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President Mahama to host Zimbabwe’s president for three day state visit
President John Dramani Mahama will host Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a three day state visit to Ghana from April 1 to April 3, 2026.
He is expected to arrive in Accra where he will be received with full military honours. A state banquet will also be held in his honour.
The visit will include high level bilateral talks between the two leaders.
These engagements will focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, tourism, agriculture, healthcare, sanitation, and efforts to address corruption and unemployment.
The two presidents are also expected to witness the signing of key agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries.
As part of his visit, he will tour the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre and the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant.
He will also visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to pay homage to Ghana’s first president.
The visit is expected to strengthen the long standing relationship between Ghana and Zimbabwe and promote closer cooperation for development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
