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims | Gaza News
The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies. Published On 15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026 Israeli authorities say no commercial goods have entered Gaza for two days, citing what they claim is a tax dispute between local merchants and Hamas. COGAT, or the Coordinator of…
[REPORTERSNOTEBOOK] ‘Hope,’ ‘The Assassin(s)’ show widening gap between reviews, viewers
Actors Jung Ho-yeon, left, and Hwang Jung-min are seen on set during the filming of director Na Hong-jin’s movie “Hope.” Courtesy of Plus M Entertainment Is there a right way to enjoy a movie? How a movie makes us feel is personal, and everyone should be free to speak their mind — yet two major…
24hour Economy Secretariat extends LePIP EOI deadline to 31 october
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme Secretariat has extended the deadline for prospective tenants to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park (LePIP) to October 31, 2026. The extension is to provide additional time for eligible pharmaceutical manufacturers and other prospective businesses to apply to establish operations within the…
US winter likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south
A person walks near the snow-covered sand at Lake Michigan in Chicago, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap WASHINGTON — Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government’s official seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño. El…