IEAG protests exclusion from presidential dialogue, cites threat to AfCFTA gains
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH National executives and the entire membership of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) have expressed their discontent over its repeated exclusion from the Presidential Dialogue with the private sector. According to the group, its continuous exclusion from important national engagement could hinder Ghana’s ability to fully benefit from the African […]
Ghana set to achieve 70% 5G population coverage by 2027
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, says the government, through his ministry, is targeting a 70% 5G population coverage by 2027, where Ghana will be celebrating its 70th Independence Day. Addressing participants at the 30th Anniversary celebration of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Mr. Nartey George […]
Beyond the Blue: Is Ghana’s Aquatic Wealth a Sinking Crisis or a Rising Goldmine?
By Sharon Zoe Williams Beneath the shimmering surface of Ghana’s waters lies a paradox. While the nation’s appetite for fish is insatiable, the industry tasked with feeding it, aquaculture is gasping for air between fragmented supply chains and a lack of specialized financing. This tension took center stage on Wednesday February 25, at the Marriott […]
GOC hails passage of Sports Fund Bill as game-changer for Ghana’s athletic future
By Goria Peprah The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has expressed immense excitement over the passage of the Sports Fund Bill, viewing it as a transformative step to tackle longstanding funding shortages in Ghanaian sports. The legislation promises sustainable resources for national teams, infrastructure upgrades, and talent nurturing, positioning the country for greater success on the […]
Police working with government to roll out automated law-enforcement programme “Traffitech-GH”
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Police Service has revealed a collaboration with government to introduce an automated programme for law enforcement on road traffic related issues known as Traffitech-GH is in the pipeline. The Ghana Police Service in a statement released on February 25 indicated that, the service was working with stakeholders and some government […]
Tomato prices surge in Accra following Burkina Faso attack
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Tomato prices have soared sharply in Accra markets after a recent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso disrupted a key supply route, forcing traders to rely on alternative sources and driving costs higher along the value chain. Traders report that supplies from Burkina Faso have become too risky, […]
Atlantic Lithium ends takeover talks, awaits parliamentary approval for Ewoyaa project
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Atlantic Lithium Limited has ended takeover discussions as it awaits Ghanaian Parliamentary ratification of the Mining Lease for its Ewoyaa Lithium Project, a move that positions Ghana’s approval process as central to the company’s valuation outlook. In a corporate update published on the Ghana Stock Exchange on February 23, 2026, […]
Cocoa farmers urge Ghana–Ivory Coast talks to regulate global supply
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Cocoa farmer associations are calling for renewed negotiations between Ghana and Ivory Coast to establish stronger regulations on cocoa supply to the global market in a bid to secure better prices for producers. The farmers argue that coordinated action between the two leading cocoa-producing nations would help stabilise supply levels […]
NMIMR commissions new sample receipt centre to boost laboratory capacity
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) of the University of Ghana has commissioned a new Sample Receipt Centre to strengthen laboratory services and biomedical research delivery in Ghana. The commissioning ceremony was held in Accra, marking a significant milestone in the Institute’s efforts to enhance laboratory operations, streamline […]
Float glass factory will produce 1,400 tons of glass daily at full capacity – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama says the new float glass manufacturing factory being built at Shama in the Western Region will produce 1,400 tons of glass every day when it reaches full capacity. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony of the 250 million US dollar project Tuesday February 24, 2026, President Mahama said the […]
Mexico President assures “no risk” to 2026 World Cup despite cartel chaos
By Kwame Bediako Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged full security guarantees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismissing fan safety concerns amid fresh cartel violence. Her comments came after the dramatic capture and death of notorious cartel kingpin Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” sparking roadblocks, arson, and clashes in Jalisco and beyond. Sheinbaum insisted […]
Ghana to sign an end-of-harvest agreement with China- Trade Minister
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana is on the verge of finalizing a landmark agreement with China, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral cooperation. The two countries are in advanced stages of concluding an “end-harvest agreement,” a strategic pact aimed at dividing global sectors of mutual benefit and boosting economic cooperation. Ghana’s Minister for Trade, […]
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi faces rape trial
By Kwame Bediako Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi faces an impending rape trial following allegations from a woman who allegedly claims he assaulted her at his Paris home in 2023. The 24-year-old accuser filed the complaint, which Hakimi, vehemently denies. A preliminary investigation by the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office launched in March 2023 has now […]
Stonebwoy is very critical about his verses, even when everyone thinks its perfect- Sefa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian artiste, Sefadzi Abena Amesu popularly known as Sefa has praised her collaborator Stonebwoy for being a perfectionist stating that, he could record his verses multiple times to be fulfilled even when everyone around him says the song is perfect as it is. In an interview with Hitz FM, Sefa revealed […]
