President Mahama arrives in Zambia for three-day State visit
Lusaka, Zambia | February 4, 2026 – President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day state visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama, accompanied by his wife, First Lady Mrs. Lordina Mahama, was received on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by President Hichilema. […]
Ghana faces 130m gallon daily water shortfall – GWL
By Sarah Baafi Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has raised concerns over a significant national water supply deficit, revealing that daily water demand currently stands at 350 million gallons, while installed production capacity remains at just 220 million gallons. The Managing Director of GWL, Mr Adam Mutawakilu, disclosed this during the inauguration of the company’s Revenue […]
Dubai: President Mahama calls for shift from aid to investment to drive Africa’s growth
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called for a decisive shift from aid dependency to investment-led growth as the surest path to Africa’s long-term economic transformation. Speaking at the launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, President Mahama said Africa must take control of how global […]
GWL inaugurates 10-member revenue enhancement teams to boost efficiency
By Sarah Baafi Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated ten Revenue Enhancement Teams as part of measures to strengthen revenue protection, improve operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable water service delivery across the country. The teams were officially inaugurated on Tuesday, 4th February 2026, in Accra by the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Mr. Adam […]
Ghana’s inflation falls to 3.8% in January- GSS
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 3.8% in January 2026, down from 5.4% recorded in December 2025, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The January figure represents the lowest inflation rate since 2021 and marks the 13th consecutive month of decline. The 3.8% outturn reflects a drop of 1.6 […]
President Mahama begins three-day state visit to Zambia
President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has departed Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a three-day State Visit to Lusaka, Zambia. The President and First Lady will be received at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by the President of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, and his wife. […]
South Sudan President sacks aides after dead man named on election panel
By Ashiadey Dotse South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, has dismissed two senior aides after a major administrative error in which a dead man was appointed to an official panel to prepare the country for elections scheduled for December.The mistake came to light after a presidential order dated January 30 named Steward Soroba Budia as a […]
Ghana must urgently overhaul upstream petroleum sector- Energy analyst
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh An energy analyst has called for an urgent policy overhaul in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector following a sharp decline in crude oil receipts and overall petroleum revenues. The Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy (CEMSE), Mr Benjamin Nsiah, raised concerns about falling production levels, weak investor interest […]
Ghana Water Limited uncovers 239 illegal connections, recovers GH¢2.1 million as revenue task force expands
By: Sarah Baafi The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has disclosed that the company has uncovered 239 illegal water connections nationwide, leading to the recovery of GH¢2.1 million in revenue within five months. He made this known on Tuesday, 4th February 2026, during the inauguration of the Ghana Water Limited Revenue […]
Leave election predictions to pollsters – Kofi Nkansah tells prophets
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Public debate has intensified in Ghana over the involvement of religious leaders in politics, following a failed political prophecy by a Ghanaian prophet. Prophet Bernard El-Bernard Nelson-Eshun had predicted that Kennedy Agyapong would win the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries and become the party’s flagbearer. However, the prophecy did not […]
Chairman Wontumi declares bid for NPP National Chairmanship
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has declared his intention to contest the position of National Chairman of the party.In a statement dated February 4, 2026, Chairman Wontumi said his decision followed wide consultations with party elders and the youth. He […]
Persistent delays at Ghana’s ports undermine trade flows – World Bank
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The World Bank (WB) has warned that persistent delays at Ghana’s ports are undermining trade flows and constraining private-sector growth, particularly for businesses involved in import and export activities. Clearing goods through Ghana’s ports takes significantly longer than in several comparable African economies. Export clearance takes an average of nine days, while […]
Parliament prepares for battle over Ghana’s symbolic airport name change
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government’s proposal to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport marks a significant pivot in the nation’s “politics of memory.” Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced on Tuesday, February 3, 2026—coinciding with the 60th anniversary month of the 1966 coup—that the move aims to align […]
We lose billions by exporting raw cocoa, we need value addition – Dr. Peter B. Otokunor
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Director of Presidential Initiatives on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor has warned that Ghana is losing out on massive revenue from its agricultural commodities due to limited value addition, especially in the cocoa sector. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show, Dr. Otokunor revealed that although Ghana and Ivory Coast produce about […]
