Business News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: thebftonline.comThe Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) recovered over GH¢81.86 million for utility service providers in 2025, as intensified regulatory enforcement and consumer complaint resolution activities gathered pace across the region. Out of this number, 1,326 complaints were successfully resolved, translating into a resolution rate of 82.9 percent. Additionally, 14 faulty metres were replaced, alongside 10 new service connections, at a total cost of GH₵40,306.00, directly benefiting about 120 customers. Repairs were carried out at a total cost of GH¢182,440.00. Asiedu further added that these interventions demonstrate the commission’s commitment to balancing consumer protection with utility performance, while improving service delivery and regulatory confidence in the Ashanti Region.

According to Koomson, the 'Resetting Ghana Agenda' being implemented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration requires patience and collective commitment from citizens, as meaningful national transformation cannot be achieved overnight. It seeks to restore public confidence in democratic institutions and leadership while promoting national renewal. Key governance reforms under the programme include proposals to reduce the size of government, enforce stricter borrowing limits and establish an Independent Value for Money Office to strengthen accountability and combat corruption. The agenda also outlines plans for a forensic audit into the collapse of indigenous banks as part of broader financial sector reforms. Speaking on Ahotor FM on Saturday, February 14, Koomson noted that "The Resetting Agenda extends beyond economic reforms to address issues of mindset, discipline and patriotism."

General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA truck carrying Ghanaian tomato traders was involved in a terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, on Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Ministry of the Interior has confirmed. “The Government of Ghana has received troubling information from Burkina Faso regarding a truck carrying tomato traders from Ghana that was caught in a terrorist attack in Titao on Saturday, February 14, 2026,” the statement read. The Ministry further indicated that the Ghana Embassy in Burkina Faso is coordinating with local authorities to visit the site, collect details, and assist in identifying any affected Ghanaians. Titao, located in northern Burkina Faso, has repeatedly been the target of armed assaults and has faced threats from Islamist militants since 2019. Burkina Faso Ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister of EducationThe Ministry assured that additional updates would be shared with the public as more information becomes available.

Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Dr Amany Asfour said the policy would ensure that products available on African soil are purchased from African suppliers rather than imported from outside the continent. Dr Asfour used two commodities to illustrate a stark picture of Africa’s position in global value chains. Dr Asfour highlighted mineral resources as particularly urgent, given global competition for Africa’s deposits of critical minerals needed for the energy transition. Dr Asfour expressed concerns over the awareness deficit among the very people the AfCFTA aims to serve. They don’t know,” Dr Asfour said.

Regional News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance, has made a financial donation and presented 1,000 bags of cement to support the construction of the Northern Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Headquarters in Tamale. The donation was announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-purpose facility on February 14, attended by Regional and Constituency Executives, NPP Members of Parliament and party supporters. Dr Amin Adam described the contribution as part of his commitment, together with other NPP MPs from the Northern Region, to strengthen the party’s infrastructure and administrative capacity. He further pledged additional support towards the completion of the project, noting that the headquarters would serve as a central hub for party meetings, strategic engagements and coordination of activities in the region. The Karaga MP urged members to remain united and dedicated to the successful execution of the project, stressing that strong party structures at the regional level are essential for growth and electoral success.

Sports News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comGhana forward Ransford Yeboah Konigsdorffer hopes to continue his newfound form after back-to-back goals in the German Bundesliga. Yeboah-Konigsdorffer inspired Hamburger SV to victory against Union Berlin on Saturday after netting a brace in the 3-2 win at Volksparkstadion. The Black Stars forward was also pivotal in the victory at Heidenheim, opening the scoring in the 2-0 win. Prior to those games, Yeboah-Konigsdorffer had netted only once in the German top-flight league, leading to criticism from fans. "I can definitely hold my hands up and say I’ve had enough chances and could have scored more goals.

General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA number of Ghanaian women who were captured in viral videos with a Russian man named Yaytseslav, who is accused of filming his sexual escapades with hundreds of Ghanaian women, have spoken out. She insisted that nothing sexual occurred between her and the Russian man and laughed at suggestions that she gave him her number simply because he was white. She, however, admitted that she went to the bedroom of the Russian man. “You see the Russian man who lured about 800 women to his bed, all I want to say is that I’m one of them. BackgroundA man identified as Yaytseslav, who claims to be Russian, became a trending topic in Ghana after videos of his interactions with several Ghanaian women surfaced online on 12 February 2026.

The man, affectionately known as Mr Music Man, recalled that at a point in his life he had to hide in a car boot while travelling from Germany to Switzerland. I had to slip into a car boot and hide while being driven from Germany, from Constance, into Switzerland,” he disclosed in an interview with Kafui Dey. 'I used to carry a picture of my wife' – Kojo Antwi shares“We’re talking about four of us. Three of them: two got into one car and one went into another car. After nearly two decades of preparation, the Highlife legend and Afro-pop pioneer has launched his long-awaited autobiography, titled From Bands to Ballads to Brilliance: Mr Music Man – The Journey.

General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama celebrated the wives of the eight (8) victims of the Wednesday, August 6, 2025, horrific helicopter crash on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026. The president, in a post shared on Facebook on Saturday, conveyed a Valentine’s Day greeting to the eight widows. Black Wednesday: How Z-9 helicopter crashed - Investigative team detailsAbout the CrashThe tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, involving a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi. The aircraft reportedly went down in the Dampa Range Forest Reserve, near Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Onboard were five officials and three crew members attending the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP).

Politics of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: peacefmonline.comThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, has strongly rejected demands by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority for the removal of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) CEO, Randy Abbey. The Minority has accused Randy Abbey of mismanaging the cocoa sector, arguing that the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices reflects a failure of leadership. They have therefore called on President John Mahama to dismiss him immediately. Speaking in a one-on-one interview on UTV on Friday, Eric Adjei insisted that “Randy Abbey is going nowhere.”He explained that the price cut was a difficult but necessary decision to safeguard the long-term stability of the sector. He challenged the NPP to present a credible alternative if they believe the reduction was misguided.

This seems simple enough, but as curling coaches themselves acknowledge, there are still many unknowns about the physics of the sport. Rather than start with mathematical modelling, Murata began by filming the curling stones precisely. "Most of the discussion about the origin of the curling stone motions has not been based on precise enough observations," he says. The curling stone behaves the same as that. Is this the final word on the physics of curling?

General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEfforts are ongoing to restore smooth traffic flow and ensure public safety on the Suhum-Nsawam Highway following a fatal accident involving a fuel tanker, the Ghana Police Service has announced. Watch as fuel tanker catches fire after accident on Nsawam-Accra RoadThe blast caused fuel to spill onto vehicles traveling behind the tanker, triggering a rapidly spreading fire. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service stations in Suhum and Nsawam were dispatched to contain and extinguish the flames. Authorities are working to clear the burnt vehicles from the highway to ease traffic congestion and restore normal movement along the busy stretch. PRESS RELEASE:POLICE WORK TO RESTORE NORMALCY FOLLOWING FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT ON SUHUM-NSAWAM HIGHWAY pic.twitter.com/1ABYSAm66K — Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) February 14, 2026AK/MA

General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, marked Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt message to her husband, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as the couple celebrated 22 years of marriage. In a post shared on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Samira expressed gratitude for their journey together. May Allah continue to bless our union ❤️❤️❤️,” she wrote, accompanying her message with warm wishes to the Vice President. Her Valentine’s Day message was seen as a reaffirmation of those values, resonating with admirers across the country. Meanwhile, First Lady Lordina Mahama also celebrated her husband, former President John Dramani Mahama, with a Valentine’s Day message of love and devotion.

General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA female police officer was reportedly knocked down by a driver believed to be intoxicated on February 14, 2026, while directing traffic at Patasi in Kumasi. An eyewitness reported that the driver, who appeared drunk, was recklessly operating a Toyota Corolla when he struck the officer. The vehicle reportedly somersaulted during the accident. He went to intoxicate himself and has used his car to knock down a female police officer directing traffic on the road. Watch the video below:A Toyota Corolla has reportedly knocked down a police officer who was directing traffic at the scene of an earlier accident at Patasi in Kumasi.

However, Vida Adutwumwaa, Public Relations Officer of Burniton Music Group, has cautioned that discussions around the bill should be handled carefully, noting that not all women genuinely know who the father of their child is. When the Honourable Member was speaking, he said every lady knows the father of her child. Not all women know who the father of their child is. Vida explained that there is a conception period for women, and if a woman has multiple sexual encounters with different men within that window, she may not know which man’s sperm fertilized the egg. @officialutvghana Not all women know who the father of their child is - Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng #UnitedShowbiz ♬ original sound - UTV GhanaAK/MA