Fish Farming Ghana’s aquaculture sector is building momentum as a credible business opportunity for local entrepreneurs, supported by rising domestic production figures and a landmark regulatory overhaul that analysts say could transform the operating environment for fish farmers and related businesses across the country. National agricultural performance data shows aquaculture output reached approximately 121,809 tonnes in 2024, up from 116,108…
Day: March 16, 2026
Felicia Boadu inspires gratitude with new song ‘Aseda’
Ghanaian gospel musician Felicia Boadu has released a new single titled ‘Aseda’, a thanksgiving-themed song that highlights gratitude and faith in God. The track, produced by Genius Selection, was officially released on March 13 and is now available on major digital streaming platforms worldwide. Aseda, which means “thanksgiving”, carries a message centred on appreciation and reflection. Through the song, Felicia…
President Mahama directs expansion of security services recruitment
President John Dramani Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies, Minister for the Interior and Acting Minister for Defence on the ongoing security services recruitment process. Following a briefing on the process, the President has directed that the number of men and women to be recruited to the various security agencies should be increased from…
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad with four debutants for Austria, Germany friendlies
By Kwame Bediako Ghana head coach Otto Addo has named his Black Stars squad for crucial international friendlies against Austria and Germany this month, ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matches, set for Vienna on March 27 and Stuttgart on March 30, blend familiar faces from qualifiers with fresh talent to sharpen the team’s edge. Addo…
Afenyo-Markin demands Interior Minister brief Parliament over security recruitment expansion
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has insisted that increasing recruitment numbers into Ghana’s security services will not address the fundamental concerns surrounding the ongoing exercise. He urged Parliament to compel the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak to appear before the House to provide clarity. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Monday, March 16, the Effutu MP said the Minority is dissatisfied…
Two dead in Tema aircraft crash, GCAA confirms flight from Ho to Accra
A microlight aircraft crashed and caught fire near Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One on Monday March 16, 2026, killing both occupants on board, emergency services and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have confirmed. The aircraft, registered as 9G-ADV, was en route from Ho in the Volta Region to Accra, with an estimated arrival time of 3:20…
Ghana’s economic recovery showing encouraging progress — BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has stated that recent economic indicators show signs of recovery in Ghana rsquo;s economy. His comment follows the opening of the 129th Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the Bank of Ghana on Monday, March 16. Source link
Chelsea captain Reece James suffers hamstring injury, expected to miss several weeks
Chelsea captain Reece James has sustained another hamstring injury which could keep him out for several weeks. James, who signed a new six-year contract to stay at the club last week, missed open training with the rest of the Chelsea squad on Monday ndash; ahead of the Champions League last 16 decider against Paris Saint-Germain. Source link
LilWin makes U-turn on DNA claim
Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has backtracked on a viral DNA claim about one of his children after his management clarified that the revelation was part of a movie promotion. Source link
Low turnout in Congo-Brazzaville presidential poll expected to extend Sassou’s rule
Votes are being counted in the Republic of Congo after a day of voting Sunday in a presidential election that is expected to extend President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s rule for a fifth term. Throughout the capital, Brazzaville, there were no long queues outside polling stations. Source link
