Gov’t increase cocoa producer price by 12.27%, effective October 3
The Government of Ghana has announced a significant increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season, raising the price from GHS3,228.75 to GHS3,625 per bag. This represents a 12.27% increase and translates to GHS58,000 per metric tonne, up from the earlier GHS51,660 per tonne. The decision was made during a meeting of the […]
“Six people killed, four rescued after Galamsey pit collapse at Kasotie”
Six illegal miners have been confirmed dead, while four others have been rescued after a pit collapse at an illegal mining site at Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, trapping several miners underground. Rescue efforts, led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in collaboration […]
We fully support gov’t on value upgrade, FAQs an error – DSTV
MultiChoice Ghana has issued a public clarification, stating that they fully support the government’s recently announced DStv value upgrade and that a misleading FAQ published on their website was an error. This comes after confusion among customers and media reports suggesting a contradiction between a government statement by Minister of Communication, Samuel Nartey George, and […]
Two suspected military officers arrested after failed mining site robbery at Prestea
Two suspected military personnel and their two civilian accomplices have been arrested by the Prestea Police in the Western Region during an attempt to allegedly rob LongShine Mining Company Limited, a Chinese mine, on Sunday, September 28, at Prestea-Obouhu. Confirming the incident in an interview with Channel One News’ Akwasi Agyei Annim, on October 1, […]
Road crashes claim 1,937 lives, leave 10,957 injured between January and August 2025 – NRSA
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that 1,937 people died in road crashes across Ghana between January and August 2025. According to the report, a total of 16,348 vehicles were involved in accidents during the period, resulting in 10,957 injuries and 9,626 reported cases. The breakdown included 5,515 commercial vehicles, 6,647 private vehicles, […]
Boakye Agyarko to contest for NPP National Chairmanship position
Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on September 30, 2025, Mr Agyarko said his decision followed extensive consultations with his family, close associates, and party faithful who would be most affected by […]
Govt promises to include new teachers’ 13-month salary arrears in 2026 Budget
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has assured the coalition of unpaid teachers that payment of their 13-month salary arrears will be included in the 2026 budget presentation. This follows the submission of a petition by the group to the Finance Ministry as part of their protest demanding government action on salary arrears. Receiving the […]
Newly posted teachers protest over 13 months of unpaid salaries
Teachers from the 2022 batch of the College of Education and university graduates are picketing at the Jubilee House, demanding payment of 13- and 9-month salary arrears, respectively. The protest began early Tuesday, September 30, at Obra Spot near Nkrumah Circle, with the teachers marching to the Ministry of Education and later the Ministry of […]
68 Ghanaians among 260 arrested across Africa for online scams
A major International Police (INTERPOL) operation across 14 African countries has led to the arrest of 260 suspected scammers, with Ghanaian authorities playing a pivotal role by apprehending 68 individuals and seizing a significant haul of evidence. According to an Interpol statement, the coordinated crackdown, dubbed Operation Contender 3.0, targeted criminal networks exploiting social media […]
1400 illegal miners arrested in 8 months – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that the government’s intensified crackdown on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has led to 1,400 arrests in just eight months. Speaking on GTV on Wednesday, September 24, Mr. Buah contrasted the figure with the 800 arrests recorded over nearly three years under the […]
