Lali X Lola appeal for reinstatement of ‘Group of the Year’ category at TGMA
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian music duo, Lali X Lola, are calling for the reinstatement of the “Group of the Year” category at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. In a petition shared on their Facebook page on March 18, the Award-winning Afro-fusion and recording artists expressed concern that the absence of the category could discourage […]
Every Ghanaian worker must retire with dignity – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for structural reforms in the country’s public sector, particularly in the pension system. Speaking at a dialogue with organized labour on Tuesday, March 17, President Mahama said: “The goal is to ensure every Ghanaian worker retires with dignity, security, and confidence in the […]
Ghanaians to undergo facial recognition in SIM re-registration – Sam George
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has explained the rationale behind the ongoing SIM re-registration exercise, citing concerns about fraudulent Ghana Cards being used to register SIM cards. The Minister stated that 81.1% of SIM cards that passed the first phase of registration may have been […]
SIM cards linked to fraud will be flagged and blocked – Sam George warns
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has warned citizens about the risks of registering SIM cards for other people, especially if those SIMs are later used for fraudulent activities. “If a SIM card registered under your Ghana Card is linked to mobile money fraud, your card […]
Government to build 50 Farmer Service Centres to boost agricultural productivity — Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will construct 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country to improve agricultural productivity and support farmers with modern technology. Speaking at the Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, President Mahama said the centres will be located in major […]
Two dead in Tema aircraft crash, GCAA confirms flight from Ho to Accra
A microlight aircraft crashed and caught fire near Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One on Monday March 16, 2026, killing both occupants on board, emergency services and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have confirmed. The aircraft, registered as 9G-ADV, was en route from Ho in the Volta Region to Accra, with an […]
Gov’t to procure 200MW battery storage to support electricity supply during peak demand at night
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that the government plans to procure 200 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage to bolster electricity supply during periods of peak demand at night, as part of efforts to expand Ghana’s green energy capacity. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, March […]
Minority caucus engages IMF Officials on Ghana’s economic situation
By Valentia Tetteh Members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have met with officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to deliberate on Ghana’s current economic situation and ongoing reform efforts. The meeting, held in Accra at the request of the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, provided an opportunity for the caucus to present its views and […]
Majority rejects call to refund GH¢113m security services recruitment fees
By Valentia Tetteh The Majority in Parliament has rejected calls by the Minority for a refund of GH¢113 million reportedly paid by disqualified applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the country’s security services. According to the Majority caucus, similar payments made by applicants who were disqualified during recruitment exercises under the previous administration were […]
India opens 2026 ICCR scholarships for Ghanaian students
The High Commission of India in Accra has announced the opening of applications for scholarships available to Ghanaian students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarships are being offered through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), under the Ministry of External Affairs of the India. According to the High Commission, the scholarships will allow […]
Cedi trades at 10.86 to the dollar, per BoG rate as of Monday, March 16
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghanaian Cedi was valued at 10.86 to 1 United States Dollar as of Monday, March 16, 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). BoG data showed that the Cedi was buying at 10.8671 to the dollar and selling at 10.8779. The British pound sterling was buying at 14.3804 and selling […]
28 foreigners, landlord arrested in Amansie West security raid
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh A joint operation by the Immigration Service and the Ghana Police Service in the Amansie West District has resulted in the arrest of 28 foreigners and a landlord for breaching Ghana’s immigration laws. The suspects were apprehended during raids on their hideouts at Pakyi No. 1 and No. 2 in the district. […]
Three arrested over murder and assault in Gbiniyiri
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Ghana Police Service in the Savannah Region has arrested three suspects in connection with a murder and assault incident that occurred at Gbiniyiri. According to the police, the suspects; Yaw Bamuah, Yaa Bokaa and Kuma Simpor, were arrested on March 14, 2026, by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Intelligence Team in […]
Not all bumps on the back of the head are keloids – Dr Brifo
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Keloid formation is a common skin condition in which a raised, itchy and sometimes painful bump appears on the skin, often after an injury or surgery. The founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Kofi Ansah Brifo, explained on the GTV Breakfast Show on March 16, 2026, that not every bump on the […]
