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A spat over offloading fees at Accra’s Adjen Kotoku market nearly cost three countries a lot more than bruised egos. Ghana’s Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) this week brokered an emergency deal to free some 59 trucks carrying Nigerien onions that had been stranded in Nigeria’s Kebbi State. The trigger: the detention of several Nigerian‑registered trucks in Accra following a row over market charges. Tit‑for‑tat retaliation followed instantly.The standoff threatened mass post‑harvest losses – onions do not wait for diplomacy. More critically, it exposed how informal market disputes can hijack regional food security. Under the deal, Ghana’s onion…

By Leo Nelson The President of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ghana, Stephen Kwarteng Yeboah, has issued a stark warning about the growing politicization of Ghana’s insurance sector, describing the situation as deeply troubling and potentially damaging to the industry’s long-term sustainability. Yeboah stated that the industry is increasingly being influenced by political affiliations, making it difficult for businesses to operate on purely professional and merit-based grounds. According to him, this shift marks a dangerous departure from the sector’s traditional values of fairness, transparency, and competitiveness. He stressed that the current environment is creating an uneven playing field, where access…

– no E‑Levy, No E-Levy, No Covid-19 Taxes-Q1 collections defy doomsayers, but policy debate continues By Phillip AntohThe Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reported a 20% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Total collections reached GH¢33.7 billion. The surprise? This growth came after the repeal of three significant taxes: the E‑Levy, the COVID‑19 levy, and the betting tax.When the Mahama administration scrapped these levies, many analysts predicted a revenue shortfall that would strain an already fragile fiscal position. The GRA itself admitted to initial concerns. Elsie Appau Klu, Technical Advisor…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), in partnership with the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), has inaugurated Safety Week 2026, a four-day initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration and reinforcing health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards across Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The event, held on 7th April 2026 at the GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, brought together regulators, industry leaders, and key stakeholders under the theme, “Manage the Risk Before It Becomes an Incident.” Opening the programme, COMAC Board Chairman, Mr. Gabriel Kumi, underscored the importance of a unified vision and collective accountability in advancing safety, while acknowledging the NPA’s leadership…

…but pre‑crisis levels remain distant By Prince Ahenkorah Global oil markets have welcomed a conditional two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark Brent crude dropped over 15% to below $92 per barrel, with US crude trading just under $94. The reversal follows weeks of panic driven by Iran’s threats to target vessels in the strategic waterway, in retaliation for US‑Israeli airstrikes.But relief is relative. Before tensions escalated on 28 February, crude traded at approximately $70 per barrel. At $92, prices remain 31% above pre‑conflict levels. The ceasefire is conditional…

– but 7,000 are already on the road -Safety concerns trigger commercial use prohibition, import stop, and garage closures By Philip Antoh The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has announced a ban on the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial transport. Director‑General Abraham Amaliba cited findings from a Technical Working Group that assessed converted Voxy models currently operating as taxis. The verdict: serious safety issues.A detailed directive is expected within two weeks, but the decision is already final. The NRSA will also stop the importation of both Toyota Voxy and Toyota Vitz models, working with the Customs Division. Garages…

By Gifty BoatengA unilateral decision by VIP Jeoun Transport to raise fares by 25% has triggered a furious reaction from the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU). The union warns that if authorities allow VIP to proceed, every transport operator will charge whatever they wish – and the government will lose all control over public transport pricing.The new fares took effect on 8 April. Accra to Kumasi now costs GH¢120, Accra to Sunyani GH¢170, and Accra to Tamale GH¢290. VIP says management approved the structure. The GPRTU says the move bypasses the established consultative framework involving the Ministry of…

…NDC doubles its shareBy Leo Nelson A new political analysis by Mussa Dankwa, based on Global InfoAnalytics polling, has documented a dramatic realignment among Ghana’s high‑income voters a demographic long considered an NPP stronghold. Between October 2024 and March 2026, NPP identification among this group collapsed from 33% to 15%. The NDC, meanwhile, surged from 23% to 50%.The 2024 vote and the memory gapWhen asked before the 2024 election about their voting intentions, 52% of high‑income respondents said they would vote for Mahama, 43% for Bawumia. But post‑election polling in March 2026 tells a different story: 78% reported voting for…

New KPIs aim to stop $200,000 trucks falling into inexperienced hands By Leo Nelson Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is preparing a regulatory crackdown on the fuel haulage industry after a spate of near-fatal tanker accidents. CEO Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, Esq., told an industry safety week that new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and safety checklists would be required before any Bulk Road Vehicle (BRV) is registered.“Why put a $200,000 tanker in the hands of an inexperienced driver?” Tameklo asked tanker owners. The answer, insiders say, is a systemic reliance on cheap labour that prioritises margins over lives. A recent Nsawam…

Movement accuses NPP infiltrators, targets Samira as ‘curse’ – ‘Bawumia will never be president’Political Desk A powerful new political storm is brewing. The BASE Movement a breakaway force loyal to firebrand politician Kennedy Agyepong is gathering speed. Behind closed doors, strategic meetings, resource mobilisation, and regional office openings are underway. The goal? To outdoor a new political party that could shatter opposition NPP’s dreams of a Bawumia presidency.On 2 April 2026, BASE’s national planning committee met in Accra. The agenda was clear: translate Ken Agyepong’s ideas into reality and dismantle the NPP’s propaganda machinery.Oti Bonsu, a leading member, pointed fingers.…