Author: Constance Awunor

President John Dramani Mahama is set to host Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on a three-day state visit to Ghana from April 1 to April 3, 2026. According to a statement from the Presidency, President Mnangagwa will arrive at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on April 1, Wednesday afternoon, where he will be received with full military honours, including a guard of honour mounted by the Ghana Armed Forces and a 21-gun salute. As part of the visit, President Mahama will host a state banquet in honour of his Zimbabwean counterpart, celebrating the longstanding diplomatic ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe.…

Korean Air says it is moving into emergency management mode to buffer the impact of surging jet fuel costs as the global economy is rocked by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. A spokesperson for the national flag carrier said on Tuesday that it will implement “internal cost-reduction measures” to manage its finances to ensure the firm’s “stability amidst rising fuel prices and global economic uncertainty”. It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war. The cost of crude oil has surged by more than 50% since the conflict began…

The Ghana Football Association has announced the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. The former Borussia Dortmund assistant coach leaves his post following Ghana’s defeats in both of their pre–World Cup friendly matches against Austria and Germany in March. In a statement confirming the decision, the Ghana FA said: “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the Head Coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo, effective immediately. “The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the…

The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has urged the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to expedite the commissioning of the Weija Paediatric Hospital so that it can commence full operations. Addressing a press conference at the facility on Saturday, 28 March, the legislator raised concerns over the prolonged delay in bringing the hospital into use, noting that the project is already at an advanced stage of completion. “Hon Minister of Health and all those who matter with Healthcare responsibilities, take note that the Weija Gbawe Children’s Hospital, an important facility that was initiated by the Akufo-Addo…

Sammy Gyamfi has pushed back against suggestions that his new role as CEO of the Gold Board has forced him into a corporate mould, insisting he remains firmly rooted in politics. Speaking in the yet-to-be-aired PM Express Business Edition on Joy News, he made it clear that his political identity remains intact despite the demands of his current office. “Well, I’m still in politics; what we are doing is a political job. So, I’m not really a corporate person. I refuse to see myself like that,” he said. Sammy Gyamfi stressed that he continues to hold his position within the National Democratic…

Prolific lyricist and rapper, M.anifest, has opened up on when last he filed for nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). The rapper’s honest disclosure comes after content creator Scanty asked the rapper whether he submitted his song “Wine & Blues,” which features Arathejay, for consideration as “Collaboration of the Year” at the 27th TGMA. The song, ‘Wine & Blues’ is enlisted on the “New Road and Guava Trees” album released by M.anifest in March 2025. “Bro you no file wine & blues for collab of the year?” Scanty asked. In response, M.anifest revealed that it has been close…

The Ministry of Finance has organised its first investor town hall meeting since 2021, bringing together investors, bankers, and bond market experts as part of renewed efforts to restore confidence in Ghana’s economy and debt market. In his opening remarks, Chief Director Patrick Nomo described the forum as a significant step forward, expressing confidence that the country would avoid a return to debt default. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to transparency, credible policymaking, and continuous engagement with investors. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson told participants that the economy is on a steady path to recovery, supported by improving macroeconomic indicators…

Lordina Mahama, Ghana’s First Lady, has called on global leaders to make child protection a top priority, noting that while digital technology offers vast opportunities, it also exposes young people to serious risks worldwide. Speaking at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C., she expressed gratitude to US First Lady Melania Trump for organising the event and shared a personal story to highlight the double-edged nature of technology. She recounted Ghana’s 69th Independence Day on 6 March, which also marked her birthday, explaining how she received numerous TikTok messages from young Ghanaians who celebrated with dances…

About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retrieve 14 bodies that were initially believed to have been buried at the site. Government pathologist Richard Njoroge told journalists on Tuesday evening that what they found was “quite unusual” with bodies “stacked in gunny bags”, after a day-long process that was interrupted by heavy rains. A post-mortem examination is expected to begin on Wednesday, amid calls to promptly identify the bodies and…

The founder of Ghanaian animation studio AnimaxFYB Studios, Francis Y. Brown, has called on the government to take intentional action to formalise Ghana’s animation industry. He cautioned that without a clear policy framework and stronger investment in technical skills development, the country risks missing a valuable opportunity to establish itself as a leading animation hub in Africa. He made the statement during a press briefing in Accra on Monday, following the studio’s return from the TAIDO African Animation Awards in Tokyo, Japan, where AnimaxFYB won three awards for its contributions to African animation and storytelling. He noted that achieving this…