The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to tackling trade facilitation bottlenecks affecting Ghana’s textile and garment industry, describing the sector as a strategic pillar of the country’s industrialization and export diversification agenda. Speaking at the Public-Private Dialogue on Textile and Garment Trade Facilitation Challenges, Hon. Ahi emphasized the industry’s potential for job creation, particularly for women and youth, while strengthening Ghana’s role in regional and global value chains. “This dialogue has been convened not merely as a forum, but as a partnership,” he stated, assuring stakeholders that Government remains committed to...
“The Time to Invest is Now” – Deputy Minister Urges Private Sector to Back Tree Crops
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, has called on investors to scale up private sector participation in Ghana’s tree crop industry, describing it as one of Africa’s most compelling agribusiness opportunities. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit & Exhibition (GTCIS–2026), Hon. Ahi emphasized that the sector is undergoing a transformation from a traditional raw commodity exporter to a value-driven industrial powerhouse. “Ghana’s tree crops are no longer just about exporting raw produce. The time to invest is now,” he charged, highlighting the industry’s focus on value addition, industrial expansion, and capturing a...
World Cup 2026: Ghana-England Match In Limbo
Ghana’s second group game at the World Cup against England could be cancelled due to an escalating funding dispute surrounding the stadium scheduled to host the match. FIFA is facing the alarming prospect of relocating seven matches away from Gillette Stadium, barely four months before the tournament begins per UK newspaper, The Mirror. The venue which serves as home to the New England Patriots and New England Revolution is slated to host several World Cup fixtures, including the Ghana vs England encounter. Scotland’s first two World Cup matches against Haiti and Morocco, are also scheduled to be played there, as...
Police Rescue Stolen Newborn at Mamprobi, Arrest Suspect
The Ghana Police Service has rescued a four-day-old baby boy stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic and arrested a female suspect in connection with the incident. According to the Regional Public Affairs Unit, the suspect, identified as Latifa Salifu, was apprehended on February 18, 2026, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital following intensive investigations. She was found in possession of the newborn but failed to provide medical records to substantiate her claim of having delivered the child. The baby, who was stolen on February 17 by a woman disguised as a nurse, has since been reunited with his mother, Precious Ankomah....
“We will not condone any form of fronting using Ghanaians” – Lands Minister warns
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern warning against the growing practice of foreign companies hiding behind Ghanaian fronts to access opportunities in the mining sector, declaring that government will not tolerate any arrangement that undermines genuine local participation. Addressing stakeholders at a high-level mining forum at the maiden Local Content Summit, 2026, the Minister described fronting as “a theft of opportunity” that betrays national interest and defeats the purpose of Ghana’s Local Content agenda. Speaking plainly, Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah delivered his strongest caution yet: “We frown on, and we will not...
Minority Raises Red Flags Over Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has voiced strong opposition to the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, describing it as deeply flawed and a threat to civil liberties if passed in its current form. In a press statement issued on February 18, 2026, the Caucus acknowledged the need to modernize Ghana’s national security architecture but warned that the proposed legislation centralises excessive power in the Presidency, weakens independent oversight, and restricts parliamentary scrutiny. Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Kwame Afenyo-Markin, outlined seven major concerns, including the concentration of appointing authority in the President without parliamentary vetting, broad surveillance powers lacking judicial...
PAAIS Advisory Team Meets Minister Sam George Ahead of AI Summit
The Advisory Team of the Pan African AI Summit (PAAIS), together with the Management of the Digital Youth Village (DYV) of the University of Ghana, has met with Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, to advance Ghana’s position as Africa’s ethical hub for artificial intelligence. The meeting, held under the auspices of the Ministry, focused on preparations for the 2nd Pan African AI & Innovation Summit scheduled for September 22–23, 2026. This year’s summit will be staged in strategic partnership with the Digital Youth Village, with the aim of leveraging AI to drive Ghana’s development...
Finance Committee Engages Key State Agencies on Oversight
The Parliamentary Committee on Finance has held consultative meetings with three major state agencies—the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), and the National Lottery Authority (NLA)—as part of its constitutional oversight responsibilities. The engagements provided Members of the Committee with the opportunity to scrutinise the financial and operational performance of the agencies, while assessing their compliance with regulatory and governance standards. Committee members reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public funds. They also pledged to work collaboratively with the agencies to chart a clear and sustainable path forward....
Police Arrest Three Suspected Robbers in Obuasi
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a notorious robbery network that has been terrorising communities in Obuasi. The arrests were made on February 15, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation at Mangoase near Pokukrom. Police raided several hideouts linked to the gang and apprehended Aziz Abubakar, alias Romeo, Faraway Amari, and Patient Asare. During the operation, officers retrieved a pump action gun with ammunition, machetes, a bayonet, combat boots, one 9mm round, and cash amounting to GH¢20,000.00, suspected to be proceeds from criminal activities. Investigations have further connected two of the suspects...
Dumelo Launches Free Cocoa Drink Initiative for Pupils
Hon. John Setor Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, has announced a new program to provide free Ghana-made cocoa drinks to public school pupils. Beginning March 2, 2026, children from Class 1 to Class 4 in public basic schools across the constituency will receive cocoa drinks once a week until the end of the year. According to the MP, the initiative is designed to promote both child health and national pride. Cocoa, he noted, is rich in antioxidants, iron, and magnesium—nutrients essential for cognitive development and sustained energy during the school day. “This program is a testament...