Over 240 licences approved by GoldBod – Sammy Gyamfi
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq., says over 240 gold trading Licences have been approved under Ghana’s new gold licensing regime. Speaking to the media in Accra, Mr. Gyamfi said the licences were granted after applicants successfully met the eligibility criteria. He revealed that as […]
Time for Ho West MP to bow out gracefully?
By Justice Asemsro-Nfodjo, Researcher and Opinion Writer As Honourable Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah approaches the end of his fifth term in Parliament, marking 20 years of continuous service by 2028, some constituents are raising questions about whether it may be time for him to step aside and make way for new leadership. First elected in 2008, […]
Government launches National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat
By Felix Cofie The Government of Ghana has officially launched the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) as part of intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The new secretariat, under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, will serve as the central coordinating body for all anti-illegal mining activities across the […]
EU reaffirms non-recognition of SADR amid AU meeting
The European Union (EU) foreign affairs spokesperson has reaffirmed that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognizes the SADR.” This statement followed attempts by separatist groups to overstate the significance of the European Union-African Union ministerial meeting held in Rome. Clarifying the context, the spokesperson noted that the EU-AU ministerial meetings are […]
Unlicensed gold dealers to face prosecution, fine, and jail sentence – Sammy Gyamfi
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., has issued a strong warning to individuals and businesses engaging in gold trading without a valid Gold Board licence. He says such activities are now considered criminal under Ghana’s Gold Board Act, Act 1140. Speaking to the media in Accra, […]
M&C Group pledges GH¢10,000 to 2025 Impact Makers Awards winners
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave M&C Group Global marked a powerful presence on June 28, 2025 at the 3rd annual Impact Makers Awards, serving as headline sponsor for the inspiring event held at Ecobank’s Head Office in Accra Central. M&C’s Group Chairman, Michael Leslie Bartlett‑Vanderpuye, took the stage to deliver more than just a sponsorship message. […]
Africa’s Mpox crisis intensifies as WHO renews global public health emergency
By Nana Karikari, Senior International Affairs and Political Analyst The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent warning to the global community. Mpox (formerly monkeypox), remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, issued this proclamation following a groundbreaking round of discussions from the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency […]
Kenyan vendor shot by police during protests dies after life support switched off
A street vendor shot in the head by police during protests two weeks ago has died a day after being declared brain-dead in the hospital, his family says. “Boniface is no more. We have just viewed his body,” family spokeswoman Emily Wanjira told the BBC. Boniface Kariuki was shot as police cracked down on a […]
Seventy-six Ghanaians rescued from trafficking camps linked to Q-NETin Nigeria
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the rescue of seventy-six Ghanaian nationals who were trafficked to Nigeria under a fraudulent recruitment scheme linked to the operations of Q-NET. The Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, made this known at a press briefing held in Accra on […]
AMOSA 2001 launches 25th Anniversary and Legacy Project to enhance ICT
On the evening of Friday, 27th June 2025, members of the AMOSA 2001 Year Group, alumni, and distinguished guests gathered at Erata Hotel in East Legon to officially launch the group’s 25th Anniversary Celebration and its transformative Legacy Project — the resourcing of a state-of-the-art ICT Lab and Resource Centre for Aggrey Memorial A.M.E Zion […]
Police retrieve three state vehicles from former GIHOC MD, Maxwell Kofi Jumah
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has retrieved three state-owned vehicles from the former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Mr. Maxwell Kofi Jumah. The development follows a formal petition lodged by some workers of GIHOC, prompting an investigation into the alleged unauthorized possession of state assets. Speaking at a […]
Ashanti Region: Police kill one, arrest nine after special anti-robbery operation
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti Central Regional Police Command has shot and killed one suspect during a special anti-robbery operation in Kumasi, while another suspect is under 24-hour guard at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds. Nine other suspects have been arrested and are currently in police custody, while one individual, identified […]
Low female participation in TVET worrying – Haruna Iddrisu
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns over the persistently low enrolment of girls in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country. The Education Minister’s concerns stem from the fact that TVET programmes hold great potential for future job opportunities, especially as there is currently […]
Government plans to construct 600 CHPS compounds by end of 2025 – Kwakye Ofosu
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that the John Dramani Mahama-led government is in the process of constructing 600 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds nationwide by the end of 2025. The minister described the initiative as a major step toward improving […]
