President John Dramani Mahama is in Zambia for a three-day visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart President Hakainde Hichilema. During the three-day state visit, President Mahama will hold bilateral talks with President Hichilema on matters of mutual interest, including strengthening diplomatic relations, enhancing trade and investment cooperation, and exploring collaborative opportunities within the […]

The Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the need for Africa to unite. She said failure to do so will delay the attainment of the laudable objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. “We must continue to interrogate the borders. Africa must unite. This is not about erasing sovereignty. It […]

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) says mounting unpaid water bills running into billions of cedis are severely constraining its ability to supply reliable potable water, prompting the company to inaugurate ten Revenue Enhancement Teams to aggressively plug revenue leakages and recover lost income nationwide. At the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, February 4, the Managing Director, Adam […]

The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS), led by Executive Director Eric Jerry Aidoo has formally petitioned the Government of Ghana and relevant educational stakeholders to honor the monumental legacy of the late Kojo Botsio by renaming the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), and Apam Senior High School in his memory. ?In a statement addressed to […]

Traders and residents of Hain in the Jirapa Municipality in the Upper West Region are calling on the government, local authorities, and development partners to complete and upgrade the Hain Market, a crucial economic hub in the region. The market, started in the year 2000, has remained uncompleted for over 26 years, despite being a […]

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart President Hakainde Hichilema. President Mahama, who is being accompanied by his wife, the First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, was met on arrival by President Hichilema at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport […]

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has received a delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Ghana and South Korean companies. The engagement focused on expanding partnerships that will position Ghana more prominently within global value […]

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has strongly defended government’s proposal to reform Ghana’s legal education system, insisting that the planned changes are aimed at improving quality while expanding access in line with constitutional requirements. A new bill to decentralise legal education in the country is in the offing. The bill, once passed, would move […]

The Western Naval Command (WNC) has seized 75 gallons of suspected diesel fuel during an intelligence-led operation at the Sekondi Fishing Harbour on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The operation followed intelligence received by the Command at about 0830 hours regarding an ongoing fuel transaction at the harbour. Acting swiftly on the information, the Command Operations […]

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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that government is considering sending Ghanaian supporters to the FIFA World Cup, with the final number depending on funds raised through a newly established fundraising committee. Speaking on Asempa 94.7 FM in Accra, the Minister said the policy direction is now clear that Ghana should […]

Agricultural Development Bank PLC has held its maiden Inspire to Impact Conference to deepen leadership effectiveness, customer focus and performance culture across the Bank.

Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe has justified government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport, insisting that the move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at restoring the facility to its original name. Addressing journalists during a working visit to the State Transport Corporation on Wednesday, February 3, 2026, the Minister maintained that the […]

Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, the Volta Regional Representative of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has strongly opposed reported plans by the government to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA), describing the move as a misplaced priority that offers no economic or operational benefit to the country. In a press statement dated February 2, 2026, the […]

The year-on-year inflation rate for January 2026 stood at 3.8%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. This represents a significant decline from 23.5% recorded in January 2025, underscoring a sustained slowdown in price increases across the economy. The data show that the CPI for January 2026 […]

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) continue to disrupt the activities of entrenched illegal mining networks that operate with impunity on water bodies. These illegal activities occur despite the existence of local security, intelligence and administration arrangements. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at about 9:30 am, personnel of the NAIMOS task force, in collaboration […]

A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl and left her two siblings seriously injured at Adankwame in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region. The accident occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when an ‘okada’ rider reportedly knocked down three children who were standing by the roadside in […]

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in the ability of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the New Patriotic Party back to power. He says he knows the thinking of Dr Bawumia hence with the full backing of the rank and file of the NPP, the party will win power again. On Tuesday […]

The Wa Diocese of the Catholic Church has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for his “enduring legacy as a leader, rooted in wisdom and service”. The recognition was bestowed on him during a Eucharistic Celebration organized in honour of the Speaker at the Chapel of the Bishop of Wa […]

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has raised serious concern over the increasing number of fire outbreaks across the region as the dry season intensifies. In a statement signed and issued by the Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Council said reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) indicate a worrying rise in both domestic […]