CDM demands immediate reversal of cocoa price reduction
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for the immediate reversal of the newly announced cocoa producer price of GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, insisting that the government must honour its campaign pledge to cocoa farmers. The CDM argued that the decision reflects a troubling disconnect between government policy and the lived realities of rural Ghana. Describing the reduction as “not merely an economic error but a moral failure and a political betrayal,” the group maintained that cocoa farmers deserve respect and economic dignity rather than what it termed broken promises. The CDM pledged to continue advocating for fair pricing and transparent policies within the cocoa sector. “The cocoa farmer deserves respect, justice, and economic dignity — not broken promises and policy punishment,” the statement concluded.
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February 13, 2026 00:47 UTC
GoldBod Jewellery cautions investors over fraudulent gold schemes
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGoldBod Jewellery Limited has issued an official statement distancing itself from any platform or scheme operating under the name “Gold Investment Opportunity,” warning that such representations are fraudulent and unauthorised. GoldBod summons 6 gold service providers over compliance checksGoldBod Jewellery also emphasised that its only recognised gold investment product is the Gold Tablet, available in 1 gram, 5 grams, 10 grams, and 31 grams denominations. The company stressed that it does not offer additional investment packages, online trading platforms, or external gold schemes. The firm further advised that 'Gold Tablet' purchases should be made strictly through its official showrooms to safeguard customers. The statement further noted that GoldBod Jewellery does not sell its products through agents, third parties, or unofficial platforms.
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February 13, 2026 00:27 UTC
EXPLAINER: What you need to know about Hansen’s disease (Leprosy)
Despite being an ancient disease, it remains present in Ghana, with 231 cases reported nationwide in 2022. This GhanaWeb article provides insight into causes, symptoms and treatment of leprosy. A layperson may not know it’s leprosy until deformities start to appear. Early diagnosis and treatment save lives, prevent deformities, and stops the disease from spreading. Leprosy may be a neglected tropical disease, but with awareness, timely treatment, and community support, it is a fully manageable condition.
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February 12, 2026 22:07 UTC
Koforidua anti-trafficking raid exposes cross-border exploitation network
Regional News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Eastern RegionA coordinated police operation in Koforidua has uncovered what authorities describe as a cross-border human trafficking and exploitation network involving foreign nationals, a minor, and suspected local collaborators. Police investigations led officers to a property at Dabiasem in Koforidua, where several women were residing in what authorities say functioned as a brothel. He referenced an earlier 2025 incident in which a 24-year-old Nigerian woman was allegedly killed by her partner under circumstances linked to similar exploitation. Additionally, the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694) criminalises the recruitment, transportation, harbouring, or receipt of persons for exploitation. Police are appealing to residents to provide timely information about suspected trafficking or exploitation activities, emphasising that community cooperation is critical in dismantling such networks.
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February 12, 2026 21:32 UTC
Minority protests government's nearly 30% reduction in cocoa prices
Ghana sets new producer price for remainder of 2025/2026 cocoa season“This has never happened. Why are we treating cocoa farmers this way? Cocoa farmers have sacrificed for this country,” Dr Opoku said. “If the cocoa farmer’s price is going to be reduced by almost 30 per cent, then everybody’s pay in this country should also be slashed by that margin. Cocoa farmers deserve better,” he stated.
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February 12, 2026 20:55 UTC
Here's how much SIC PLC paid out in insurance claims in 2025
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSIC Insurance PLC has paid out a total of GH¢107.6 million in claims across various insurance policies in 2025, highlighting the company’s strong liquidity position and commitment to meeting its obligations to policyholders. “Insurance is a safety net that helps you bounce back when life throws you a curveball,” he said, emphasising the company’s dedication to delivering dependable general insurance services. SIC Insurance PLC is one of Ghana’s leading state-owned insurance companies, providing a wide range of general and life insurance products. Established in 1962 as the State Insurance Corporation, SIC has grown to serve individual and corporate clients nationwide. The company offers products covering health, motor, property, and liability insurance, among others, and has built a reputation for financial stability and reliable claims settlement.
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February 12, 2026 19:47 UTC
CDM condemns reduction of cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has strongly condemned the Government’s decision to reduce the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, describing the move as a betrayal of cocoa farmers and a violation of campaign promises. In a statement issued on Thursday, February 12, the group expressed what it termed “deep outrage, disappointment, and total condemnation” of the policy shift. According to the CDM, the reduction represents “a monumental betrayal of public trust” and a “heartless assault on the dignity, livelihood, and survival of Ghana’s cocoa farmers.”The group argued that the decision comes at a time when farmers are already grappling with rising input costs, high labour expenses, and the impact of climate change on yields. The statement recalled campaign assurances made during the 2024 general election by then presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama, who pledged to “restore dignity to the cocoa farmer by ensuring that the price of cocoa is increased substantially.”It further cited campaign claims that cocoa farmers would earn “not less than GH¢6,000 per bag” under an NDC government. The CDM also referenced past statements by the current Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, who, while in opposition, reportedly described the then cocoa price as “unacceptable” and promised an upward review to reflect “the true value of the farmer’s labour and sacrifice.”Describing the latest reduction as “one of the most shocking policy reversals in Ghana’s recent political history,” the group urged government to immediately reconsider the decision, warning that it risks eroding trust between the state and rural farming communities.
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February 12, 2026 19:29 UTC
Cabinet instructs COCOBOD to begin repayment to all affected cocoa farmers
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFollowing a crunch Cabinet meeting on February 11, 2026, the Government of Ghana has directed the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to immediately begin repayment to cocoa farmers who have not received payments for the 2025/2026 crop season. Speaking at a press briefing on February 12, 2026, Dr Forson said Cabinet had instructed COCOBOD to implement a structured repayment process to ensure that all affected farmers receive their outstanding payments as soon as possible. BREAKING: Ghana sets new producer price for remainder of 2025/2026 cocoa season“To bring relief to unpaid cocoa farmers, Cabinet has directed COCOBOD to begin repayment of all affected farmers across the country,” he stated. The directive follows growing concerns from farmer groups, industry stakeholders, and the Minority in Parliament over delayed payments, which have largely been attributed to financial challenges facing the cocoa sector. Dr Forson also revealed that the government will, in the coming days, lay a new cocoa bill before Parliament to introduce a system that pre-finances cocoa purchases in the country.
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February 12, 2026 19:10 UTC
Here is why the Ministry of Education is auditing free sanitary pads in schools
General News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Education has ordered a comprehensive audit of sanitary pads distributed under the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative due to complaints that some pads supplied in 2025 were of poor quality. The Consumer Protection Agency raised concerns that some pads distributed to schools did not meet acceptable standards. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced that a team of auditors have been tasked to review the quality of sanitary pads received by schoolgirls in 2026. Free Sanitary Pad Initiative: Veep seeks private sector collaboration“I asked a team of auditors to go around the schools and do an audit of the quality of some of the sanitary pads that were supplied, because I received concerns from the Consumer Protection Agency of Ghana as to some poor quality of some of the sanitary pads that were supplied last year,” he explained. Government to launch free sanitary pads distribution initiative for female studentsThe Free Sanitary Pad Distribution Programme was launched by President John Dramani Mahama in April 2025 to provide free pads to girls from Primary 5 through senior high school nationwide.
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February 12, 2026 19:07 UTC
IShowSpeed names Kenya as highlight of his African tour
Entertainment of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular American streamer, IShowSpeed, has revealed that visiting Kenya was the highlight of his recently concluded African tour, dubbed “Speed Does Africa.”Speaking on his first livestream after wrapping up the tour, the 21-year-old was asked to share his favorite moment. He admitted it was difficult to narrow down the experience but singled out Nairobi as the most memorable stop, citing the overwhelming turnout. IShowSpeed recognised by Wikipedia as Ghanaian“My one single favorite memory, that’s a broad question because so much happened, but I would say my Kenya visit was crazy. I think it was maybe around 30,000 people from the city just to watch me stream and be part of the experience. During his Nairobi stream, IShowSpeed rode in a custom matatu convoy and immersed himself in Maasai culture, further cementing the city as a highlight of his tour.
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February 12, 2026 18:42 UTC
Suspected thieves raid NCCE, Audit Service offices at Bibiani
Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOperations at the Bibiani offices of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Audit Service have been disrupted following a suspected burglary that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Unknown individuals reportedly forced their way into the premises and carted away several items, including computers, printers, ceiling fans, air conditioners, and a public address system. Thieves raid NCCE, CHRAJ offices, steal computers and air conditionersOpara noted that inadequate security and poor lighting within the office compound have made the facility vulnerable to criminal activities. Residents have also voiced concerns over the recurring incidents, warning that continued attacks on public offices could undermine service delivery and erode public confidence. The Ghana Police Service is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
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February 12, 2026 18:42 UTC
Ohemaa Dynamite confesses to GH¢40,000 blackmail
Tabloid News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSocial media influencer Ohemaa Dynamite has admitted to stealing and blackmailing a man whose identity she declined to disclose. He called me, threatening to post the video of me taking his money. "I still have the document I stole from him, so anytime I need money, I will call him and blackmail him. I have taken about GH¢40,000 from him after adding everything," she said. "I asked my lawyers if I would face any legal issues if the man reports me, and they told me nothing will happen," she added.
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February 12, 2026 17:47 UTC
Commonwealth Council holds talks with MiDA on agriculture investment opportunities
The visit formed part of efforts to deepen cooperation between the two institutions, with a particular focus on agricultural investment. Discussions centered on opportunities to attract private sector investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector, with emphasis on boosting productivity, enhancing value addition, and supporting agribusiness development. He noted that partnerships with international investment bodies such as CWEIC could help mobilize resources to support Ghana’s development priorities. Cohen reaffirmed CWEIC’s commitment to facilitating investment across Commonwealth countries and expressed interest in supporting Ghana’s efforts to grow its agricultural economy through sustainable and impactful initiatives. The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to explore practical steps towards strengthening collaboration in areas of mutual benefit, particularly within the agricultural sector.
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February 12, 2026 16:40 UTC
Dr John Jinapor inaugurates board to oversee VRA Resettlement Trust Fund
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Energy, Dr John Jinapor, has sworn in the newly constituted Board of the VRA Resettlement Trust Fund, urging members to focus on the fundamental purpose for which the Trust was established. “The Trust exists to serve the very communities affected by VRA projects. I encourage the Board to ensure that the programmes and resources of the Trust address the critical needs of these communities,” he said. Dr Jinapor expressed confidence that the Board would uphold the mandate of the Trust and deliver tangible benefits to the communities it serves. The VRA Resettlement Trust Fund exists to improve the quality of life for 52 resettlement communities created during the construction of the Akosombo Dam.
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February 12, 2026 16:33 UTC
Government set to revive Cocoa Processing Company
Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced plans by the government to revive the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) and position it as Ghana’s leading cocoa processor. “Reviving CPC is a strategic step to strengthen our cocoa value chain. Dr Forson added that the government envisions CPC not only as a processor but also as a benchmark for sustainable and competitive cocoa processing in Ghana. Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has historically exported most of its cocoa beans in raw form. Dr Forson stressed that the initiative would reduce raw cocoa exports, promote local processing, and ensure that Ghana derives maximum benefit from its cocoa resources.
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February 12, 2026 16:23 UTC