President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Savannah Region at Gonjaland Youth Association’s 50th Anniversary

President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Savannah Region at Gonjaland Youth Association’s 50th Anniversary

 President John Dramani Mahama joined the Gonjaland Youth Association in Buipe to mark its 50th Anniversary, reaffirming government’s commitment to the development of the Savannah Region. Addressing participants, the President outlined key interventions in the education sector, including plans to establish STEM schools in Tinga and Busunu, expand infrastructure across Senior High Schools, and upgrade selected Category B schools to Category A status. Underscoring the transformative role of education, President Mahama stated, “Education is the bridge between where we are and where we aspire to be.” Beyond education, the President announced plans for a modern sports stadium in the region,...

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Joins Sokpoe Traditional Area for 40th Tortsogbeza Festival

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Joins Sokpoe Traditional Area for 40th Tortsogbeza Festival

 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...

Ghana to Boost Tomato Production with 60-Hectare Irrigated Farmlands and Processing Initiatives

Ghana to Boost Tomato Production with 60-Hectare Irrigated Farmlands and Processing Initiatives

 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...

President Mahama Commends Julius Debrah, Outlines Bold Plans at Kwahu Business Forum 2026

President Mahama Commends Julius Debrah, Outlines Bold Plans at Kwahu Business Forum 2026

 President John Dramani Mahama has praised Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, for his visionary role in conceiving the Kwahu Business Forum and steering its growth into a prominent platform for business and economic engagement in Ghana. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the Forum, President Mahama outlined ambitious plans to elevate the event further, including the development of a permanent convention, conference, and exhibition centre in partnership with Metalex and Trasacco. He also announced new incentives under the government’s 24-hour economy initiative to support businesses operating multiple shifts. These include duty-free import of machinery and fast-track port clearance, measures...

Ghana Police Announce Nationwide Security Plan for Easter

Ghana Police Announce Nationwide Security Plan for Easter

 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...

Health Ministry Announces Nationwide Recruitment of Professionals

Health Ministry Announces Nationwide Recruitment of Professionals

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...

Roads Ministry Demands Retraction Over “False” BioNews Report

Roads Ministry Demands Retraction Over “False” BioNews Report

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...

Minority Caucus Engages AGI on Industrial Sector Woes

Minority Caucus Engages AGI on Industrial Sector Woes

 Ghana’s Minority Caucus has sounded the alarm over what it describes as “avoidable policy failures” undermining the country’s industrial sector, following a high-level engagement with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). Led by Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the delegation met AGI executives and members in Accra to hear firsthand accounts of the challenges confronting manufacturers. The discussions painted a picture of an industrial environment beset by rising energy costs, burdensome tax regimes, and inadequate financing structures. Industrialists told the Caucus that electricity tariffs remain inflated due to legacy levies, forcing many companies to scale down production or invest in...

President Mahama Holds Bilateral Talks with Zimbabwean Leader

President Mahama Holds Bilateral Talks with Zimbabwean Leader

 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 Mahama Hosts State Banquet for Zimbabwean Leader

President Mahama Hosts State Banquet for Zimbabwean Leader

 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...