Government will, effective April 16, 2026, absorb part of the recent increases in petroleum product prices as a temporary measure to ease the burden on households, transport operators and businesses. Under the intervention, Government will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol. A statement
Some cocoa farmers in the Guan District of the Oti Region have appealed to government to pay monies owed for cocoa purchases, saying the situation is becoming unbearable. They said the delay was not only making life difficult but also affecting their ability
Ghana has declared its first ever Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Greater Cape Three Points enclave of the Western Region, marking a historic milestone towards its ocean governance and environmental conservation. The MPA would cover about 700 square kilometres of biodiversity-rich coastal waters in
The Ghana Immigration Service has conducted an intelligence-led anti-trafficking operation to rescue victims and disrupt exploitative street begging networks. The operation, undertaken in the early hours of Wednesday, 15th April, 2026, clamped down on the exploitation of foreign nationals through organized street begging,
Egg suppliers in Koforidua have joined growing calls for government intervention to resolve a trade impasse with Burkina Faso, which has halted egg exports for more than two months and triggered a glut on the domestic market. The appeal follows concerns raised by
Some sachet water retailers in Tema have increased the price of a single sachet from GH¢0.50 to GH¢0.70, despite recent calls by authorities to suspend price hikes. The increment follows a pricing recommendation by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers,
Two suspected armed robbers have been shot dead following a robbery incident targeting a mobile money (MoMo) vendor at Tema Community 5. According to a statement signed by Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Region, the incident occurred on Monday,
At least 10 people have been injured in a road accident at Mile 44 on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, April 13, at about 4:24 a.m., involving a VIP bus and a diesel trailer. According to
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed as Ghana’s head coach for the upcoming World Cup. The 73-year-old Portuguese has replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked on 31 March after friendly defeats by Germany and Austria. The Black Stars, who are in
Over the weekend, the Muslim community in Kasoa marked Ramafest also known as the Ramadan Festival with a vibrant and colourful durbar. The event brought together chiefs adorned in beautiful traditional attire, alongside captivating music and cultural performances from various tribes within the