We have been curious about how the government was going to address the challenges brought on by the widening gap between global cocoa prices and the farmgate rate it had set for the crop season. Last week, we finally received some answers. Faced with the option of maintaining the farmgate rate and absorbing losses for […] The post SIKAKROM with

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that 8,160 public land lease applications processed between 2017 and 2024 have been reviewed following a presidential directive to halt such transactions. Addressing a press briefing in Accra yesterday, the minister said the reviewed applications comprised 4,176 direct allocations, 2,799 regularisations, 19 allocations … The post Lands

For those of us from the heartland of the smock, our earliest memory of the revered fugu goes back to our grandfathers and fathers. I must have been no more than six or seven years old when I watched my late dad pull on his heavy, beautifully woven garment before always stepping out for important […]

THE Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe, has reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s aviation sector through sustained legal reforms, infrastructure investment and improved regulatory oversight to position the country as a leading aviation hub in West Africa. He said the establishment of a robust legal framework, including the separation of airport management from regulatory oversight, … The post Govt

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the Mahama-led NDC government, saying it has made no tangible impact after one year in office and questioning its focus on macroeconomic figures over real-life outcomes.

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a comprehensive review of 8,160 public land lease applications processed between 2017 and 2024, following a presidential directive to suspend such transactions. Addressing the media at the Ministry’s conference room, the Minister explained that the review was initiated after President John Dramani Mahama, […] The post Sweeping

The long-standing water supply challenges confronting residents of Sekondi-Takoradi are expected to ease soon, as the rehabilitation and expansion of the Daboase Water Treatment Plant nears completion. The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, announced that the project is approximately 98 per cent complete and is on track to become fully […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fauree Link GH Limited to deploy a nationwide digital agricultural ecosystem platform known as “Akuafo? Anidaso?” (Farmers’ Hope). The agreement, signed in Accra on February 16, 2026, establishes a framework for the development of […] The post Ghana

Sky Dream Skills Academy, a branch of the International Youth Fellowship (IYF), has held its third graduation ceremony at Asofa, a suburb of Accra, graduating about 150 students under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-affiliated programme. The academy focuses on equipping young people with practical, employable skills to promote entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment. […] The post Sky

THE National Chairman of the Union of Trailers and Cargo Trucks, Wahab Yaba, has called on the government to allocate designated parking spaces nationwide for its members. Mr Yaba said the major challenge confronting members daily, especially in Tema, was the lack of parking space, an issue he said city authorities had failed to address … The post Lack of parking space cripples cargo

Akuapem Odwira Festival should be officially recognised and promoted as a major national event, according to Nana Bekoe Dankwa, Tufuhene of Adweso–Akuapem in the Eastern Region. Speaking at the Okuapehene’s Palace during the launch of activities to mark the festival’s 200th Anniversary, Nana Bekoe Dankwa urged the Government of Ghana to elevate the Odwira Festival […] The post ‘Akuapem

Public support for President John Dramani Mahama remains strong, one year after he assumed office, according to a new nationwide survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Despite this support, Ghanaians have called for urgent action on unemployment and illegal mining. The poll, conducted in December 2025, across all regions and sampling more than 1,000 respondents, found that 68 per cent of Ghanaians approve of President […] The post Public

The Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo Markin, has charged the leadership of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) from various tertiary institutions across the country to lift themselves up and rally behind the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He told TESCON members that their hard work would ensure NPP’s victory and […] The post Afenyo Markin

The killing of seven Ghanaian traders in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, is not only a tragedy but it is a stark warning. What occurred last weekend is part of a wider and worsening security crisis in the Sahel region. When the Ministry of the Interior announced that Ghanaian tomato traders had come under attack in […] The post Editorial: The Death Of Seven Ghanaian

Three South Africans have been charged with the murder and robbery of Bolt driver Isaac Satlat, a 22-year-old Nigerian national, after dashcam footage of the attack sparked outrage and renewed safety concerns for e-hailing drivers.

Honourable Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, I write publicly with respect for your office and appreciation for your decision to personally chair the committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Charles Amissah. Your intervention signals that this matter is being treated with the seriousness it deserves, and it has already reassured many citizens that the […] The post Open

SEC has cautioned the public against investing in Mekanism Marketing Ltd, an unlicensed scheme promising unrealistic daily returns. The Commission says the operation is illegal and under investigation.

The MTN Ghana Foundation, as part of its firm commitment to healthcare delivery and emergency response, has organised a blood donation exercise at Berekum Senior High School and All for Christ Senior High School in the Bono Region. The exercise, held on Friday, forms part of the Foundation’s flagship “Save a Life” campaign — a … The post MTN Ghana Foundation holds blood donation exercise

Cocoa cooperatives in Ivory Coast struggle to sell beans after exporters refuse to pay the government’s fixed 2,800 CFA/kg price, citing falling global cocoa prices and weak demand.

Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has once again demonstrated his deep commitment to faith, family and Community with the unveiling of an ultramodern pulpit he personally built in honour of his late mother, Mary Gyawubea Badu. The ceremony, held at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Akyem Adukrom, in the Eastern Region, was both emotional and symbolic, reflecting […] The post Ofosu-Ampofo