President Mahama holds bilateral talks with his Republic of Korea counterpart
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama today, Wednesday, 11 March 2026, held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, to discuss issues of mutual benefits, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between Ghana and Korea. The meeting culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding covering […]
KIA truck crashed into a taxi, injuring five persons
By: Kofi Sakyiama Pobi and Faustina Abraham Five people have sustained various degrees of injuries after a KIA truck ran into a taxi, injuring five people in the process. Some eyewitnesses reported the KIA truck had a brake failure and crashed into a taxi in front of the GT Bank branch at Kotokuraba in Cape […]
Attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz mount as Iran launches ‘most intense’ strikes in war with US and Israel
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States military has destroyed more than a dozen Iranian mine-laying vessels to prevent the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway serves as the primary artery for the global energy supply. Tension has escalated as the war in Iran brings tanker traffic to a […]
Securities & Exchange Commission partners with GoldBod for innovative financial products
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it is collaborating with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to pilot innovative financial products involving gold-backed securities and tokenised gold assets. The strategy is to grow Ghana’s capital market and deepen performance and efficiency in emerging financial technologies. The announcement follows the SEC’s admission […]
Ghana’s Volleyball rise highlighted at CAVB Zone III Championship as calls grow for corporate support
Ghana’s growing influence in regional volleyball was firmly underlined following the impressive performances of Ghana Army Volleyball Club and Kalibi Volleyball Club at the 2026 CAVB Zone III Volleyball Club Championship, hosted at the Borteyman Sports Complex from 1st to 10th March, 2026. The championship, staged in Accra, brought together 32 top volleyball clubs from […]
Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup amid geopolitical tensions
By Kwame Bediako Iran has officially withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing severe geopolitical tensions with the United States as the primary reason. Sports Minister Ahmad Doyanmali announced the decision in an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), pointing to the alleged killing of Iran’s leader by the “corrupt guy government” and two recent […]
The world’s most powerful passports for 2026 report sees Singapore lead as Ghana outperforms Nigeria
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The latest Henley Passport Index for 2026 has been released, sparking fresh debate over “passport privilege” and the growing mobility gap between the Global North and Africa. While Asian and European nations dominate the global top 10, the rankings for African nations tell a story of slow progress […]
Ghana-China bilateral trade surpasses $14.1 bn
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Data from the Chinese Embassy in Ghana shows that bilateral trade between the two countries has surpassed $14.1 billion mark. The $14.1b recorded is a year-on-year growth of more than 19.3% and a record high in economic cooperation between the two countries. The Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Ghana, Li […]
Iran launches ‘most intense’ operation on 12th day of war with US and Israel
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran reached a new level of intensity early Wednesday, March 11, as Israeli jets launched a second wave of strikes across Tehran. The Iranian Red Crescent reported that missiles hit residential areas, while geolocated video showed massive explosions near Mehrabad […]
Judiciary is Independent in ORAL initiative – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By Amoako Kwame Minister for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed calls for executive interference in the judiciary, insisting the state will not manipulate the courts to fast-track prosecutions under the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative. Speaking on Joy News PM express show on March 11 2026, the legislator stated that government will […]
Finance Ministry vow to hold public purse looters accountable
By Amoako Kwame The Ministry of Finance has promised to hold individuals who have stolen from the public purse accountable after the release of the Auditor-General’s report on arrears and payables as at the end of 2024. The Auditor General’s report was delivered on March 10 2026 highlighting financial mismanagement and unpaid arrears across government […]
Ministry of Sports and Recreation, GBC explore strategic partnership on sports broadcasting
By Kwame Bediako Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) management met with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to ramp up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing plans to beam every Mundial match to audiences nationwide. Kofi Adams praised GBC’s team while pushing for expanded collaboration beyond the tournament, zeroing in on school sports coverage […]
23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro. Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute and spread from one end […]
President John Mahama arrives in the Republic of Korea for a five-day working visit
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in the Republic of Korea for a five-day working visit aimed at deepening the long-standing bilateral relations between Ghana and the Republic of Korea, and exploring new opportunities for trade, investment and technological cooperation. The President touched down at the Air Force Base in Seoul, South Korea, at exactly […]
