Recently, the Mahama administration has found it increasingly difficult to purchase cocoa and pay cocoa farmers. This issue primarily stems from two factors: 1. The artificial inducement of the cedi appreciation 2. The decline in global cocoa prices At present, cocoa farmers in Ghana are paid GH¢3,625 per 64kg bag, equivalent to GH¢58,000 per tonne. […]

The State has closed its case after leading four witnesses to testify against the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Boasiako Antwi, popularly referred to as Wontumi. The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman has been jointly charged with Akonta Mining Company Limited on a total of four counts relating to the assignment of mineral rights without approval […]

A 58-year-old businessman, Seth Welbeck, is expected to appear before the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, February 6, 2026, after allegedly pulling a pistol on a police investigator who was escorting him to the police station following a court hearing. An eyewitness, Court Warrant Officer (CWO) Chief Inspector Margaret Nando, told The Chronicle that the […] The post Businessman

The Attorney-General has closed its case in the ongoing trial of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, after calling four prosecution witnesses. The prosecution witnesses included two former workers of Akonta Mining Company Limited at the Samreboi Forest Reserve, a police investigator, and an […] The post Attorney-General

A recent study sheds light on the factors influencing electoral choices in Ghana, revealing that political party brand image and personality play significant roles in shaping voter behavior. The research, which surveyed 359 Ghanaian voters, found that a strong political party brand image and personality can positively impact voting decisions. Interestingly, subjective norms, or social […]

Dreams FC captain John Antwi is keen on leading the team past Inter Allies into the MTN FA Cup quarter-finals.The experienced striker is expected to start for the Still Believe outfit on Sunday, February 8, when they take on Inter Allies in the FA Cup Round of 16.John Antwi will be going into the game after scoring a brace in Dreams FCâ??s 2-2 stalemate against Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in a pre-match interview after that game, the striker urged his teammates

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Ghana is on course to establish its first modern fire assay laboratory, a move he describes as a historic breakthrough in the country’s gold value-chain and revenue assurance framework. Dr. Forson made the declaration during an inspection visit to the Gold Coast Refinery, where […] The post Gov’t targets

Dreams FC will be looking at overcoming Inter Allies in the MTN FA Cup next weekend after a painful draw against Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League.This is according to head coach Winfred Dormon.The gaffer was left disappointed last weekend when he watched the team squander a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Vision FC in their Ghana Premier League Week 21 fixture.Speaking in his post-match interview, the coach rallied his players to move on from the draw and focus on correcting

German-born Ghanaian forward, Aaron Opoku has returned to home to sign for Bundesliga 2 side Eintracht Braunschweig. The 26-year-old signed a deal to join Braunschweig until the summer of 2028 from Turkish club Kayserispor.Opoku, who spent most of his career in the German lower tiers, arrives with enormous experience as Eintracht Braunschweig eye a good finish to the campaign.â??Iâ??m delighted to be back in Germany and to have found such a passionate and traditional club

The gateway to Ghana since independence has been the uncomfortable Kotoka International Airport. It is indeed too uncomfortable, and sometimes nauseating to call the only, first and biggest airport in Ghana “Kotoka”. Those who know the name clearly appreciate why the urgent need to change was decades ago, certainly not today. The advocacy for the […]

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato 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 Officer […] The post Gov’t

?The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana has launched an initiative dubbed “Operation Bare Lands, aimed at empowering the Ghanaian youth and transforming the nation’s agricultural landscape. The Union believes that access to land is the key to unlocking the potential of our youth hence the quest to access unused lands belonging to chiefs and government […]

German-Ghanaian youngster Jeremiah Mensah registered a fine assist as Bayer Leverkusen U-19 fell 3â??2 away to Villarreal U-19 in the UEFA Youth League 16th Finals.Operating as the central playmaker in a 4-2-3-1, Mensah slipped a precise pass through for Emmanuel Owen to level at 1â??1 on 11 minutes after Íker Adelantadoâ??s early opener for the hosts.Leverkusen completed a swift turnaround when Ivan Massek made it 2â??1 seven minutes later, finishing a move created

Swedru All Blacks have clarified the reasoning behind their managerial change, insisting the appointment of Kassim Ocansey Mingle reflects the clubâ??s ambition to strengthen its technical leadership.The Ghana Premier League side recently parted ways with Ahmed Fathi, citing a combination of factors including the need for a more experienced hand to guide the team through a demanding period of competition.The decision comes at a crucial stage of the season as All Blacks continue

Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented if known risk factors were addressed, according to a new global analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study, released ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, estimates that […] The post Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented – WHO

â??Ghanaian winger Kingsley Schindler produced a sparkling display as Buriram United thrashed Cebu FC 6â??0 in the ASEAN Club Championship group stage at Chang Arena.Schindler scored Buriramâ??s third goal and added two assists in a dominant first-half performance that broke the visitorsâ?? resistance early.Buriram went ahead on 18 minutes when Sandy Walsh finished from close range after Schindlerâ??s low cross from the right. Goran Causic doubled the lead just past

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season is taking a short pause this weekend to make way for the MTN FA Cup.The domestic cup competition is scheduled to take centre stage with exciting games coming up in the Round of 16.The biggest game of the lot will be the showdown between defending champions Asante Kotoko and Aduana FC.That highly-anticipated contest will be played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, February 8.In the other matches that will be played, Nations FC will

Turkish Super Lig side Goztepe have finalised the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed, with Sporting Director Ivan Mance highlighting the playerâ??s tactical versatility as a major reason behind the transfer.The 24-year-old arrives from second-tier club Bodrum after signing a three-and-a-half-year contract with an option for an additional season, ending his productive spell with the club he joined from Ankaraspor in 2022.Mance expressed confidence that Mohammedâ??s

John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders.

Ghana midfielder Musah Mohammed has delivered an emotional farewell message to Turkish side Bodrumspor following his move to Super Lig club Goztepe in the winter transfer window.The 24-year-old, who spent three and a half seasons with Bodrum, took to Instagram to thank the club and its supporters after completing his transfer.In his statement, Mohammed described the departure as a difficult but necessary step in his career, writing, â??As of today, I am leaving the club where