The Government of Ghana has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 cocoa season—a 62.58% increase. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4 by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in a social media post, …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has established four dedicated security posts in conflict-prone areas as part of efforts to protect students taking part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which officially began today with practical sessions. Speaking at a press briefing, GES Director-General, Prof. Ernest Kofi …

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has strongly refuted circulating allegations questioning the professionalism and conduct of the sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie. In an official statement signed by Delassie Mabel Awuku, Head of Public Relations, the Ministry described the claims—reportedly originating from a social media personality—as “false …

Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning to face multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The 32-year-old footballer, who departed Arsenal in June following the expiration of his contract, has been formally charged with …

A group of residents whose homes are situated on portions of the Tema and Sakumono Ramsar sites have petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the ongoing demolitions being carried out in the area. The residents argue that their lands were legally acquired, some through transactions with the Forestry …

Public transport fares across Ghana are set to rise by 20% effective Friday, August 8, 2025, according to an official statement released by the Road Transport Operators. The new fares will apply to all categories of commercial transport, including: Shared taxis Intra-city minibuses (trotro) Intercity and long-distance buses Haulage and …

Story by Isaac Mortey In an attempt to boost Martial Arts development in Ghana, the Greater Accra kickboxing Association in collaboration with Kurodaiya Sports Association is set to host a training seminar targeting those who practice Martial Arts disciplines, such as Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, Self-Defence etc. The event is scheduled …

Story by Isaac Mortey Team Ghana put an impressive display at the inaugural African Schools Games held in Algeria, securing a total of 10 medals across six sporting disciplines: Badminton, Table Tennis, Basketball 3×3, Athletics, Taekwondo and Boxing. The young athletes showed resilience, collaboration, team work and fought for national …

By: Mensah Maxwell The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry, Emmanuel Cherry, has called on the government to prioritize the development of a comprehensive National Road Development Plan to tackle the country’s perennial road issues. Speaking on the #Ghanampuntuo show, Cherry emphasized the need for a national plan …

By: Mensah Maxwell Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Committed Drivers Association has boldly stated that its members will refuse to pay any road tolls, which are set to be reintroduced by the government. Charles Danso, the National Chairman of the association, made this declaration during an interview on the #Ghanamputuo …