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The euro is fast establishing itself as a global safe haven currency, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations. Nigel Green of deVere Group’s comments come as the single currency has surged more than 8% against the US dollar in April alone—its strongest monthly performance in over two years—as investors flee from the fallout of President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. “The euro is being recast in real time as a stability anchor,” says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere. “This isn’t a technical bounce. It’s a deliberate and strategic repositioning by global investors…

A delegation of Paramount Chiefs from Mankessim, Nkusukum, Abura, Dominase, and Ogua, recently engaged with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to address the stalled Ewoyaa Lithium Project. Speaking on behalf of the group, the Omanhene of Mankessim, Osagyefo Amanda Edu IV, expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay, citing a sharp decline in global lithium prices, from $4,000 per tonne in 2022 to $800/tonne currently. He noted that despite the Minerals Commission’s moratorium granted in December 2023, parliamentary ratification remains pending, further stalling progress. The Chief underscored the project’s far-reaching implications, particularly for local communities.…

By Frema Adunyame Over the past decade, Nigeria’s creative industry has evolved into a global powerhouse, especially in the music and film sectors. From Grammy-nominated Afrobeats stars to Nollywood films on global streaming platforms, Nigeria’s cultural exports have captivated the world. Their success is no accident—it is the result of a deliberate, structured approach to building a creative economy. Nigeria’s music industry, particularly its flagship sound Afrobeats, has grown into a global cultural force. What was once a regional genre is now streamed on global platforms, played in top clubs, and featured in global festivals. This meteoric rise didn’t happen…

President John Dramani Mahama, has officially sworn in Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, as the new Government Statistician, charging him to lead efforts to place credible data and evidence at the heart of Ghana’s national transformation agenda. The brief but solemn ceremony, held at the Jubilee House in Accra, was attended by the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Interior Minister, the Health Minister, the Defence Minister, Communications Minister, Minister for justice and other distinguished guests. In his acceptance remarks, Dr Iddrisu, expressed profound gratitude to President Mahama for the trust reposed in him and pledged to approach the office…

A new shipment of 200,000 mpox vaccine doses provided by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance will arrive this week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in support of the country’s response to the mpox outbreak. Mpox continues to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). DRC has been impacted by the current mpox outbreak more than any other country, with more than 20,000 cases and 49 deaths reported in the country by mid-April 2025. In response, the country has administered more than half a million mpox vaccine doses since October 2024, having now received more than 950,000…

By Patrick Biddah A 40-year old Engineer, Paul Afotey Quaye, has been confirmed as the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Krowor Municipal Assembly. He swept all the 17 “Yes” votes at the end of the election, which represents 100percent endorsement . Of all the 17 Assembly members, 11 are elected and six government appointees. Although, the total number of Assembly members is 18 , one is deceased reducing the number to 17. Speaking in an interview with Journalists after his swearing in, the new MCE, promised to tackle roads and improve on the sanitation situation in the municipality.…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on newly inaugurated boards of Ghana’s leading Teaching Hospitals, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons to rise to their national mandate with integrity, discipline, and measurable outcomes. During the inaugural ceremony of these aforementioned Boards which was attended by senior officials and stakeholders in the health sector, Akandoh, underscored the critical role these boards will play in Ghana’s ongoing health transformation agenda, led by President John Dramani Mahama. “Your appointment is not an accolade; it is a solemn call to service,” he said,…

Ghana’s Minerals Fund’s US$119 million repayment in limbo, as A-G drops bombshell The partnership between Nana Yaw Duodu, alias “Dr Sledge”, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Goldridge Ghana Limited, and Kwame Asare Obeng, alias “A-Plus” and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa Central, is fast emerging as a significant liability for the Mahama administration. The Herald’s investigations, reveal that some elements within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), while in opposition, engaged in dealings with “Dr Sledge,” in which money exchanged hands through campaign financing, something Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, confessed to…

The embattled former Director-General of Ghana’s National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, are facing mounting legal troubles. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has identified yet another opulent real estate development allegedly linked to the couple. The latest property to be discovered is a 37-unit luxury apartment complex, The Dorchester, situated in Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region. EOCO, has since secured a freezing order on the property. Sources suggest that, EOCO’s investigations are widening, with both domestic and foreign assets continuing to emerge. Prior discoveries, include a 27-unit, four-bedroom residential development in Oyarifa…

“How can you sell alcohol and still be in debt?” – Mahama Former President John Dramani Mahama, has expressed astonishment at the financial difficulties facing GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, questioning how an alcohol-producing company, could incur massive losses, despite strong and consistent local demand. Maxwell Kofi Jumah served as Managing Director of GIHOC until his dismissal in January this year. An in-law of then-President Nana Akufo-Addo, he remained in post for years, despite his age, poor health, allegations of mismanagement, and persistent worker protests. He is reported to have left behind a loss of GH₵25.1 million in 2022 and a…