The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is upgrading the capacity of the Adenta Primary Substation from 40MVA to 80MVA to address persistent erratic power supply caused by rising electricity demand in Adenta and surrounding communities. As part of the project, ECG is installing two brand-new 30/39MVA power transformers to replace the existing 20/26MVA units currently … The post ECG upgrades

The National Sports College (NSC) in Winneba has successfully held its maiden Player Agent Training Certificate Programme from February 20–22, marking a significant milestone in sports education. The high-profile course, spearheaded by FIFA-licensed football agent Victor Elias Seshie, was part of an ambitious lineup of new programmes rolled out by the College in its 2026 … The post 40

The Police Athletics Team delivered a commanding performance at the Kumasi Relay Championship on Saturday, February 14, at the Paa Joe Sports Stadium. Twenty-eight athletes represented the service in the 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m relay heats and finals for men and women. According to a statement from the GNA, the police team showcased discipline, … The post Police dominate Kumasi Relay Championship

A private citizen, Mr. Kwabena Oppong Boateng, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for urgent and sustained enforcement action against what he describes as a dangerous surge in reckless driving and overspeeding on some of Accra’s busiest roads. The petition sighted by The Chronicle, which was also copied to the Director of […] The post Citizen Petitions

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria. The December 29 accident near Lagos claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, while Joshua, 36, sustained injuries and was treated in hospital. The driver, 46-year-old … The post Joshua crash: Driver’s case

VIVO Energy Ghana PLC has donated syringe and infusion pumps to the Department of Child Health at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of its annual Energising Hope initiative held to mark Valentine’s Day. The absence of critical medical equipment in healthcare facilities can significantly affect the quality and speed of patient care. In … The post Vivo Energy supports Korle Bu Children’s Ward

A group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has toured the  Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) as part of efforts by the state-owned firm to strengthen transparency and deepen engagement with key opinion leaders in the energy sector. The tour, which took participants through the Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and other critical installations, formed part of […] The post Ghana

THE Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh) and the Ghana Scout Association (GSA) have renewed calls for unity and structured collaboration to reposition the scouting movement and strengthen youth development in the country. The two bodies say it is time to bury past differences and rally behind a shared strategic framework to boost membership, restore … The post Scout leaders push for unity

Dr. Frank Bannor, Development Economist and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), has advised African countries to diversify their reserves into gold rather than relying on US dollar-denominated assets. Speaking in an interview with *Sputnik Africa* News, Dr. Bannor noted that even the larger Western economies are gradually […]

CÔTE d’Ivoire will have accumulated about 200,000 metric tons of unsold cocoa by the end of March when its main crop concludes unless the government cuts state-regulated farmer prices. Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring Ghana, which together produce some 50 per cent of the world’s cocoa, are facing a growing crisis as unsold cocoa stocks from … The post Côte

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met children at a refugee camp and a hospital in Jordan as part of a two-day tour. Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in the Middle Eastern country on Wednesday where they will be highlighting efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. The couple, who stepped down […] The post Harry and Meghan visit refugee camp as

Gucci is facing a backlash after using AI to generate images to promote its forthcoming show at Milan Fashion Week. The images have been posted on social media – where users have questioned how using AI instead of human models and photographers is in keeping with the fashion house’s claim that it celebrates “creativity and […] The post Gucci criticised for ‘AI

Abidjan has declared its ambition to host a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as Francophone stakeholders gathered for the Road to the 10th Edition Media and Stakeholders’ Parley on Tuesday. The event, held in Côte d’Ivoire, marked the second stop in the global build-up to AFRIMA’s milestone 10th edition, following an […] The post Abidjan signals readiness to host 10th

By Kizito CUDJOE The recent 28.63 percent reduction in producer price for cocoa has reignited debate over the country’s ability to shield its key revenue earners from market shocks, with the Co-Chair of Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Dr. Steve Manteaw, warning that the economy remains dangerously exposed without a functioning price stabilisation mechanism. […] The post Absence

The 2026 Youth Economic Forum (YEF 2026) kicks off today at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), under the theme ‘From Potential to Prosperity: Youth Driving the New Economy’. Organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, UPSA and Moreshet Foundation, the forum aims to provide a platform for […] The post YEF

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The petitioner for Kotoka International Airport’s (KIA) name change, Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, has lauded President John Mahama’s administration for acting on his petition following confirmation of the name-change by the Ministry of Transport in a press statement on Monday, February 23, 2026. According to a press statement, Government has officially renamed […] The post Activist

Azerbaijan-based Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Addai has disclosed that he grew up idoilising former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard. Although he confessed being a Liverpool fan, Addai says he watched the Belgian religiously as he shaped his style."Hazard was the one I watched the most. He doesn't look flashy at first glance but his speed, dribbling, strength and power. I try to learn from him,' he told 3Sports.While admitting to his love for Hazard, the 24-year-old also

Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana climbed off the bench to help Atalanta Bergamo beat Borussia Dortmund and reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League in a dramatic encounter at the Gewiss Stadium. The 24-year-old replaced Nikolas Zalewski with five minutes of normal time remaining and the game levelled at 3-3 on aggregate.The Italians the sneaked into the last 16 following a 98th minute penalty from Lazar Samardzic.Dortmund had travelled to Italy with a 2-0 lead but were

Certification affirms internationally audited information security controls, continuity planning and risk governance for Ghana’s trade and revenue backbone Ghana Link Network Services Limited has announced that its new Kumasi Tier IV Data Centre, which hosts and supports operations of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised benchmark for […] The post Ghana

Prudential Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to Ghana’s agricultural transformation, throwing its weight behind the Tree Crop Development Authority’s (TCDA) vision to make six targeted tree crops major economic drivers. This came to the fore when the Bank participated in a high-level panel discussion, themed ‘Investment Opportunities in the Tree Crops Sector in Ghana’, which was held as part […] The post Prudential