Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per bag amid falling global cocoa prices. The move aims to stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while long-term reforms focus on transparency, local processing, and sustainable growth.
General News
Growing Beyond the Limitations: A Message to Every Student
“Your background may shape your beginning, but it does not decide your ending. When students choose discipline over excuses and growth over comfort, limitations lose their power and the future begins to change.”
Government Declares Wednesdays for Wearing Fugu to Promote Ghanaian Culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially declared Wednesdays as a national day for wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari, as part of government efforts to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy.
The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Proposes National Cultural Dress Day for Schools
“Education must prepare learners not only for the frontiers of science and technology, but also for a deep understanding of their cultural identity, values, and national heritage.”
Kumawu Education Directorate Organizes Reading Festival for KG and Primary Learners
The Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate has organized a Reading Festival for KG and Primary learners in the Bodomase Circuit to assess and improve foundational literacy skills, with plans to extend the initiative to all circuits in the district
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast Warns Halls Against Violence, Threatens Dismissal
“Any student found culpable in campus violence will be shown the gate, regardless of status, hall affiliation or year of study.” – Ag. Vice Chancellor
Master Cares Ventures: Your Trusted Dealer in Fugu, Smock, Batakari, and Ombre Kente
Master Cares Ventures is a trusted Ghanaian dealer in Fugu, Smock, Batakari, and Ombre Kente fabrics, with over a decade of experience in wholesale and retail distribution across the country. With branches in Accra and Tamale, the company offers authentic traditional fabrics
Nkawie Senior High Technical School Banned from All Inter-School and Regional Educational Activities for Two Years
“The ban is not only about sports; it is about restoring discipline, accountability and the true values of education.”
“I Sincerely Apologize to Affected Farmers” – Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD
Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board, has apologized to farmers affected by delayed cocoa payments, citing an inherited GH₵32 billion debt from the previous government.
BoG Rules Out GN Bank Licence Restoration
“Licence restoration is not a matter of sympathy or public pressure. It is a regulatory process anchored in capital strength, governance integrity and full compliance with banking laws.” – BoG
Afenyo-Markin Donates 10 Laptops and Desktop Computers to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader of Ghana’s 9th Parliament and MP for Effutu, donated ten laptops and ten desktop computers to the Radio, Television, and Digital Departments of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to strengthen operations
Ghana Celebrates 50 Years of Friendship with Kuwait
hana and Kuwait continue to strengthen their long-standing diplomatic relations as Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams highlights 50 years of friendship between the two nations. The engagement underscored Kuwait’s significant contributions to Ghana’s development through the Kuwait Fund and explored new areas of cooperation, including sports
Hope in Action: Sekyere-Kumawu Rolls Out “Nkoko Nketenkete” Empowerment Programme
The Sekyere-Kumawu District Assembly has launched the “Nkoko Nketenkete” Empowerment Programme, a grassroots economic initiative aimed at reducing poverty and strengthening livelihoods, particularly among women, youth and vulnerable groups.
NUGS Executives Engage Education Minister on Student Representation and Key Sector Reforms
Executives of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) engaged the Honourable Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on January 27, 2026, in a constructive dialogue focused on student representation on the Scholarship Authority Board, the CETAG strike
NPP Presidential Primaries: Ken or Bawumia – Who Is Winning?
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) heads into a highly competitive presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, with five aspirants confidently laying claim to victory. While many Members of Parliament openly back Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his experience and policy credentials, supporters of Ken Ohene Agyapong argue that his strong grassroots appeal makes him the surest winner.
Kumawu Papa Festival: Get Full Programme of Activities
Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, Kumawumanhene, and the Kumawu Traditional Area will host the 2026 Kumawu Papa Festival, a rich celebration of culture, spirituality, and unity that will bring together natives and visitors from across the country.
The DCE of Sekyere-Kumawu District, Hon. Kwasi Amankwaa Distributes BSTEM Kits to 11 Junior High Schools to Strengthen STEM Education
“For hundreds of students across Sekyere-Kumawu, the arrival of BSTEM kits marks more than the delivery of equipment — it signals new opportunities to explore, experiment and imagine futures shaped by science and technology.”
Accident in Kumawu: 4 Persons Confirmed Dead, Several Others Injured
A tragic road accident in Kumawu, the district capital of the Kumawu District, has claimed the lives of four people and left five others in critical condition. The incident occurred near the Abotanso station, close to the Kumawu Central Mosque
“Court Punishes Assault, Parents Rejoice: A Disturbing Moment After Kade SHS Verdict”
“In a decisive ruling, the Kade Magistrate Court has sent a clear message across Ghana’s classrooms: violence against teachers will not be tolerated, and discipline remains the backbone of education.”
Catholic Bishops Deepen Concerns Over Curriculum Content, Call for Stronger Oversight and Value-Based Education
“Safeguarding the moral integrity of education is inseparable from safeguarding the cultural integrity of the nation.”
Road Contruction to Begin from Agogo to Maame Krobo – Ashanti Regional Minister
Agogo to Maame Krobo Road has officially been handed for construction, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene announces
Meet the Team of Journalists at Moulders 92.9 FM
Moulders 92.9 FM, newly launched at Moree Junction in the Cape Coast Metropolis, is redefining radio broadcasting in the Central Region with a dynamic team of seasoned professionals. Led by General Manager Alex Kwabena Korankye, the station boasts experienced voices such as Nana Kweku Arhin
Education Minister Inaugurates Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority
The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority in line with Act 1149, approved by President John Dramani Mahama.
The Constitution in the Classroom: Are Ghanaian Schools Raising Defenders or Democrats?
Constitution Day must remind Ghana that democracy is not sustained by laws alone, but by citizens who understand and live its values. When schools fail to nurture discipline, responsibility, and respect for lawful authority, the Constitution is weakened at its very foundation. The classroom, not the courtroom, is where the future of Ghana’s democracy is first decided.
Kade Court Remands Five Students Over Assault on Teacher
“Indiscipline in schools is more than misbehaviour—it is a warning that the moral fabric of our future leaders is under threat.”
Indiscipline in Ghanaian Schools: A Growing Threat to Education and National Values
“Indiscipline in schools is more than misbehaviour—it is a warning that the moral fabric of our future leaders is under threat.”
Daasebre Osei Bonsu III Swears Allegiance as Asante Mamponghene
The oath of allegiance marks a defining moment in the life of Asante Mampong, symbolising continuity, unity and the sacred bond between a chief and his people.
When Reading Fails, Learning Collapses
When students struggle to read with understanding, every subject becomes a burden and every examination a gamble. Literacy is not just a subject; it is the foundation of all learning.
When Students Lose Motivation for Learning: Who is Really Responsible — Parents, Teachers, or the System?
When students lose motivation, the blame game often begins. But the truth is more complex. Student disengagement is rarely caused by one actor alone—it reflects a breakdown in shared responsibility between the home, the school and the wider education system.
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod, Achieves in One Year What Would Take Five Years Elsewhere – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson credited the Ghana Gold Board and CEO Sammy Gyamfi for driving rapid economic stabilization through decisive reforms, institutional coordination, and strong executive support
Mahama Visits Former President Kufuor
President John Dramani Mahama has paid a courtesy visit to former President John Agyekum Kufuor to extend seasonal greetings, a gesture widely described as an act of statesmanship and respect for Ghana’s democratic heritage.
