The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP, has held discussions with the leadership of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Ghana (COCMAG) to address emerging issues in the cement industry. The engagement, held on Monday, 19th January 2026, focused on ensuring stability, fairness, and compliance across the sector. At a media briefing following the meeting, the Chief Executive Officer of COCMAG, Bishop Dr. George Dawson-Ahmoah, commended the Minister for her bold leadership and the cordial relationship that has long existed between government and cement manufacturers. He described the collaboration as constructive...
Mahama to Host Africa Forum at Davos Summit
President John Dramani Mahama will on Thursday, 22nd January, host a high-level forum at the Davos Summit, bringing together global leaders and stakeholders for strategic dialogue on Africa’s future. The event is scheduled for 2:30 pm CET. The forum, organized in furtherance of the Accra Reset Initiative, will feature Mr. Mahama alongside former Nigerian President, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, and other pioneering leaders. Held under the theme “Defining the Sovereign Future”, the dialogue will focus on Africa’s quest for economic independence, governance reforms, and sustainable development in an evolving global order. The engagement is expected to provide a platform for frank...
Ghana Congratulates Guinea on Peaceful Democratic Transition
Ghana has extended warm congratulations to President Mamady Doumbouya and the people of Guinea following the country’s peaceful democratic transition. In a message of goodwill, Ghana reaffirmed its readiness to deepen bilateral ties with Guinea, building on the historic bond of brotherhood between President Ahmed Sekou Touré and Ghana’s founder, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Notably, after his overthrow on 24 February 1966, Nkrumah was named Co-President of Guinea, a gesture that cemented the solidarity between the two nations. Officials described Guinea’s transition as a watershed moment in the country’s democratic journey, underscoring the importance of stability and cooperation in the...
NPP Flagbearer Hopefuls to Sign Peace Accord Thursday
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that all its presidential hopefuls will append their signatures to a peace accord on Thursday, January 22, in a bid to avert internal rifts and guarantee a smooth flagbearer contest. Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, Member of Parliament for Effia and a member of the party’s presidential election committee, disclosed on Asaase Radio’s The Forum that former party leaders and representatives of the National Peace Council will also take part in the ceremony. “On Thursday, we are going to sign the peace pact. All the aspirants, together with our former presidents and the Peace Council,...
Energy Committee Ranking Member Demands Stronger Security at Bui Power Plant
Following JoyNews’ recent Hotline documentary exposing illegal mining activities around the Bui Power Plant, Collins Adomako-Mensah, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, has urged the establishment of a permanent security presence at the facility. Mr Adomako-Mensah raised alarm over the current security arrangements, describing them as insufficient to confront the scale of galamsey operations in the enclave. “The cost of security on the banks of Bui has gone down. They continuously have to engage security personnel to be there 24 hours. But if you look at the number they have in terms of security, the number of people who man...
Tema, Takoradi Ports Meet Global Standards in Joint Security Exercise
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and a delegation from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) have successfully concluded a three-day strategic assessment of Ghana’s maritime security infrastructure, confirming that the nation’s key ports meet rigorous international standards. The joint exercise, which ran from January 13 to 16, 2026, served as a “stress test” for the Tema and Takoradi Ports. Led by Scott Wolland of the USCG, the team evaluated physical infrastructure, identity management, and information-sharing protocols under the International Port Security (IPS) Program. The inspection highlighted cybersecurity and external security audits as the next critical steps in fortifying Ghana’s maritime...
NACOC Cracks Down on Drug Trade in Budumburam
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intensified its nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and abuse with a major operation in Budumburam and surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central Region. The exercise, carried out on Friday, 16 January 2026, led to the seizure of several illicit drugs and the arrest of individuals suspected to be involved in the trade. Among those apprehended was a 32-year-old woman, Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei, popularly known as “Mother.” Opinion leaders in the community described her as a key figure in the local drug trade who had previously evaded arrest. NACOC...
Ghana–Japan Relations Deepen with Business and Tech Cooperation
Ghana has strengthened its bilateral relations with Japan following a high-level visit by Her Excellency Ayano Kunimitsu, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, who led a 35-member Japanese business delegation to Accra. Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, together with senior government officials, warmly welcomed the delegation, describing the engagements as “substantive and mutually beneficial.” The visit has already yielded strategic partnerships with Ghanaian companies, an agreement to boost Japanese investment in Ghana, and expanded access to the Japanese market. Notably, Japanese car manufacturing firms are expected to open more branches in Ghana, further deepening industrial cooperation. Ghana and Japan...
Ghana, Pennsylvania Explore Agricultural Investment Partnerships
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, together with the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, has held a strategic meeting with David Briel, Senior Managing Director for International Trade and Investment, to explore new investment opportunities in Ghana’s agricultural sector and strengthen bilateral cooperation. The engagement, hosted at Philadelphia City Hall, formed part of Ghana’s broader economic diplomacy drive aimed at positioning the country as a regional hub for agricultural production and agribusiness, with direct access to the wider African market. Ambassador Smith underscored Ghana’s strategic location, stable investment climate, and expanding...
Ghana Gold Board to Sign Refining Agreement with Gold Coast Refinery
The Ghana Gold Board will on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, formally sign a landmark gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening Ghana’s gold value chain and boosting local refining capacity. The ceremony, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Conference Room, 5th Floor of the Gold Board Head Office in Accra, will mark a significant step in advancing the country’s broader industrialisation agenda. The Special Guest of Honour for the event will be the Minister for Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP). Officials say the partnership represents a milestone in Ghana’s efforts to add value...