Ghana must build infrastructure alongside growth – Dr. Peter Terkper
By Sarah Baafi Ghana’s transition from economic crisis to recovery is gaining momentum, but experts caution that growth must be supported by the right structures and infrastructure to ensure long-term stability. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, financial economist and policy analyst Dr. Peter Terkper highlighted key takeaways from President John Dramani Mahama’s 2026 State […]
Thread by Thread: The silent language and resilient soul of the Ghanaian fugu
By Sharon Zoe Williams In the vibrant, sun-soaked stalls of the Bolgatanga market in Northern Ghana, a rhythmic clatter fills the air. It is the sound of yarn being woven in wooden looms —a heartbeat that has pulsed through the Upper East Region for centuries. Here, the “Fugu” (or Batakari) isn’t just a garment; it […]
Economic sabotage weakens government revenue mobilisation – Goosie Tanoh
By Amoako Kwame Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy, has cautioned individuals and groups who abuse Ghana’s customs transit, bonded warehouse and auction regimes for personal gain. Speaking at the 5th Annual General Meeting of Customs House Agents Ghana in Akosombo over the weekend, he said the persistent undervaluation and misclassification of goods […]
SONA did not include real issues the nation is facing- Tweneboah Kodua Foku
By Amoako Kwame The Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwantah, Tweneboah Kodua Fokuo has criticized the President John Mahama for leaving out current vital issues the country is facing out of the State of Nation Address 2025 (SONA). The President John Dramani Mahama delivered the constitutionally mandated state of nation address on February 28 2026, […]
Ghana invites Chinese investors to drive industrial agriculture
Ghana has invited Chinese investors to partner in its large-scale agricultural transformation agenda. Speaking at the Chinese Lunar New Year Gala 2026 in Accra, Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture, said agriculture is now at the center of Ghana’s economic reset under President John Dramani Mahama. He explained that the 2026 Budget positions agriculture […]
Children’s support fund for helicopter crash victims’ families surpasses GH¢10 million
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key elements covered: A massive wave of public and private generosity has propelled the Children’s Support Fund, established for families of the August 6, 2025, military aviation disaster, past a major financial threshold. Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, detailed […]
Brako-Powers urges Randy Abbey to choose between COCOBOD role and Black Stars position
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Private legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called on COCOBOD Chief Executive Randy Abbey to choose between fully maintaining his role at COCOBOD or stepping down as Chairman of Black Stars Management Committee. According to the lawyer, there is a growing crisis at COCOBOD, and Dr Abbey’s dual role as CEO […]
Government increases feeding grant for special schools from GH¢8.00 to GH¢15.00
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President John Dramani Mahama has announced an increase in the daily feeding grant for students in public special schools from GH¢8 to GH¢15. Delivering his second State of the Nation Address in Parliament in Friday, February 27, the President said the increment is aimed at better addressing the nutritional and […]
GRA Customs Division changes leadership
The Ghana Revenue Authority has marked a transition at its Customs Division with Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan formally handing over to Acting Commissioner Aaron Kanor. The handing over comes as the Authority intensifies efforts to boost revenue and strengthen discipline. The ceremony comes days after President John Dramani Mahama appointed Mr Kanor to the […]
President announces addition of more health workers to national payroll
By Diana Adjei President John Dramani Mahama has announced that more health workers will be recruited onto the national payroll as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare delivery system. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the President said government is committed to addressing the staffing gaps in public health facilities across […]
Photos: Minority MPs wear black and brandish cocoa pods at 2026 SONA
In a dramatic show of defiance during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered by President John Dramani Mahama, Minority Members of Parliament (NPP) stormed the chamber, brandishing cocoa pods and wearing black sashes. The protest, led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, targeted President Mahama’s second-term administration following recent cocoa producer price […]
Cabinet approves Ghana’s national AI strategy for launch – Sam George
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy has been approved by Cabinet and will be officially launched in the coming weeks by President John Dramani Mahama, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George has announced. Addressing participants at the Data Protection Conference 2026, Mr. George said the strategy was […]
Watch Live: State of the Nation Address
President John Dramani Mahama will today, February 27, 2026, present his State of the Nation Address to Parliament. The President adorned in full traditional smock, is expected to highlight progress made on major policy initiatives and outline his administration’s key priorities for the year ahead. More Stories Here
Political rift deepens as Ghana trades Kotoka legacy for $800 million high-tech airport
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A high-stakes fusion of technological ambition and historical reckoning is redrawing the map of Ghanaian aviation. The Ghanaian government has initiated a sweeping $800 million (GH₵12.8 billion) modernization program paired with a provocative renaming of its primary gateway. The facility formerly known as Kotoka International Airport has officially […]
