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Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has alleged that contractors with ties to government are sidestepping directives to procure locally grown rice for the School Feeding Programme, opting instead for imports and, in the process, disadvantaging Ghanaian farmers. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum on April 3, 2026, he described the development as a troubling violation of procurement standards, particularly at a time when national policy is geared toward boosting domestic agricultural production. According to him, suppliers contracted under the programme were expected to source rice from local farmers in line with a presidential directive, yet have chosen to import, effectively…

The Chancery of the Accra Reset, an African health and economic sovereignty initiative championed by President John Mahama, has announced the establishment of a high-level panel on Reform of the Global Health Architecture and Governance. The initiative will bring together 18 global experts tasked with producing “concrete, actionable proposals” to restructure what organisers say is an unequal global health architecture. The panel will be co-chaired by prominent international figures, including Peter Piot, El Hadj As Sy, Nísia Trindade, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin. According to a statement on Friday, April 3, 2026, from the Chancery of the Accra Reset, the panel’s…

The Member of Parliament for Adentan, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, has ordered the immediate dredging of gutters in Lakeside following flooding caused by a heavy downpour. The flooding occurred on April 2 after about 30 minutes of rain, affecting parts of Adentan Lakeside, including Nyamekrom and Room 6, and raising concerns among residents about recurring drainage challenges in the area. During a visit to the community on Friday, April 3, the MP told Channel One News that engineers had been engaged to begin urgent desilting works to prevent a recurrence.“In the short term, we have engaged engineers to carry out immediate…

Ghana and Zimbabwe have held a high-level business roundtable forum in Accra aimed at promoting trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. The forum formed part of activities marking the three-day state visit of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Ghana and brought together leading industry players and investors from both nations. Speaking at the event, Chief Commercial Officer for Trade Facilitation at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Ebo Kobena Quaison, encouraged the private sector to leverage the platform to explore investment opportunities in areas such as tourism, agro-processing, and digital services. He noted that the forum offers…

A passing-out ceremony has been successfully held for 50 young participants trained as drone pilots under the E-HAPPY initiative of the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Programme. The participants, comprising 18 females and 32 males aged 18 to 35, received an intensive, fully funded two-week technical training at the Dan F. Acquaye Drone Innovation and Simulation Unit at the E-Learning Centre of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). They subsequently undertook a two-week hands-on industrial attachment at Agrokings Farm in Kasunya, in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, where the participants…

The Ga East Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region has re-elected Paul Mintah as its Presiding Member, securing all 13 votes cast in a unanimous decision that underscores strong confidence in his leadership. The re-election is seen as a clear endorsement of his stewardship as the Assembly continues efforts to strengthen local governance and drive development within the municipality. In his acceptance speech, Mr Mintah expressed gratitude to the Assembly Members for the trust placed in him and pledged to serve with diligence, fairness, and renewed commitment. He described his re-election as an opportunity to build on the progress…

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has attributed the GH¢15 per bag increase in sachet water prices to a shortage of essential raw materials needed for production following the Middle East tension. According to the Association, the scarcity of packaging materials, particularly polymers, has significantly driven up production costs, forcing producers to adjust prices to remain operational. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 2, the Vice President of the Association, Kwame Richard, explained that the situation has been worsened by disruptions in global supply chains. He clarified that although tensions in the Middle East have had…

The Executive Chairman of CellTel Networks Limited, Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson made a compelling case for aligning education with industry as a pathway to economic transformation at the inaugural Professor Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Annual Public Lecture on TVET Transformation in Africa, held at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre at the University of Education, Winneba. The former AGI president, Dr. Kludjeson, delivered his remarks as part of a three-member panel responding to a keynote address by Prof. Tagoe. He argues there is a critical need to rethink the role of education in national development, positing that Ghana must move beyond traditional academic…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, on March 31, 2026, conducted an on-site inspection of major road projects, reaffirming the government’s commitment to enhancing road infrastructure nationwide.The inspected projects include the Accra-Tema Motorway Expansion, the Tema-Aflao Road, the Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya Road, and the Adenta-Dodowa Road, all of which are progressing steadily.The visit focused on assessing the progress, quality, and adherence to timelines of the projects, which form part of the government’s broader initiative to improve connectivity and ease transportation challenges.The Minister began his tour with the Tema Motorway Expansion project, which stretches from the Tetteh Quarshie Roundabout to the…

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will, going forward, select their preferred Senior High Schools only after the release of their results. The new approach marks a departure from the current system, where candidates choose their Senior High Schools before sitting for the examination. According to the Minister, the proposed change aims to improve placement outcomes and ensure that students make more informed choices based on their actual performance. According to him, the policy is expected to enhance transparency in the school placement process while reducing mismatches between students’ academic…