He said the cut from GH¢3,625.00 to GH¢2,587.00 per 64kg bag for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, following what government described as a reset of the pricing formula, amounted to what he termed a betrayal of cocoa farmers. Adjei-Worlanyo argued that while in opposition, the NDC had accused the previous NPP administration of underpaying farmers and pledged to raise the producer price from GH¢3,100 to GH¢7,500 per bag ahead of the 2024 general election. The NPP communicator maintained that the same pricing adjustments now being implemented would have been strongly opposed by the NDC if introduced by the previous government. Industry analysts note that international price fluctuations, exchange rate pressures and financing challenges continue to affect the Ghana Cocoa Board and the wider cocoa value chain. Cocoa remains one of Ghana’s top export earners and a critical source of foreign exchange for the economy.

Business News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghGhana Water Limited (GWL) has launched a Field Debt Recovery and Digital Payment Sensitisation initiative, deploying 200 National Service Personnel to help recover outstanding customer arrears and promote electronic payment systems across the country. The Managing Director of GWL, Adam Mutawakilu, said the intervention had become necessary as the company grappled with mounting arrears of GH¢866 million as of December 31, 2025. Out of the total debt, GH¢551 million representing 63 per cent, was recorded in the Accra-Tema Metropolitan Area. Mutawakilu explained that the National Service Personnel had undergone specialised training at the Ghana Water Institute and would support district offices to identify, report and recover unpaid bills. Mutawakilu emphasised that the personnel would serve as field ambassadors to strengthen community relations, dispel misinformation and promote responsible water usage.

The death of Ex-Sergeant Peter Tasiri was announced by veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr, who described him (Tasiri) as the main architect of the June 4 Uprising, which led to the removal of the SMC II. “Ex-Sergeant Peter Tasiri, the main brain behind the June 4 Uprising and a member of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), passed away about an hour ago. The June 4 Revolution was preceded by a failed coup attempt on May 15, 1979, led by Rawlings and other junior officers. The uprising gained rapid momentum, with soldiers and civilians rallying against the SMC II. With the SMC II regime toppled, Rawlings and his allies established the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) to govern the country.

Business News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghThe President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has called on traders and businesses to reduce prices and allow consumers to benefit from the cedi’s recent appreciation. Boateng stressed that the cedi’s appreciation is no longer in dispute and that the business community has benefited from it. And the business community has made some gains,” he said. For that reason, he believed traders have a responsibility to reflect those gains in pricing. “The business that we do, we use facilities in doing the business, and businesses thrive on turnover,” he noted.

Sports News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAccra Hearts of Oak have beaten their arch-rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, on match day 22 of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League. The Phobians beat Kotoko by a lone goal at the home of the latter, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Hearts of Oak centre-back Baba Adamu scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute with a looping header, ending the Porcupine Warriors’ home invincibility this season. The Porcupine Warriors were aiming for redemption after their recent poor run of form, which led to the resignation of head coach Karim Zito. LIVESTREAMING: Asante Kotoko vs Hearts of OakBAIUnderstanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech

She argued that even a “one-night stand”, having sex with someone on the same day of meeting, is not news. Speaking during a discussion on United Showbiz on UTV on February 14, 2026, Yaa Yeboah described the ladies involved as victims. Let’s not make it seem like a one-night stand is news; it’s not news at all. Just as men are attracted to women, women are also attracted to men,” Yaa Yeboah said. Watch the video below:One-night stand is no news; be careful how you judge the ladies in the Russian Man Secret filming - Yaa Yeboah #UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/XTk2gyF2TF — UTV Ghana (@utvghana) February 15, 2026AK/MA

Business News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has engaged the Bank of Ghana in a high-level meeting aimed at aligning the flagship policy with Ghana’s broader macroeconomic framework. The meeting forms part of a series of consultations with key stakeholders as the programme moves into its operational phase. According to him, the 24-hour economy initiative is designed to build on these gains by providing targeted support at the enterprise level to stimulate production, exports, and job creation. Parliament passes 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill“Ghana’s immediate priority is to build a resilient economy anchored on macroeconomic stability,” he stated. A major highlight of the discussions was the proposed Food Security and Price Stabilisation Fund, which is expected to help manage commodity price volatility, curb food inflation, and strengthen national food security in complement to existing monetary policy measures.

Entertainment of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMusic executive Bullgod, a known supporter of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disclosed that the President shares his monthly salary with him. Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z on February 13, 2026, Bullgod stated that whenever President Mahama receives his salary at the end of the month, he also takes a portion from it. “I’m on a payroll with John Mahama. Since he started work, every month I go and collect something small from his salary. He explained, however, that the arrangement was interrupted in April 2025 when President John Dramani Mahama pledged to donate six months of his salary to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCares.

Sports News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comKumasi Asante Kotoko take on Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in a fierce encounter on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The Porcupine Warriors are aiming for redemption after their recent poor run of form, which led to the resignation of head coach Karim Zito. Daniel Laryea to officiate Asante Kotoko vs Hearts of Oak Super ClashBoth Kotoko and Hearts head into the clash nursing disappointment following early exits in the FA Cup Round of 64, a rare and frustrating chapter for Ghana’s two biggest clubs. The Porcupine Warriors, backed by their passionate Kumasi supporters, will be eager to channel their frustrations into motivation as they aim to leapfrog their rivals on the league table. The Super Clash kicks off at exactly 5:00PM Ghana time.

Entertainment of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: zionfelix.netThe One-Week Observation for gospel legend Yaw Sarpong will take place on February 19, 2026, at Asuofua Park in Kumasi. Yaw Sarpong’s death was confirmed by his manager, Nana Poku Ashis, on January 20, 2026, leaving the Asomafo family and the wider gospel community in deep mourning. Fans of the group are still grieving the recent loss of Maame Tiwa, a long-serving member whose passing shook the group only weeks ago. The ceremony will honour Yaw Sarpong’s life and legacy, celebrating his contributions to Ghanaian gospel music. As founder and leader of Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he shaped Akan gospel through a distinctive sound marked by theological clarity, disciplined vocals, and carefully arranged choral harmonies.

Sports News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comAndre Ayew delivered a strong performance to help NAC Breda claim a crucial 1-0 victory over Heracles Almelo in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday. The experienced Ghana forward played the full 90 minutes and was influential in NAC Breda’s attacking play as they battled to secure all three points away from home. The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Casper Leemans converted a penalty to seal the win. The victory provides a timely boost for NAC Breda, who are fighting to move away from the lower end of the table. Ayew’s leadership and experience were evident throughout the contest, as the forward helped guide his side through a tense encounter to secure an important three points.

Continuing this retroactive exposé of the show, last year saw the release of a podcast, Curse of: America's Next Top Model, which is now followed by a three-part Netflix series Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. "There were cruel aspects of ANTM," says Danielle Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us. It was indeed a pioneering TV show, in a world where reality TV was in its relative infancy. Fly-on-the-wall series Big Brother had started just four years earlier, while competition shows Survivor and Fear Factor were the other reality TV shows of the moment. The BBC approached ATNM's lead production company 10x10 entertainment for comment on allegations included in the Netflix documentary series, but they did not respond.

Regional News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance, has commended delegates and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern Region for their exemplary conduct during the party’s recent presidential primaries. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Regional NPP Headquarters in Tamale on February 14, Dr Amin Adam said the peaceful and incident-free nature of the primaries once again demonstrated that the NPP remains Ghana’s most democratic political party. According to him, the transparent and orderly process reflected the party’s deep commitment to internal democracy and respect for due process. Here's a statistical breakdown of Bawumia's decisive primaries victoryThe Karaga MP urged members to sustain the spirit of unity and discipline exhibited during the primaries, stressing that cohesion within the party would be crucial ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr Amin Adam emphasised that reconciliation and unity would position the party strongly for the next electoral contest.

Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: GNAResidents of Plau in Somanya were thrown into shock after the body of a 34-year-old woman was discovered at her family home under suspicious circumstances on February 3, 2026. The deceased, identified as Ama Kwaku Oyo, was reportedly found unresponsive in her boyfriend’s room earlier that evening before her body was later transported and left at her family’s residence. Police quickly arrived at the scene, confirmed that the woman was unresponsive, and transported her to a nearby hospital. Preliminary information gathered by police suggests that the woman had visited her boyfriend, identified as Tetteh Bi, earlier in the day. “She later went into the room, and when he followed, he found her lying still.

Business News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: GNAThe Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) is positioning itself to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand its operations across Africa. He explained that CPC’s premium Golden Tree chocolate products had gained international recognition, with companies and individuals purchasing them for export to European markets. Touching on the company’s 60th anniversary, he said CPC had enjoyed decades of contributing significantly to Ghana’s cocoa value chain, describing the milestone as a source of pride. “It is exciting for CPC to be 60, and we hope to grow to become the Switzerland of Africa in chocolate production,” he said, recalling that the company started with semi-finished cocoa products before expanding into full-scale processing, manufacturing, and training a new generation of chocolatiers. He expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for their continued support for locally produced chocolate, noting that consumers were increasingly able to distinguish between pure chocolate products such as Golden Tree and confectioneries produced by some foreign companies.