The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the following reforms for immediate implementation in the Cocoa sector. Addressing a press conferefnce in Accra on Thursday Febraury 12, he said that a careful review of the cocoa sector over the last eight years revealed gross mismanagement, which requires immediate and comprehensive reforms to […]

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has defended football coaches, insisting they should not be solely blamed for match results following Karim Zitoâ??s resignation as Asante Kotoko coach.Zito stepped down on Monday after Kotokoâ??s MTN FA Cup Round of 16 exit to Aduana FC, bringing his tenure to an abrupt end amid a difficult run of results.Dramani, who previously worked with Zito at Kotoko, said the demands of modern football often place unfair pressure on coaches,

Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing a cash squeeze driven by inherited pricing distortions, weak liquidity buffers and uncompetitive market positioning, Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has revealed. Speaking at a news conference after an emergency Cabinet meeting convened to stabilise the cocoa industry, Dr. Forson said government’s assessment traced the […] The post Inherited

Government reduces cocoa producer prices for the 2025/26 season following a 63% drop in global prices.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate arrest of persons who angrily locked up offices of the NHIS in Tema earlier this week. A angry group, who claimed to be executives of the governing NPP in Tema, earlier in the week locked up the offices in protest at certain government appointments they […]

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed the causes of the situation in the Cocoa sector as follows. He said that the current situation is largely driven by the unwillingness of buyers to purchase Ghana’s cocoa because it has become uncompetitive. He said cocoa from other producing countries is now selling at […]

Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has said Karim Zitoâ??s decision to step down as Asante Kotoko head coach is normal.Zito resigned on Monday following Kotokoâ??s elimination from the MTN FA Cup after a Round of 16 defeat to Aduana FC, ending a challenging period for the Porcupine Warriors.The former Kotoko assistant to Dramani leaves the club during a slump in results, with the Kumasi-based side recording just one victory in their last six league matches.Kotoko currently

The vehicles involved in the accident The Office of the Minister for Education, has confirmed that the Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, and Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Read More... The post Education,

The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that 50% of cocoa beans produced in Ghana will be processed domestically from 2026/2027 crop year. This forms part of the measures to reform the cocoa sector of Ghana’s economy. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson also announced that the cabinet has directed the management of the Ghana […]

An opinion piece examining IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno’s police reforms.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Minister for Education, the accident occurred on the Bolgatanga–Tumu Road while the two ministers and their […] The post Haruna

Government Communicator , Dr Sammy Ayeh, has defended the decision to recall Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal, amid public debate over alleged vote buying issues linked to the Ayawaso contest. Dr Ayeh dismissed suggestions that the recall should be compared to the case of Hajia Amina Adam, who has been mentioned by … The post Dr Sammy

The United Nations University’s Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) has called for a strategic shift in Africa’s position within the global critical minerals economy, urging stronger South-South collaboration to secure greater value from the energy transition. In a new report “Africa Redefining Critical Minerals for a Shared Future: South-South Solidarity in Action”, the […] The post South-South

Former President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s democratic process as the country prepares for its elections. Mr Akufo Addo, who is serving as Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group in Bangladesh, noted that the polls present an opportunity for the people of Bangladesh to mark a new phase … The post Akufo Addo expresses

The Office of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inform the public that the Minister and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident involving their convoy on the Bolgatanga- Tumu Road today. The Ministers and their respective teams were en route … The post Bolgatanga-

Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party NPP, Kamal Deen Abdulai has criticized what he describes as excessive spending on luxury vehicles for officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board Cocobod, arguing that the purchases do not reflect the pressing needs of cocoa farmers. Speaking during a media discussion at Joy News , he … The post NPP’s

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board COCOBOD, Dr. Randy Abbey, has indicated that the government plans to introduce a new policy direction for Ghana’s cocoa industry. Dr.Abbey made the remarks after a stakeholder engagement with cocoa processors, describing the consultations as a key step in shaping reforms within the sector. He … The post COCOBOD signals

Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed Adams Sukparu are in stable condition following a road accident on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road while traveling for official duties.

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced that Economic activities expanded by 4.2% in November 2025. He said this when announcing the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) : November 2025, on Thursday, February 12. The MIEG index for November 2025 is 122.7. This compares to an index figure of 117.7 in November 2024. […]

Prudential Bank (PBL) and Nita Travels and Shipping Ventures Limited are set to take their valued customers on exclusive business trips to Korea, Turkey, and China, as part of their ongoing efforts to foster business growth and international partnerships. The tours come off at the back of a successful one held in 2025 where customers […] The post Prudential