Politics of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn recent years, the practice of vote buying has transitioned from an occasional irregularity to a systemic concern in Ghana. The most recent case of vote-buying occurred during the Ayawaso East constituency primaries, which saw Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed emerge as the winner and candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Ahead of the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by-elections, GhanaWeb visited residents of Ayawaso East to hear their views on the practice. Other residents also called for an end to vote buying altogether. Watch the reactions of residents to vote buying on GhanaWeb TV below:VKB/VPOSecurity officer's accusation triggered mob attack on Austin Tengeeh - Girlfriend speaks

Speaking during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Dr Apaak said the government is introducing a 20 percent salary top-up for teachers who choose to work in deprived areas. Teachers give government ultimatum to pay 12-month salary arrearsThe policy is intended to ease the burden many teachers face when asked to relocate to remote areas with limited infrastructure. “The President has a program that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers would get 20% on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he said. Colleges of Education Teachers call off strikeEducation stakeholders have long raised concerns about the shortage of teachers in rural schools.

General News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comExecutive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has urged government to apply the ‘polluter pays principle’ in addressing the destruction caused by illegal mining, widely known as “galamsey”. In a Facebook post dated February 24, 2026, Prof Prempeh stated that, assets and funds retrieved from those responsible for illegal mining should be channelled directly into ecological restoration efforts. “The damage from galamsey must be repaired from assets and funds recovered from those who profit from it. He stated that Ghana cannot afford to deplete its forests and pollute its water bodies through “galamsey”, only to rely on limited public funds to restore the damage. Read the full post belowMRA/VPOWatch as Veep Opoku-Agyemang pays respect to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

Sports News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 2026 Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, scheduled to take place in Qatar, is now in doubt following Israel and USA’s missile attack on Iran. The much-anticipated match was set for March 27, to determine the overall champion as the European champions face the South American champions. Following the exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel, which began on February 28, 2026, all football-related activities were suspended indefinitely. "The Qatar Football Association announces the postponement of all tournaments, competitions, and matches, effective from today and until further notice. With this development, the Finalissima scheduled to take place in Doha is now in serious doubt should the conflict continue in the coming days.

“When the incident happened, the landowner informed me that he had already sacked everyone from the site. According to him, the illegal mining had only begun recently and was mostly done at night to avoid detection. “The police came there to take pictures of the place when they heard about the illegal mining. It was about three to four days after the galamsey started that the unfortunate incident happened,” he added. The tragic collapse happened at Atta ne Atta in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region late Saturday night February 28, 2026, into the early hours of Sunday March 1, 2026.

General News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMinority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has shared some details of a recent conversation he had with former President John Agyekum Kufuor at his residence. Speaking in an exclusive interview on UTV on Monday, March 2, 2026, he said that the former President Kufuor asked him, together with others, to pray for the New Patriotic Party. According to him, in a conversation that lasted over two hours, Kufuor told him that members have to turn to prayers to bring togetherness and mend internal cracks in the party. “Yesternight, I was with President Kufuor. He mentioned free education as one of the major interventions by former President Kufuor.

Any destabilisation of this route would significantly reduce global oil supply. Here's how much fuel is selling on March 2For Ghana, a net importer of petroleum products, the economic implications are considerable. Continued upward pressure on global oil markets could lead to sharp increases in domestic fuel prices in the coming months. This depreciation would compound the inflationary impact of higher fuel prices, further straining the economy. For Ghana, where fuel prices directly affect transportation and food costs, this could have both economic and political repercussions.

Entertainment of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMusic executive, creative entrepreneur and politician Baba Abdulai Sadiq has reacted to his appointment as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The creative entrepreneur turned politician also expressed gratitude to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and assured him of serving with diligence and integrity. Baba Sadiq appointed as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria“Profoundly honoured by the confidence of H E President @JDMahama in appointing me as Ghana’s High Commissioner-Designate to Nigeria. Grateful to the Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs, @S_OkudzetoAblak. The appointment was disclosed in a post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

LIVESTREAMED: President Mahama opens 2026 Judicial Year of African Human Rights Court“As a teenager, I often dreamt of my father standing before judges awaiting the decision on his fate. He explained that his father, a minister in Kwame Nkrumah’s government, was detained immediately following the coup that overthrew Nkrumah. He shared a particularly striking story of his father’s principled stance, writing a letter to Colonel Acheampong offering praise for his leadership while also giving unsolicited advice. “He was a staunch believer in democracy and he opposed coup making but he appreciated Colonel Acheampong whose policies promoted Ghana's self-reliance. The president revealed that his father was detained for several days on suspicion of subversion, following that letter but was eventually released.

Regional News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA 42-year-old woman and her three sons have reportedly died after drowning in a galamsey pit at Wassa Dunkwa in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2026, when the family reportedly went to fetch firewood near a galamsey site. The pit had been filled with water and the children went to swim in it, and began to drown,” the eyewitness said. Three children drown in galamsey pits, two rescued“Their mother, upon noticing the distress of her children, rushed in to rescue them. The incident has renewed concerns about the dangers posed by abandoned galamsey pits in many communities across the Western Region.

General News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTen persons engaged in illegal mining have lost their lives after a pit collapsed at Manso Tontokrom in the Ashanti Region, according to myjoyonline.com report. According to initial reports, 30 other miners sustained severe injuries in the incident. An unspecified number of individuals are also believed to be trapped underground as emergency teams intensify rescue operations at the site. NAIMOS provides update on soldier shot during anti-galamsey operationThe injured victims have been transported to the Hwidiem Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the cave-in, nor have they confirmed the total number of miners who were working at the site at the time of the incident.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 30-year-old man to 25 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for his involvement in a 2022 armed robbery incident at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region. The convict, Dominic Ofori, popularly known as Fanta, was arrested on February 16, 2026, after evading capture for nearly four years. According to a press release dated March 2, 2026, he pleaded guilty to robbery and was handed the 25-year sentence. Police said intelligence gathered on March 20, 2022, indicated that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were plotting to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to steal gold concentrate. 'Duabo King' arrested for alleged false publicationOfficers from the Manso Adubia District Police mounted an operation and laid an ambush at the site.

Business News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSeveral major marine insurers have suspended war risk cover for ships operating in Iranian waters, the Gulf, and nearby areas due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. War risks insurance protects ships and cargo against war-related hazards, such as mines, torpedoes, or acts of terrorism. According to a Reuters report, Japan’s MS&AD Insurance Group also confirmed it has suspended war risk insurance for ships in waters around Iran, Israel, and neighbouring countries. Shipping in the region has been disrupted, with at least 150 tankers, including crude oil and LNG carriers, anchored in Gulf waters beyond the Strait. Supply chain experts also warn that the suspension of war risk cover could increase shipping costs and disrupt global energy supply chains, with possible knock-on effects on fuel prices in import-dependent countries like Ghana.

The NPA has stated that no Oil Marketing Company (OMC) is permitted to sell below the revised prices. This represents a slight increase compared to the second pricing window of February 2026, when petrol sold at GH¢10.24 per litre. Checks by GhanaWeb Business on Monday [March 2] morning showed that several fuel stations had already adjusted their prices in line with the new directive. GOIL has also revised its prices, with petrol now at GH¢10.46, diesel at GH¢12.53, and Super XP at GH¢13.50. For consumers, the fuel price hike could translate into higher prices for goods and services, as motorists and vehicle owners will likely spend more on fuel in the coming days.

Regional News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, says Ghana’s future workforce hinges on a stronger, practical focus on STEAM education. “This year’s theme, ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Education and Innovation,’ speaks directly to the choices we must make today. “When we get STEAM education right, we produce graduates who can design solutions for agriculture, health, sanitation, energy, transportation, fintech, manufacturing, and the creative economy. “This government intends to initiate a SmartStart Curriculum for greater integration of STEAM, coding, digital literacy, and TVET into basic education,” he said. He maintained that sustained investment in STEAM education will determine how effectively Ghana positions its young people for the future world of work.