Story by George Yawson Vineh Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day, a day set aside by the United Nations to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources. The day serves as a reminder that water is not just a basic necessity, but a fundamental human right that millions around the world still struggle to access. Water is essential for life. It supports health, agriculture, industry, and ecosystems. From the food we eat to the energy we consume, water plays a central role. Yet, despite its importance, billions of people globally lack access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services. This challenge is particularly evident in developing regions,

By: Daniel Asare Chartered accountant and corporate governance expert, Dr. Valentin Kwasi Mensah as reacted to the just ended state of the nations addressed read by the President on the floor of parliament on February, 27th 2026 Dr. Mensah urged the current government to implement practical measures to enhance the transport sector in order to improve the delivery of goods and services and boost Ghana’s agriculture sector and economy. Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana’s economy has crossed the $100 billion mark for the first time in the nation’s history, a milestone expected to position the country among Africa’s largest and fastest-growing economies. According to him, growth has been recorded across all major

Story by George Yawson Vineh Two people have been confirmed dead after a microlight aircraft with registration number G9-ADV crashed and burst into flames at Tema Community One in the Greater Accra Region on Monday afternoon.The incident occurred at TMA Daycare, Site 18 near the Oninku Drive School Park of Tema Community One in the Greater Accra Region sending shockwaves through residents and passers-by who witnessed the crash. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service and other agencies were quickly dispatched to the scene to contain the situation. According to the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the two-seater microlight aircraft was on a domestic flight from Ho to Accra when the accident occurred. Authorities said radio contact with the aircraft was

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Police Service has arrested four field officers of Bills Micro-Credit Limited for allegedly assaulting a woman at Ashongman Estate in Accra. The incident occurred on March 13, 2026, when the officers, identified as Denis Wornyo, 38, Albert Amarh, 40, Ebenezer Amartei, 23, and Atsu Lawson, 27, visited the woman's residence to demand repayment of a loan. According to reports, the officers allegedly assaulted the woman, Hagar Emaser, 42, during the confrontation. A video of the incident circulated on social media, sparking widespread criticism and prompting the police to launch an investigation. The Kwabenya District Police Command arrested the suspects on March 15, 2026, and they are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Bills Micro-Credit Limited

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Gold Board, commonly known as GoldBod, has strongly refuted claims that it paid GH¢11 million for the renovation of its office through an improper procurement process.The allegations circulating on social media suggested that the contract for the renovation works was sole-sourced and awarded to a company linked to Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Dogbe. However, GoldBod says the claims are false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Board’s Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minkah, GoldBod explained that the contract was not awarded through sole sourcing, as widely alleged. Instead, the procurement was conducted through a restricted tendering process approved by the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). According to the Board, the

By Makiza Micheline LatifaAccra, Ghana — The Republic of Ghana and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a Technical Session of Political Consultations held on March 12, 2026, at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra. The meeting provided an opportunity for both nations to review the current state of cooperation and identify new areas for strengthened partnership.The Ghanaian delegation was led by Eric Owusu-Boateng, Director of the Europe Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the Russian side was headed by Anatoly Bashkin, Director of the Department of African States of the Russian Federation. Reinforcing a 68-Year PartnershipOpening the session, Coordinating Director of Political and Economic Affairs at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Story by: Daniel Kwabena Asare President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association Perpetual Ofori- Ampofo, has reiterated the need for women to receive essential support. Delivering a commemorative speech at an event to climax this year’s International Women’s Day, she intimated that equipping and empowering them to contribute their quota would equally sustain economic growth and accelerate national development. International Women’s Day which falls on March 8th is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural. and political achievements of women. It also focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. As part of efforts to climax this year’s edition, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana held themed: “Give to gain”: The Role