Lands Minister-Designate unveils plans to restore waterbodies and forests
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has outlined a strategy to combat the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Dubbed the Blue Water Initiative, it will be a program aimed at rehabilitating polluted waterbodies and transforming degraded areas into hubs of ecological and economic […]
Public lands should not be sold below market value – Armah-Kofi Buah
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has taken a strong stance against the undervaluation and sale of public lands, vowing to enforce market-rate transactions to safeguard the interests of Ghanaians. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 27, 2025, Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah criticized the […]
Lands Minister-Designate vows to halt mining in forest reserves
By Valentia Tetteh The Lands and Natural Resources Minister-designate, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has assured Ghanaians that, no new mining activities will be permitted in forest reserves under his leadership, should his nomination receive parliamentary approval. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Monday, January 27, 2025, Mr. Buah highlighted the government’s unwavering commitment […]
Clashes leave many injured and properties destroyed in Bunkpurugu
By Ashiadey Dotse The peaceful community of Ngama Gberuk in the Bunkpurugu district of the North East Region has been thrown into turmoil after violent clashes broke out between two local clans. The conflict, involving the Nandouk Teeb and Maan Teeb clans, is reportedly linked to a dispute over chieftaincy titles. Trouble began when members […]
Mahama calls for peace, youth empowerment, and trade reforms to shape Africa’s Future
By Ashiadey Dotse President, John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the need for Africa to prioritize peace, youth empowerment, and trade during his address at the African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms meeting in Kenya on Tuesday, January 27, 2025. Speaking to a gathering of African leaders, Mr. Mahama stressed that without peace, development in Africa would […]
GBC’s Theophilus Sampah honoured for pioneering coverage of least financed sports at 49th SWAG Awards
By Kwame Bediako GBC’s Theophilus Sampah was awarded the prestigious meritorious award for his outstanding coverage of Least Financed Sports at the 49th SWAG Awards, drawing attention to the often-overlooked athletes and sports disciplines that struggle for recognition and funding. Theophilus has made it his mission to shine a spotlight on sports that have historically […]
Youth of Tepa back Richard Merz for MCE position
By Jacob Aggrey The youth of Ahafo Ano North constituency Tepa in the Ashanti Region have expressed total confidence and support for Richard Merz as the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area. Their overwhelming endorsement follows his successful vetting on Thursday, 9th January 2025, for the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDCE) positions […]
Sanitation improved at Enobel Basic School
By Gloria Anderson For years, students and teachers of Enobel Basic School in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality struggled with the appalling state of their sanitation facilities. The old structure, riddled with cracks, lacked proper doors and functional plumbing and emitted an unbearable stench. Many students avoided using the facilities altogether, enduring discomfort or risking illness. […]
SWAG Female Footballer of the Year (foreign) Thelma Atuah open to new opportunities, but cautious in her approach
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian midfielder Thelma Atuah after being crowned as the SWAG Female Footballer of the Year (foreign) off an exceptional season with Zambian club TP Mazembe Women after a fierce competition with fellow athlete Jennifer Kankam, showcasing the growing talent pool in women’s football shared her experience in an interview with GBC Digital […]
Rainstorm displaces over 70 people, injures 4 in Tepa Abonsuaso
By Ashiadey Dotse A heavy rainstorm on Friday, January 24, caused widespread destruction in Tepa Abonsuaso, a community in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Four people were injured, and over 70 residents were left homeless as the storm destroyed roofs and damaged more than 20 buildings, including schools. The National Disaster […]
Former President Kufour consoles Rev. Wengam
A delegation of the Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God, Ghana, the Wengam and Nyankpen families, and Cedar Mountain Chapel, at East Legon in Accra have called on former President John Kufuor to inform him of the demise of Madam Deborah Wengam, the biological mother of the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev […]
South African president signs controversial land seizure law
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation – a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government. Black people only own a small fraction of farmland nationwide more than 30 years after the end of the racist system […]
A$AP Rocky’s trial begins with prosecutors showing video of shooting
A$AP Rocky’s assault trial began on Friday in Los Angeles, where the rapper is accused of firing a gun at a former friend. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted on two felony assault charges in the 2021 incident near a Hollywood hotel. In opening […]
Afe Lotto honoured with prestigious Corporate Award at the 49th SWAG Awards
By Tilda Acorlor From Home Group of Companies, popularly known as Afe Lotto, has been honoured with the esteemed Corporate Award at the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC). The glamorous ceremony brought together industry players and stakeholders in sports with Ghana’s Vice President, Her Excellency […]
