The Director General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, Yaako Donkor, has been received by the Ghana Military Police Command, led by Lt. Col. Jacqueline Dela Galley, in a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening investigative collaboration between the two institutions. The meeting underscored the shared responsibility of the CID — Ghana’s lead criminal investigative body — and the Military Police, tasked with investigations within the Armed Forces, in upholding discipline, justice, and national security. Discussions focused on alignment, expertise, and capacity-building. The CID highlighted its extensive experience in criminal investigations, forensic science, and technical mandates,...
“Labour Must Be Respected” — Minister Tours Zoomlion, Pledges Stronger Collaboration
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Hon. Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to promote decent work, occupational safety, and sustainable job creation across Ghana. Speaking during a working visit to the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant of Zoomlion Ghana Limited on February 24, 2026, Dr. Pelpuo engaged management in discussions on labour standards, expansion prospects, and workforce development. He stressed that the visit was not merely to familiarise himself with the company’s operations, but to deepen cooperation between government and industry in ensuring safe, dignified, and environmentally compliant...
GRA Interdicts Five Customs Officers Over Transit Cargo Breach
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers of its Customs Division pending the outcome of an internal investigation into alleged breaches of transit procedures. The decision follows preliminary findings from an enforcement operation conducted on February 18, 2026, involving a consignment of transit cargo declared for onward movement to Niger. The operation revealed discrepancies in documentation and compliance with established protocols, prompting a detailed internal review. According to the GRA, initial assessments indicate potential procedural lapses requiring further independent examination. The investigation will determine the extent of individual involvement and departures from Customs regulations. Additional officers may be...
Deputy Defence Minister Briefs Parliament on Security Measures After Burkina Faso Attack
The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has briefed Parliament’s joint committee on Defence, Interior, Foreign Affairs, and National Security on measures being taken to enhance security following the terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso, which claimed eight lives and left three injured. Hon. Genfi revealed that two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Jirapa and Hamile are ready and will soon be fully operational to strengthen security along Ghana’s northern borders. Surveillance has also been intensified along key border corridors to prevent future attacks. He further disclosed that government has approved the deployment of Defence...
A Cultural Statement to Power” — Ghana Showcases Fugu in Russia
A defining highlight of Ghana’s high-level Trade and Tourism Mission to Russia (16th–20th February 2026) was the symbolic presentation of Ghana’s indigenous textile, Fugu, by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, to the Governor of the Kamchatka region, Vladimir Solodov. The gesture, described as “a cultural statement to power,” went beyond ceremonial protocol, serving as a striking example of cultural diplomacy. In a formal engagement session, the CEO explained the heritage, craftsmanship, and economic significance of Fugu, positioning it as more than fabric — but as a symbol of authentic African craftsmanship, sustainable artisanal...
MAKE UK Explores Industrial Partnerships in Ghana
Rosie Glazebrook, an Independent Director of MAKE UK, The Manufacturers’ Organisation, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, in the company of Ivy Heward Mills, to formally introduce the organisation and explore potential opportunities for collaboration and investment in Ghana. H.E. Benson welcomed the engagement and expressed the Mission’s readiness to work closely with MAKE UK to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that will support industrial growth and economic development. MAKE UK represents 27 manufacturing companies under its umbrella and is affiliated with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), which boasts over 50,000 members....
Ghana Issues Travel Advisory Following Cartel Violence in Mexico
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory warning Ghanaian nationals to exercise extreme caution in Mexico following the death of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The advisory, released after a Mexican security operation on February 22, 2026, noted that coordinated cartel retaliation has triggered unrest across several states, including Jalisco, Baja California, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán, and Oaxaca. The violence has been marked by armed clashes, vehicle arson, and road blockages, resulting in casualties and widespread disruption. Ghanaians residing in or traveling to Mexico are urged to refrain from...
President Mahama Praises Trade Minister as KEDA Expands with New Glass Factory in Shama
President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, for her hard work and sterling performance in advancing Ghana’s industrialisation agenda. The President’s praise came during a series of industrial engagements in Shama on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, which included the sod-cutting ceremony for a new float glass manufacturing facility by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, the commissioning of a modern sanitary wares factory, and the inauguration of the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line. President Mahama highlighted the Ministry’s critical role in facilitating industrial growth, attracting investment, and creating jobs,...
President Mahama Cuts Sod for New Glass Factory in Shama
President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of the New Float Glass Manufacturing Company in Shama, describing the project as a significant step in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda. The ceremony, organised by KEDA (Ghana) Ceramics Company Limited, also featured the inauguration of the fifth phase of the company’s tile production line and the commissioning of a modern sanitary wares factory. When fully operational, the float glass facility will produce 1,400 tonnes of glass daily, positioning it among the largest on the African continent. The project is expected to reduce imports, generate an estimated $100 million in annual...
Ellembelle MP Calls for Renewed Commitment to Nkrumah’s Vision on 60th Anniversary of His Overthrow
The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on legislators and citizens alike to use the 60th anniversary of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s overthrow as a turning point to recommit to the late leader’s vision of self-reliance, Pan-African unity, and industrial transformation. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Buah described Nkrumah’s “crime” as his bold vision for a United States of Africa capable of controlling its own resources and challenging neo-colonial influence. He noted that upon returning from studies in the United States and Britain in 1947, Nkrumah energized the politics of the Gold...