Ghana Private Road Transport Union officials rejected claims about nationwide transport fare increases on Saturday. Volta Regional Vice Chairman Lawrence Awilo Attitoe stated the union held no meetings with government authorities regarding proposed price changes. Fuel costs jumped from GH₵11.23 to GH₵14.63 per liter, but drivers maintain current rates. The union emphasized its role as the sole recognized transport operator organization.
Alliance of Drivers Ghana announced different plans for 20 percent fare hikes on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Driver groups cited rising maintenance expenses, spare parts costs, and engine oil prices as justification. Many operators return home without earnings despite working extended hours...
A fishing vessel capsized at Elmina Fishing Harbour on Saturday afternoon when powerful waves drove the craft into underwater rocks. All 28 crew members survived the accident, but the eight-year-old boat sustained severe damage and broke apart. Strong winds pushed the vessel off course toward the rocky sea defense structure around 11:30 a.m. Water rushed through the hull after impact with submerged boulders.
This marks the sixth maritime disaster at the Central Region facility within three years, and the second incident this month. A previous accident occurred on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, when Ghana's second-largest fishing vessel suffered extensive damage with 15 crew members aboard. Fishermen demand immediate harbor dredging to remove...
Courts sentenced two defendants on drug possession charges after North East Region officers arrested them with illegal substances. Authorities prosecuted the cases as part of Ghana's broader effort to combat narcotics trafficking throughout the nation.
Law enforcement continues operations to eliminate drug crimes from local communities. Officers collaborate with government agencies, and community members to gather intelligence about illegal activities.
Citizens must report suspicious drug-related behavior to help authorities disrupt trafficking networks. Police warn that anyone caught with banned substances faces immediate prosecution under national narcotics legislation.
Ghana launched a digital surveillance system to monitor animal diseases across the country on Tuesday. The EMAi+ application enables veterinary workers to report health threats through mobile devices within minutes. Officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization developed the technology to replace paper-based reporting methods.
Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku announced the expansion covers livestock, fish, bees, and wildlife populations. The system began testing in 20 districts during 2018, and reporting increased threefold after implementation. Disease outbreaks that previously took months to document can be recorded in 30 minutes through the new platform.
FAO representative Priya Gujadhur stated the application operates in 16...
Professor Andy Alhassan praised President John Dramani Mahama's United Nations address for championing African leadership on the global stage. The National Democratic Congress member from Massachusetts described the speech as a powerful call for continental recognition and respect.
Alhassan emphasized that Mahama's remarks highlighted Ghana's historical position as Africa's moral guide. The professor noted how the president reinforced the nation's dedication to justice, peace, and sustainable development during his appearance.
The academic urged Ghanaians to unite beyond party politics in support of national dignity. Alhassan stressed that protecting sovereignty requires collective effort rather than partisan division.
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The United States lifted visa restrictions against Ghana after the West African nation began accepting deportees under President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies. Ghana became the fifth African country to receive West Africans deported from America through third-country arrangements. Ghanaian officials confirmed the reversal allows citizens to obtain five-year multiple-entry visas rather than previous three-month restrictions.
At least 14 West Africans arrived in Ghana since early September, with some later transferred to other nations. Political analyst Bright Simons believes Ghana agreed to accept additional deportees in exchange for restored visa privileges. The deportees had previously won legal protection against...
Zimbabwe's 2018 Insolvency Act transforms corporate distress management through rescue provisions that prevent business collapse. President Mnangagwa signed the legislation to replace inefficient judicial management systems with structured rehabilitation processes. Master of the High Court Eldard Mutasa administers proceedings under strict 90-day turnaround timelines. The framework prioritizes company recovery over liquidation while protecting jobs and economic stability.
Major success stories demonstrate the law's effectiveness across multiple sectors. Makomo Resources completed corporate rescue on February 2024 after settling debts, and resumed operations as a key energy supplier. Metallon Gold Zimbabwe entered rescue proceedings...
Zimbabwe introduced a National Trade Tariff Policy to reform import duty management and boost industrial growth. Competition and Tariff Commission official Cicilia Mashava presented the framework at a Harare workshop, emphasizing transparent and predictable tariff structures. The policy addresses past distortions where raw materials faced higher duties than finished products, which increased manufacturing costs.
The framework proposes lower tariffs on raw inputs, but higher rates on finished goods to encourage domestic value addition. Officials plan a standalone Tariff Act to strengthen legal foundations, and five-year review cycles for global alignment. The policy balances regional trade commitments under AfCFTA, COMESA, and SADC with...
Zimbabwe and Australian investor Invictus Energy will lead a closed-door summit during African Energy Week from on September 29 to on October 3, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. The session aims to connect global investors with Zimbabwe's energy and mining opportunities. Officials describe the nation as one of Africa's top frontier gas markets with significant mineral wealth. President Mnangagwa's role as Southern African Development Community chairperson reflects regional economic development commitments.
Invictus Energy advances the Cabora Bassa Project in northern Zimbabwe following discoveries made during 2023 and 2024. The company received approval to begin pilot production activities and will supply gas to Eureka Gold Mine...
