Author: Krobea

The Minority in Parliament has raised serious concerns about what it described as a worsening crisis confronting Ghanaian farmers and the growing environmental damage caused by illegal mining, calling for urgent government intervention. In a statement issued to commemorate Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said farmers across the country were facing severe economic hardship due to unsold produce, falling prices and weak agricultural support systems. The caucus particularly highlighted challenges affecting rice, cashew and vegetable farmers, saying many producers were struggling with debt and post-harvest losses. According to the Minority, rice farmers in parts of northern…

The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate reinstatement of more than 1,500 public-sector workers dismissed after the change of government in January 2025, describing the mass terminations as “arbitrary, unjust and harmful” to young Ghanaians entering the labour market. In a press statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the Minority said recent findings by a committee established by the Chief of Staff had validated its long-held position that many of the dismissals lacked justification. According to the statement, the committee examined 2,080 cases across 36 public institutions, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana…

The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of a newly acquired Airbus H175 helicopter from France, marking a significant step in the ongoing modernisation and retooling of its operational fleet. The acquisition forms part of a broader defence procurement programme approved by Parliament to enhance the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces. The state-of-the-art helicopter was ferried from Marignane, France and arrived in Accra Ghana on Thursday 5 March 2026 after the successful completion of all technical acceptance procedures with the manufacturer, Airbus Helicopters. The delivery flight followed a carefully planned route through Spain and North-West Africa before continuing…

The Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has questioned the government’s silence on the future of AT Ghana during the ongoing debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament. Contributing to the debate on the floor of the House, the Mpraeso MP expressed concern that despite the President’s extensive remarks on digital transformation and the development of a digital economy, the address failed to address the situation of AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo. According to him, the omission is worrying given the telecom operator’s role in Ghana’s communications sector and the uncertainty currently facing its…

The Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns over the funding arrangements for the government’s One Million Coders Programme, warning that the approach could potentially breach provisions of the Public Financial Management Act. Contributing to the debate on the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the Mpraeso MP questioned how the flagship digital initiative is being financed and whether Parliament has been properly informed of its funding sources. According to him, while the President highlighted the One Million Coders Programme as a key pillar of Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, there remains little clarity…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the rescheduling of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from starting this month to July-August.  A communication from the continent’s football-governing body on Thursday, March 5 announced that the tournament will now begin from Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, August 16. It adduced that the decision is “to ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the light of certain unforseen circumstances”. There have been rife reports earlier of the possible withdrawal of Morocco as hosts of the tournament. CAF has, however, denied this with the President, Dr Patrice…

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, on Wednesday, March 4 visited Agri-Impact Group’s state-of-the-art greenhouse enclave in Dawhenya to explore a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector and reducing reliance on food imports. Managed by Fresh Logistics Limited (FLL), a subsidiary of Agri-Impact Group, the 120-acre greenhouse complex serves as a hub for modern vegetable production and showcases advanced agribusiness practices.Accompanied by Senior Officers of the Special Projects Committee under the office of the CDS, the delegation toured the facilities, observing production techniques and post-harvest handling first-hand. “One of my first tasks from…

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has contributed GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support its “Heal Ghana Month” campaign, aimed at raising resources for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. The donation sets the pace for the nationwide fundraising drive taking place in March, widely celebrated as Ghana Month. According to the Fund, the contribution marks the beginning of a stronger collaboration between the two institutions in supporting life-saving medical interventions for vulnerable patients. Heal Ghana Month follows an earlier fundraising campaign in February dubbed Kyere Wo Do, which translates as ‘Show Your Love’. That initiative mobilised public…

Some Black Queens players have reached out to their families to get them out of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where they have been since the Middle East conflict broke out. The conflict has seen missiles thrown across the skies in the Gulf region, leading to security concerns. Flights to and fro the region have been cancelled or at best rescheduled while most countries are making frantic efforts to evacuate citizens. However, the country’s senior national women’s team has been in the UAE for the Pink Ladies Cup and were also putting finishing touches to preparations for the upcoming Women’s…

Tano North Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Gideon Boako has alleged that the sale of 18 tonnes of Ghana’s gold reserves was criminally intended. Contributing to the SONA debate in Parliament on March 4, the lawmaker described the transaction as deeply troubling and potentially injurious to the national interest. He told Parliament that the decision to sell such a substantial quantity of gold at a time when the country’s foreign exchange reserves were reportedly healthy defied economic logic. In his view, the move could not be justified on financial grounds, raising serious questions about motive and intent. The MP argued…