The Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has cut sod and officially handed over the Sawaba No.1–Abromase Road project to the contractor for construction. Speaking to the media during the ceremony, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah revealed that securing the project required persistent engagement with the Roads Minister and other key authorities. She explained that each time she visited the minister, he assured her that the President had raised the matter at Cabinet, while the regional minister also followed up consistently. According to her, this collective effort has made it possible to deliver one of the…
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President John Mahama has announced a new policy that will require all senior high schools (SHSs) across the country to establish poultry and livestock farms as part of efforts to enhance food self-sufficiency in educational institutions. The initiative, he said, will enable schools to produce their own meat instead of relying on the open market, thereby improving feeding quality and reducing costs. President Mahama made the announcement during the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco) in Tamale, where he and the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, are both alumni. “We are coming up with a policy—one where…
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), spare parts dealers, and commercial transport operators to address persistent price irregularities and recent hikes in spare parts across major markets. The engagement, held in Accra on Thursday, November 11, follows an earlier meeting with transport operators who raised concerns that unstable spare parts prices are affecting transport fares and worsening the cost of living. Transport operators complained that despite the cedi’s steady appreciation against the dollar over the past nine months, the cost of…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., is set to deliver a presentation at the Mining Workshop organised by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as part of the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC). The Mining Workshop aligns with the broader conference theme: “The Future of Precious Metals: Tariffs, Tokenisation and Trade Flows.” The event will take place at The Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, from 24th–25th November 2025. This year’s conference—fully sold out—will convene global industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and technology innovators to discuss the fast-evolving landscape of the precious metals industry. Mr.…
Ghana has secured a major leadership position in the global diamond industry after being selected as Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026 and Chair for 2027 — the first time a West African country will head the international diamond certification system. The announcement came on November 21, 2025, during the closing session of the Kimberley Process Plenary at the ALMAS Conference Centre in Dubai. Ghana’s delegation, led by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), achieved the appointment after two days of negotiations involving governments, industry players, and civil society groups. The Kimberley Process, a UN-backed initiative, regulates the…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stressed that two corruption investigations, which involve the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) programme and the alleged diversion of petroleum products by more than 30 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), have reached advanced stages. In a statement posted on its X page on November 22, 2025, the OSP noted that several high-value cases are steadily progressing and are likely to attract increased public interest. The Office emphasised that its work continues to be guided by due process, transparency and the protection of the public interest. According to the statement, the OSP has taken…
Founder and Leader of the Believers Worship Center, Rev Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, has advised President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to stay focused on governing the country and disregard renewed calls for the completion of the National Cathedral. His comment comes after the Christian Council of Ghana appealed to the new administration to consider completing the controversial project. Speaking during a church service, Rev Adom Kyei Duah questioned why government should be involved in constructing a religious facility, arguing that such projects should not be tied to state resources. “I am advising the NDC government…
Samuel Darko, Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), has addressed concerns about delays in prosecuting former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who is currently outside Ghana. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 22, Darko dismissed claims that the OSP was stalling the process, emphasizing that criminal law requires charges to be served directly to the accused, not their lawyers. “The misinformation that circulates sometimes deliberately, sometimes out of ignorance, creates the impression that the OSP is not doing its work and undermines our credibility,” he said. Because Ofori-Atta is abroad, additional procedural…
Political activist and medical doctor Dr. Arthur Kennedy has called for scrutiny of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s role amid corruption allegations involving his former ministers. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Dr. Kennedy argued that Akufo-Addo should be asked what measures he took while ministers, particularly former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, allegedly misappropriated state funds. “If we are talking about Ken Ofori-Atta’s alleged misconduct, he was reporting to someone. At some point, we need to ask the former president what he was doing while his ministers were looting our coffers. He has a moral responsibility to address these…
Ghana’s ongoing debate over illegal mining (galamsey) has intensified, with educationist and former NDPC Chairman Professor Stephen Adei sharply criticizing the government’s GoldBod initiative. In a video widely shared on social media, Professor Adei accused President John Mahama’s administration of effectively legalizing galamsey through the state-backed gold-trading scheme. He singled out politicians, traditional leaders, and security agencies as key enablers of environmental destruction, particularly the pollution of major rivers such as the Pra, Offin, and Ankobra. “The politicians, chiefs, and security agents are responsible for polluting Ghana’s water sources, and they make it appear acceptable. GoldBod is essentially the legalisation…