Author: TNRgh

When Isaac Joseph Cobbinah sets out to learn something, he likes to focus on it intently, and sticks with it until he feels like he thoroughly knows the subject. That’s why he plans to put his knowledge on rare earth permanent magnet recycling to work in the metallurgical lab for a few years after he walks across the stage at Montana Technological University’s commencement ceremony on December 13 with a Master of Science in Metallurgical/Minerals Processing Engineering. “I want to apply what I’ve learned before continuing my studies,” Cobbinah said. When Cobbinah left his hometown of Tarkwa, Ghana—a region known…

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has advised the government that all applicants wanting to enter Colleges of Education should take entrance exams. The Chairman of the NTC Governing Board, Kwami Alorvi, stated that this action will ensure that only qualified candidates are accepted, while also helping to improve the teacher training and recruitment process. In an interview on Adom TV, he mentioned that the current system allows nearly all applicants who meet the admission criteria, which he believes does not ensure the best teachers are produced. Mr. Alorvi also pointed out that implementing entrance exams would help tackle issues of…

The Ashanti Regional Communications Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has honoured the Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, for his contributions to the party in the region. The citation was presented by a delegation led by the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Augustus Andrews, who described Mr Muntaka as “one of the most effective Interior Ministers Ghana has had.” The delegation commended his tenure for reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening logistics for the security services, and promoting good governance. Ghanaian news subscription Receiving the honour, Alhaji Muntaka said the recognition was both…

By Leo Nelson Torrential rains and severe flooding that hit Malawi between 15th and 18th March 2026 have claimed 13 lives and affected over 9,598 households. In a statement, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) indicated that preliminary data collected from 16 council points indicate extensive damage across multiple regions. In addition to the fatalities, 128 families have been displaced, while 35 individuals sustained injuries as floodwaters swept through communities and destroyed property. The floods have impacted a wide range of areas, including Blantyre District, Chikwawa, Chiradzulu, Dedza, Karonga, Lilongwe District, Machinga, Mangochi, Mchinji, Mulanje, Mwanza, Neno, Phalombe, Zomba…

Raphael Ofori-Adeniran If you’ve been following the escalating tensions in the Middle East, you’ve likely seen the headlines: Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Israel vow to “obliterate” Iran’s oil infrastructure. Iran allows only ships accepting Yuan, not US dollars. Iran allows ships through the Strait of Hormuz, except ships belonging to the US and its allies. Finally, the latest development is that Iran has decided to charge a US$2 million toll on every oil tanker that passes through the trade chokepoint. But what if all the shenanigans point to an audacious economic move by Iran—a move…

For residents of Anyako, Konu, and Seva, in the Keta Municipality, life has long been defined by a painful paradox: surrounded by the sea and lagoon, yet without safe water to drink. For two decades, families endured salty and contaminated sources, battling health risks and daily uncertainty. That story changed on Monday, March 9, 2026 with the commissioning of the Anyako–Konu–Seva Water Project, a modern facility designed to deliver clean, treated water directly to households and standpipes. The commissioning ceremony, spearheaded by the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, drew government officials, traditional leaders, assembly…

Fresh data from Global InfoAnalytics indicates a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape, with declining affiliation for the New Patriotic Party and rising support for the National Democratic Congress. According to Executive Director Mussa Dankwa, an ongoing face to face tracking poll conducted in March 2026 shows that only 25 percent of voters now openly associate with the NPP, compared to 46 percent for the NDC. This marks a notable change from the period before the 2024 general elections, when the NPP held 37 percent affiliation and the NDC stood at 33 percent. The findings suggest a widening gap between…

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the rescue of forty-four (44) Ghanaian nationals from a fraudulent recruitment network operating in Nigeria, in what officials describe as a coordinated effort to combat human trafficking and cross-border scams. In a press release issued on March 21, 2026, the Ministry confirmed that the victims had been lured out of Ghana through deceptive schemes, including false promises of employment and travel opportunities. The rescue follows an earlier public warning by the Ministry against the activities of “QNET” and similar fraudulent networks, which continue to target unsuspecting Ghanaians. According to the Ministry, the victims…

Collaboration could be Ghana’s secret ingredient to fixing its tomato shortage. With Burkina Faso halting fresh tomato exports, the country faces immediate supply gaps, rising prices, and anxious households. Yet, according to Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, CEO of Maplix Trust Ghana Limited, public-private partnerships could be the recipe to stabilize the market and build long-term self-sufficiency. “The short term is that we have to be in collaboration with the government and then the private sector,” Dr. Kamassah said in an interview with The High Street Journal on Friday, March 20, 2026. He emphasized that coordinated action is essential to mobilize…

Ghana could eliminate its persistent tomato shortage within a year if decisive policy action is taken, according to Dr. Felix Mawuli Kamassah, CEO of Maplix Trust Ghana Limited, who says the country already has the capacity to meet its own demand. The assertion comes at a time when Ghana’s tomato market is under pressure following Burkina Faso’s halt of fresh tomato exports, a development that has exposed the country’s long-standing reliance on imports to bridge its domestic supply gap. Prices have risen sharply in markets, reflecting the strain on supply chains and the essential role tomatoes play in daily consumption.…