Ghana has reiterated its commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable urban development, with a strong emphasis on affordable housing, at the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) in Nairobi.Delivering the country statement, Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah (MP), described housing as central to economic participation, social dignity, and environmental resilience.Speaking on behalf of the Government and President John Dramani Mahama, she commended the African Union Commission and partners for convening the forum under the theme “Adequate Housing for All: Advancing Socio-economic and Environmental Transformation towards the realisation of Agenda 2063.”She noted that Ghana’s urban population has grown from 56.7% in 2021 to over 58% in 2025, intensifying pressure on housing and infrastructure.

Story by George Yawson Vineh Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has praised the inclusion of the only female astronaut on the Artemis II mission, describing her achievement as a powerful symbol of inspiration for women and girls across the world. The astronaut, Christina Koch, is part of a historic four-member crew selected by NASA for the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in over five decades. Artemis II is expected to pave the way for future lunar landings and long-term human presence beyond Earth. In a Facebook post, President Mahama commended Koch’s role, highlighting the importance of gender representation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). He noted that her participation sends a strong message that women can excel in fields

By Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The 24-Hour Economy Authority and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the implementation and expansion of 24-hour operations in the downstream petroleum sector of Ghana’s economy. The agreement, signed at the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat in Accra on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, establishes a framework for operational readiness standards, security coordination, and institutional collaboration to support the country's economic transformation programme. Under the MoU, the NPA will develop and enforce 24-hour operational readiness standards covering lighting, security, staffing protocols, digital fuel monitoring, and fire safety across fuel stations, refineries, bulk storage depots, and bulk road vehicle operations. The 24-Hour Economy Authority will coordinate the enabling environment, including security agency deployment and cross-government

By Adnan Adams MohammedAs the global cocoa market grapples with plummeting supply from traditional powerhouses, all eyes have turned to Ghana. With West African neighbors facing significant production declines, a critical question looms: Can Ghana step in to fill the gap? Under the strategic stewardship of Dr. Randy Abbey, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), the answer is a resounding and ambitious "Yes." The Global Supply Crisis: A Window of OpportunityThe international cocoa landscape is currently defined by a "bullish" squeeze. Recent projections highlight a precarious situation for Ghana's competitors:Ivory Coast: Production is expected to fall by 10.8% to 1.65 MMT in the 2025/26 season. Nigeria: The Cocoa Association projects an 11% drop to 305,000 MT for 2025/26.Surplus Volatility:

The President of Zimbabwe, H. E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Thursday 2nd April, 2026, toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) in Accra as part of his State visit to Ghana, describing the facility as a strong example of how technology and local expertise can transform sanitation into opportunity.In his remarks, President Mnangagwa underscored the importance of embracing technology and innovation in addressing sanitation challenges across the continent. He noted that,  advances in modern systems were changing how waste was managed and creating new opportunities for value addition and environmental sustainability.He stressed that African countries must leverage knowledge, build local capacity and adopt efficient systems that improve public health while generating employment for young people. The Zimbabwean President said partnerships such

By Sanusi Zankawah (PhD)Senior Research FellowAfrica Research and Consulting CentreIn the annals of institutional recovery, there are turnarounds, and then there are interventions.The distinction is not semantic; it is substantive. A turnaround improves an institution. An intervention rescues it, redefines it, and repositions it as a national asset. The 2025 audited financial statements of the National Investment Bank Plc leave no room for ambiguity: what has occurred at NIB is not routine recovery, it is a decisive, leadership-driven transformation. And at the center of it all stands Chief Dr. Doliwura Zakaria.Before his assumption of office, the Bank’s story was one of distress that had lingered long enough to shape public perception. The institution had become synonymous with fragility, strained capital,

Monday March 30, 2026The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, has underscored the importance of targeted capacity building for female Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), describing it as essential to strengthening inclusive governance across the country.She made these remarks at a special Orientation and Leadership Development Programme specifically organized for female MMDCEs, as part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to promote gender-responsive governance within Ghana’s decentralised system.The maiden programme, held in Kumasi,was designed as part of interventions by the Ministry to equip women leaders with the skills, confidence and institutional support required to excel in roles. Speaking at the programme, Hon. Sowah noted that while women continue to make significant contributions

By Makiza Micheline Latifa President John Dramani Mahama has commended Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for what he described as 'stellar leadership' in steering Ghana to secure a landmark resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, despite intense last-minute pressure from allies to postpone the vote.The President credited Ablakwa’s coordination and resolve at a critical moment when doubts emerged over whether the resolution could secure sufficient backing.“When I gave notice of this motion, I did not delude myself. It was always going to be a difficult task. We needed to build a broad coalition to get this through,” he said.According to the president, several countries, some believed to be part of the coalition appealed for a delay, warning that