The Managing Director of the Cocoa Marketing Company, Wisdom Dogbe, says Ghana must increase domestic cocoa processing to maximize value from its crop. According to him, the Cocoa Processing Company has an installed processing capacity of about 64,000 metric tonnes but currently utilizes only a fraction of that capacity. He explained that achieving the government’s […]

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has welcomed the return of peace to the Sunyani Traditional Area, calling it a “major step toward renewed development and investment” in the municipality. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Sunyani Traditional Council on Thursday, 5th March 2026, Ibrahim said the newly restored […]

The Member of Parliament for North East Gonja in the Savannah Region, Alhassan Mumuni, has called for a shift in how Independence Day celebrations are marked, urging citizens to prioritise community development initiatives over elaborate parades. He made the remarks while speaking to the media after the district’s Independence Day celebration held at Libi. Describing […]

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, has embarked on a familiarisation visit to selected quarry sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions. The visit by the MIFF CEO and her delegation to Regimanuel Concrete Products Limited at Ablekuma, Massey Stone Ghana Limited and Eastern Quarries Limited at […]

The authorities of the University of Cape Coast have announced the death of a Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce student in a road traffic accident. This is contained in a statement issued on March 6. “We regret to announce the tragic death of Mr. Kweku Mensah, a Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) student, following […]

A legal practitioner and women’s advocate has challenged young women to be bold and confident and express their opinions. Lawyer Joyce Angela Asiedu said when women speak up and dream widely, they understand that empowerment is not hostility but self-belief. The legal practitioner gave the advice in a statement ahead of the “International Women’s Day […]

?In a significant move to bolster the local agricultural economy and promote environmental sustainability, a new project aimed at transforming the livelihoods of cashew farmers has been launched in Sunyani West of the Bono Region. ? ?The session, supported by the FAO and the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), focused on strengthening and integrating critical […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon has condemned an attack on a base of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon that left several peacekeepers injured, describing it as a serious violation of international law. In a statement issued on March 7, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry said the […]

Deputy Minister of Defence, Brogya Genfi has said that the four soldiers who sustained minor injuries are stable and recovering well. He said that one soldier, who suffered serious injuries to both legs and the hip, was successfully evacuated to Beirut where he underwent surgery this morning. “”He is stable and recuperating. Unfortunately, fifteen officers lost […]

The Member of Parliament for the Ho West Constituency, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has challenged his constituents to reflect on their individual roles in rebuilding the nation and restoring hope to the people of Ghana. Speaking at an event to commemorate the country’s 69th Independence Day anniversary in Dzolo Kpuita in the Ho West District, the […]

Yale School of Management (SOM), the Graduate business school of Yale University, has appointed Togbe Afede XIV as Chairman of its Council of Global Advisors, effective February 16, 2026. The Yale SOM Council of Global Advisors is comprised of global leaders who advise the Dean and the school’s senior leadership on strategies to expand the […]

Three persons have died in an accident at Asenema on the Adukrom–Koforidua Highway in the Eastern Region. Their bodies were trapped in an overturned truck. The accident involved a HOWO truck which reportedly overturned, trapping three male occupants. It took firefighters hours to carry out an extrication operation and retrieved the bodies of the victims. […]

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The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has warned that Ghana’s cocoa industry could face long-term decline if urgent reforms are not implemented. Speaking on the KeyPoints on March 7, he noted that cocoa production is expanding into new regions, including countries that historically did not cultivate the crop. “More countries that did not […]

The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says Ghana and countries in the wider West African region have the potential to become self-sufficient in petroleum products. Speaking on the KeyPoints on March 7, he noted that with the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery and the privately owned Sentuo Oil Refinery, the country could […]

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged policy makers to pursue long-term reforms to reduce Ghana’s vulnerability to recurring global economic shocks. According to him, Ghana’s economy often faces cyclical challenges driven by fluctuations in key commodities and global developments. “Our economy and many others experience cyclical problems; if it is not cocoa today, tomorrow […]

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Ransford Gyampo, says the true test of leadership is how governments respond to unexpected crises that affect citizens. Speaking on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, he mentioned that global developments can easily affect countries like Ghana because the world operates as an interconnected system. […]

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party, Richard Ahiagbah, has questioned whether the government will shield Ghanaians from possible fuel price hikes triggered by tensions in the Middle East. Speaking on the KeyPoints on March 7, he said authorities must clearly state whether the conflict could push petroleum prices up at the pump […]

CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has expressed confidence that the Mahama administration will overcome all the challenges that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East poses. He says that the conduct and decisions of the administration in the last year give him that confidence. Speaking on the Key Points on TV3 […]