President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the GoldBod Taskforce, a specialized unit comprising personnel from the National Security, military, and other key security agencies. The taskforce’s primary objective is to protect Ghana’s natural resources and ensure the responsible management of its gold industry. During the inauguration ceremony at the National Security Secretariat in Accra, President […]
A high-stakes legal dispute between two Ghanaian companies over the Black Volta gold project has escalated to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), with claims and counterclaims now exceeding US$100 million. At the centre of the conflict is a terminated development agreement between Engineers & Planners (E&P), a construction firm owned by Ibrahim Mahama, brother […]
The Bank of Ghana has released the official exchange rates for Tuesday, 8th July 2025, and the Ghanaian cedi has recorded another drop in value against the US dollar. According to the new figures published by the central bank, the US dollar is being bought at GHS 10.3448 and sold at GHS 10.3552. This shows […]
Ghana’s small-scale mining sector is teetering on the brink of collapse, as the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) unleashes a desperate plea to the government to stop the relentless intimidation and extortion that is crippling its members. “Enough is Enough!” declared the association, signaling a boiling point in a crisis that threatens […]
The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has warned that fuel prices are expected to surge significantly in the upcoming pricing window, despite the marginal drop recorded this week. Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, June 17, Dr. Oppong explained that although consumers are currently experiencing a slight […]
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s president, is set to introduce a groundbreaking agricultural programme aimed at boosting the country’s economy through farming. The initiative, known as the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP), will be launched at Methodist School Park in Techiman, a region historically known for its vital contribution to national food production. Initially slated for an earlier […]
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate ban on DSTV and other satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, citing the need to curb unnecessary government spending and promote fiscal discipline. According to a high-level source within the presidency, the directive is part of a broader initiative by the President to eliminate non-essential expenditures […]
A prominent Kumasi businessman has voiced serious concerns regarding the practices of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), alleging irregularities in their tax assessment processes. Dr. Apostle Nana James Akwasi Oppong, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Jakwapo Group of Company, voiced his disappointment and suspicion over what he describes as unfair tax impositions. In an […]
Bonwire, the heart of Kente weaving in Ghana, could see significant economic and social benefits if the government heeds the call of Mr. Sarfo Kantanka, a former lecturer at Ashesi University. Kantanka is urging for the immediate establishment of a state-of-the-art Kente weaving factory in Bonwire, a town renowned for its vibrant and culturally significant […]
By King Amoah Traders affected by the devastating fire at Kumasi’s Adum Blue Light market are passionately appealing to Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, to follow through on his promise to rebuild their shops. Following a substantial donation of GH¢300,000 on April 25th, 2025, Hon Bryan. Acheampong also former Minster of Agriculture pledged […]
