Ghana aims to stop raw exports of cashew, rubber and coconut – Dr. Eric Opoku
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Eric Opoku, has said Ghana will no longer be satisfied with exporting raw cashew, rubber, and coconut without adding value. Speaking at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition 2026 on Tuesday, February 17, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Dr. Opoku said the […]
GARDJA condemns Burkina Faso attack on Ghanaian tomato traders
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ghana Agriculture and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA) has expressed shock and described as senseless the terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, which reportedly claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian tomato traders and left at least four others injured. According to GARDJA, the loss of these lives is a devastating […]
President Mahama to present historic resolution on slave trade to UN in March
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The African Union has reached a historic crossroads in its quest for global justice. President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana will travel to New York this March to present a landmark resolution before the United Nations General Assembly. This proposal seeks a formal declaration of the Transatlantic Slave […]
NSA Ghost names scandal: State to amend charges against Osei Assibey Antwi
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH State prosecutors handling the trial of the former National Service Authority (NSA) Director General, Mr. Osei Assibey Antwi, and others in the NSA ghost names scandal have announced plans to amend the charge sheet against him. The former Director General is standing trial over allegations that he authorised payments of GH¢500,861,744.02 in […]
Burkina Faso attack spurs Ghana’s push to end tomato import dependence
By Sarah Baafi Ghana is losing an estimated GHS 5.7 billion annually, equivalent to about 1.2 per cent of GDP, due to tomato import dependency, post-harvest losses and limited value addition, according to new data released by the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana and its partners. The findings were presented in Accra on February 16, 2026, […]
Women’s rights movements key drivers of legal and policy change – Theodora Asare
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Project Manager for the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVLG) project at Plan International Ghana, Madam Theodora Asare, says women’s rights movements are key drivers of legal and policy change. According to her, women’s rights organisations and movements are the primary engines behind most transformative legal and policy reforms in the country. […]
US Embassy in Accra opens over 1,000 visa appointment slots
By Belinda Nketia The U.S. Embassy in Ghana announced on February 17, 2026 that it has opened more than 1,000 new B1/B2 non-immigrant visa interview appointments for the coming week. The move aims to reduce wait times and help applicants in Ghana secure earlier interviews for travel to the United States. The announcement was made […]
Prioritise issues affecting children, girls and vulnerable groups – Plan International Ghana urges journalists
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Plan International Ghana, a non-profit organisation that focuses on advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, has admonished media practitioners to move away from sensationalism and instead focus on ethical and responsible reporting that champions the rights of children and vulnerable groups. The Head of Programme and Influencing at Plan International Ghana, […]
Tanker Blast: NRSA pushes for safety reforms
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has urged oil marketing companies and bulk transport operators to strengthen safety protocols following a fatal explosion near Nsawam. The Authority called for stricter vehicle inspection and maintenance regimes, improved coupling and loading procedures, enhanced driver training, effective fatigue management systems, higher competency standards and strict compliance with hazardous […]
South African trio charged with Bolt driver’s murder filmed on dashcam
Three South Africans have been charged with murder following the killing of an e-hailing taxi driver, the manner of whose death, captured on dashcam footage, has shocked many people. A video shared widely on social media shows a man and a woman tussling with the driver, Isaac Satlat, who they appeared to be robbing. Satlat […]
Fake funeral suspects allegedly used hearse to smuggle charcoal in Malawi
Police in Malawi are searching for nine suspects who escaped from custody after being caught allegedly smuggling charcoal in a hearse disguised as part of a funeral procession. Acting on a tip-off, forestry officials intercepted the vehicle at a roadblock near the main city of Blantyre. Inside, they found an empty coffin placed over several […]
Bawumia condemns killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso
By Mercy Darko The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the victims of a recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. In a social media statement, Dr Bawumia offered his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Emphasising that Ghanaian traders […]
Government to support large-scale local raw material production
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting large-scale local raw material production. This follows talks with Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, Angel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, and officials from GB Foods Africa, a leading agribusiness company. The meeting, held in Accra today,February 16, 2026, focused on […]
GoldBod suspends selected gold buying licence applications ahead of reforms
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the immediate suspension of new applications for selected categories of gold buying licences as part of sweeping reforms to strengthen Ghana’s gold trading regime. In a statement issued on February 16, 2026, the Board disclosed that the suspension affects new applications for Tier 1, Tier […]
