Manufacturers of sachet water packaging have appealed to government for support, after deciding to maintain current prices despite rising production costs. The call was made by the President of the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers’ Association, Ebbo Botwe, at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. “We hope that the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness...
Category: News
Post
Post
Firefighters Contain Hostel Blaze at Ashaley Botwe
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has brought under control a major fire that broke out at a hostel in Ashaley Botwe, near the International God’s Way Church, in the early hours of Thursday, 9th April 2026. The blaze, which engulfed a two-storey, 30-room apartment building, was first reported at 05:45 hours. Firefighters from the...
Post
Police Arrest Suspect in Adjin Kotoku Market Shooting
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market on 5th April 2026. According to a statement, surveillance officers from the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector General of Police were deployed to the area following the disturbance. The team conducted...
Post
NPP Revises Internal Election Guidelines to Address Challenges
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unveiled a sweeping revision of its internal election rules, citing what it described as “practical challenges” encountered during ongoing registration and electoral activities. The decision was reached at an emergency session of the National Executive Committee (NEC) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the party’s headquarters. Acting on behalf...
Post
World Bank Projects Ghana’s Growth to Slow in 2026
The World Bank has projected Ghana’s economy to expand by 4.8 percent in 2026, down from an estimated 6.0 percent in 2025, signaling a moderation in momentum after a strong post-pandemic rebound. According to the Bank’s latest Africa Economic Update, the slowdown reflects tightening domestic conditions and external pressures, even as Ghana’s macroeconomic fundamentals continue...
Post
Mahama Celebrates NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Ghana Connection
President John Dramani Mahama has joined the University of Ghana and the nation in celebrating NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who is set to make history as part of the Artemis II lunar mission. In a message on his social media platforms, President Mahama described Koch’s journey as “From the Lecture Halls of Legon to the...
Post
Vice President Honoured Twice in Volta Region Festivals
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed profound gratitude after receiving dual honours during traditional festivals in the Volta Region on Wednesday. She was first enstooled as Mama Adjagba I of Kedzi during the 2026 Norvikporgbe Za Festival, and later installed as Mama Tortsogbe I of Sokpoe at the 40th Tortsogbeza Festival. Speaking after the...
Post
PAC Commends Former Gambaga College Lecturer for Courage
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended Dr. Ibrahim Bukari, a former employee of Gambaga College of Education, for his courage and stewardship in responding to queries raised against him in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report. Committee Chairperson, Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, directed Dr. Bukari to appear before the Committee to address concerns over an unserved bond...
Post
Mahama, Macron Deepen Ghana–France Ties at Élysée Talks
President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Ghana–France relations. The meeting followed the successful conclusion of the One Health Summit in Lyon, which both leaders co-chaired. President Macron praised Mahama’s leadership at the summit and announced Ghana as...
Post
Ken Ofori-Atta Released from ICE Detention Following Court Order
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention after a judicial order on April 7, 2026. His legal representatives confirmed that he has since returned home to his family. In a statement issued by Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, the law firm representing Mr. Ofori-Atta, the...