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

March 12, 2026Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has praised the collaborative engagement between the Ministry, Parliament, and key educational institutions in advancing Ghana’s education sector.He made these statements when he led the Ministry of Education to the maiden sitting of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Development on Tuesday for the 2024 National Annual Progress Report, alongside officials from the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET).“Your presence here today reflects the Ministry's commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration with Parliament in advancing Ghana's education agenda,” Dr. Apaak said, emphasizing the cooperative approach to monitoring and reviewing sectoral progress.He noted that the annual report, prepared by the National Development Planning

Story by Oscar Akaba NorvixoxoThe celebration of International Women's Day each year provides an important opportunity to recognize the achievements and contributions of women across the world. However, beyond celebration and symbolic recognition, the day should also serve as a platform for addressing the structural challenges that limit women’s economic participation for women engaged in cross-border trade across West Africa, making this day meaningful requires practical actions that protect their economic efforts and strengthen regional food security.Undoubtedly Women constitute a significant proportion of informal cross-border traders within the West African region. Every day, they move agricultural produce, processed foods, textiles, and other essential goods across borders, sustaining markets and supporting livelihoods in both rural and urban communities. Their trading activities

Story by George Yawson VINEH As the world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, my attention is being drawn to the resilience, determination, and achievements of women and girls who continue to pursue their dreams despite challenges. Across Ghana, many young women are taking bold steps to build careers, start businesses, and support their families while contributing to national development. This year’s observance highlights the need for stronger support systems by the government and society to empower women and girls. Globally, the 2026 theme emphasizes “Rights, Justice, and Action for All Women and Girls,” calling for deliberate efforts to remove barriers that limit opportunities for women. In Ghana, young women are increasingly entering fields such as entrepreneurship, digital technology, agriculture,

Story by George Yawson VINEH Nine public officers, including five Customs officers, one officer from the Narcotics Control Commission, one Port Security officer, one Energy Commission officer and one Standards Authority officer, have been arrested and placed under Police inquiry bail in connection with the interception of a container carrying a massive consignment of undeclared Tramadol at the Tema Port. The arrests follow the seizure by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of a container loaded with 299 cartons containing 146,932,000 tablets (250mg and 225mg) of undeclared Tramadol Hydrochloride, equivalent to 34,847.2 kilogrammes. The seizure according to a press statement signed and issued on Tuesday 3 March,2026 was triggered by intelligence received by the Preventive wing of the Customs