Gov’t should amend Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act – Brako-Powers
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called on the government to amend the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act, 2007 (Act 737), to reflect the new policy direction. His comments follow remarks by President John Dramani Mahama during an engagement with organised labour, where he indicated plans to establish a […]
‘Red Maria’ intensifies anti-drug crackdown in Northern Region after IGP team exit
The Northern Regional Special Operations Team, popularly known as “Red Maria,” has intensified its fight against illicit drug peddling in the Tamale Metropolis and surrounding areas. This follows the withdrawal of the special “Black Maria” team earlier deployed to the region by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The week-long series of targeted operations, disclosed […]
Gov’t to engage Burkina Faso over tomato export ban
Ghana’s Government says it will engage the Burkina Faso authorities over the decision to ban the export of fresh tomatoes. The decision to engage “follows Burkina Faso’s directive suspending the export of fresh tomatoes, which took effect on March 16, 2026,” a statement issued by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry said on Friday. […]
Israel vows to increase strikes on Iran as US signals withdrawal from Middle East
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its fourth week on Saturday with a series of contradictory signals from Washington and escalating military action across the Middle East. While President Donald Trump suggested a potential conclusion to hostilities, tactical operations intensified on the ground, including […]
Affordable Housing: Government is a major contributor to Ghana’s housing deficit – Brako-Powers
By: Ashiadey Dotse Private Legal Practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers says government policies and spending decisions are a major cause of Ghana’s growing housing deficit, questioning the effectiveness of so-called affordable housing projects. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s ‘Current Agenda’ on Saturday March 21, 2026, Mr. Brako-Powers criticised government’s approach to housing, arguing that despite […]
Salaga South MP brings joy to inmates and patients with annual Eid donations
The Member of Parliament, MP, for Salaga South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has once again demonstrated her commitment to compassion and community service by donating food and drinks to inmates and patients as part of her annual humanitarian outreach. Each year, during the Eid festivities, the MP together with her party executives extends support […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses ease rules on blood transfusions
Jehovah’s Witnesses has updated its policy on blood transfusions to allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and “given back” in medical procedures. While the change will enable members to have transfusions of their own blood – in planned surgeries, for example – they continue to be prohibited from receiving the blood of […]
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq after Iranian attacks on European bases
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) finalized the withdrawal of all personnel from its advisory mission in Iraq on Friday. This strategic exit follows an intensification of the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has increasingly spilled across borders, triggering retaliatory strikes within the […]
Trump administration sues Harvard University, seeking billions in repayment over antisemitism claims
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Trump administration filed a massive federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Friday, March 20, 2026. The complaint alleges the institution violated civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students. This legal action seeks to halt more than $2.6 billion (approx. 28.37 billion GHS) in […]
Workers should be paid based on performance and appraisal – Austin Gamey
By Ashiadey Dotse Labour Consultant Austin Gamey says workers in Ghana must be paid based on their performance and proper appraisal, not simply for showing up at the workplace. Speaking in an interview on GTV Current Agenda on Saturday March 21, 2026 after government’s recent engagement with organized labour, Mr. Gamey stressed that Ghana’s labour […]
US lifts sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil to lower gas prices
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Trump administration issued a temporary 30-day sanctions waiver on Friday, March 20, 2026, authorizing the sale of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently sitting on tankers at sea. This move aims to stabilize volatile global energy markets as the United States and Israel continue a high-stakes […]
No public funds for World Cup fans – Mahama cites $2M cost
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana’s government will not use public funds to send supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prioritizing national needs over fan travel amid staggering costs. Speaking at the Ghana World Cup fundraising campaign at Accra’s Kempinski Hotel on March 20, 2026, Mahama explained that flying and […]
I still don’t like Luis Suárez after 2010 World Cup drama – President Mahama
By Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama confessed lingering resentment toward Luis Suárez during a Ghana World Cup fundraising event at Accra’s Kempinski Hotel on March 20, 2026. Speaking to an energized crowd, the president vividly recalled the electric national anticipation surrounding Ghana’s quarter-final clash with Uruguay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South […]
FIFA Council backs World Cup as tool for peace, approves $14bn budget
By Belinda Nketia The FIFA Council on Thursday 19th March 2026 approved a record USD 14 billion budget for the 2027–2030 cycle and renewed its call for football to promote peace, following an online meeting held in Zurich. FIFA President Gianni Infantino told members the organisation would continue to use the global reach of the FIFA World […]
