Author: Krobea

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the government to render a full account of Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, as the nation marked the first anniversary of the military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. In a statement dated August 5, 2026 and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP said one year ago, on 6 August 2025, Ghana suffered one of the most painful losses in her recent history when a military helicopter travelling to Obuasi went down in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region, killing all eight people on board. Those who died…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Ghana Road Transport Co-ordinating Council (GRTCC) have commended government for reducing the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre, and have announced that transport fares will remain unchanged across all routes until further notice. In a joint press release signed by their General Secretaries – Godfred Abulbire of GPRTU and Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah of GRTCC – the unions thanked the Government of Ghana, under President John Dramani Mahama, for the intervention, which took effect on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for a period of one…

This year’s edition of Grace Overflow headlined by sensational gospel songstress Ewura Abena has been announced to take place at the Christian Life Church in Birmingham, UK. The event, themed ‘Break Bread & Chains’, will be held on Saturday, September 26. Announcing the event, organisers promised that the evening of worship will be unforgettable. Patrons will encounter the Word and life-changing presence of God, they assured. The service is expected to attract family and friends for a “powerful divine encounter” at 900 Bristol Road from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

The African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, has secured 750 acres of irrigated land at Konadu in the Kwahu Afram Plains from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to establish a large-scale vegetable production facility. The land allocation forms part of an agreement between the Ministry and AAC aimed at translating investment in agricultural infrastructure and human capital into increased food production, job creation and commercial agribusiness development. Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced the agreement when he welcomed 118 Ghanaian graduates sponsored by AAC to pursue postgraduate studies at the…

The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, says the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest assessment of Ghana’s economy underscores the need for the country to move beyond macroeconomic stabilisation towards long-term structural transformation. In an economic commentary titled ‘The Gboako Economic Digest – #001/26’, Dr Boako said although the IMF acknowledged Ghana’s progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, it cautioned that stabilisation alone should not be mistaken for economic transformation. He argued that while improvements in inflation, fiscal balance and exchange-rate stability were important achievements, the real measure of economic…

Former Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says the ideals that guided the founders of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) must become the living compass for Ghana’s democracy today, ensuring citizens enjoy freedom without fear or persecution. In a speech read on his behalf in Axim on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 to commemorate the formation of the UGCC, the NPP Flagbearer said the tradition of Danquah, Busia and Dombo was built not just on slogans, but on principles meant to shape how the country is governed. “Through Danquah, Busia, Dombo and those…

Karpowership has announced the launch of Future Grandmasters, a new social impact programme implemented by its corporate social responsibility arm, One World Karadeniz Foundation.  With Turkish Grandmaster Ediz Gürel joining the initiative as its international brand ambassador, the programme will identify and support promising chess players under the age of 16 across Karpowership’s countries of operation.  Future Grandmasters was first piloted in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with a chess tournament held on April 11, 2026. The tournament’s top three finishers became the first young players selected for the programme and earned the opportunity to receive one year of training and mentorship from Grandmaster, Nebojša Nikčević. …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published a list of 20 mobile loan applications operating in the country without the requisite licence or authorisation, warning the public against engaging with them. In a notice dated Monday, August 3, 2026, the central bank said it had observed the continued operation of digital credit service providers offering loans to Ghanaians through unlicensed channels, in violation of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana (September 2025). The apps named by the Bank are: Adamfo Loan, Agyapacredit, Amanfi Loan, Arco Cash, Aya Lend, Bucks Now, CediGo, CGrab, DumboCash, FCash, Gh Loans, Gh…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a reduction in the price of diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre, effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026, according to a statement from the Presidency. The directive, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, said the reduction follows a decision by Cabinet and builds on a similar intervention implemented in April 2026. The regulatory margin on diesel will be cut for one month. The statement said the move is aimed at cushioning consumers, preventing hikes in transport fares, containing inflationary pressures, and mitigating the pass-through effect of rising fuel…

Former Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Abraham Norman Nortey has announced his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Domeabra-Obom Constituency. Nortey made the announcement in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 29, declaring his ambition to represent the NDC in the constituency. The post read: “Abraham Norman Nortey – Aspiring Parliamentary Candidate for Domeabra Obom Constituency. #NyameBɛyɛ #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture.” The announcement signals Nortey’s entry into parliamentary politics after years of involvement in student leadership, public health, and community…