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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...

President Mahama Directs Minerals Commission to Grant Mining License to UMaT

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minerals Commission to grant a mining license to the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), a decisive step aimed at advancing practical mining education and strengthening Ghana’s extractive industry. The announcement came during a stakeholder engagement and is...

Parliament Approves Sweeping Legal Education Reforms, Breaks Ghana School of Law’s Exclusive Hold

Parliament has adopted the report of the Constitution and Legal Affairs Committee, paving the way for far-reaching reforms designed to widen access to legal education and reinforce professional training for lawyers in Ghana. The approval follows the formal laying of the Legal Education Reform Bill...