The Ghana AIDS Commission will distribute thousands of condoms and HIV test kits on February 13 to mark International Condom Day.

Government has moved to remove GH¢4.35 billion in road-related liabilities from COCOBOD’s books as part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at stabilising the cash-strapped cocoa regulator and restoring fiscal discipline to the sector. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson announced the measures at a news conference following a marathon Cabinet meeting convened to address […] The post Cabinet

LIVE: Minority Speaks After Finance Minister Announces Major Cocoa Sector Reforms || 12-02-2026

Government is moving to revive the Produce Buying Company (PBC)the state-owned cocoa processing company that has struggled in recent years as part of a broader overhaul of COCOBOD aimed at shifting Ghana’s cocoa sector from raw bean exports to domestic value addition. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said Cabinet has approved a new […] The post Government

England, Ghanaâ??s Group L opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have confirmed two friendlies in June as part of their final preparations for the tournament.The Three Lions will face New Zealand on June 6 before taking on Costa Rica four days later, just one day before the World Cup kicks off.Prior to these fixtures, England will also play Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31, giving manager Thomas Tuchel opportunities to fine-tune his squad ahead of the global showpiece.The

South Korea’s intelligence agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has designated his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor following her growing public presence at key state events.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed excitement over Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyoâ??s versatility, praising the Black Stars attackerâ??s ability to excel in multiple positions.Since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, Semenyo has been deployed as a striker, right and left winger, and even as an attacking midfielder, providing Guardiola with numerous tactical options.Speaking to the media, Guardiola highlighted the attributes that allow Semenyo to adapt seamlessly

LIVE: Finance Minister Ato Forson Addresses Nation On Major Cocoa Sector Reforms || 12-02-2026

The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassile Ato Forson, has announced that the government has reduced the prices of cocoa to 2,587 Cedis per bag. He said during a press conference in Accra on Thursdfay Febraury 12 , that the reduction takes immediate effect. He said ,”Wasteful and uncontrolled expenditure practices are to be curtailed immediately. […]

Government has announced financial and structural reforms in the cocoa sector, including plans to revive the state-owned Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) and restructure billions of cedis in legacy debts owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson at a press briefing on Thursday, February 12, 2026 disclosed that CPC will […]

Austrian-born Ghanaian defender Samson Baidoo is set for a spell on the sidelines after RC Lens manager Pierre Sage confirmed the centre-back will be out of action for several weeks.Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Sage revealed that the 21-year-old is likely to remain unavailable until Lensâ?? Ligue 1 clash against FC Metz.The setback comes as a fresh blow for the defender, who recently returned from a hamstring injury only to suffer a relapse.Baidoo has already missed

The government is overhauling its cocoa financing and pricing model after a production shortfall and contract rollover triggered losses of more than US$1 billion, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson said on Thursday. The reforms follow a turbulent 2023-2024 season in which Ghana Cocoa Board projected output of 800,000 tonnes but harvested 432,145 tonnes, a […] The post Gov’t reworks

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has launched a sharp critique of the North London club, questioning their status among Europeâ??s elite while revealing failed attempts to sign winger Antoine Semenyo during his tenure.The Australian made the comments on The Overlapâ??s Stick to Football podcast, where he reflected on his two-year spell in charge despite delivering Europa League success.Postecoglou guided Spurs to continental silverware last season, but was

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB PLC) has marked a significant corporate milestone with the unveiling of a new corporate cloth, symbolising the Bank’s enduring legacy, shared values, and renewed commitment to excellence as it continues its transformation journey. The launch of the new corporate cloth, which coincided with the Bank’s annual thanksgiving, forms part […] The post ADB

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the following reforms for immediate implementation in the Cocoa sector. Addressing a press conferefnce in Accra on Thursday Febraury 12, he said that a careful review of the cocoa sector over the last eight years revealed gross mismanagement, which requires immediate and comprehensive reforms to […]

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has defended football coaches, insisting they should not be solely blamed for match results following Karim Zitoâ??s resignation as Asante Kotoko coach.Zito stepped down on Monday after Kotokoâ??s MTN FA Cup Round of 16 exit to Aduana FC, bringing his tenure to an abrupt end amid a difficult run of results.Dramani, who previously worked with Zito at Kotoko, said the demands of modern football often place unfair pressure on coaches,

Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing a cash squeeze driven by inherited pricing distortions, weak liquidity buffers and uncompetitive market positioning, Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has revealed. Speaking at a news conference after an emergency Cabinet meeting convened to stabilise the cocoa industry, Dr. Forson said government’s assessment traced the […] The post Inherited

Government reduces cocoa producer prices for the 2025/26 season following a 63% drop in global prices.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate arrest of persons who angrily locked up offices of the NHIS in Tema earlier this week. A angry group, who claimed to be executives of the governing NPP in Tema, earlier in the week locked up the offices in protest at certain government appointments they […]

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed the causes of the situation in the Cocoa sector as follows. He said that the current situation is largely driven by the unwillingness of buyers to purchase Ghana’s cocoa because it has become uncompetitive. He said cocoa from other producing countries is now selling at […]