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Burkina Faso has suspended all fresh tomato exports nationwide with immediate effect, as the military-led administration seeks to safeguard local processing facilities from supply deficits. The ban, revealed in a shared statement dated March 16, 2026, was endorsed by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Artisanat, Serge Gnaniodem Poda, alongside …

2026 Ashanti Festival popularly known as ‘AshantiFest’ has been officially launched to promote culture, tourism and skills training in Ashanti Region. MTN Ghana is the lead sponsor for the 2026 festival with the theme “Our Stories, Our History, Our Culture”. According to Senior Manager for Northern Trade at MTN Ghana, …

Every Ghanaian worker must retire with dignity, according to President John Mahama, who also announced a significant overhaul of the nation’s pension system. During a discussion with Organized Labor on Tuesday, March 17, at the Jubilee House, the President issued a warning that Ghana’s pension system is at a crucial …

Members of Organized Labour have been reassured by President John Dramani Mahama that his administration is dedicated to transparency and that Ghanaians would always be informed of the actual situation of the economy. In an attempt to improve communication between the government and employees, he made the promise on Tuesday, …

The Wassa Amenfi East Municipal Chief Executive in the Western Region, Hon. Raymond Nana Ebbah, has supported the Muslim community in the area with food items to aid their observance of Ramadan. Hon. Raymond Nana Ebbah made the donation on behalf of the Municipal Assembly to Muslims within the municipality …

MTN Ghana on Tuesday March 17 donates to Ashanti Regional Chief Imam ahead of Eid Celebration at the Kumasi Central Mosque. The telecommunications giant claims that the gesture also serves to commend Muslims in Ghana for their successful 30-day fast, which was emulated globally. MTN donated a sheep, bags of rice, bags …

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), has suspended its nationwide strike after the government’s request for additional time for negotiations. The Association stated that the National Executive Committee of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana, made the decision following a review of the government’s …

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an increase in current receuitment for the security services after a high-level discussion with leaders of the security agencies. According to the statement from the presidency on Monday, March 16, the President convened with security leaders, the Interior Minister, and the Acting Defence Minister …

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight plane bearing registration number 9GADV crashed in Tema on Monday, 16 March 2026. This is included in a press statement released by the GCAA. “The aircraft was flying from Ho to Accra, estimating Accra at 1520 Z. The last …

Brogya Genfi, the Deputy Minister for Defence, has stated that the microlight aircraft that crashed in Tema Community One (1) on Monday, March 16, 2026, resulting in two fatalities, is not owned by the Ghana Armed Forces. In a Facebook post shared late Monday afternoon, Mr. Genfi sought to clarify …

Two persons believed to have died following a helicopter crash at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One (1) on Monday, March 16, 2026 remains sent to the Police morgue for preservation and autopsy according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The helicopter allegedly fell from the …

Two persons are believed to have died following a helicopter crash at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One (1) on Monday, March 16, 2026. The helicopter allegedly fell from the sky before landing in the park, prompting a quick reaction from emergency responders. Members of the Ghana …

Parliament has approved the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at lowering the tax on gold mining firms from 3 percent of gross production to 1 percent. The action is part of efforts to support gold mining companies after the implementation of the Minerals and Mining Royalty Regulations, …

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has announced it will pursue legal action against the government if officials do not reimburse the funds paid by numerous young Ghanaians who applied for positions in the nation’s security services. In a statement endorsed by the party’s National Communications Director, Osei Kofi Acquah, the …

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday commissioned a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel for Sahara Energy Resources in Ulsan, South Korea, describing it as a significant milestone in Ghana’s energy security and infrastructure development. The vessel, named MT Asharami Ghana, was built for Sahara Energy by HD Hyundai Heavy …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released around GH¢4.2 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) for eventual payment to cocoa farmers who have been waiting since November last year. The payments are intended to address unpaid debts in the cocoa sector and rebuild trust among farmers and stakeholders in the …

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared that its nationwide strike will persist despite efforts by officials to mediate in the conflict regarding the establishment of a distinct salary structure for its members. The organization stated that the conclusion was made after its National Executive …

The Interior Minister, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, disclosed that over 105,000 applicants have passed the medical phase of the current security services recruitment, even though there are only 5,000 spots open for final selection. During a press briefing on Wednesday, March 10, Mr. Muntaka detailed that officials established the passing score …

Telecommunication giant MTN Ghana has launched its nationwide self-service SIM swap for its customers to replace damaged SIM cards or lost cards without joining queues in various offices. The official launched took place at Kejetia market in Kumasi, marking a significant milestone in customer convenience and digital transformation. The General …

The Programme Director for Healthy Heart Africa at PATH Ghana, Dr Robert Yeboah, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise early detection and preventive care to reduce the growing burden of kidney disease in the country. According to him, kidney diseases often develop silently and many people only become aware of …