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With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Engineering & Mining Weekly in a Zoom Interview. Following Orion’s selection from the very high number of 780 Xplor programme applicants, Lennox spoke of “launching off into 2026 with a renewed vigour around exploration”. “It’s a very pleasing outcome,” added Lennox about Orion making it through to the final 11 BHP Xplor parties. Moreover, in the week before last, the Johannesburg- and Sydney-listed Orion also reached a binding agreement with Glencore. “We’ve had a…

Ff C D C D E Bab D Fifty-two brilliant students from across all 16 regions of Ghana were honored at this year’s President’s Independence Awards ceremony in Accra, in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination. The awards ceremony, themed “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” was held at the Accra International Conference Centre and attended by dignitaries including Her Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Ministers of State including the Deputy Minister for Education Hon. Clement Apaak, Heads of security agencies, members of the diplomatic community, parents, teachers, the…

Ghana And St Kitts Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis signed three bilateral agreements at the Jubilee House in Accra on Wednesday, March 4, including a landmark visa exemption arrangement that for the first time extends visa-free travel to holders of ordinary passports from both countries. The signing took place during the state visit of Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, who arrived in Accra on Tuesday, March 3, and was formally received by President John Dramani Mahama with full military honours. The three agreements cover a formal political consultation mechanism between the two governments, the visa exemption for ordinary…

Thursday 05th March, 2026 05:06 PM| By Viola Kosome Ruth Okowa (GAIN), Williams Hamisi (FAO) and Kenneth Onyango (CEC) agriculture Kisumu during a joint media briefing in Kisumu on the rollout of the Financial Flows Tracking pilot aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in Kenya’s food systems. Photo:Viola Kosome Kisumu County has been selected to pilot a new financial tracking initiative aimed at exposing how much money actually flows into Kenya’s food systems and whether those investments are delivering results. The pilot, led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in partnership with the…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday called for a carefully phased approach to the proposed ban on single-use plastics in Nigeria, warning that a sudden policy shift could disrupt businesses and threaten thousands of jobs. Abbas gave the warning in Abuja while declaring open a public hearing organised by the House Ad-hoc Committee on Preparedness for the Single-Use Plastic Ban in Nigeria at the National Assembly Complex. The Speaker, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, Isiaka Ibrahim, acknowledged the urgent need to address Nigeria’s mounting…

Digital Malawi has formally requested Ghana’s support in deploying digital infrastructure across its economy, with the West African nation’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George describing the request as part of a broader continental shift toward Africa-led technology solutions. The request came from Malawi’s Minister of Information and Digitalization, Dr. Shadric Namalomba, during a bilateral meeting with George on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, which concluded Thursday. Dr. Namalomba asked Ghana to help develop fintech (financial technology) platforms, national digital identification systems, e-government portals, last-mile rural connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications. “In fact,…

Haruna Iddrisu Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has confirmed that Ghana will phase out the standalone teacher licensure examination and replace it with assessments conducted during the final year of training at universities and colleges of education, ending a system that has drawn criticism since its introduction. Speaking on TV3 on Thursday, Iddrisu said the transition is being managed by a committee led by the National Teaching Council (NTC), and that a special arrangement was recently approved for the University of Ghana after the institution formally requested permission to conduct one final examination for a specific cohort of graduates who had…

Labour expert, Austin Gamey, has cautioned that unresolved labour disputes in Ghana could discourage potential investors, urging swift action to resolve the standoff between the government and the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG). His warning follows CLOGSAG’s declaration of a nationwide strike, directing all its members across the Civil Service and Local Government Service to stay at home effective Monday, March 9, 2026, until further notice. According to Mr Gamey, prolonged industrial unrest creates uncertainty within the economy and can push investors to look elsewhere, ultimately affecting job creation and economic growth. Speaking in an interview…

  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu over what she described as poor governance, claiming that Nigeria as a country is a “glitch” where “nothing is going on”. Yesufu, who was a guest on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday, lamented the poor economic and security situation in the country. “Right now, Nigeria as a whole is a glitch. There is nothing working, whether economically or in terms of security; we don’t have any of that,” Yesufu said on the political programme. “I just explained to you: people…

By James Amoh JuniorAccra, March 5, GNA – Ghana will on Friday, March 6, commemorate the 69th anniversary of her independence from British colonial rule, a historic milestone that continues to inspire reflection on the nation’s journey, achievements and aspirations for the future.Independence Day remains one of the most significant events on Ghana’s national calendar, symbolising the triumph of self-determination and the enduring spirit of a people who charted their own path to nationhood.Nearly seven decades after the historic declaration of independence by Dr Kwame Nkrumah on March 6, 1957, Ghana continues to commemorate the day with national ceremonies, civic…

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the impact of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on South African economic growth was not yet clear, as it would depend on the length of the fighting. Godongwana added at an investment conference in London that the country’s coalition government was working well, a far cry from last year when disagreements between key coalition partners delayed his budget twice.

Ghana Belarus Discuss Farm Machinery Deal Belarus has proposed supplying Ghana with approximately 3,000 units of agricultural machinery and establishing a cocoa processing facility on Ghanaian soil, as a high-level Belarusian delegation completed a landmark two-day visit to Accra that also confirmed a state visit by President John Dramani Mahama to Minsk in June. Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks with President Mahama on the first day of the visit, conveying greetings from President Alexander Lukashenko ahead of Ghana’s Independence Day and a personal invitation to Minsk. Mahama accepted the invitation and proposed that specific dates be coordinated…

President John Mahama says cement prices in Ghana have dropped by about 20 percent due to improved macroeconomic stability and engagement between government and industry players. Speaking at the commissioning of the world’s largest Calcined Clay plant at the Free Zones Enclave in Tema, President Mahama said the cement industry has received significant policy attention over the past year because of its vital role in construction, housing, and infrastructure development. He explained that by the end of 2024, cement prices had increased sharply, reaching approximately GH¢120 per bag for 42.5 grade cement and GH¢113 per bag for 32.5 grade cement,…

Oil A natural resource governance expert has outlined a five-point emergency strategy he believes can protect Ghana’s fuel market and wider economy from a worst-case scenario unfolding in the Middle East, where the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure are already pushing crude prices sharply higher. Dr. Steve Manteaw said Ghana is exposed on multiple fronts and that waiting for the situation to worsen before acting would be a costly mistake. His proposals, set out in a policy commentary published Thursday, are directed at the government and the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). His first…

Kenya has been removed from the compliance watchlist of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after meeting global anti-doping standards. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said WADA confirmed that the Anti- facebook.com

South Africa has joined the growing international coalition of the ambitious supporting the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy by 2050, reinforcing the role of nuclear power in achieving climate and energy security goals. The declaration, first launched at COP28, calls for global nuclear capacity to at least triple by 2050 to help meet decarbonisation targets and Paris Agreement goals. South Africa has become the 34th country to endorse the initiative during the Nuclear Forum at the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, signalling increased momentum behind nuclear energy as part of the global clean energy transition. The full declaration and list…

Transport Ghana’s worsening urban traffic congestion is costing the economy at least GHS 4.5 billion every year in lost productivity, and addressing it is no longer a quality-of-life issue but an economic emergency, Stanbic Bank Ghana said at a high-level breakfast dialogue held in Accra this week. The warning came from Mawuko Afadzinu, Executive Head of Brands and Marketing at Stanbic Bank Ghana, who opened the Graphic Business and Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting on the theme “Resetting Ghana’s Urban Transport System: An Economic Necessity.” The event brought together policymakers, regulators, transport operators, financial institutions, urban planners, and development partners. Isaac…

African Development Bank (AfDB) The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has approved a USD 9.57 million grant to help Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states build more resilient health systems capable of responding faster to disease outbreaks, nutrition emergencies, and cross-border public health threats. Approved on 3 March 2026, the financing will fund the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project, an initiative designed to strengthen the resilience and capacity of health systems across the SADC region to respond more effectively to public health and nutrition emergencies. The project includes…

Wamkele Mene African trade ministers have adopted a unified continental negotiating position ahead of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon this month, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretary-General framing the agreement as evidence that regional integration and multilateral engagement strengthen rather than compete with each other. The meeting, hosted by Mozambique in Maputo in its capacity as coordinator of the African Group in Geneva, brought together African trade ministers to align continental priorities, strengthen Africa’s collective voice in global trade negotiations, and promote an inclusive trading…

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Ghana’s senior national team will take on Wales national football team in an international friendly as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and will be played at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff.It will mark the first-ever senior men’s international meeting between Wales and Ghana, giving both sides a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their squads ahead of the global tournament in North America.For Wales, the fixture will be historic as it will also be the first time an African nation has played them…

Sokojob Ghanaian artificial intelligence (AI) recruitment startup SokoJob has launched a social programme that will provide free, full-cycle hiring support to universities, schools, registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and community projects with measurable social impact. The initiative, announced this week, is aimed at addressing a persistent gap in Ghana’s social sector, where many educational and community organisations lose time and talent because they lack the budget for professional recruitment services. Under the programme, selected institutions will have access to SokoJob’s full recruitment pipeline at no cost. The platform will receive applications on behalf of participating organisations, screen candidates using its AI-powered…

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2 Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are investigating the alleged abandonment of a ₦365 million National Library of Nigeria (NLN) state branch project in Jalingo, Taraba State, following a petition by the civic organisation, BudgIT Foundation. The organisation had accused the National Library of abandoning the construction of a prototype library building in Jalingo despite payments of about ₦292 million to the contractor. The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) is a federal agency tasked with promoting literacy, research, and the preservation of Nigeria’s literary heritage. Over the years, the agency has embarked on establishing state branches to expand access…

Jon Rahm responded to comments made by Rory McIlroy about the upcoming LIV Golf event in South Africa. Rahm, who shocked the golf world when he joined LIV Golf in 2023, is set to compete at the league’s upcoming tournament in South Africa. However, McIlroy recently suggested that the Spanish golfer might not actually want to be there. McIlroy Questions Rahm’s Desire to Play Speaking earlier in the week, McIlroy shared his opinion about Rahm’s situation and the complicated relationship between LIV Golf players and traditional tours. The Northern Irishman has long been one of the most vocal critics of…

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The third month of the year is very special for Akua (and Kwaku) Ghana. ‘Akua Ghana’? Yes, Ghana was ‘born’ on a Wednesday, despite the seeming insistence of some Saturday-borns and their accomplices, to take that honour away from Wednesday-borns!Furthermore, as Ghana marks its 69th birthday on Friday, March 6, a necessary reminder: Ghana’s day name is Akua, not Ama, as appears to be the popular belief; thus, the correct nickname is ‘Akua Ghana’, NOT ‘Ama Ghana’!I first made this point in an article published in The Mirror weekly in 2014, and have repeated it from time to time.March 6,…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi Akontombra, Joseph Appiah and District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, Pious Kwame Nkuah, have commissioned a Community Health- Based Planning Services (CHPS) compound for the people of Sefwi Shed community.Speaking at the ceremony, the DCE noted that the move formed part of the government’s interventions to complete all stalled or uncompleted projects to improve upon healthcare delivery.He said the CHPS compound would help improve access to quality healthcare delivery within the Sefwi Shed community and its environs.Mr Nkuah pointed out that the facility would go a long way to provide primary healthcare…

1 The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a two-day pre-retirement training for its retiring officers, emphasizing that retirement is not an end, but a “redirection of a wealth of experience” into new opportunities. The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills, financial planning strategies, and psychological readiness to ensure a smooth and fulfilling transition from active service to post-retirement life. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, described retirement as a transition rather than a withdrawal from productivity. Speaking at the Ministry’s Conference Room during the opening ceremony, he emphasized that retiring officers are embarking on…

Olam Agri Ghana today officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship Healthy Baker Campaign, an annual initiative that has become one of the country’s most impactful private-sector contributions to public health and food safety since its inception in 2022. Since its launch, the programme has successfully completed three nationwide cycles, benefiting 8,050 bakers, their workers and its supply chain across Ghana with essential health screenings and food safety training. This year’s campaign commences simultaneously in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region and Sekondi in the Western Region, with plans to progressively roll out nationwide to key cities including Accra,…

Fifty-two students drawn from across all 16 regions of the country were yesterday honoured at this year’s President Independence Day Awards ceremony in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and excellence in basic education.The awardees were selected through an inclusive and rigorous process coordinated by the Ghana Education Service (GES) and its collaborative partners. They comprised 32 students from public schools, made up of one male and one female representative from each region, as well as 16 students from private schools.The selection also ensured full inclusion of learners with special educational needs, with two visually and hearing-impaired students from the…

Uganda’s Latib Muwonge is set to take on his Kenyan counterpart, Samuel Njomo, in a ten-round Liberation Day boxing championship bout scheduled to take place at Eco Beach in Entebbe tomorrow. The event, which will include 21 professional bouts, including 8 rounds, had its weighing today.

The Ghana national football team will face Wales national football team for the first time in history in an international friendly scheduled for June 2, 2026, in Cardiff. The encounter will mark the maiden senior-level meeting between the two nations and is expected to serve as an important preparation match for both sides ahead of the FIFA World Cup. For the Black Stars, the friendly provides an opportunity for the technical team to assess players and fine-tune the squad as Ghana continues its preparations for the World Cup. Playing away in Cardiff will also offer the team valuable experience against…

Jso Waste And Insectum Signing Ghana and Denmark have formalised a private sector investment agreement to establish a waste-to-protein processing facility in Accra, marking one of the first concrete projects to emerge from the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the Embassy of Denmark, Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the 24 Hour Economy Secretariat on Agricultural and Agribusiness Cooperation. The agreement, signed at the Embassy of Denmark in Accra on Wednesday March 4, brings together Ghanaian waste management firm JSO Waste and Danish companies Insectum ApS and Michael Bundgaard Holding ApS. The facility will use black soldier fly…

Nigeria’s business environment strengthened significantly in February 2026, with the latest Business Confidence Monitor showing firms reporting the strongest operating conditions since the index was introduced. The improvement came even as fresh data from the central bank showed banks becoming more cautious in lending to the private sector, underscoring the complex state of the economy, where business sentiment is improving but financial conditions remain tight. The February Business Confidence Monitor released by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) shows the Current Business Performance Index rising to a record 117.2 points. The reading marks a sharp jump from 105.8 points recorded…

The South African government makes a great deal of the fact that it supports women’s empowerment in agriculture. But does it? As an anthropologist, I’ve been engaged in long-term ethnographic research in KwaZulu-Natal since 2007, focusing mostly on rural food systems and food-based livelihoods and before that on health care. We conducted research into the Isibonelo Cooperative, a small-scale women-led farming cooperative in KwaZulu-Natal. We found that weak governance and old infrastructure had led to women’s dispossession from the land they had farmed for decades. This isn’t happening through formal dispossession, but because failing irrigation infrastructure is making farming impossible.…

By: Belinda Nketia  The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures in Accra on Friday, 6 March 2026, ahead of the 69th Independence Anniversary Celebration at the Jubilee House. The affected roads include Liberation Road from Opeibea Intersection to the Central Business District, Independence Avenue at the Ako Adjei By-pass, and Jawaharlal Nehru Road. Access will be restored once the event concludes. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes, including Kaokudi Road via Kanda Highway to Barnes Road or Giffard Road towards Osu, and Kanda Highway to Ring Road Central for Independence Avenue commuters. Parking along affected roads will not be permitted, and security and dignitary vehicles…

By Gilbert Azeem Tiroog, GNA Bolgatanga, March 5, GNA – The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has empowered residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality to lawfully demand accountability from duty-bearers and to promote good governance. The Social Auditing engagement formed part of civic activities under the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) Programme aimed at promoting transparency and strengthening participatory governance at the local level. The programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is co-financed by the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance. Mr…

In its ruling issued after an urgent application filed by the player, the tribunal stayed the provisional suspension issued on 23 December 2025 but served on the player on 17 February 2026. The tribunal also suspended the decision by Kenya Police FC that had barred the midfielder from football activities.The orders mean Ouma can now participate in training and be available for matchday selection for both Kenya Police FC and the South Sudan national football team, including during the upcoming FIFA international window, FKF Premier League fixtures and the FKF Cup, pending the full hearing of the case.The tribunal also…

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) delivered its heaviest trading session of the week on Thursday, with the 7,167th session recording GH¢124.40 million in total value traded as MTN Ghana drove a broad-based advance that pushed the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) decisively above the 14,000-point threshold. The GSE-CI gained 267.76 points to close at 14,273.08, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) added 145.74 points to settle at 8,951.61. Market capitalisation rose to GH¢262.08 billion, up from GH¢256.75 billion at Wednesday’s close. Year to date, the GSE-CI has now advanced 62.74 percent and the GSE-FSI has surged 92.63 percent since January…

3 A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the immediate arrest of Funke Asekun and revoked Ayotunde Richard’s bail for publicly scandalizing the court on social media, while the matter is still pending. The case involves a criminal defamation complaint filed by Dr. Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of MFM Church, against Ayotunde Richard . Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa, who is handling the case, made the ruling after the police prosecutor, Mr. Nosa Uhumwangho, brought the scandalous social media post to the court’s attention. The judge noted that Ayotunde Richard admitted in his affidavit that the post by Funke Asekun does…

EXCLUSIVE: Sports Minister says South Africa ready to step in for WAFCON after CAF postponement | soccer Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture Gayton McKenzie has shared with SABC Sport that South Africa is ready to take over from Morocco to host the delayed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

President John Dramani Mahama last Friday delivered a calm but confidence boosting assessment of Ghana’s current economic trajectory in the second State of the Nation Address in his second term.After years of hardship marked by high inflation, a weakening cedi, debt restructuring and sluggish business activity, President Mahama’s remarks echoed what many households and firms are beginning to feel on the ground and in their pockets – the easing pressure.Key indicators are stabilising, macroeconomic trends are becoming more predictable, and more importantly, the early signs of a genuine recovery are emerging.Realities in jargonsThough jargons and sometimes annoying to the ordinary…

Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has namechecked Kenya among African nations who he is rooting to stage a Grand Prix in the near future. Usain Bolt (left) and Lewis Hamilton. Image: Imago Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton | Credit: IMAGP

ABOA lauds Bank of Ghana for reducing Ghana Reference Rate to 11.71% 3News

Sunday Tribune Reporter|Published 42 minutes agoThe war in Iran is escalating, with Tehran responding to US–Israel attacks with missile and drone strikes across the region. Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion began on 28 February 2026.More than 7 000 km to the south, Prof. Barend Prinsloo, Director of the Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy at the North-West University (NWU), warns that South Africa will soon feel the effects through energy prices, shipping patterns and political exposure.War modelling suggests the current conflict tempo may be sustainable for only about another ten days. If correct, longer-term impacts on fuel markets could…

Wales to host Ghana in pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly in Cardiff 3News

1 The Director for Africa at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Wangari Muchiri, has said Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources presents significant opportunities for job creation, investment inflows, and economic diversification.Muchiri stated this during a decarbonisation dialogue involving members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria and other stakeholders, where discussions focused on practical pathways to reduce carbon emissions while unlocking new economic opportunities for the country. She described the shift toward a low-carbon economy as critical for Nigeria, particularly given the heavy carbon footprint of key sectors such as oil and gas and agriculture. According to her,…

As directed by the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, together with the Member of Parliament for Awutu-Senya West, Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui, have donated seven (7) 40HP outboard motors to fishers in Senya Beraku following last week’s robbery attack. Out of the seven outboard motors presented, six (6) are for the replacement of those stolen during the attack, while one (1) has been dedicated to support rescue and emergency response activities within the fishing community. The presentation, held in Senya Beraku in the Central Region, forms part of Government’s…

The Minority in Parliament has slammed the government for failing to implement the reviewed conditions of service for the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG). The union has announced an indefinite strike set to begin on Monday, 9th March, a move expected to disrupt operations across the civil service. Speaking to JoyNews in Parliament, the MPs were sharply divided along party lines. While NPP MPs backed the strike and called for immediate action, NDC MPs urged patience, assuring that the government would address the union’s concerns. The NPP MP for Effia, Isaac Boamah Nyarko, criticised the government…