The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that Cabinet has approved the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), a strategic framework aimed at strengthening the country’s resilience to economic shocks. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Dr. Forson explained that the policy seeks to boost Ghana’s external buffers by increasing the […]

The Ghana National Gas Company has hosted a delegation of Civil Society Organisations at its Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region as part of efforts to deepen stakeholder engagement and transparency in the energy sector. The visit forms part of the company’s 2026 Corporate Strategic Plan, which places strong emphasis on collaboration, openness […]

The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans by the Ghana Gold Board to ramp up the purchase of gold from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector in a bid to boost foreign exchange inflows. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, February 25, Dr. Forson said the Gold Board will implement strategies to efficiently […]

A delegation from the Retired Footballers Association of Ghana paid a courtesy call to Sports Minister Kofi Adams on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, marking a significant engagement between former players and government officials.Led by association president James Kuuku Dadzie, the delegation included prominent retired footballers such as Mohammed Polo, Abdul Razak, Willie Klutse, George Alhassan, and Rev. Osei Kofi.The meeting, held at the Ministryâ??s conference room, was also

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a set of policy measures aimed at strengthening Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves, improving gold sector governance, and reducing illegal mining and smuggling. Presenting the policy directions in Parliament, he explained that government will revise the current arrangement under which the Bank of Ghana acquires 20 percent of … The post Finance

Assembly Member for Effiakuma West, Edward Senam Azaliko, has been seen in a viral video ordering two teenagers he chanced upon about to have an affair to complete the act. Reports available to Connect FM’s Omanbapa Morning Show team indicates that the Assembly Member found the two teenagers (Girl 13 and Boy 16) in a […]

Police in the Oti Region have uncovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis hidden in an impounded truck, with authorities estimating the street value at more than GHS 1.4 million. According to the Ghana Police Service, the discovery followed the opening of a Volvo truck with registration number GC 3522 09, which officers intercepted at … The post Police uncover

Former Ghana international Hamza Mohammed has tipped Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku to become the long-awaited successor to the legendary Abedi Pele.Speaking to 3 Sports, Mohammed described the 21-year-old as the â??future of the Black Stars,â?? suggesting that Issahaku possesses the rare potential to fill a void in Ghanaian football that has existed since the 1990s."Who knows? Maybe he will be one of the Abedi Peles that weâ??ve never seen since the legend

A former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie South, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has appealed to the Finance Minister to urgently release the end-of-service benefits owed to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who served under former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Mr. Opoku Gyamfi in an interview at Asempa fm said many former appointees are struggling … The post We

The Ghana Police Service has warned the public about a fake electronic traffic violation notice circulating on social media. In a public notice, the Service said it has become aware of a viral message claiming to be an official traffic offence notification from the Police. The message allegedly informs individuals that they have committed traffic … The post Police warn public over

The government will raise the country’s gross international reserves to 15 months of import cover by end-2028 under a new gold-backed strategy aimed at strengthening external buffers, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson told Parliament. The Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy targets at least 8.6 months of import cover by 2026 and 11.8 […] The post Finance

Former Ghana international Hamza Mohammed has called for Abdul Fatawu Issahaku to be made the central figure in Ghanaâ??s plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the young winger should be the focal point of the Black Starsâ?? campaign.Mohammed stressed that Ghana must build their World Cup strategy around the 21-year-old, whom he regards as a rare and game-changing talent.According to the former midfielder, Issahakuâ??s ability and confidence set him apart, making

Italian trade promotion body, Italian Trade Agency (ITA), has organized an interactive skill acquisition session for businesses and entrepreneurs in Africa’s agro-food value chain under a structured program dubbed “Lab Innova for Africa”—a capacity building initiative on scaling African agro exports to the European market. The week-long training featured selected African agribusiness owners and entrepreneurs … The post African

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has launched the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (2026–2028), targeting 15 months of import cover by 2028 through a gold-backed strategy.

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured electricity consumers that any faulty meters will be replaced and customers who have overpaid will be compensated. He gave the assurance during the commissioning of MBH Power Ghana’s new Energy Meters Manufacturing Unit in Tema. Mr. Jinapor said government will first conduct a … The post Faulty

Former Ghana international Hamza Mohammed has described young winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as an indispensable asset, stating the country is "privileged" to possess a talent of his caliber for the Black Stars.Speaking with 3Sports, the former midfielder urged that the Leicester City attacker be made a focal point for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that the 21-year-old is a generational talent, provided he remains injury-free.â??He [Fatawu Issahaku] is a great

The government has instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to fast-track the nationwide deployment of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks, setting an ambitious target of 70 percent population coverage by Ghana’s 70th Independence anniversary in 2027. The directive was announced by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, during the launch of […]

A murder investigation is underway in Coventry after 18-year-old Michael Ababio, believed to be Ghanaian, was fatally stabbed outside Foleshill Library.

Introduction The attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso is tragic. But beyond the immediate grief lies a deeper reality: Ghana has become structurally dependent on another country for something as basic as tomatoes. Tomatoes. Not fuel. Not machinery. Tomatoes. This incident has exposed a vulnerability that has quietly developed for years. When insecurity […]

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