Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former president Robert Mugabe, appeared in a South African court on Monday facing attempted murder charges after a gardener was shot at his Johannesburg home last week. The 29-year-old and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, 33, also face charges of defeating the ends of justice and unlawful possession of a firearm. Police have not recovered the weapon believed used in the shooting, which left an employee hospitalized following an “altercation” at the Hyde Park residence last Thursday. Court proceedings The pair appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates Court and will return March 3...
GES Suspends Zonal Inter-School Sports in Central Region After Violence
The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the suspension of all zonal inter-school sporting events among Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) following violent incidents at recent athletics competitions. According to a statement issued on February 22, the decision was taken after credible reports of clashes among students during zonal contests. One widely shared video showed a student of Obrachire Senior High Technical School being assaulted during a district athletics meet with participants from Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) in Agona Swedru on February 19. Eyewitnesses said tensions during the competition...
GPL: Winning First Game as Kotoko Head Coach Means a lot- Prince Owusu
Interim head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko Prince Owusu says winning his first game in charge of the club means a lot to him. He shared this feeling after Kotoko beat Young Apostles 2-0 in Wenchi in the Ghana Premier League after losing 1-0 to arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in the previous round. Owusu stepped up from his role as Kotoko assistant head coach to the main role following Abdul Karim Zito’s resignation from the position. “It means a lot. This is my first win; definitely make people recognize what I can do. There was pressure (after the...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Closes Premium Passport Centres in Accra and Kumasi
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of the Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. In a public statement issued on February 23, the Ministry explained that applicants with pending requests at the affected centres should now turn to the Regional Passport Application Centres for processing. Alternatively, applicants may seek assistance from the Passport Office Client Service Unit via telephone at 0302-754-200. The Ministry assured the public of its continued commitment to delivering quality service, emphasizing that the closure is part of ongoing efforts to streamline passport application processes nationwide. The announcement,...
Education Ministry Condemns Student Violence in Central Region
The Ministry of Education has strongly condemned acts of violence involving students from two schools in the Central Region, following the circulation of viral videos capturing the incidents. In a statement issued today, the Ministry described the behavior as unacceptable and assured the public that swift action is being taken. The Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has been directed to investigate the matter. He is scheduled to meet this morning at 10 a.m. with the Central Regional Director of GES, district directors in whose jurisdictions the schools are located, and the heads of the affected schools at...
Ghana, Zambia Strengthen Ties Through Fugu & Kente Exhibition
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has announced the upcoming Fugu & Kente Exhibition in Lusaka, Zambia, as part of efforts to deepen cultural and economic cooperation between the two nations. Scheduled for March 6–8, 2026, the exhibition will showcase Ghana’s iconic Fugu and Kente fabrics alongside Zambia’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting the role of traditional attire in promoting Pan-African identity. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, described the initiative as a milestone in Ghana-Zambia relations. “This is not only great for Economic Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy and Pan-Africanism; it is absolutely fantastic for Ghana-Zambia relations,”...
“Macroeconomic Stability Restored” – Finance Ministry Reports Robust 2025 Gains
The Ministry of Finance has announced that Ghana recorded one of its most significant economic turnarounds in history during 2025, with fiscal discipline and structural reforms driving broad-based improvements across key indicators. In a press release issued on Monday, February 23, 2026, the Ministry highlighted that the overall fiscal balance on commitment basis recorded a deficit of 1.0 percent of GDP, outperforming the target deficit of 2.8 percent. The primary balance improved to a surplus of 2.6 percent of GDP, exceeding the target of 1.5 percent. On a cash basis, the fiscal deficit stood at 3.1 percent of GDP, better...
Police Probe Viral Video of Student Attack
The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into a viral video circulating on social media in which a group of individuals are seen pelting stones at a student. In a statement, the Service strongly condemned the act of violence and assured the public that all perpetrators involved in the incident will be identified and brought to justice. “The Ghana Police Service has sighted a viral video in which a group of people are seen pelting stones at a student. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course,” the statement read. Authorities emphasized their...
“We Will Not Allow Customs Regime to Be Exploited” – Finance Minister Warns
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has directed the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to undertake comprehensive investigations following the interception of eighteen articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme. On Wednesday night, the Customs Division of the GRA intercepted the trucks, which had been declared as goods in transit to Niger. Intelligence and surveillance revealed that the vehicles were moving without the mandatory Customs Human Escorts required under transit protocols. The trucks had been released from the Akanu Border Post for transit through the Eastern Corridor, with exit designated at Kulungugu under Bill of Entry Number 80226125039....
Ghana, Burkina Faso Sign Seven Cooperation Agreements to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Ghana and Burkina Faso have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a two-day official visit by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to Ouagadougou. During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa held substantive discussions with Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, and his counterpart, Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré. The talks were described as “impactful, deeply honest, and forward-looking,” with both sides agreeing to further deepen their cordial relations. The two governments condemned recent terror attacks in the region, expressed condolences to affected families, and announced plans to design and adopt a new security...