24-Hour Secretariat engages BoG over policy rollout
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.
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February 15, 2026 17:22 UTC
President Mahama gives me part of his salary every month - Bullgod shares
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.
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February 15, 2026 17:19 UTC
LIVESTREAMING: Asante Kotoko vs Hearts of Oak (GPL Super Clash)
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.
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February 15, 2026 17:07 UTC
Yaw Sarpong’s one-Week observation slated for February 19
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.
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February 15, 2026 16:52 UTC
Andre Ayew excels as NAC Breda secure vital win over Heracles
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.
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February 15, 2026 15:42 UTC
How America's Next Top Model became a TV horror show
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.
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February 15, 2026 15:32 UTC
Karaga MP Amin Adam praises NPP delegates for peaceful primaries, calls for unity
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.
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February 15, 2026 15:17 UTC
Woman found dead in boyfriend's room at Somanya
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.
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February 15, 2026 15:07 UTC
Cocoa Processing Company to leverage AfCFTA for Africa expansion
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.
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February 15, 2026 15:00 UTC
PURC recovers GH¢81.86 million in Ashanti Region
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.
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February 15, 2026 15:00 UTC
Meaningful national transformation cannot be achieved overnight - GFL
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."
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February 15, 2026 14:58 UTC
Ghanaian tomato traders caught in terrorist attack in Burkina Faso - Ministry of Interior
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.
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February 15, 2026 14:58 UTC
40% of government procurement must go to African firms - Dr Amany Asfour
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.
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February 15, 2026 14:58 UTC
Karaga MP supports construction of Northern Regional NPP headquarters
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.
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February 15, 2026 14:43 UTC
Ransford Yeboah-Konigsdorffer eyes more goals after brace
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.
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February 15, 2026 14:37 UTC