Author: Krobea

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has suspended all public gatherings and student programmes until further notice. Officially approved religious, medical or humanitarian programmes are, however, exempted. This follows a violent clash among some student groups over the weekend. The clash on Sunday dawn left one student seriously injured. In a press release issued on Tuesday, February 10, management said investigations are underway to “identify all persons involved and recommend appropriate sanctions in accordance with University regulations and due process”. “All public gatherings and student programmes are suspended until further notice, except for officially approved religious, medical…

Parliamentary Candidate-elect of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has been affirmed by his party for the exercise next month. Baba Jamal will, therefore, be the party’s candidate in the by-elections on Tuesday, March 3. This follows the submission of a report by a three-member committee set up by the party to probe allegations of inducement and vote buying in the primaries on Saturday, February 7. Chaired by party stalwart Kofi Totobi Quakyi, the committee was given Tuesday, February 10 to submit its report to the party. The Majority in Parliament…

Parliament has approved an amount of GH¢2.9 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Care, following the passage of the relevant financial allocation. The approval marks a major step in the government’s efforts to strengthen access to specialised healthcare, particularly for patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The approval came after consideration of the necessary policy and funding arrangements, with lawmakers acknowledging the growing burden of chronic illnesses on households and the healthcare system. The Fund is designed to provide financial support for the treatment and management of conditions such as cancers, kidney failure, and other…

Agricultural modernisation under the Feed Ghana initiative is expected to play a key role in curbing food inflation and strengthening rural livelihoods in 2026, according to EM Advisory. The programme aims to improve input availability, storage infrastructure, and market access across Ghana’s agricultural value chain. Food prices are projected to rise sharply this year, with food inflation expected to exceed 16% by December. They stress that improving agricultural productivity could stabilise prices while reducing the import burden. “Targeted interventions in agriculture not only reduce inflation but also strengthen rural incomes and support domestic food security,” the report noted. The advisory…

Ghana’s manufacturing and technology sectors are set for accelerated growth in 2026 if infrastructure and policy constraints are addressed, according to the EM Advisory 2026 macroeconomic outlook. The advisory identifies the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and rising venture capital investment in tech startups as key growth drivers. While Ghana has historically struggled with power reliability and logistics bottlenecks, the Big Push Infrastructure Programme is expected to alleviate some constraints. “With GH¢30 billion allocated for roads, bridges, ports, and logistics corridors, private investment could be encouraged and transaction costs reduced,” the report noted. Technology startups in Ghana have attracted…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as Mahama Cares, has intensified preparations for its nationwide rollout to support patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana’s newly created regions. The initiative aims to ensure that all Ghanaians have access to life-saving care, regardless of their location or financial capacity. According to a Facebook post by GMTF on Tuesday, February 10, the team is focusing on assessing the readiness of designated regional hospitals that were previously not included in the nationwide evaluation. “We are back on the road this week, assessing the readiness of designated regional hospitals in…

Ghana’s Cedi, which posted historic gains in 2025, faces potential volatility in 2026 as commodity prices, regional security risks, and global interest rates create external pressures, according to EM Advisory. In 2025, the cedi strengthened by 30% against the dollar, supported by high gold prices, cocoa exports, and central bank interventions. Analysts caution that sustaining this performance will require careful management amid rising fiscal and external risks. “The cedi’s strength last year was remarkable, but 2026 will test whether stability can be maintained without IMF oversight,” the report said. Ghana’s reserves, bolstered by domestic gold purchases and FX interventions, reached…

President John Dramani Mahama has called for an emergency cabinet meeting over recent troubles in the cocoa sector. According to a post by the Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 11. It is to “address all issues affecting the cocoa sector”. There has been a standoff between farmers and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) regarding non-payment of purchased produce. The farmers have threatened to a boycott as most of them are owed by the government. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Dr Randy Abbey, has, however, attributed the situation to…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has taken a swipe at his predecessor, Francis Asenso-Boakye, over delays in the Suame Interchange project, highlighting what he described as misplaced priorities under the previous administration. According to Mr Agbodza, the NPP government’s expenditure of over $100 million on the National Cathedral could have financed at least half of the Suame Interchange project in Kumasi. “Over $100 million was spent on the National Cathedral,” the Roads Minister said, responding to criticisms from Mr Asenso-Boakye regarding the redesign of the interchange. “With that amount, you could have completed half of the…

In a significant gesture of compassion, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has donated GH¢800,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as Mahama Cares, to support patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The contribution, raised voluntarily by NHIA management and staff, is intended to provide critical financial assistance to those in urgent need of care. The donation was announced in a Facebook post by the GMTF on Monday, February 9, highlighting the timing of the gift as symbolic for February, the month of love. “In this month of love, management and staff of the National Health…