The Board Chairman of COCOBOD, Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, says an urgent tripartite meeting will be convened to ensure the timely release and protection of funds meant for cocoa farmers. He was reacting to concerns raised by farmers over delays in the payment of a recently announced and allocated GHC4.2 billion intended for them through the […]

The reduction in water and electricity tariffs has made nonsense of the long-standing propaganda that the conditions in the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) caused the increments, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said. It is recalled that the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, […]

The reduction in water and electricity tariffs, announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has been occasioned by the data-driven and fact-based pressure mounted against the government, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said. The PURC has informed consumers of electricity and water that the existing electricity […]

Antoine Semenyo has described winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for February 2026 as a “brilliant moment” in his career after making an electrifying start to life with Manchester City. The Ghanaian forward, who completed a £64 million move from AFC Bournemouth during the January transfer window, has wasted little time announcing […]

Government has launched a nationwide registration of small-scale miners under the rCOMSDEP programme to formalise operations, ensure environmental compliance, and strengthen regulation of the mining sector.

The chiefs, traditional leaders, and youth of Issa and Kojokperi in the Daffiama–Bussie–Issa (DBI) District of the Upper West Region have petitioned the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) over what they describe as an unlawful plan to relocate a Ghana Education Service (GES) district office complex and bungalow from Issa, the district capital, to Daffiama. The […]

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has said that it will continue to monitor the operations of the regulated service providers and hold them accountable to its regulatory standards and benchmarks to ensure value for money and improved quality of service delivery. This follows the reduction of water and electricity tariffs. “The Commission is grateful […]

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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has informed consumers of electricity and water that the existing electricity and water tariffs have been reviewed downwards to take effect from April 01, 2026. According to the PURC, these adjustments have been carried out in line with the Commission’s mandate to review tariffs on a quarterly basis to […]

A 19-year-old pregnant woman has been shot during a funeral ceremony at Hiawu-Besiase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency of the Ashanti Region. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12,2026, during the burial rites of a queen mother in the community. The victim has been identified as Serwaa Alice. An eyewitness […]

The Ghana Highway Authority has announced revised temporary traffic management measures as work continues on the expansion of the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange bridge on the N1 Highway. In a public notice issued on March 13, 2026, the Authority said the changes are necessary to facilitate T-beam launching works as part of the ongoing construction project. […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) received a senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) for a series of high-level engagements with the Ghana Police Service (GPS). The delegation was formally received at Police Headquarters. The visit forms part of efforts to reinforce […]

Antoine Semenyo has been voted Premier League Player of the Month for February, adding another milestone to his burgeoning career. The award, sponsored by Etihad Airways, features a Manchester City-themed design highlighting club logos and celebrates the outstanding performances of the month. The Ghana international made an immediate impact in his first full month at […]

The legal proceedings involving Thomas Partey have been adjourned until April 10, 2026. Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey intends to deny two new allegations of rape, a court has heard, as the midfielder was absent from the dock for the first hearing. The 32-year-old was charged last month with two counts of raping a woman […]

Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have announced that nominees for the 27th edition of the awards scheme will be revealed on Saturday, March 14, 2026. According to the organisers, the nominations will be unveiled through a special broadcast on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards’ digital platforms, allowing music lovers and […]

The US has authorised countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum that is currently loaded on vessels at sea in an attempt to curb the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure to “promote stability in global energy markets” during the war. […]

Management of the Ghana Education Service, GES has clarified that its recent internal directive to staff does not prevent teachers from expressing their views or exercising their constitutional rights, including participation in demonstrations. The clarification follows public discussions surrounding an internal circular titled “Management Reinforces Respect for Administrative Structures and Professional Conduct,” referenced GES/DD-G/Q&A/26/134, which […]

The Embassy of Ghana in Doha has called on Ghanaians affected by the suspension of commercial flight operations in Qatar to submit their travel information to the mission to facilitate assistance with their onward journeys. In a notice issued on March 12, 2026, the Embassy said the directive follows the closure of airspace and the […]

The Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Committee on Education, Science, and Culture is calling for an urgent and radical realignment of educational curricula across West Africa, warning that the current system is producing graduates who are unfit for the job market. George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan made the remarks on the sidelines of the ongoing joint delocalised […]

Former Abdul Karim Zito has addressed speculation about a possible return to Asante Kotoko SC, insisting that his bond with the club remains unbreakable despite stepping away from the role earlier this year. Speaking in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the former Kotoko boss said he is unsure whether he will ever return to […]