Hundreds of cocoa farmers have poured onto the streets in Sefwi and other cocoa-growing districts to protest what they describe as a betrayal by the government following a mid-season reduction in cocoa prices. The demonstrators comprising elderly farmers, women, and young producers marched through communities including Sefwi Wiawso, Bekwai, Asunafo and Amenfi, expressing anger over […] The post Cocoa

The Head of Corporate and External Affairs at Gold Fields Ghana Limited, Ms Emma Morrison, has emphasized the need for sustained investment in women and girls to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Speaking during the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Ms Morrison said the observance is … The post Closing STEM gender gap requires

The Alliance for Western North Farmers has called on the Government of Ghana, as a matter of urgency, to arrest officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) who allegedly mishandled public funds under the previous administration. The call follows a demonstration held on February 19 by the Forum for Accountability and Development of Sefwi in […]

Parliament has condemned the terrorist attack on Ghanaian Traders in Burkina Faso and called for urgent action to protect citizens operating in high-risk regions. The incident, which occurred on Valentine’s Day, claimed multiple lives and left several traders injured. Speaking on the floor yesterday, Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour described the […] The post Parliament

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted transit goods valued at GH¢85,306,578.33 in a major overnight enforcement operation along the Dawhenya–Tema road, officials have announced. According to the Ghana Revenue Authority, the exercise was conducted between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and led by the Deputy Commissioner of Operations. The operation […] The post Customs

The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.

THE President, John Dramani Mahama, has assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, clearing the way for full implementation of the government’s flagship economic policy. He said that after more than a year of careful work to ensure a well-crafted and workable law, the time had come to move from planning to action. Mr Ebeneer … The post Pres

A 29-year-old mobile money vendor, Juliana Addy, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing involving GH¢112,660 from her employer. Presiding over the case, Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit granted the accused bail in the sum of GH¢120,000 with three sureties. The court directed that all sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the […] The post Woman, 29, allegedly

Double vision, or diplopia, is a condition where a person sees two images of a single object. This can be a symptom of various underlying health issues, ranging from minor problems to serious medical conditions.   WHAT CAUSES DOUBLE VISION? Double vision can be caused by several factors, including:   Weak or imbalanced eye muscles: […] The post Understanding Double Vision (Diplopia) appeared

Aging is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and hormonal factors. Let’s dive into the agents and elements that shape the aging process.   Agents of Aging Genetics: Genetic predisposition plays a significant role in aging, with certain genetic traits influencing susceptibility to age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. For […] The post The

THE National Peace Council has emphasised dialogue and cooperation among political parties and candidates ahead of the Ayawaso East by election on March 3. The Council urged party representatives and voters to abide by electoral procedures and guidelines to ensure peace before, during and after the polls in the constituency. Right Rev. Samuel Kofi Osabutey, … The post Peace

The reported disappearance of a baby from Mamprobi Polyclinic in Accra has sent shockwaves across the country and reignited serious concerns about security within our health facilities. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), a female suspect allegedly stole the baby from the facility on February 18, 2026. In a swift response, the Director-General of […] The post Editorial:

ANDREW Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of King Charles III, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police have not said what led them to arrest him, but he spent a decade as UK trade envoy. King Charles III issued a statement saying he learned “with the deepest concern” of the arrest of his … The post Police arrest King Charles’ brother over

Gabon has suspended some social media platforms, citing concerns that posts could undermine social cohesion and threaten the stability of institutions and national security, the Central African country’s media regulator said in a statement. The High Authority for Communication ordered the immediate suspension “until further notice,” without specifying which platforms were affected. Internet monitoring group … The post Gabon

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani says he is expecting a challenging game against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday. The Phobian Club will host Chelsea at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium this weekend in the Matchday 23 games, with kick-off scheduled at 15:30 GMT.Speaking ahead of the game, Dramani admitted that they are aware of Chelsea's threat but insisted they will work to ensure they continue their winning run."We are coming up against a compact and very defensively

Former Ghana international Frank Acheampong has completed a move to Chinese Super League outfit Dalian Yingbo FC ahead of the 2026 campaign.The 32-year-old winger joins Dalian on a free transfer after parting ways with Henan FC at the end of the 2025 season, bringing to an end a productive spell with the club.Acheampong enjoyed an outstanding final season at Henan, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists to reaffirm his reputation as one of the most dangerous wide attackers

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Despite a significant drop in lending rates, commercial banks have become wary of lending due to high non-performing loans (NPLs) in the sector, President-Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) John Awuah has said. He argued that Ghana has the highest NPLs ratio in the West African sub-region, hovering around 19 percent. This, […] The post High NPLs ‘scare’ banks

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has renewed his push for the swift passage of the Sports Fund Bill, describing it as a potential game-changer for Ghanaâ??s economy and a vital pillar for the countryâ??s sporting ambitions.Addressing Parliament on Thursday, February 19, the Member of Parliament for Buem stressed that a well-structured sports financing system could significantly boost Ghanaâ??s Gross Domestic Product while strengthening preparations for the

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A former Chief Justice, Sophia Abena Akufo, has warned that the country’s peace and security are being undermined by the widening gap between improving macroeconomic indicators and the lived realities of ordinary citizens. According to the former head of the judiciary, who studied international law and conflict management, the country cannot […] The post Economic

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE A comprehensive recovery and reform campaign to transform the premix fuel regime, following serious financial mismanagement and breaches, indicates identified total irregularities worth GH¢27.7million. The reform, initiated by government, is to transform the sector and deal with governance anomalies in the 53 percent Community Development Fund (CDF) which supports coastal fishing communities. […] The post Premix