Author: Constance Awunor

A further four people have died in Kenya after heavy rain caused widespread flooding, police said, taking the number of people who have died in the past week to at least 66. The capital, Nairobi, was hit by more heavy rain overnight, although no new deaths were reported. Eleven people were rescued after a minibus taxi, known locally as a matatu, got stuck as water rose in Nairobi, according to the Kenya Red Cross. At the same time, two children were saved from a flooded house. Heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered flash floods as rivers have burst…

Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan has claimed his first Academy Award, winning Best Actor for his performance in the political thriller Sinners at this year’s Oscars. The film itself dominated the ceremony, also taking home Best Picture and six awards in total. Jordan, who played twin brothers whose dream of opening a music venue in 1930s Mississippi is derailed by a sinister force, beat out a competitive field that included Timothée Chalamet. In his acceptance speech, Jordan thanked Sinners director Ryan Coogler, calling him both a collaborator and a friend. “I’m so honoured to call you a collaborator and a…

Charles Asiedu, Member of Parliament for Tano South and member of Parliament’s Energy Committee, has called for an urgent national effort to revive the state-owned Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited (GCMC), emphasizing its key role in advancing Ghana’s clean cooking agenda and supporting local industry. In a statement to Parliament, Mr. Asiedu highlighted GCMC’s strategic function in producing and distributing safe, affordable LPG cylinders, cookware, and related accessories for both domestic use and export. He stressed that revitalizing the company is vital for reducing household dependence on firewood and charcoal, protecting forests, improving indoor air quality, and meeting Ghana’s climate…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned that transport fares may soon be adjusted upward in response to anticipated increases in fuel prices. The projected rise comes ahead of the second fuel pricing window, set to take effect on Monday, March 16. Industry analysts suggest that pump prices could climb nationwide, placing further financial pressure on commercial transport operators. Current data shows that the indicative price floor for petrol has increased to GH¢11.57 per litre, up from GH¢10.46 recorded between March 1 and 15. Diesel prices have also jumped sharply from GH¢11.42 to GH¢14.35 per litre, while liquefied…

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has cautioned that rising tensions in the Middle East could undermine Ghana’s progress in reducing inflation, despite recent improvements in the country’s macroeconomic indicators. Speaking at the opening of the 129th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Dr. Asiama noted that developments in the global environment since the committee’s last meeting could influence the direction of monetary policy in the coming days. He explained that the escalation of conflict in the Middle East has begun to disrupt key global energy and shipping routes, creating volatility in international oil markets. According…

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has signed a data collaboration agreement with twenty-five Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to improve Ghana’s national data system. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during a high-level ceremony held at Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra on March 12. The partnership is intended to strengthen the use of reliable data in government decision-making. The initiative seeks to close important data gaps by connecting administrative data systems across public institutions. Through improved data sharing and adherence to national statistical standards, GSS and its partners aim to produce more accurate and timely insights into the country’s development…

Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President, has announced that Ghana plans to obtain additional aircraft for presidential travel by November this year to enhance the country’s state aviation capacity. This announcement follows public discussions surrounding the President’s use of a private aircraft owned by the brother of John Dramani Mahama for official trips. In an opinion article addressing the issue, Dr. Mahama acknowledged that concerns about a possible conflict of interest are valid and should be openly discussed. He emphasized that in a democratic society, citizens have both the right and responsibility to question such matters, noting that public…

Two people have been confirmed dead following a road traffic accident involving a truck at Tahiru Akura along the Tamale Highway on March 13, 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) said the accident involved a DAF truck with registration number AS-2626-S. The victims were identified as the driver and his mate, both of whom died at the scene. According to the Kintampo Fire Station, a rescue team made up of ten firefighters was dispatched to the accident site after receiving a distress call. The rescue operation was led by Muriya Gordon, an Assistant Divisional Officer Grade II (ADOII), who supervised efforts to retrieve the bodies…

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that although about 105,000 applicants have successfully advanced to the medical examination stage in the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services, only 5,000 positions are available. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, March 11, after parliamentary proceedings, the minister explained that the high number of qualified candidates resulted from the online aptitude tests conducted during the recruitment process. He noted that even if many applicants pass the medical examinations, the limited number of vacancies means that only a small portion will eventually be recruited into the various security agencies this year.…

Russia has made gradual gains on the battlefield, but Ukraine reports that it is also reclaiming some territory previously taken by Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that another round of talks, involving Russian and US negotiators, could take place next week. The negotiations are being led by US President Donald Trump, who has been working to find a resolution to the conflict. A key sticking point in the discussions is part of Trump’s proposals, which suggest that Ukraine cede to Russia certain areas in the Donbas region that it does not currently control. Donbas, an industrial zone, includes the…