15-year-old boy drowns in stagnant pool at construction site in Sunyani
Regional News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: otecfmghana.comA 15-year-old boy, Mattew Mahama, has drowned in a pool of stagnant water at Atwimaminaso, near Fiapre in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, sparking renewed concern over safety at road construction sites. The tragic incident occurred at a section of the Sunyani outer ring road currently under construction, a few metres from where the highway intersects the Fiapre–Catholic University road. By the time Asaase News arrived at the scene, grief-stricken relatives and residents had gathered, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service to retrieve the boy’s body. The incident was subsequently reported to the Odumase Police, who visited the site for one of the boys to identify the exact location where Matthew drowned. The Sunyani outer ring road project is being executed by Kofi Job Company Limited.
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February 07, 2026 17:23 UTC
'Our industry feeds millions, put some respect on it' - MC Portfolio chides Kumasi mayor
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian entertainment personality, MC Portfolio, has hit back at Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, known as Zuba, for questioning the importance of a Creative Arts School. Highlighting the creative sector's economic impact, Portfolio added that millions of people depend on the industry to survive. Citing IShowSpeed's recent visit to Ghana and the aftermath, he called for respect for the industry. "The creative industry has done more for this country than politics. These politicians should show respect for the creative industry.
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February 07, 2026 17:15 UTC
14-year-old boy drowns at Fiapre; GNFS recovers body
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has retrieved the body of a 14-year-old boy who drowned at Fiapre Catholic Junction on the Sunyani Ring Road in the Bono Region. In a press release dated February 7, 2026, the deceased, identified as Matthew Mahama, reportedly went swimming with friends in a river at Fiapre on Thursday, February 5, 2026, when he got into distress. According to the GNFS, the incident was reported at about 8:51 a.m., prompting the immediate dispatch of a rescue team from the Sunyani Municipal Fire Station, led by Station Officer II (STNO II) Clement Takyi. GNFS recovers body of schoolgirl from pool in Kasoa“A GNFS rescue team led by STNO II Clement Takyi from the Sunyani Municipal Fire Station was promptly dispatched to the scene and successfully searched for and retrieved the body of the boy, who had gone swimming with friends in a river at Fiapre,” the statement said. The body was later retrieved from the river and handed over to the Ghana Police Service at the scene for preservation and further investigation.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
Kpandai Chiefs clash, three motorbikes burnt in violent confrontation
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA violent confrontation broke out in Kpandai on February 7, 2026, between rival chiefs over a land dispute, resulting in the destruction of three motorbikes by fire. According to reports from adomonline.com eyewitnesses said tensions had been building between the factions, each claiming ownership of the contested land. Why Nmai Djor-Trasacco enclave has been declared a security zone“They started throwing stones and hurling insults at each other. Before we knew it, they set fire to the motorbikes,” an eyewitness recounted. The Ghana Police Service has deployed personnel to the area to restore calm, while investigations into the incident are underway.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
2026 World Cup: Kim Lars has something special to add to Black Stars - Henry Asante Twum
For now, his full concentration is on the Black Queens, and after March, he will turn his attention to the Black Stars,” he said. Björkegren is currently in Ghana overseeing preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the goal of guiding the Black Queens to World Cup qualification. The mission is clear: to qualify for the World Cup. After the tournament in March, he will then join the Black Stars,” he added. The Black Stars are scheduled to regroup in March ahead of international friendlies against Austria and Germany as part of their World Cup preparations.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
Parliament passes 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
Business News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghParliament has passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of the 24-Hour Economy Authority to implement the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. Ayariga therefore urged members of the Minority to obtain copies of the 24-hour economy policy document to better appreciate its objectives and implementation framework. “Mr Speaker, six of the biggest cities that operate 24-hour economies, namely New York, Tokyo, London, Bangkok, Dubai, and Berlin, none of them started off with a 24-hour economy Authority. According to him, the only function of the proposed 24-Hour Economy Authority that directly aligned with the policy objective was the proposal of an incentive regime, including fiscal and monetary incentives, for companies operating within the 24-hour economy value chain. Nkrumah also disputed claims by the Majority that 1,000 jobs had already been created under the 24-hour economy programme, demanding evidence to substantiate the assertion.
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February 07, 2026 16:47 UTC
What you need to know about Ghana’s newly activated biometric tracking system
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana has officially moved toward a "smart border" era, activating a sophisticated biometric tracking system designed to bolster national security while accelerating the flow of trade across its frontiers. The move signals Ghana’s commitment to making the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) a reality by replacing slow, manual checks with intelligence-driven technology. Government makes Ghana Card mandatory for all bank transactionsMohammed-Mubarak emphasised that security and trade are two sides of the same coin. He argued that for integration to succeed, African borders must evolve. “Without security, trade cannot flourish, and without orderly mobility, integration cannot succeed,” he added.
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February 07, 2026 15:53 UTC
Closed borders blocking prosperity - Gabby Otchere Darko warns
He made this assertion during the 2026 Africa Prosperity Dialogues on February 6, 2026. He argued that tightly guarded frontiers are not symbols of independence, but rather barriers that prevent Africa’s one billion young people from achieving prosperity. Tracing a timeline from the 1977 Africa Standards Organization to the 2018 launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Gabby Otchere-Darko pointed to a frustrating cycle of unfulfilled promises. 'Africa is bleeding and not at ease’ – Lumumba warns leadersBy 2040, an estimated 1.3 billion young Africans are expected to enter the workforce. Otchere-Darko warned that if governments fail to act decisively by opening borders and fostering innovation, this demographic shift could become a liability rather than an asset.
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February 07, 2026 15:33 UTC
Northern Smock, Kente: How Kwame Nkrumah promoted 'Wear Ghana' in the 1950s
The Ghana Tourism Authority also launched a campaign aimed at promoting domestic tourism, dubbed, “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, and Feel Ghana.”This initiative seeks to promote and showcase Ghanaian fashion and heritage, supporting local designers and artisans through events like fashion shows and exhibitions. But did you know that Ghana's first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, initiated the Wear Ghana agenda during his era? Edward Quao said, “They wore the northern smock because Nkrumah chose it intentionally before independence. “He wrapped himself in kente and wore the smock to draw more attention to them. This, in turn, helped promote, appreciate, and encourage the wearing of our smocks,” Quao told Ernestina Serwaa Asante on People and Places on GhanaWeb TV.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
7 shops destroyed by fire on Spintex Road near Marina Mall
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA fire has destroyed seven metal container shops used for commercial purposes along Spintex Road near Marina Mall in the early hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026. Fire destroys acres of cocoa, cashew farms at Asueyi"Three fire pumps from the Motorway, Tema Metro, and Tema Industrial Area Fire Stations were mobilised in the early hours of Saturday, February 7, 2026, to contain a ferocious fire that gutted metal container shops near Marina Mall," the statement noted. The GNFS said through coordinated and tactical operations, firefighters brought the inferno under control and no casualties were recorded. "The Tema Motorway Fire Engine, led by ADO I Derrick Sarkodie, was dispatched as the base unit. The team arrived at the scene at 12:19 am to find the fire already at an advanced stage and spreading rapidly.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
COCOBOD Bill to be presented in Parliament – Randy Abbey
Business News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has announced that the long-awaited COCOBOD Bill will be laid before Parliament next week. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, February 7, 2026, Dr Abbey explained that the bill seeks to review cocoa prices to make them more competitive on the global market. “Hopefully, by next week, the COCOBOD Bill will go to Parliament. The bill comes at a time when COCOBOD has been at the centre of heated public debate over its financial management. Under this arrangement, LBCs receive 80% upfront to cover farmer payments and handling costs, while the remaining 20% is settled upon delivery to COCOBOD.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
How a painful childhood experience shaped Kojo Antwi's music
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comRenowned Ghanaian Highlife musician Kojo Antwi has shared how a deeply painful childhood experience influenced the emotional tone and direction of his music. According to Kojo Antwi, the incident marked a turning point in his life. “I think it is part of what makes me write songs from the woman’s point of view and why my songs are so emotional,” he added. Kojo Antwi further revealed that he did not see his mother again until he was about 19 years old. Today, Kojo Antwi remains one of Ghana’s most respected musicians, having shaped and inspired the direction of modern Ghanaian music.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
School Feeding Programme: Government releases first term funds
General News of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government has released first term feeding grants to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the 2025/2026 academic year across all 16 regions of the country. “Government through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has paid the first term feeding grants to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) in all the 16 regions,” it stated. It further noted that the payments cover the first term of the academic year, which started in September 2025. GES investigates Savelugu SHS feeding incident, describes it unacceptableIt advised caterers who encounter challenges with the disbursement process to seek immediate assistance. The GSFP also commended both the government and caterers for their roles in the successful implementation of the programme.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
IShowSpeed recognised by Wikipedia as Ghanaian
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs of February 6, 2026, 21-year-old American streamer and YouTuber, IShowSpeed, has officially been recognized by Wikipedia as Ghanaian. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., recently embarked on an African tour covering 20 countries, including Ghana, while documenting his experiences through live-streaming. He was given the Ghanaian name Barima Kofi Akufo. Five places IShowSpeed planned to visit in Ghana but couldn'tPrior to this event, IShowSpeed had publicly stated on several occasions that he has Ghanaian ancestry, particularly from his maternal side. Now referred to as Barima Kofi Akufo, the streamer has embraced his new identity, and Wikipedia has updated his citizenship status to reflect both American and Ghanaian nationality.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC
'Influencer-in-chief' - Creative Arts Agency commends President Mahama for promoting 'Fugu'
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Creative Arts Agency of Ghana has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his role in promoting Ghanaian culture on the international stage following his recent visit to the Republic of Zambia. According to the Agency, President Mahama’s public display of Ghanaian cultural pride aligns with the objectives of the flagship “Black Star Experience” agenda, which seeks to project Ghana’s identity globally through arts, culture and tourism. ‘I wore Fugu to UN but I’m surprised Zambians didn't see it’ - President Mahama wades into debateThe statement further described the President as an “Influencer-in-Chief,” noting that his consistent promotion of Ghanaian culture invites global audiences to learn more about the country. The Creative Arts Agency concluded by commending President Mahama for leveraging his global presence to advance Ghana’s cultural diplomacy, adding that it remains proud of his efforts to elevate the country’s creative arts industry. This statement comes as the popular ‘fugu’ attire trended over the week after President Mahama wore it during his visit.
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February 07, 2026 15:32 UTC