The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has reiterated the need for the works and legacy of W.E.B Du Bois to be preserved. According to him, the role of Mr Du Bois in fostering Pan Africanism and the black personality cannot be underplayed, and restoring this legacy must be of concern to all. … The post Speaker of Parliament calls forpreservation of Du Bois’

The DIHOC Footwear Division Limited, known as the Kumasi Shoe Factory, is installing new machinery capable of producing up to 15 million pairs of school sandals annually, but says the expansion will not translate into jobs without firm government policy enforcement. The company is calling on government, through the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu; Minister […] The post Kumasi

The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched investigations into a robbery incident along the Zebilla–Widnaba road in the Bawku Division, which resulted in the death of a Police officer on duty. According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that on Sunday, 8th February 2026, two Police officers travelling towards Zebilla encountered the robbery in […]

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said that Africa continues to lag behind other regions in farm power. The FAO said that while much of Asia and the Near East rapidly expanded tractor use, many farmers remain dependent on manual or animal labour. Past mechanisation efforts often faltered because equipment was poorly suited to […]

Child sexual abuse (CSA) remains a pervasive yet under recognized challenge in many communities in Ghana. This study by Ummu Markwei ( PhD) and Kwaku Osei-Hwedie ( PhD) sheds light on the multifaceted nature of this issue, revealing disturbing patterns, cultural influences, and the urgent need for intervention. The study, titled “Betrayed and Broken: A Study […]

All that cocoa farmers want at this point is for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to pay them, not explanations and excuses, former presidential staffer, Dennios Miracles Aboagye has said. He described the plight of cocoa farmers as a heartbreaking one. “The advocacy is for us to see the government pay the cocoa farmers. Once […]

Questions over Ghana’s cocoa financing model have intensified after the chair of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee accused the previous administration of mismanaging an US$800million syndicated loan facility, a lapse he says has weakened the Ghana Cocoa Board’s standing with lenders and contributed to the sector’s current liquidity crunch. Eric Afful, Member of Parliament for […] The post MP

Former Minister of Trade and Industry, in South Africa, Dr Rob Davies, has underscored that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA is redefining how Africa approaches investment. He said that AfCFTA’s investment Protocol balances the right to regulate with commitments to sustainability and development. Dr Rob Davies explains why this innovative framework matters for […]

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned one High Commissioner and four Ambassadors-designate on 9th February, 2026 at the Jubilee House to represent Ghana abroad in line with Article 74 (1) of the Constitution. In accordance with established practice, the Envoys took the Oaths of Allegiance, Office and Secrecy. The Envoys commissioned were: Alhaji Said Saleh […]

VFS Global has issued a fraud advisory to Ghanaian residents amid rising demand for visa application appointments in 2026, warning applicants to be vigilant against scammers falsely offering early booking slots for a fee The company said appointments for visa applications are free of charge and can only be booked through its official website. However, […] The post VFS