A food vendor at Alabar Market in Kumasi, Kande Seidu, has been sentenced into 20 days prison custody for using open fire in the market. She was sentenced by a District Court Two at Prempeh Assembly Hall, presided over by Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor on Monday, March 16, 2026. According to the prosecutor, Kande […]

Former Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir (KT) Hammond, has strongly rejected claims that an alleged GH¢89.4 million debt linked to the government’s One District One Factory (1D1F) programme was fictitious, describing the allegation as “preposterous” and a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation. The controversy follows findings contained in a Bank Transfer Advice […] The post KT

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a GH¢27.5 million agreement with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to undertake geological investigations in three mineralised areas – Funsi, Atuna and Bensere East – in a move aimed at strengthening data-driven mining in Ghana. The agreement, signed earlier yesterday, forms the first phase of a broader initiative to generate credible […] The post GoldBod

Police in Odumase-Krobo have foiled an attempt by a counterfeit currency syndicate to bribe officers with GH¢200,000 following the arrest of three suspects found with more than one million US dollars. According to the Eastern Regional Police command, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 following intelligence-led operations by the Odumase-Krobo Police Command led by Detective Corporal Williams Asante and […] The post Police seize over US$1m

A SPECIAL task force of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in Tema has uncovered an illegal water connection in the Tema Industrial Area where treated water was allegedly being siphoned and sold to tanker operators. The suspect, identified as Nana Sarpong, reportedly operated under a company name, Naspon Limited, and had illegally tapped into a … The post GWL Task Force uncovers Illegal water

Twenty-eight foreign nationals and a landlord have been arrested during a joint security operation at Pakyi Numbers One and Two in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The operation was conducted by the Ghana Immigration Service, the Ghana Police Service, and the Amansie West District Assembly to flush out foreigners residing in the area without valid documentation. The security personnel acted […] The post 28

Accra, Ghana, 16 March 2026: Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering one of its most consequential periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary […] The post Africa’s

CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has said that President John Dramani Mahama has also admitted that exogenous factors impact Ghana’s economy. He referenced President Mahama’s previous address at Harvard University, where he acknowledged that the COVID-19 outbreak impacted global economies, including Ghana, except that in the Ghana case, the election […]

Yesterday, The Chronicle published a story under the caption “2023 Acquisition Talks: E&P Ready to Operate Damang Mine,” pointing to what could mark a new dawn in Ghana’s mining industry. We believe this development could not have come at a more appropriate time. For decades, Ghana’s large-scale mining sector has remained largely under the control of multinational […] The post Editorial:

The District Chief Executive for Pru West, Mr. Samuel Agyapong, has assured Abease community, the headmaster and students of Abease and Prang Senior High Schools of the Assembly’s commitment to addressing the water problem facing them. He said the Assembly, with the backing of the Mahama-led Government, would do its best to solve the water crisis facing […] The post DCE

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has commissioned the first High Court complex in the Ahafo Region at Goaso, the Regional capital. The facility, funded by the Asunafo North Municipal Assembly, comprises a courtroom, judge’s chamber, registrar’s office, recorders’ room, bailiffs’ office, store and administrative offices is expected to enhance access to justice by the residents and […] The post Chief

A prominent cocoa farmer has called on the Board and management of COCOBOD and traditional authorities to work towards protecting the cocoa industry. According to him, destruction of cocoa farms threatens Ghana’s cocoa production besides jeopardizing rural economies and national revenue. The 2011 Overall Best Farmer of the Atwima Kwanwoma District, Mr. Alex Marfo, aka Boboo, suggested […] The post Best

The Government of Ghana must be deliberate about resourcing and empowering Ghanaians to become billionaires, a member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Roger TD Wills, has said. He makes the point that economic development and job creation must be in the hands of Ghanians to ensure that the benefits remain […]

A member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rofger TD Wills, has questioned the claim of the New Patriotic Party of creating 3 million jobs for the youth. The aspiring Deputy Communications Officer of the NDC asked about the whereabouts of those jobs the NPP said they created, because those jobs […]

The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has said that there is everything wrong with the decision of President John Dramani Mahama to use his brother just for official travels. He made the point that the government and the NDC must stop defending President Mahama’s use of his brother’s jet […]

Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says no decision has been made over Andre Ayew's potential inclusion in Black Stars squad for the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old, who returned to competitive football after a six-month hiatus following his departure from French club Le Havre, recently signed with relegation-threatened Dutch side NAC Breda.Since joining the club as a free agent, Ayew has scored once in 10 appearances, scoring

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly preparing to pursue Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, viewing him as a potential long-term replacement for Carlos Baleba.The Premier League side have monitored Yirenkyi closely since his move to Danish club Nordsjaelland in 2024, following his development from the renowned Right to Dream Academy.At just 20, the holding midfielder has impressed in Scandinavia with his composure, defensive intelligence, and maturity on the ball.Yirenkyiâ??s

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Atta Issah, has called for the strengthening of African trade facilitation within and among African countries. He noted that Africans stand to benefit from increased market access for Ghanaian and African products and the promotion of regional value addition, ensuring that Africa exports more finished goods rather than raw […]

Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama says Ghana’s economy is stabilising faster than expected, with inflation falling to 3.3% and reserves rising to $14.5bn.

… amid business community clamour for steeper rate cut By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU and Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting under improving domestic economic conditions but rising global energy prices that threaten to test the country’s steady disinflation trend, Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said at the opening […] The post MPC