Zambia agree on visa-free travel for citizens
Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced a major step towards strengthening ties between Ghana and Zambia, revealing that the two countries have signed an agreement to allow visa-free travel for their citizens. According to President Mahama, Ghana and Zambia signed a total of 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. He described the visa-free travel agreement as one of the most significant outcomes. “This afternoon, we signed 10 MOUs as a framework for cooperation, Prominent among them is the agreement to allow visa-free travel for all categories of passport holders between Ghana and Zambia. Africa’s sovereignty undermined by triple dependency – MahamaBeyond easing travel, President Mahama emphasised the shared commitment of both countries to peace and security, noting that these remain essential for Africa’s long-term development.
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February 05, 2026 23:03 UTC
Iñaki Williams dedicates Copa del Rey match-winner to newborn son
Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBlack Stars striker, Inaki Williams has dedicated his dramatic Copa del Rey match winning goal against Valencia to his newborn son, following an emotional night for Athletic Club at Mestalla. Inaki has struggled to make a meaningful impact in the current campaign, scoring just two goals in 21 appearances in all competitions. Speaking after the match, an emotional Williams dedicated his goal to his newborn son. "The season has been difficult, but what happened today could be a major turning point,” Inaki Williams said. The couple named their baby boy Niko, a heartfelt tribute to Inaki’s younger brother and Athletic teammate, Nico Williams.
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February 05, 2026 21:58 UTC
'Pay cocoa farmers without delay; they're not beggars' – Minority
Speaking to journalists in Accra on Thursday, February 5, Opoku stated that the Minority caucus was deeply concerned about the hardship cocoa farmers face, as they have not been paid for over three months. According to him, Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) have been unable to pay farmers because funds for cocoa already delivered to COCOBOD have not been paid for. According to Opoku, some cocoa farmers were even forced to postpone Christmas celebrations for the first time in the history of the country just because they had not been paid. He further alleged that excessive administrative expenditure and widespread staff transfers within COCOBOD had aggravated its financial woes, even as cocoa farmers remained unpaid. Cocoa prices rise as Ivory Coast delivers less – What it means for GhanaAs a result, the Minority Caucus is demanding the immediate payment of all outstanding monies owed to cocoa farmers, the full reimbursement of Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) for delivered cocoa, and the timely settlement of future cocoa take-over receipts.
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February 05, 2026 21:43 UTC
Too much political interference - Licensed Cocoa Buyers lament
Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG) has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive political interference at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the sustainability of the country’s cocoa industry. Speaking on behalf of LICOBAG, Executive Secretary Victus Dzah painted a sobering picture of an institution he said has lost its professional lustre due to deepening politicisation. He lamented that political exposure, which was previously limited to the Chief Executive, has now permeated multiple layers of the organisation. “Hitherto, only the Chief Executive was politically exposed, and with time, the three Deputy Chief Executives also became political appointees,” he stated. According to LICOBAG, the absence of security of tenure within COCOBOD has fostered instability and weakened staff morale, undermining efficiency across the cocoa value chain.
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February 05, 2026 20:32 UTC
Inside the alleged $2.5 million Dubai Crown Prince romance scam
In a new case, a Nigerian socialite identified as Nzube Henry Ikeji allegedly posed as the “Crown Prince of Dubai” to defraud a Romanian businesswoman of $2.5 million in what investigators describe as a romance and humanitarian investment scam. Laura reportedly transferred more than $2.5 million before growing concerned about how to recover her money. When approached at the residence and asked if he knew Laura from Romania, Ikeji reportedly denied any knowledge of her. The man was later identified as Martins Abhulimhen. The investigation alleged that funds were transferred from Abhulimhen’s account in the UK to Ikeji’s account in Nigeria.
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February 05, 2026 20:13 UTC
JB Danquah’s legacy belongs to all Ghanaians – Abuakwa South MP
General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has called on Ghanaians to view the legacy of Dr Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah as a national heritage that transcends partisan politics. “History is often most honest when it speaks across divisions,” Agyemang said in the statement, stressing that Dr Danquah’s legacy “belongs to the entire Republic and not to any single political inheritance.”He cited testimonies from former parliamentary clerks, professional bodies, academics and lawmakers across the political divide as evidence of Dr Danquah’s enduring influence. Dr Danquah, a lawyer, scholar and nationalist, died on February 4, 1965, while in detention. His contributions to Ghana’s independence struggle, constitutional development and intellectual life continue to attract bipartisan recognition decades after his death. Kotoka is a symbol of freedom and liberty – Asante BediatuoNA/VPO#TrendingGH: Watch some Ghanaians react to proposed renaming of Kotoka International Airport:Understanding Ghana's stock market and how to invest | BizTech
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February 05, 2026 19:30 UTC
The body only deteriorates but I will never die – Rex Omar
Entertainment of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVeteran Ghanaian highlife musician and cultural advocate Rex Omar has shared his unconventional views about death, burial, and the human body. Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime on February 5, 2026, Rex Omar explained that he does not attach spiritual or emotional importance to funerals or elaborate burial rites. He further noted that the human body is only made up of food and water and should not be overly glorified once life is gone. Why I ditched Gospel for secular music - Rex Omar explains“Anything that has given birth to, where did I get this body from? Rex Omar added that once a person dies, what remains is just an empty shell, making burial arrangements irrelevant to him.
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February 05, 2026 19:23 UTC
Mahama pledges 2 million desks to basic schools in 2026
General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a move that promises to transform the everyday learning experience of millions of Ghanaian children, President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to provide two million desks to basic schools across the country by the end of 2026. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Zambia during his three-day state visit on Thursday, February 5, President Mahama highlighted the urgent need to address the long-standing neglect of basic school infrastructure. While the previous government focused on the Free SHS program, our basic schools have been left behind. Currently, about 1.2 million children attend classes without proper seating, a situation that education experts say hampers both learning and concentration. Kofi Asare, the Executive Director of the Africa Education Watch, an education think tank, praised the government for prioritising the comfort and well-being of students.
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February 05, 2026 19:01 UTC
From Construction Sites to the Bundesliga: Jonas Adjetey’s rise to Wolfsburg
Sports News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA few years ago, Jonas Adjetey’s reality looked nothing like the bright lights of the Bundesliga. The young Ghanaian defender was back home, doing manual jobs on construction sites to survive, chasing a football dream that seemed distant and uncertain. Today, at just 22, he has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with German top-flight side VfL Wolfsburg after sealing a high-profile move from Swiss giants FC Basel. Before Europe came calling, he was grinding it out in the Ghana Premier League with Berekum Chelsea, the 2011 champions. “It means a lot to me to be in the Bundesliga now and to take this step with VfL Wolfsburg.
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February 05, 2026 18:39 UTC
Economist calls for growth policies as inflation eases to 3.8%
His comments follow the announcement by the Government Statistician that Ghana’s inflation rate declined to 3.8 percent in January 2026. According to him, improvements in key macroeconomic indicators do not immediately translate into higher incomes or improved living standards for citizens. Ghana's inflation drops further to 3.8% in January 2026He noted that the current disconnect between easing inflation and household welfare is expected, stressing that macroeconomic stability must first be consolidated before its benefits are felt at the micro level. The truth is that it takes time for macroeconomic indicators to translate into incomes and improve the living standards of people,” he said. “Government must roll out growth policies, and it is these growth policies that will really translate into incomes, job creation, and opportunities across the board.
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February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC
Online Sexual Exploitation: Stakeholders sound alarm on child safety in Ghana
Health News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comStakeholders have called for faster and more coordinated action to protect children in Ghana from online sexual exploitation and abuse. According to metrotvonline.com report on February 5, 2026, participants stressed that early education, strong enforcement, and a coordinated national approach are essential to keeping children safe online. Acting Director General of the Cyber Security Authority, Divine Selase Agbeti, described child online protection as a national security priority. He urged parents to become digitally informed, schools to integrate digital citizenship and online safety into their curriculum, and technology companies to strengthen safeguards for young users. The summit concluded with stakeholders agreeing on the need for a united, proactive approach to safeguard children in Ghana’s expanding digital environment.
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February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC
Africa’s sovereignty undermined by triple dependency – Mahama
General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has stated that Africa’s sovereignty is being undermined by what he described as a ‘Triple Dependency’ on external actors for security, social services and the mineral exploitation. Mahama explained that the first dependency relates to security, where African states continue to rely heavily on external powers for defence and stability. “This condition undermines genuine sovereignty,” Mahama stated. He said the initiative is not a call for isolationism but a push for pragmatism and transparency in Africa’s engagement with the global economy. President Mahama noted that while Africa’s founding leaders secured political independence, the current generation must deliver economic transformation.
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February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC
Illegal miners setting traps for NAIMOS personnel – Lands Ministry reveals
General News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has raised alarm over new tactics being employed by illegal miners, warning that galamsey activities have become increasingly dangerous. According to the Ministry’s Media Relations Officer, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, illegal miners have begun setting traps to evade arrest and endanger the lives of personnel involved in the fight against illegal mining, particularly operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). “The reason, as of now, the operations are not marked by remarkable arrests is the fact that the illegal miners have started setting traps. So when they see the NAIMOS personnel coming, they may start running in a particular direction. Schandorf noted that these developments have made the fight against illegal mining increasingly challenging.
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February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC
Thomas Nyarko Ampem chairs landmark gold sector AML agreement
Business News of Thursday, 5 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, on Wednesday February 4, 2026, chaired the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing controls within Ghana’s gold sector. “Your presence reflects our shared commitment to a robust framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in the gold sector,” he added. The agreement builds on the Gold Sector AML/CFT/PF Joint Action Plan, capturing more than a year of technical work. The UK-Ghana Gold Programme, which provided technical support, was acknowledged for its role in facilitating inter-agency collaboration. Ampem expressed confidence that the agreement “sends a strong and credible signal of Ghana’s resolve” to safeguard the integrity of its gold sector.
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February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC
12 trees and plants protected by law against felling in Ghana
Curator, another arrested over unauthorized felling of treasured trees in Aburi Botanical GardensThese laws managed by the Forestry Commission include the Economic Plants Protection Act, 1979 (AFRCD 47), Trees and Timber Act, 1974 (NRCD 273) among others. Economic Plants Protection Act, 1979 (AFRCD 47)Under this act, the destruction of specified plants of economic value is prohibited, along with other related matters. Some of the protected tree species under these laws are:Rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus), Afrormosia/Kokrodua (Pericopsis elata), African Mahogany (Khaya spp. Others are Cocoa trees, Shea trees, Dawadawa, Baobab tree, Tamarind. Trees and Timber Act, 1974This act provides for the registration of locality marks, the felling for export and for related matters.
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February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC