Firefighters of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have successfully contained a major blaze following a head-on collision between a fuel tanker and a tipper truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway late Monday night. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:49 p.m. between Saka Saka Park and Tanink Ghana, involved a fuel tanker (AS 3555-24) belonging to GIG EMPIRE and a tipper truck (AS 466-19). The tanker was fully engulfed in flames when the first crew from the Tema Motorway Fire Station, led by ADO I Samuel Darko, arrived at 11:54 p.m. Reinforcements from the Ashaiman Fire Station (11:59 p.m.) and...
GIZ Country Director Bids Farewell to Ministry of Trade
The Country Director of the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), Dr. Dirk Assman, has bid farewell to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry after a successful tenure in Ghana. At a brief ceremony held on Monday, 8th June 2026, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Noah Tumfo, speaking on behalf of the Sector Minister, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, expressed profound appreciation to Dr. Assman for his invaluable contributions. He highlighted GIZ’s support in strengthening Ghana’s textiles and garments sector, advancing pharmaceutical initiatives, building staff and industry capacity, promoting digital trade, and supporting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat....
Jubilee Crude Arrives in Tema: Ghana Turns Oil Fields into Industry
Ghana has marked a historic turning point in its petroleum and industrialisation journey with the arrival of locally produced Jubilee crude oil at the Sentuo Oil Refinery for processing, signalling a bold shift from exporting raw resources to adding value within the country. Speaking at the refinery’s first-ever Jubilee Crude Oil Berth Ceremony, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, described the occasion as a defining moment in Ghana’s history and a significant step towards President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of building an economy that transforms natural wealth into tangible benefits for its people. “For the first...
Police Arrest Teacher Over Assault On Female Student
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School after a viral video showed him assaulting a female student. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Eric Buernortey Apaflo, was picked up by a Nyinahin District Police Patrol Team on June 8, 2026, around 7:00 p.m. following reports of an attack on 18-year-old student, Patience Chibu. According to preliminary investigations, Apaflo, who also serves as caretaker of the school’s hostel, confronted the victim and some male students over alleged misconduct. A misunderstanding during the confrontation escalated, leading to the assault. The incident sparked outrage among students,...
President Mahama Concludes Landmark State Visit to Belarus
President John Dramani Mahama has wrapped up his State Visit to the Republic of Belarus, marking a significant milestone in Ghana–Belarus relations. The visit featured a private tête-à-tête with President Alexander Lukashenko, followed by bilateral talks between the two delegations aimed at deepening cooperation across priority sectors of their respective economies. The engagements culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), establishing a Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, strengthening collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and enhancing cooperation in agriculture. Speaking at a joint press conference, President Mahama described the visit as a...
Ghana and Belarus Seal Landmark Cooperation Agreements
Ghana and Belarus have taken a major step forward in strengthening bilateral relations with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during President John Dramani Mahama’s State Visit to Minsk. The agreements establish a Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, reinforce collaboration between the Chambers of Commerce of both countries, and enhance cooperation in agriculture. Together, they form the framework for stronger institutional and private sector ties, unlocking new opportunities for investment and innovation. At a joint press conference, President Mahama described the visit as a landmark moment in Ghana–Belarus relations, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to practical cooperation...
“Responsible Mining Is the Future” — Government Launches Cooperative Scheme
The Government of Ghana has launched its maiden Cooperative Mining Scheme, marking a decisive step in transforming the small‑scale mining sector through responsible, sustainable, and community‑centred practices. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah, urged miners and local communities to embrace responsible mining to ensure the long‑term success of the initiative. He outlined government’s five‑pillar strategy for addressing illegal mining, which focuses on stakeholder engagement, strengthened law enforcement, regulatory reforms, environmental reclamation, and alternative livelihood creation to protect water bodies, forest reserves, and the environment. A major highlight of the event was...
“Credibility Is the Currency of Journalism” — BoG Deputy Governor
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has reaffirmed the media’s critical role in promoting economic stability, transparency, and national development. She made the remarks on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the World Press Freedom Honours Night in Accra. Addressing journalists, media practitioners, and key stakeholders, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu underscored responsible journalism as vital to strengthening public confidence, combating misinformation, and supporting informed economic decision-making. “Credibility is the currency of journalism. Once spent recklessly, it is difficult to regain,” she cautioned. She outlined the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to deeper media engagement through journalist training programmes,...
Iran And Israel Halt Strikes, But Tension Remains High
Iran and Israel are reported to have halted the mutual missile and drone attacks that broke out overnight – the first time that the pair has exchanged strikes since a ceasefire took effect in early April. Iran announced that it was halting attacks on Monday afternoon, but warned that it would resume hostilities if Israel carried out further acts of “aggression and hostility”, including in southern Lebanon. A little later, Israel media reported that the country would refrain from strikes on Iran at the request of United States President Donald Trump. The latest exchange of fire has heightened fears of...
Ghana, AUDA-NEPAD Deepen Collaboration on Women’s Empowerment
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment during a meeting with a delegation from the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). The delegation, led by Mr. Symerre Grey-Johnson, Director of Human Capital and Institutional Development, visited the Ministry following earlier engagements with Dr. Lartey during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Lartey expressed appreciation for the visit and underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration between Ghana and AUDA-NEPAD in promoting the...