Author: Rebecca Eson
Canadian-born Ghanaian defender Kenneth Osei Bonsu Amankwa has set his sights on earning a place in the final squad of Ghana’s U-17 team, the Black Starlets, ahead of the upcoming Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Morocco. The centre-back has been making steady progress at club level, featuring in 10 matches for Excelsior Rotterdam, where he has contributed two goals and two assists—an impressive return for a player in his position. Amankwa’s development has been shaped by exposure to competitive European football, having trained with Belgian sides RWDM Molenbeek and Royal Antwerp. These experiences have played a key role in…
The Member of Parliament for Offinso South, Isaac Yaw Opoku, has called on cocoa farmers in the Ahafo Region to resist the growing temptation to hand over their farmlands to illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators, amid mounting challenges within the cocoa sector. His appeal comes at a time when farmers are grappling with delays in payments for cocoa beans, a situation that has heightened frustration across key cocoa-producing communities. Mr Opoku made the remarks during a visit by the Minority Caucus in Parliament to the Ahafo Region, where the delegation engaged farmers to gain first-hand insight into the…
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has announced plans to formally question the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in Parliament regarding the handling of a vessel that later surfaced in Senegal in connection with alleged illicit drug trafficking. Awuku, who serves as Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State Interests, stated that he will file an official request for information to demand answers about the circumstances under which the vessel, identified as MV Sankofa, was allowed to leave Ghanaian waters despite earlier regulatory breaches. “As Vice Chairman for Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has led national praise for astronaut Christina Koch following her selection as a crew member on NASA’s landmark Artemis II mission. He described her achievement as a source of “immense pride” for Ghana, highlighting the enduring bond she shares with the country. The Artemis II mission will see astronauts orbit the Moon in preparation for future lunar landings, marking a significant milestone in modern space exploration. Koch’s inclusion on the crew has captured global attention, not only for her pioneering role as the only woman on the mission but also for her unique connection to…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a comprehensive review of its internal election guidelines following what it describes as operational challenges encountered during its ongoing registration and electoral processes. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the party’s headquarters. Acting on behalf of the National Council in line with the party’s constitution, the NEC approved the revised framework aimed at strengthening internal democracy, improving transparency, and ensuring more credible and efficient elections across all levels of the party. According to a statement signed by General…
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority has announced a major enforcement drive targeting employers who deduct pension contributions from workers’ salaries but fail to remit the mandatory Tier 2 funds, warning that offenders will face prosecution. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Victor Azumah, said the move is part of intensified efforts to safeguard the retirement benefits of workers and restore confidence in Ghana’s pension system. “Employers who deduct pension contributions from their employees and fail to remit them are committing an offence and violating the rights of those employees,” he stated. Mr Azumah revealed that the Authority has strengthened…
The Narcotics Control Commission has announced that it is in the final stages of reviewing applications for cannabis licences, with successful applicants expected to receive approval to commence operations in the near future. The Deputy Director-General in charge of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, Alexander Twum-Barimah, disclosed this during his address at the Kwahu Business Forum. According to him, the review process has been conducted with careful scrutiny to ensure that only applicants who meet all legal, regulatory, and security requirements are granted licences under Ghana’s cannabis framework. “We are carefully reviewing all applications submitted under the various licence categories. Those…
American music icon and entrepreneur Dr. Dre has officially joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, with his net worth estimated at $1 billion in the latest global rich list released on April 7, 2026. The milestone marks a significant achievement for the 61-year-old, whose fortune has been built through a combination of music production, business ventures, and the highly successful sale of Beats by Dre. With this recognition, Dr. Dre enters an exclusive group of music industry figures who have reached billionaire status. He joins fellow global stars including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Bruce Springsteen. Among them,…
A private legal practitioner, Charles Akoto Lamptey Jnr, has petitioned the President of Ghana to suspend ongoing works on Terminal 2 at Kotoka International Airport, citing concerns over procurement integrity, economic efficiency, and long-term infrastructure planning. In the petition, the lawyer argues that past technical assessments and institutional decisions had already deemed Terminal 2 inadequate, a position that led to the construction of Terminal 3 as a modern replacement facility. He noted that the earlier decision was based on engineering limitations, operational inefficiencies, and the need to accommodate growing passenger volumes. The current works on Terminal 2, described by authorities…
The Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has cautioned against calls for fuel tax reductions and broad subsidies, warning that such measures could undermine Ghana’s economic stability. Speaking on a current affairs programme, Mr Jackson argued that rising energy costs pose a significant risk to inflation, particularly through their impact on food prices. He explained that even locally produced food carries substantial logistics costs, which are heavily influenced by fuel prices. According to him, any increase in fuel and transportation costs would inevitably translate into higher food prices, placing additional pressure on households. He further noted that both…