Madina MP calls for dualisation of Pantang–Abokobi road as rehabilitation begins
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has renewed calls for the Pantang–Abokobi road to be dualised, following the commencement of rehabilitation works on the strategic corridor. The 8.6-kilometre road project, which includes internal roads within the Pantang Hospital, stretches from the Pantang Junction traffic lights to the […]
Lands Minister in South Africa to lead Ghana’s delegation at Mining Indaba
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in South Africa to lead Ghana’s delegation to the 2026 Mining Indaba Conference. In a statement issued by the Media Relations Officer at the Lands Ministry, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, the Minister touched […]
Ayawaso East NDC Primary victory marred by vote buying allegations, diplomat’s recall
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The fallout from the internal primary in Ayawaso East has ignited a national conversation on the price of political loyalty and the resilience of democratic institutions in Ghana. While the declaration of a winner marks the end of a ballot count, it signals the beginning of a profound […]
Parliament approves 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
By Valentia Tetteh The Parliament of Ghana has passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, providing legislative backing for one of the flagship policies of the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. The approval of the bill followed extensive deliberations and intense debate on the floor of the House between the Majority and Minority caucuses. […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa defends Fugu as symbol of African identity
By: Sarah Baafi Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has underscored the deep historical and cultural significance of the traditional Ghanaian attire Fugu, describing it as a symbol of African identity, dignity, and cultural renaissance. During the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue in Lusaka, Ablakwa explained that the wearing of fugu by President John Dramani […]
GoldBod begins local refining of ASM gold as Gold Coast Refinery operations take off
By Magdalene Andoh Ghana has officially begun the local refining of gold purchased from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, following the commencement of refinery operations by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. The milestone was marked with a tour of the Gold Coast Refinery premises by the Minister […]
Ghana, Zambia to sign eight MOUs including visa waiver agreement
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah Lusaka, Zambia – President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana and Zambia are set to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), including a landmark visa waiver agreement between the two countries. According to the President, the visa waiver agreement will allow Ghanaians to travel […]
Ghana begins local refining of ASM gold at Gold Coast Refinery
By Magdalene Andoh Ghana has officially begun the local refining of gold purchased from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, following the commencement of refinery operations by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. The milestone was marked with a tour of Gold Coast Refinery premises by the Minister for […]
Ghana to end raw gold exports as Gold Coast Refinery expands – Finance Minister
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader economic transformation agenda, following an inspection tour of the facility. The Minister undertook the visit together with the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, and the Deputy Chief Executive […]
Interior Minister hands over 20 pickups to boost Immigration Operation
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has handed over twenty (20) Nissan Navara pickup vehicles to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) as part of efforts to strengthen the Service’s operational efficiency and nationwide mobility. The vehicles are expected to enhance border patrols, improve rapid response, and support the effective execution of […]
Government deepens engagement with fish farmers to boost aquaculture sector
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, has concluded a two-day working tour of major aquaculture facilities across the Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra Regions. The tour, which took place on January 30–31, 2026, underscores the Government’s hands-on approach to supporting fish farmers and strengthening the aquaculture value chain. Aquaculture […]
NPP presidential primary results show party favors stability over radical change
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The New Patriotic Party (NPP)—one of Ghana’s two dominant political forces and the primary center-right party—has entered a new political chapter. This follows the decisive victory of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the presidential primaries. Bawumia secured 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 percent of the valid ballots. […]
Sheapark Resource Hub is a development pathway for Upper West and Ghana – Speaker Bagbin
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has described the Sheapark Resource Hub as a clear development pathway that will transform the Upper West Region and contribute significantly to Ghana’s overall economic growth. Speaking at the official launch of the Sheapark Resource Hub in Wa on Saturday January 31, 2026, Speaker […]
Prophet ElBernard apologises after failed NPP primary prophecy
By Sarah Baafi Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, founder and leader of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has issued a public apology after a prophecy he made about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries failed to materialise. In a statement published on his official social media platforms, the prophet admitted that his widely publicised declaration that Kennedy […]
