Author: Krobea

Burkina Faso has lifted the suspension on the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes from the country. This was disclosed by Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), who welcomed the decision. It said the Burkinabé authorities took the decision following improvements in the supply situation to local processing units and firm commitments by stakeholders to ensure adequate availability of tomatoes for domestic industrial use. The Ministry noted that this new development reflects the effectiveness of ongoing bilateral engagements between Ghana and Burkina Faso. It noted that one of the five key bilateral meetings held by…

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to touch down in Accra on Wednesday, April 1 at 3:00pm for a three-day state visit. “The main event of the visit will be bilateral talks at the Peduase Lodge, preceded by a tête-à-tête between the two leaders,” the Minister of Government Communications,Felix Kwakye Ofosu, wrote in a release on Tuesday. “Both Presidents will lead their respective delegations in detailed discussions on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in several areas, including trade, tourism, health, sanitation, agriculture, the fight against corruption and tackling unemployment.” The Zimbabwe leader is expected to be received by…

The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the expansion of 24-hour operations across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The agreement, signed in Accra on March 31, forms part of efforts to advance the country’s broader economic transformation agenda through reliable, round-the-clock fuel supply. Under the terms of the MoU, the NPA will develop and enforce operational readiness standards for 24-hour service delivery across fuel stations, refineries, bulk storage depots, and bulk road vehicle operations. These standards will cover critical areas such as lighting, security, staffing protocols, digital fuel monitoring,…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has confirmed that every contractor involved in the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme who has submitted a works certificate has been fully paid. Speaking on the progress of the initiative, Mr Agbodza said the government remains committed to ensuring that all projects under the programme are completed on schedule. He emphasised that timely payments to contractors are a critical part of maintaining project momentum and guaranteeing quality delivery across the country. According to Mr Agbodza, the government is focused on ensuring that the Big Push continues to deliver roads and infrastructure efficiently,…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, March 31 signed five bills including three amendment bills passed by Parliament into law. Theyl bills are Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025 and Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The rest are Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2026. In a brief remark after assenting to the bills, President Mahama explained that the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026, scraps the Office of Minister of National Security and frees the President to appoint any Minister to supervise the…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified its nationwide public safety campaign in the Eastern Region, placing renewed focus on the dangers of fuel siphoning, the quality of petroleum products, and the use of the 10-litre standard measuring can as a key consumer protection tool. The initiative, known as the ‘Stay Back, Stay Safe’ campaign, is aimed at discouraging the hazardous practice of siphoning fuel from overturned tanker vehicles—an activity that continues to threaten lives, damage property, and harm the environment. As part of the renewed effort, a team led by the Director of Consumer Services, Eunice Budu-Nyarko, embarked on…

The Paramount Chief of Atebubu, Ohempon Dr Yeboah Asiamah, on Monday, March 30, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo. The meeting, held at the NPA head office, focused on strengthening collaboration and deepening relations between the Authority and traditional leadership. During the visit, Ohempon Dr Yeboah Asiamah commended Mr Tameklo for what he described as strong leadership in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, urging him to sustain his efforts in ensuring efficiency and stability in the industry. In response, Mr Tameklo expressed appreciation for the visit and underscored the importance…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the sacking 9f Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo effective immediately. The decision was taken moments after the team lost 1-2 to Germany in their second pre-World Cup game. That loss had come on the back of a 5-1 defeat to Austria in the first warm-up game ahead of the mundial. In a statement issued Tuesday dawn, the GFA thanked Otto Addo “for his contribution to the team and wishes hom the best of luck in his future endeavours”. “The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was the Keynote Speaker at the London School of Economics and Political Science’s 2026 Africa Summit. Speaking on the theme: Artificial Intelligence and Uniting Borders, Dr. Bawumia stated the distinct difference between digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), which he described as the latest innovation of the digital age. Dr. Bawumia pointed out the relationship between AI and digitalisation, stating that without digitalisation in a country, which he described as a foundation, AI cannot successfully take off, thereby, calling on African countries who are behind in digitalisation to urgently prioritise it in order to catch…

Three persons comprising one male and two females have been confirmed dead after a building near the Accra Newtown Experimental School collapsed on some worshippers. A total of 23 persons were rescued with the three confirmed dead. According to the Minister of Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, out of the total victims trapped under the rubble, 15 were females and eight were male with a few minors aged between seven and nine. He told journalists at the disaster site on Monday dawn that most of the rescued were transported to the Police Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital, where they…