Ghana and Zambia must deepen economic cooperation, not just diplomacy – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana and Zambia must move beyond political dialogue and build stronger bilateral economic cooperation to deliver real benefits for their people.Speaking at the State House in Lusaka during a three-day state visit to Zambia at a bilateral meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
Uncertainty grips global African diaspora as Ghana halts citizenship pathway
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government’s decision to pause its flagship citizenship pathway for the African diaspora signals a significant pivot in its “Beyond the Return” agenda. Announced on Sunday, February 1, 2026, the suspension by the Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office marks a strategic recalibration rather […]
Infrastructure deficit hits Takpo SHS in Upper West region
Story by Dennis Bebane and Jacob Booyere Management of Takpo Senior High School in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region has expressed worry over poor infrastructure at the school. The 16-year-old school is still operating in an old Junior High School (JHS) 6-unit classroom block without a dormitory, forcing management to convert the […]
Consider performance contract as internal management to track progress – Lwanga Puozuing
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has admonished Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) not to view the performance contract as an external requirement imposed by the central government, but rather as an internal management tool to guide planning, track progress, and improve performance. He made the observation during the […]
Bible Society of Ghana launches app to expand scripture access and promote ethics
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has launched a new Bible App at its 2026 Bible Week Symposium in Accra, as part of efforts to expand access to Scripture and promote ethical values in national life. The launch was a major highlight of the symposium, which was held under the […]
DVLA releases 2026 DV plates to vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and garages
By Angela Adu-Asomaning The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) says it has released and allocated the 2026 Trade Licence Plates, known as DV Plates, to garage operators, vehicle manufacturers and vehicle dealers who applied for them. In a statement, the Authority said each DV plate was issued at a cost of four hundred and […]
‘Woe betide you’: President Mahama warns heads of state-owned enterprises over audit delays
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia – President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to chief executives of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), saying strict sanctions will apply to any head who fails to complete outstanding audits and submit annual reports by the end of April. Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian […]
President Mahama to lay divestiture of Public Property Bill before parliament
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia — President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will soon lay before Parliament the Divestiture of Public Property Bill, a proposed law aimed at regulating the sale, transfer, and privatization of state-owned assets to safeguard the public interest and improve economic efficiency. According to the President, […]
Renaming KIA: Coup makers deserve no national honour – United Party
By Sarah Baafi The Director of Communications for the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has reignited the debate over Ghana’s national monuments, insisting that the continued use of the name Kotoka for the country’s main international airport undermines Ghana’s democratic and liberation history. Speaking on TV3’s New Day, Mr. Owusu argued that Lt. Gen. Emmanuel […]
Industry players are critical partners in national development not just taxpayers – Trade Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment, emphasizing that industry players are critical partners in national development. On Tuesday, February 4, 2026, she held high-level engagements with major stakeholders, including Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, Freezones Enterprises Association, and the Ghana […]
Ghana begins local refining of ASM gold at Gold Coast Refinery
By Magdalene Andoh Ghana has officially begun the local refining of gold purchased from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, following the commencement of refinery operations by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. The milestone was marked with a tour of Gold Coast Refinery premises by the Minister for […]
GH¢2bn arrears hindering GWL’s operations – MD
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Managing Director (MD) of Ghana’s urban water distribution company, Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, has hinted that his outfit’s inability to expand services and upgrade infrastructure is due to some GH¢2 billion in customer arrears. According to him, the huge arrears are hampering GWL’s cash flow, limiting the company’s […]
Ghana to end raw gold exports as Gold Coast Refinery expands – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader economic transformation agenda, following an inspection tour of the facility. The Minister undertook the visit together with the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, and the Deputy Chief Executive […]
Report reveals alarming alcohol consumption among Ghanaian adolescents
By Esther Aidoo About 13 percent of adolescents in Ghana consume alcohol excessively. The situation has warranted the urgent need to pass an alcohol control legislative instrument, regulate aggressive marketing—especially to the youth—and enforce mandatory health warnings. This came to light during the launch of the Shadow Report on Ghana’s implementation of the Global Alcohol […]
