GHANA will play an international friendly against Mexico in May as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Both countries will use the match to further assess players eligible to represent them at the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Ghana’s squad will be composed of players who … The post Ghana to face Mexico in May friendly

CARLOS Alcaraz says he was glad to get through some “difficult moments” against Arthur Rinderknech as he won his first match since triumphing at last month’s Australian Open. Top seed Alcaraz had to save two set points in the second set but won 6-4 7-6 (7-5) against the unseeded Frenchman in the first round of … The post Alcaraz wins first match since Melbourne triumph appeared

VETERAN Manny Pacquiao will face former light-welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition on 18 April. Pacquiao, 47, ended a four-year stint of retirement in July when losing by majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. The eight-weight world champion called for a rematch after that defeat but has since switched his direction … The post Pacquiao to face Provodnikov

THE country’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for January 2026 fell to 1.6 per cent, from 1.9 per cent in the same period last year, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced. That represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease.Between December 2025 and January 2026, the PPI increased by 3.3 per cent, indicating a rise in the … The post Producer Price Inflation dips to 1.6% in January

The Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance, Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has affirmed the ability of local insurance companies to provide advanced, growth-oriented coverage for marine and aviation cargo, ensuring long-term protection of Ghana’s import trade. Speaking amid the government’s intensified enforcement of compulsory domestic marine insurance for all commercial imports, Mrs. Boampong highlighted Serene … The post Serene

Ghana must begin to transform her raw minerals to reshape fiscal policy and promote national economy and development, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised. He said: “It is no longer acceptable for Ghana to continue to export raw oils and import finished products. We must aim to eliminate raw oil exports within the next five … The post President sets ambitious

THE government is stepping up investment in technology-enabled larval source management (LSM) to tackle the threat posed by emerging invasive mosquito vectors that transmit malaria. Following confirmation of the Anopheles stephensi mosquito in the country in 2023, the Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu?Danquah, said the use of advanced technologies had become crucial to complement … The post Ghana

THE family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, seen by the … The post Zambia’s ex-President Lungu’s family

FORMER Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has filed a motion seeking to stay proceedings in a case in which she is accused of causing a financial loss of GH¢38 million to the state. The application, filed by her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, is asking the trial High Court to … The post GH¢38m NSA fraud case …Gifty Oware-Mensah

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President John Dramani Mahama this afternoon visited two survivors of Saturday’s Burkina Faso terrorist attack currently on admission at the 37 military hospital in Accra. The survivors, were among Ghanaian tomato traders on board a truck, which was ambushed by armed bandits in northern Burkina Faso. President Mahama, who was accompanied by his Chief of … The post President

The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has ruled that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor do not disclose a prima facie case. President John Dramani Mahama had referred a total of ten petitions to the Chief Justice on November 25, 2025, following … The post Chief

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has directed the summoning of the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, Sergei Berdnikov, following what the Government describes as the unlawful publication of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a press release issued on Tuesday, explained that the move … The post Russian

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has held talks with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Ibok Ete Ekwe Iban, on efforts to curb cybercrime. The meeting took place in Accra on February 16, 2026, and focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries. According to the minister, the … The post Ghana, Nigeria

The Ghana Police Service has arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of a police officer at Zebilla in the Upper East Region. The Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that the suspect, Abdul Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, was picked up on February 17, 2026. According to Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer … The post Police arrest

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck carrying a large quantity of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs and arrested two persons for attempted bribery. The operation took place on February 15, 2026, at Sege Akpla Manya in the Greater Accra Region. According to the Head of Public Affairs for the Tema region, … The post Tema Police impound truck

The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, has raised concern over what he describes as the growing problem of drug abuse among young people in Ghana. He warned that the situation is becoming a serious threat to the future of the country. Speaking with the media, he observed that drug use was becoming common … The post Drug abuse among youth alarming- Stephen Amoah warns appeared

The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢10 billion in interest to bondholders under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry announced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement since the programme began. It also marks the second time … The post Government pays GH¢10 billion

Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called for reforms in Ghana’s legal education, urging that key subjects such as company law, taxation, and legal drafting be taught at the Bachelor of Laws level. He argued that strengthening the academic foundation of law students would better prepare them for professional training. Sharing … The post Company

The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has attributed the recent cocoa producer price reduction to what he describes as government mismanagement and poor decision making. Contributing to a statement on the floor of Parliament, he argued that the challenges facing the cocoa sector are not new and cannot be justified by debt … The post Abu Jinapor blames cocoa price reduction