VP Opoku-Agyemang to women leaders: Reject clickbait, build trust through credible journalism
By: Sarah Baafi Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasised the critical role of women in leadership and the importance of strategic collaboration between women in government and those in media. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted that trust, credibility, and accountability are central to effective leadership. Speaking at the First Annual National Forum on Women in […]
President Mahama outlines five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a five-point plan to transform Ghana’s mining sector. The President linked the initiative to the broader “reset agenda” aimed at economic growth, adding that the five-point plan reaffirms his government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s mining industry for sustainable and long-lasting growth. Speaking at the opening of […]
Police engage Nigerian Transport Operators to curb human trafficking
By Kwame Amoako The Police have met with executives of the Nigerian Transport Association in Ghana to strengthen collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. In a series of posts on X made by the Police Service’s official account, the Service announced this and highlighted the need for the meeting “The engagement forms part of […]
Government reaffirms commitment to gender equality and youth empowerment
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ministry for Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and youth empowerment in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, the African Union Agenda 2063, and the ECOWAS Gender Policy. Delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes […]
Terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso sparks national security concerns over Ghana food supply chain
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key updates include: The recent killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso has exposed a dangerous intersection between national security and agricultural dependency. This tragedy is not an isolated border incident but a symptom of a systemic failure to decouple Ghana’s food supply from the volatile Sahel. […]
President Mahama signs 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into Law
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Mahama has assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, giving full legal backing to one of the government’s flagship strategies for economic transformation. Speaking shortly after signing the Bill into law, President Mahama said the process had taken time to ensure all legal requirements were properly addressed. […]
FDA closes down 16 eatery spots in Accra
By Amoako Kwame The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on Wednesday, February 18, closed down 16 food service establishments operating without valid hygiene permits in the Greater Accra Region. The affected facilities were closed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. They include The Cheesecake House, Dolce Frizzante, Onda, and Alora Beach Resort, among others. The […]
“We need more women in Parliament”- Alban Bagbin
By Amoako Kwame The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed disappointment that there was no female candidate contesting the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election. Speaking at a Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Forum organised by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) on Wednesday, February 18, Bagbin expressed his concern over women not being represented […]
New cocoa producer price takes effect on Friday
The new producer price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/26 cocoa season will take effect from Friday, February 13, 2026. This follows an upward review of the producer price to GH¢41,392.00 per tonne. A statement issued to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday said the new price would apply to all cocoa purchased […]
Local economies must drive Ghana’s development — NDPC chair
The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, has underscored the central role of local economies in shaping Ghana’s overall development trajectory, stressing that national growth is ultimately the sum of progress achieved across districts and regions. Addressing stakeholders at a regional consultative engagement in the Volta Region on Wednesday, […]
Government pays GH¢10bn in DDEP interest
Government has paid about GH¢10bn ($780m) in interest to holders of bonds restructured under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the finance ministry has said. The payment, made on Wednesday, represents the sixth coupon settlement since the programme was launched as part of efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances after a severe debt crisis. […]
ICU, GAWU oppose COCOBOD salary cuts
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, and the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of TUC (Ghana) are calling for the immediate reversal of salary cuts imposed on COCOBOD staff. In a joint statement, General Secretaries Morgan Ayawine (ICU) and Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe (GAWU) acknowledged that while the cuts were intended to ease COCOBOD’s […]
Komenda Sugar Factory disconnected over unpaid utility bills – Trade Minister
BY VALENTIA TETTEH The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has disclosed that the Komenda Sugar Factory has been disconnected from the national electricity grid and had its water supply cut due to unpaid utility bills. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth […]
Three suspects arrested over assault on West Africa SHS teachers
Three people — including two students — have been arrested in connection with an attack on teachers at West Africa Senior High School. The suspects were picked up around 11:30pm on Tuesday, February 16, and appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court on February 17, 2026. They have been remanded into police custody and are expected […]
