The family of the late gospel musician Yaw Sarpong, led by MUSIGA President, Bessa Simons, paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to formally inform the Sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, of his passing and announce funeral arrangements. Dzifa Gomashie expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Yaw Sarpong […]

The Electricity Company of Ghana has expressed serious concerns over an alarming rate of meter tampering across the country, leading to a surge in technical losses for the company. Speaking on Ghanakoma morning show on Akoma 87.9 FM in Kumasi with Sir John, on Friday, February13, 2026, the Ashanti West Region Head of Public Relations, […]

Justice must not only be done, but it must also be seen to be done. And when justice appears uneven, selective, or influenced by status and resources, public confidence begins to erode. The recent sentencing and subsequent reduction in the case of The State vs. Nana Agradaa has reignited a question many Ghanaians whisper in […]

In October 2025, Ghana’s Minister of Finance announced an approximately 12% increase in the nominal cocoa producer price, raising it from GHS 51,660 to GHS 58,000 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season. The decision was taken at a time when international cocoa prices were still elevated following a period of sharp increases. However, global cocoa […]

COPEC projects increases in petrol, diesel and LPG prices for Ghana’s second pricing window of February 2026, citing rising global crude oil prices and cedi depreciation.

Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured that government is making necessary arrangements with the concessionaire working on the Boankra Inland Port project for a sooner completion. He told Parliament on Thursday, February 12, 2026 that phase one of the facility is at 83 percent completion stage, with a steady progress on the second phase. […]

As part of efforts to operationalise President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Markets, the Bole District Assembly and the office of the Member of Parliament have begun a massive decongestion exercise at the allocated land site for work to commence. Several shops including the NDC party office at the allocated area have since been demolished […]

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has dismissed suggestions that the party is considering changes to its leadership in Parliament. Responding to questions on whether the NPP intends to reshuffle its front bench, Mr. Kodua said the issue has not been discussed and does not arise at this time. […]

The Petroleum Hub Development company is partnering with Chemexa Petrochemical trading and Kaolin, an investment consortium from Egypt to establish a Fibre (composite) Gas Cylinder Manufacturing plant in Ghana. A statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Dr Tony Aubynn, on Friday, February 13,2026, […]

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced that the African Nations League will officially commence in 2029, introducing a new era for international football on the continent. The CAF President made the revelation during an Executive Council meeting held in Tanzania on Thursday, outlining plans for a competition designed to provide national teams with more […]

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has directed all government employees to verify their NIA details. Salaries of unverified staff will be suspended effective March 15, 2026.

Ghana Sports Fund Receives First GH?100,000 Donation from National Investment BankNIB’s contribution represents a strong vote of confidence in the vision behind the Fund and its long-term objectives. By making this early donation, the bank has positioned itself as a key partner in advancing sports development in Ghana. The financial support is expected to go […]

The Accra High Court has granted leave to the parties in the Vehicle Embossment Association versus the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority case to settle the matter out of court after lawyers for Original Manufacturing and Embossment Company Ltd notified the court of the parties’ readiness. The plaintiffs, VEMAG, have filed a suit to restrain […]

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has underlined the urgent need to expand the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology across all football federations on the continent. Addressing members during a recent CAF Executive Council meeting, Motsepe outlined his ambition for every African federation to have access to VAR systems, describing it as a crucial step […]

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has firmly reaffirmed that Morocco remains the official host of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), putting to rest speculation that had cast uncertainty over the tournament’s venue. Speaking during an Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe stressed that CAF maintains a solid and ongoing “engagement with […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has said a formal request has been forwarded to the Executive to acquire a parcel of land near the State House to construct a new facility to enable the Legislature establish its own dedicated facility. Speaking at the launch of Parliament’s Corporate Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 on Thursday, February […]

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A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , is predicting that more cocoa farms are likely to be turned into sites for illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) due to the reduction in cocoa prices. He has told farmers to brace themselves for further price cuts by the Finance Minister. In a statement Dr Kwadjo Ahodo said, “So, […]

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has strongly condemned the chaotic scenes that overshadowed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, describing the events as “unacceptable” and “embarrassing” for African football. Speaking during an extraordinary CAF Executive Committee meeting held in Dar es Salaam on February 13, 2026, Motsepe expressed deep disappointment over […]

A Development Economist, Dr Kwadjo Ahodo , has estimated that losses from the cocoa price rduction could hit more than 2 billion Cedis. He said this is depending on the number of farmers and how many bags they have to sell at the new price of GHS2,587 per bag. Apart from this, he pointed he […]