The Minority in Parliament has criticised the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill 2025, describing it as overly centralising power in the Presidency and lacking adequate safeguards. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said that although the Minority supports reforms to Ghana’s national security architecture, the Bill […]

THE Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr John Dumelo, has commissioned a new Agricultural Mechanisation Centre for Smallholder Farmers in the Eastern Region. The Mechanisation Centre is a partnership between Ghanaian outfit, Hawkrad Agric and Mechanisation Services and Captain Tractors, a leading Indian tractor manufacturer and provider of modern, durable, and cost-effective implements for … The post Dep.

CARLOS Alcaraz says he was glad to get through some “difficult moments” against Arthur Rinderknech as he won his first match since triumphing at last month’s Australian Open. Top seed Alcaraz had to save two set points in the second set but won 6-4 7-6 (7-5) against the unseeded Frenchman in the first round of … The post Alcaraz wins first match since Melbourne triumph appeared

In recent times, the Volta Region has witnessed a growing pattern of headline-driven governance — bold announcements, strong public messaging, and symbolic deployments that raise as many questions as they answer. Leadership is not about optics; it is about alignment between real challenges and real solutions. This brings us to the commissioning of 31 Blue […]

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Kwabena Dodzi has raised concerns about the departure of head coach Karim Zito from the club.Zito stepped down as Kotoko coach days before the Ghana Premier League showdown against their sworn-rivals, with assistant trainer Prince Yaw Owusu taking temporal charges of the team.The match, held at the Baba Yara Stadium ended 1-0 in favour of Hearts of Oak, bringing an end to their long-term winless run against the Porcupine Warriors.Defender Baba Adamu

There was a time when Accra was more than the capital city of a newly independent West African state. In the middle decades of the twentieth century, it became a political signal to the Black world, a magnet for restless minds, and a strategic meeting point where Africa’s future was debated with urgency. For a […]

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is urging patience and support for the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The West African powerhouse are gearing up for their fifth World Cup appearances after securing one of Africaâ??s nine automatic slots.Ahead of the global showpiece, the Ghana Football Association has resolved to bolster the technical team last week with five experienced professionals.French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has backed the Ghana Football Association to decision to strengthen the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament.The domestic football governing body (GFA) resolved to bolster the technical team last week with five experienced professionals as preparations intensify for global showpiece.French coach Alain Ravera and Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren joins the Black Stars as assistant coaches. To boost

THE country’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for January 2026 fell to 1.6 per cent, from 1.9 per cent in the same period last year, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. That represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease.Between December 2025 and January 2026, the PPI increased by 3.3 per cent, indicating a rise in the … The post Producer Price Inflation dips to 1.6% in January

A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

The Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance, Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has affirmed the ability of local insurance companies to provide advanced, growth-oriented coverage for marine and aviation cargo, ensuring long-term protection of Ghana’s import trade. Speaking amid the government’s intensified enforcement of compulsory domestic marine insurance for all commercial imports, Mrs. Boampong highlighted Serene … The post Serene

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has officially closed 2026 Hajj arrangements, confirming completion of payments and documentation while outlining final medical screening dates.

Ghana must begin to transform her raw minerals to reshape fiscal policy and promote national economy and development, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised. He said: “It is no longer acceptable for Ghana to continue to export raw oils and import finished products. We must aim to eliminate raw oil exports within the next five … The post President sets ambitious

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, appeared in a California court on Wednesday defending his leadership of the company in a landmark legal case over whether social media is addictive for children. It is Zuckerberg’s first appearance before a jury after years of backlash against Meta, which also owns WhatsApp and Facebook, which […]

THE government is stepping up investment in technology-enabled larval source management (LSM) to tackle the threat posed by emerging invasive mosquito vectors that transmit malaria. Following confirmation of the Anopheles stephensi mosquito in the country in 2023, the Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu?Danquah, said the use of advanced technologies had become crucial to complement … The post Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed 16 food establishments in Greater Accra for operating without valid hygiene permits.

Executive Council member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and president of the Mauritanian Football Federation, Samir Sabha has issued a formal apology to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, acknowledging that an injustice occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The continental showpiece final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ended in a dramatic fashion. Senegal players walked off the pitch for about 17 minutes in protest against a penalty

THE family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, seen by the … The post Zambia’s ex-President Lungu’s family

FORMER Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has filed a motion seeking to stay proceedings in a case in which she is accused of causing a financial loss of GH¢38 million to the state. The application, filed by her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, is asking the trial High Court to … The post GH¢38m NSA fraud case …Gifty Oware-Mensah

The Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah and two deputies, Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, have escaped potential job losses as seven petitions seeking their dismissals have been rejected. Three petitions that targeted the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, from office have also been dismissed. A statement that emanated from Jubilee House […] The post EC Bosses, SP Survive The Storm