President Mahama calls for emergency cabinet meeting over rising fuel prices
President John Dramani Mahama has called for an emergency cabinet meeting to address the sharp rise in fuel prices, which has been triggered by the ongoing conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East region. Delivering the keynote address on the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 4, 2026, President Mahama […]
Senegal halts foreign trips for ministers as global oil prices soar
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Senegalese government has suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and high-ranking officials, warning of “extremely difficult” times ahead. This directive serves as a primary cost-saving measure to protect the national treasury from a widening fiscal deficit. The decision follows a severe spike in global energy prices […]
Sachet Water Price Increase: Why Ghana urgently needs competition law to address price fixing and cartel conduct
By Appiah Kusi Adomako, Esq The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has announced a significant price hike for sachet water, effective Monday, April 6, 2026. The new structure sets the ex-factory price at GH¢8 per bag (30 sachets of 500ml), ex-truck at GH¢10, and a recommended maximum retail price of GH¢15. […]
Christians urged to reflect on Easter, promote national unity
By Abraham Donkor The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians in Ghana and across the world, calling on citizens to reflect on the core values of the season and contribute to national unity and development. In an Easter message, the Minister said the celebration […]
Make Christ’s death, resurrection meaningful and relevant to the world – Christians advised
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Christians have been urged to make the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ count by living its purpose of peace-building, reconciliation as well as forgiveness of the wrongs committed against each other, whether within the church, family or among friends. It is through this that they will also be evangelsing the love […]
Judiciary rolls out e-Justice system to cut costs, boost transparency – Chief Justice
By Ashiadey Dotse Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has announced the rollout of an expanded e-Justice system aimed at making the courts more efficient and business-friendly.Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 4, 2026, he explained that the new system will introduce electronic filing, digital service of court documents, virtual hearings, and real-time case […]
US military intensifies search for missing pilot after Iran downs warplane
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States military expanded search and rescue operations Saturday following the downing of an American warplane over Iranian territory. This incident marks the first loss of U.S. aircraft within Iran since the conflict began six weeks ago. Iranian authorities identified the downed craft as an F-15E Strike […]
UER: PWDs emphasise empowerment over reliance on financial suppor
By Peter Agengre Persons with disabilities in the Upper East Region are calling for a shift in how support is delivered, emphasising empowerment over reliance on financial aid. This concern was raised by Thomas More, Chairman of the Kongo Union of Disabled Society, at a two-day training workshop aimed at empowering persons with disabilities with […]
What recent trends say about insurance in Ghana: Insights from Activa International Insurance Ghana
Ghana’s insurance industry is evolving steadily, driven by digital innovation, shifting customer expectations, and a renewed focus on trust and accessibility. Recent developments across the sector point to a transformation from traditional insurance models to more inclusive, technology-driven solutions. At the centre of this shift is Activa International Insurance Ghana, a non-life insurance provider established […]
Accra Street Journal boosts startups and SMEs with digital coverage
Accra’s growing digital media ecosystem is witnessing a gradual shift toward business-focused storytelling, with emerging platforms increasingly positioning themselves as visibility engines for small businesses and startups. One such platform making early impact is Accra Street Journal, a digital publication launched in February 2025. Published under SamBoad Publishing, the platform operates within the wider structure […]
President Mnangagwa tours ACARP as Ghana, Zimbabwe deepen waste management ties
The President of Zimbabwe, H. E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, has toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) in Accra as part of his State visit to Ghana, describing the facility as a strong example of how technology and local expertise can transform sanitation into opportunity. In his remarks, President Mnangagwa […]
Damang Mine takeover on track as Lands Minister, Parliamentary Committee tour site
Ghana is inching closer to reclaiming the Gold Fields Damang Mine. With 15 days to go, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is reassuring workers that job security is the government’s top priority amid this historic handover. The minister’s assurance followed a tour of the Damang Mine with parliamentarians, aimed at gauging readiness for the April 18, […]
Ghana lifts ban on four vessels after illegal fishing violations
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has officially lifted the one-year suspension imposed on the fishing operating licences of four industrial vessels, marking the end of a sanction tied to illegal fishing activities. In a press statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Ministry announced that the affected vessels—WV Long Xiang […]
Ghana to introduce free visa policy for all Africans from May 25
Ghana will introduce a free visa policy for African travellers from May 25, 2026, as part of a new electronic visa (e-visa) system, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. In a Facebook post on Friday, April 3, the minister said African applicants would no longer pay visa fees but would still be required […]
