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Transport Minister Inaugurates New Board for Tema Shipyard and Dry-Dock Company Limited

The Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has formally inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors of Tema Shipyard and Drydock Company Limited at a ceremony in Accra, Addressing the gathering, Hon. Nikpe described the shipyard as a vital national asset that must...

Veteran Public Servant Dr. Sipa Yankey Appointed Chairman of Tema Shipyard

Dr. George Sipa-Adjah Yankey has been named the new Board Chairman of the Tema Shipyard and Dry-Dock Company Limited, a move expected to inject fresh leadership and strategic direction into Ghana’s maritime sector. Bringing decades of experience in both public service and corporate management, Dr....

COCOBOD Refutes Allegations of €12 Million Donation to Black Stars

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has categorically dismissed claims circulating in sections of the media and across social platforms that it donated €12 million to support the Black Stars, describing the reports as entirely unfounded and misleading. The rebuttal follows widespread assertions suggesting that proceeds...

SONA 2026: Mahama Unveils 24-Hour Economy Authority, Pledges 1.7 Million Jobs

In his State of the Nation Address on Friday, February 27, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama officially transitioned his signature 24-Hour Economy policy from campaign promise to statutory reality. Following his recent assent to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, the President told Parliament that the...

Minority Demands COCOBOD CEO’s Removal Following Sharp Cocoa Price Cut

The Minority in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to relieve Randy Abbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), of his duties amid what it describes as a deepening crisis in the cocoa sector. The caucus expressed grave concern over the...

Zambia Declares Ghanaian Fugu Duty-Free After President Mahama’s Visit

The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced that Fugu imported from Ghana for personal use is now exempt from all taxes and duties. The decision follows President John Dramani Mahama’s recent state visit to Zambia, highlighting the tangible benefits of strengthened diplomatic and trade...