We must work to make Ghana, West Africa’s production hub – President Mahama
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghana is aiming to become West Africa’s production hub, with the President, John Dramani Mahama emphasizing the need for industrialization and private sector growth. Speaking at a Presidential Dialogue with thePprivate Sector on Monday February 23, in Accra, President Mahama stressed that, Ghana must work towards making this vision a reality. […]
President Mahama sets 15% manufacturing GDP target, promises 500,000 industrial jobs by 2030
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has set an ambitious target to raise Ghana’s manufacturing contribution to Gross Domestic Product from about 10 percent to at least 15 percent by 2030, alongside the creation of 500,000 quality industrial jobs. Addressing business leaders at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in […]
Sports Minister Kofi Adams debunks NSA staff revocation order report
By: Helga Gokah The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has debunked a publication by myjoyonline on February 23, 2026, citing him as having ordered the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, to revoke the appointment of 17 staff members, describing it as untrue. The story purported that the […]
Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police said a 72-year-old-man was released pending further investigation. The BBC saw Lord Mandelson returning to his London home at 02:00 GMT. Lord Mandelson was arrested at an address […]
President Mahama declares war on smuggling, counterfeit goods to protect local industries
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to intensify the fight against smuggling, under-declaration, counterfeit goods and the re-bagging of inferior products, describing the practices as economic sabotage that threatens Ghana’s industrial future. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra, he stressed that trade infractions would […]
President Mahama Appoints Aaron Kanor as Acting Customs Commissioner
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority with immediate effect. The appointment, announced in a press release issued by the Authority on February 23, 2026, signals a new leadership phase for the Customs Division, which plays a critical role in revenue […]
24-Hour Economy to drive productivity revolution — President Mahama assures private sector
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama says the newly established 24-Hour Economy Authority will anchor what he describes as a productivity revolution in Ghana’s manufacturing and industrial sectors. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue with the Private Sector in Accra, he explained that the policy is designed to ensure continuous production across […]
Suspects arrested in the robbery and murder of Andrews Amankwaa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Ghana Police Service has made significant strides in combating violent crime, particularly in the Ashanti Region. Three suspects; Aziz Abubakar (also known as Romeo), Faraway Amari, and Patient Asare, who were linked to the robbery and murder of Mr. Andrews Amankwaa, have been arrested. The robbery and murder of Amankwaa […]
Kotoka International Airport officially renamed
By Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana has officially changed the name of Kotoka International Airport back to Accra International Airport.In a statement issued by the Ministry, the government explained that the airport was originally known as Accra International Airport before it was later renamed. The Ministry said it is appropriate to restore the airport […]
Stakeholders push to increase school feeding fee to GH¢5
By Amoako Kwame The Greater Accra Regional Coordinator for the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), Jessica Patience Braimah, has appealed to the government to increase the school feeding grant from the current GH¢2 to GH¢5. This comes amid growing concerns about the adequacy of the GH¢2 allocation, with many stakeholders calling for an upward review […]
Coconut is not a crop; it is an industry Ghana has ignored
By Akua Barden For decades, coconuts in Ghana have been treated as background noise. We drink the water, extract the milk to cook rice, press the oil, and use the leaf spines to make brooms, then sweep the rest of its benefits aside and move on. We have had no strategy, no ambition, and no […]
Ghana set for locally manufactured vaccines as public confidence plays key role
By Bawanke David Ghana has launched a nationwide survey to boost trust in locally made vaccines as part of efforts to strengthen its immunisation programme and reduce dependence on external funding. The National Vaccines Institute (NVI) is leading the initiative, which involves gathering views from 11,077 respondents across 55 districts in all 16 regions. The […]
Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson arrested
Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein started to become clear. Police earlier this month began a […]
Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading
Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan “until further notice” on Monday saying the move was needed to stop repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups. A government spokesperson said the decision aimed to protect citizens but added that “exceptional exemptions, strictly justified by humanitarian reasons”, may be granted with prior authorisation from the relevant authorities. […]
