General News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinister of the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has disclosed that more than 4,000 firearms have been voluntarily surrendered by civilians under the government’s gun amnesty initiative. Ghana launches six-week national gun amnesty to curb illicit firearms“It’s true that we’ve been able to retrieve over 4,000 guns in the hands of civilians. Gun amnesty extended to January 30The gun amnesty programme forms part of the government’s broader strategy to tackle the spread of illegal firearms and strengthen public safety across the country. The interior minister earlier announced an extension of the amnesty period from January 15 to January 30, 2026, to allow more individuals to voluntarily surrender illegal or unregistered firearms. Under the programme, individuals surrendered firearms and ammunition without fear of arrest or prosecution.

General News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPanic and shock swept through Tema Community One after a Sky Arrow microlight helicopter crashed into a school compound on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026, leaving at least two people feared dead. Eyewitnesses say the helicopter suddenly descended and crashed, sending residents and students in the area into a state of alarm. Black Wednesday: How Z-9 helicopter crashed - Investigative team detailsInitial reports indicate that the victims are believed to be the pilots who were on board the aircraft. Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service reportedly arrived quickly at the scene to assess the situation and begin rescue and recovery operations. The crash site has since been cordoned off to prevent interference while investigators work to determine what caused the helicopter to go down.

Business News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment fell short of its target in the latest Treasury bills auction, missing the mark by about GH¢139 million as investor demand weakened. The 91-day bill remained the most attractive to investors, with bids worth GH¢6.15 billion, of which GH¢5.88 billion was accepted. The interest rate on this tenor eased slightly, dropping by 11 basis points to 24.71%. MIIF mineral royalties hit record GH¢5.43 billionFor the 182-day bill, investors tendered GH¢2.06 billion, but government accepted GH¢1.63 billion. The interest rate also declined, falling by 6.28 basis points.

Sports News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars coach, Otto Addo is expected to announce his squad this week for the Upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany. The Black Stars will first face Austria on March 27, 2026, at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 GMT. Following the encounter in Vienna, Ghana will travel to Stuttgart for another high-profile friendly against Germany on March 30. The four-time world champions, who last won the global showpiece in 2014 are expected to provide a stern test for the Black Stars. The Black Stars will be making their fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup and have been drawn in Group L alongside the Panama, England and Croatia .

“Sustained oil price increases raise the risk of imported inflation, which could necessitate policy tightening with implications for financial conditions,” he stressed. Dr Asiama also drew attention to the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP), aimed at raising reserves to 15 months of import cover by 2028. On domestic financial stability, he emphasised the soundness of the banking sector. This matters not only for financial stability, but also for the effectiveness of monetary policy,” Dr Asiama said. Dr Asiama urged MPC members to make decisions that would sustain progress and guide policy through uncertain times.

Entertainment of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGospel musician Samuel Opoku, widely known within the entertainment circle as Broda Sammy, has confirmed that his marriage to his France-based Ghanaian wife, Obaa Yaa, has come to an end. He said his family head initially declined to accept the drinks or proceed with the divorce rites because he (Broda Sammy) had not been consulted about the matter. I married my wife because of her huge backside - Gospel MusicianHowever, he noted that Obaa Yaa did not attend the gathering. He also claimed that certain individuals he once lived with spread false information about him to Obaa Yaa, which may have affected their relationship. Broda Sammy added that he suspected the marriage was already beyond repair when Obaa Yaa and her family failed to attend his mother’s funeral months before the divorce was finalised.

Business News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has again refuted claims by McDan Aviation Handling Services that its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) agreement was unlawfully terminated. “McDan Aviation made a payment in February 2026 only after the contract had been lawfully terminated and the terminal had been closed. McDan Aviation still owes unpaid rent, royalties, and licence fees to date. McDan Aviation, however, has contested the termination, accusing GACL of breaching contractual obligations and ignoring a court injunction. GACL countered this claim, noting that it formally served McDan Aviation with a 90-day termination notice on January 10, 2025, followed by three reminders urging the settlement of outstanding debts.

General News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has alleged that the government has directed Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to suspend cocoa purchases across the country, a move he says is causing distress among farmers. According to a report by myjoyonline.com, he said the directive has left many cocoa farmers unable to sell their produces at a time when they are already grappling with a reduction in producer prices. “The government has directed Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to suspend cocoa purchases nationwide, causing distress among Ghanaian cocoa farmers, while Ivory Coast continues buying activities,” he claimed. Annoh-Dompreh, who belongs to the NPP argued that the decision to suspend cocoa purchases could worsen the financial strain on farmers. Despite his criticisms, Annoh-Dompreh said the visit of cocoa communities is not intended to be confrontational but rather to engage farmers and better understand the challenges they are facing.

– Asiedu NketiahSpeaking on the matter, Muntaka said the Ministry identified TrybeNet as the most suitable option after assessing the proposals presented. The minister further noted that all the security agencies individually signed agreements with TrybeNet after the approval process. Muntaka also addressed concerns that centralising the recruitment system could overwhelm the platform due to the volume of data involved. He explained that each of the services contributed questions to a common pool used for the recruitment aptitude tests. Muntaka added that the new system is designed to minimise interference in the recruitment process.

The teacher educators’ association argued that the office of Vice Principal is an academic leadership role that must be occupied by a qualified member of the academic staff within the recognised academic progression ladder. “The appointment of a Senior Assistant Librarian as Acting Vice Principal is inconsistent with Statute 12(2) of the Harmonised Statutes, the Harmonised Scheme of Service, the GTEC Post-Migration Guidelines, and established practice across Ghana’s public universities,” a report by citinewsroom.com quoted CETAG’ statement. CETAG also said the appointment contradicts GTEC’s post-migration guidelines, which means that the Vice Principal position should be held by an academic at the professorial level, or at least a senior lecturer where a professor is unavailable. CETAG said the decision also conflicts with governance standards in Ghana’s public universities, where senior academic positions such as Vice-Chancellor or Pro Vice-Chancellor are reserved for members of the academic staff. “For these reasons, the appointment cannot be sustained under the instruments currently in force,” CETAG said.

General News of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, and his son, Dr Yaw Frimpong-Boateng, have reportedly been sued over alleged land fraud. They are seeking five reliefs, including a court declaration that they are the lawful owners of the properties at Okpoi Gonno. However, the plaintiffs insist that describing them as tenants is false and misleading, arguing that no landlord-tenant relationship has ever existed between them and Prof. Frimpong-Boateng. 'There is no way an economist can develop Ghana' – Prof Frimpong-BoatengThe plaintiffs also accuse Prof Frimpong-Boateng of harassment and intimidation. They allege that he lodged the complaint and later visited the properties to write threatening messages on the buildings, including: “THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD.

Politics of Monday, 16 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA leading member of the National Democratic Congress, Henry Osei Akoto, has called out the party’s National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah over some recent comments related to employments in the country. After watching that video of Chairman Asiedu Nketiah speaking to the people gathered there, I must say I was very disappointed in him. However, the way Chairman Asiedu Nketiah is going about it is not good at all. He, therefore, urged Johnson Asiedu Nketiah to apologize for the comments he made. It was very bad, especially if this is how he intends to treat the grassroots of the party, then he should forget about his presidential ambitions,” he told GhanaWeb.

A person driving a motor vehicle who is required to produce a driver’s licence shall produce the driver’s licence number. Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng also touched on new technology-driven traffic enforcement system aimed at reducing road traffic violations across the country. Chief Superintendent Obeng also confirmed that the existing traffic law, Road Traffic Regulations 2012 (LI 2180), will soon be repealed and replaced with the Road Traffic Regulations 2026. The Road Traffic Regulations 2026 will come and take over the old one we are all using. Police have an interface where, once you mention your licence number, they can access your details,” he added.

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Following intelligence shared with the Odumase-Krobo Police, led by D/Cpl Williams Asante embarked on a swift undercover operation, the arrest was made on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects: Ebenezer Natsu (20), George Attor (48), and Bishop Robert Olertey (54). The suspects were found in possession of 105 bundles of counterfeit US dollars in $100 denominations to the tune of $1,050,000. The fake currency was concealed in a black and red-spotted metal trunk at their hideout at Laasi, a suburb of Odumase-Krobo. Police sources further disclosed that one of the suspects, Bishop Robert Olertey, allegedly offered GH¢200,000 in genuine cash in an attempt to settle the case and avoid arrest.