Author: Krobea

Karpowership Ghana, in partnership with the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Ghana, commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with an industry engagement aimed at equipping female engineering students with the skills, confidence, and exposure needed to pursue careers in engineering and the energy sector. The event, organised under Karpowership Ghana’s theme ‘Empowering Women, Powering Lives’, aligned with the global International Women’s Day campaign theme: ‘Give to Gain’. It brought together female engineering students for mentorship, career conversations, and practical insights designed to bridge the gap between academic training and industry practice. Delivering the keynote address on the topic…

Government has officially lodged a formal protest at the United Nations headquarters in New York following a direct missile attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The complaint, channeled through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, follows a serious security breach on Friday, March 6, leaving two Ghanaian soldiers fighting for their lives and another severely traumatised. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the incident as a “grave violation of international law”. In the formal protest to the UN, Ghana demanded a “full, immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation” into the circumstances of the strike.…

Two Ghanaian soldiers are critically injured after two missiles struck the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in Southern Lebanon. This is seen as a fallout of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. A statement from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Friday, March 6 said the attack happened between 5:45pm and 5:52pm local time. The Officer’s Mess facility at the base was also hit, according to GAF, and completely burnt down. “The injured are receiving treatment at the Level One Medical Bunker and are currently stable while arrangements are underway for their evacuation to the UNIFIL Headquarters…

The Minority in Parliament has called for stronger maritime security measures and enhanced protection for Ghanaian citizens living abroad, particularly those working in the Gulf region. In a press statement marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on March 6, the caucus expressed concern about reported attacks on Ghanaian fishing vessels within the country’s territorial waters, describing the incidents as a threat to fishermen and coastal communities. While commending the Ghana Armed Forces for responding swiftly to the reported attacks, the Minority said the incidents raised broader concerns about the adequacy of the country’s maritime security systems. “These incidents raise serious questions…

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…