Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang joined the people of the Sokpoe Traditional Area in the South Tongu District to mark the 40th Tortsogbeza Festival, conveying warm greetings on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. She commended the Traditional Council, chiefs, and elders for their leadership and unity in sustaining the cultural heritage of the community. In her address, the Vice President highlighted the significance of the festival in promoting heritage, communal identity, and collective progress, particularly within a district that serves as a gateway to the Volta Region. She acknowledged key concerns of the community, including recovery efforts following the...

 Government has announced plans to establish 60 hectares of irrigated farmlands dedicated to year-round tomato production, alongside processing initiatives to prevent gluts and ensure a steady supply of tomatoes on the Ghanaian market. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement at the Kwahu Business Forum in Mpreaso on Saturday, April 4, 2026. He emphasized the importance of complementing production with processing capacity, stating, “It’s not enough to grow tomatoes; it’s necessary to put in place processing capacity so we won’t have tomato glut like other products.” The initiative is expected to enhance food security, stabilize market prices, and create jobs...

 The Ghana Police Service has unveiled a comprehensive security strategy to safeguard citizens during this year’s Easter festivities, with special emphasis on the Kwahu enclave, a popular destination for holiday celebrations. In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate and signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, the Service assured the public of “robust security measures” to guarantee a safe and incident-free Easter. Police personnel have been deployed to event grounds, recreational centres, tourist sites, and other areas expected to attract large crowds. Patrols have been intensified, and operational teams stationed along major routes leading to and from...

The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment exercise for health professionals, set to begin on April 16, 2026, following the granting of financial clearance. According to the Ministry, the recruitment will be decentralised and conducted at the district level, based on verified vacancies. Officials emphasized that the process will be competitive, transparent, and guided by an approved quota system across all cadres and year groups. The Ministry further clarified that all recruitment activities will be undertaken within approved budgetary limits, with the financial clearance valid until December 31, 2026. This means all hiring must be...

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has issued a strong disclaimer against a publication by BioNews, describing the report as “false, misleading, and a complete misrepresentation” of submissions made before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The BioNews article, titled “He Was Paying Contractors on Our Behalf Without Our Knowledge – Roads Ministry Director Reveals,” claimed that officials had admitted to unauthorized payments. In its response, the Ministry clarified that the submissions referenced by the outlet were strictly related to queries from the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report, which covered historical financial transactions within a defined audit period. “These matters do not concern...

 President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral discussions with the President of Zimbabwe, H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, focusing on strengthening economic cooperation, regional integration, and shared development priorities between Ghana and Zimbabwe. President Mahama underscored the urgency of deepening intra-African collaboration, noting that the meeting comes at a critical time as the continent advances the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He emphasized Ghana’s role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat and highlighted the unique opportunity to strengthen linkages between West Africa, through ECOWAS, and Southern Africa, through SADC. The Ghanaian leader identified mining and agriculture as key...

 President John Dramani Mahama hosted President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe at a State Banquet held in his honour as part of the ongoing three-day State Visit to Ghana. In his remarks, President Mahama highlighted the historic bonds between Ghana and Zimbabwe, noting that their connection “predates formal diplomacy” and was forged through Africa’s defining struggles led by visionaries such as Kwame Nkrumah and the late President Robert Mugabe. He described the evening as “not merely ceremonial; it is a celebration of a relationship shaped by history, enriched by shared experiences, and sustained by genuine human connections.” President Mnangagwa reflected on...

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has conducted a follow-up wellness visit to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to monitor progress made in the case of a woman from Bulemi in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality who was earlier reported to be preparing unsafe meals for her children. The Minister’s intervention, which initially ensured the family’s admission for medical and psychological care, forms part of her broader efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and families. During the visit, Hon. Lartey engaged the woman, observing her improvement under treatment, and spent time...