Unpaid Cocoa Stocks, Smuggling Fears as LICOBAG Highlights Strain on Farmers and Buyers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG) has warned that funding and sales challenges in the cocoa industry are having serious consequences for both farmers and Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs). According to the Association, delays in payments for cocoa delivered to port and limited access to funding have resulted […]
COCOBOD Explains Financing Crisis, Cocoa Price Pressures and Farmer Payments Amid Global Market Downturn
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has outlined the financial and structural challenges confronting the cocoa sector, explaining the shift in financing models, delayed payments to some Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs), and pressures arising from the sharp fall in international cocoa prices. Traditionally, Ghana relied on syndicated loans to finance cocoa purchases, ensuring […]
2026 World Cup: Black Stars expand technical team with five key appointments
By: Belinda Nketia The Ghana Football Association has expanded the Black Stars’ technical team with five new appointments as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The additions are aimed at strengthening coaching support, performance analysis, medical care and player conditioning ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers and the tournament in North America. French […]
2026 World Cup: GFA appoints Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren as Black Stars assistant coach
By Kwame Bediako Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Björkegren has been appointed assistant coach of the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be staged in North America. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the appointment as part of efforts to strengthen the technical setup of the senior men’s national team […]
No star is bigger – Saudi League claps back at Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr grievances
By Kwame Bediako Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked controversy by sitting out Al-Nassr’s recent games. His boycott stems from frustration over what he sees as uneven favoritism in the Saudi Pro League, particularly from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which backs multiple top clubs including Al-Nassr. Ronaldo’s ire boils down to PIF’s spending priorities. While Al-Nassr […]
$17bn Korle Lagoon Smart City project set to create over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Integrated Ga–Gbese Korle Smart City and Beach Development Project, a $17 billion public-private partnership, is expected to generate over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth upon completion, as government moves closer to implementation. The job-creation drive follows a committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 3, aimed at aligning stakeholders on […]
Deputy Minister for Finance leads signing of gold sector anti-money laundering agreement
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has chaired the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) controls within Ghana’s gold sector. The high-level ceremony, held at the Ministry of Finance, brought together heads of key regulatory, law enforcement, and […]
AMA pulls down shop extension at Tudu, says public walkways are not for sale
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has removed an illegally constructed shop extension at Tudu as the city entered day four of its ongoing decongestion exercise aimed at restoring pedestrian access and enforcing the Assembly’s Red Line directive. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed repeated warnings to the shop owner […]
Kenneth Odeng Adade appointed Chief Operations Officer as Accra hosts Africa’s top armwrestlers
By: Gloria Peprah Accra is set to flex its muscles on the global stage with the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Odeng Adade as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship. The event, slated for the Ghanaian capital, promises high-stakes battles as top armwrestlers from over 20 countries vie for supremacy and crucial […]
Newmont Ghana supports Korle Bu’s critical care are with equipment donation
Newmont Ghana has delivered a major lifeline to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, donating essential medical equipment worth over GH¢2.1 million to enhance care for critically ill patients. The generous contribution, handed over by Country Manager Danquah Addo-Yobo, targets the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Pediatric Oncology Unit. This boost arrives as Ghana’s leading referral […]
Nana Agradaa’s 15-year Jail term reduced to 12 months
By Diana Adjei The Amasaman High Court, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, delivered a major judgment in the appeal case of Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, widely known as Nana Agradaa. The court has reduced her original 15-year prison sentence to 12 months (one year). Nana Agradaa was first convicted on July 3, 2025 by the Accra […]
Vice President raises housing, rent and urban planning concerns
By Sarah Baafi Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger teamwork, inclusive decision-making and sustainable housing policies as government intensifies efforts to address Ghana’s housing and infrastructure challenges. Speaking during a working visit to the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Vice President emphasised that national development requires collective responsibility, noting that […]
We aim to recapture the cooperation that existed between Ghana and Zambia – President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President, John Dramani Mahama has expressed his desire to revive the strong cooperation that once existed between Ghana and Zambia. He emphasized the need for enhanced economic partnership agreements between the two countries, moving beyond mere political dialogue. “We believe that a kind of enhanced economic partnership agreements will be the […]
Ghanaian community in Zambia hails Mahama as ‘beacon of hope’ during state visit
By Sarah Baafi The President of the Ghanaian community in Zambia, Williams Aidoo, has showered glowing praise on President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as a “leader extraordinaire” whose legacy continues to inspire Ghanaians both at home and abroad. Mr. Aidoo made the remarks during an opening address at a gathering held in honour of […]
