Parliament amends Growth and Sustainability Levy, raises gold mining tax to three per cent
Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Growth and Sustainability Levy Amendment Bill 2025, increasing the levy on gold mining companies from one to three per cent of gross production. The amendment also extended the levy’s application period to 2028. The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, said the government must leverage rising gold prices to […]
Stakeholders call for stronger collaboration to protect Ghana’s Water & Environment Resources
By: Jones Anlimah Stakeholders have emphasized the urgent need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, community participation, and research-based interventions to address Ghana’s growing water and environmental challenges. The call was made during a Sustainable Partnership Workshop, organized by the Desert Research Institute in partnership with Eastern and Volta regional coordinating councils, the Environmental protection authority, the Ghana […]
VP’s arrest ends South Sudan peace deal, his party says
The detention of South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has effectively collapsed the 2018 peace deal that ended the country’s five-year civil war, his party has said. An armed convoy led by top security officials, including the defence minister, entered Machar’s residence in the capital, Juba, and disarmed his bodyguards late on Wednesday, said the […]
South Sudan VP Riek Machar under house arrest amid escalating tensions
First Vice-President of South Sudan, Riek Machar has been placed under house arrest, according to his party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM/IO). The move was carried out by an armed convoy led by top security officials, including the defense minister, who entered Machar’s residence in Juba late on Wednesday and disarmed his […]
We are treating galamsey as an emergency – Lands Minister
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicate illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, assuring Ghanaians that the fight remains a top priority. Speaking on ‘The Point of View’ on Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, he stressed on the urgency with […]
Ernest Kumi: Supreme Court to rule on Akwatia MP’s injunction, contempt cases April 30
The Supreme Court will deliver its ruling on April 30 regarding an injunction application filed by Ernest Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, following his swearing-in. The court, presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, will also rule on a contempt application against the MP on the same day. The swearing-in of Mr. Kumi has […]
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom declines media interviews, focuses on restoring lost jobs
By: Spendilove Incoom Renowned Ghanaian entrepreneur and politician, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, has announced that he will not be granting media interviews at this time as he channels all his efforts into restoring his businesses and recovering lost jobs. In a Facebook post, Dr. Nduom stated, “Those of you in the media and elsewhere looking […]
Temporary ban on excavators not feasible – Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, who doubles as Member Parliament (MP) of Ellembelle constituency in the Western Region, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has rejected calls by a section of the Ghanaian public for a temporary ban on the importation of excavators as a measure to curb illegal mining (Galamsey) in […]
Address issues of illicit financial flows as human and women’s rights – Feminist urges journalists
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Ugandan feminist and lawyer with a background in women’s economic justice, Hazel Birungi has admonished African journalists to treat issues of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) as human and women’s rights. Madam Birungi, who is also a founding member of the Youth for Tax Justice Network, hinted that IFFs have devastating impacts […]
Egypt in line to host U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after Cote d’Ivoire withdrawal
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approached Egypt to host the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, following Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal as hosts due to government restrictions. With only a month left before the tournament kicks off, CAF is racing against time to find a new host, and Egypt has emerged as […]
40 former public sector workers sue government over dismissals
By: Spendilove Incoom Forty former public sector employees have sued the government over what they claim were politically motivated and unconstitutional dismissals. The lawsuit challenges a directive issued on February 10, 2025, by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, which revoked all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, the day of Ghana’s elections. The […]
CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers statistics for March revealed: Here is a breakdown
By: Kwame Bediako The March international break has come to an end and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the statistics for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A total of 48 games were played during the break, with 122 goals scored across the continent. The statistics reveal that home teams had a slight […]
CAF unveils new logo and trophy for under-17 Africa Cup of Nations
By: Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new logo and trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025. The unveiling ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, ahead of the tournament’s kick-off on March 30, 2025. The new logo and trophy are designed to reflect […]
Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness
Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming cuteness, like your baby nephew or the cat video you saw on Instagram? There’s now a word for it: gigil. Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is part of a list of “untranslatable” words, or those that do not have English equivalents, that have been added to the Oxford English […]
