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Agotime Ziope District in the Volta Region, has once again demonstrated unity and consensus, as all 22 Assembly Members, unanimously confirmed the President’s nominee, Alfred Klu Odikro, as the District Chief Executive (DCE) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The confirmation, took place during a special assembly session, marked by excitement and optimism for the district’s future. Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, shared his delight over the development in a post on his Facebook page. “I am delighted to share the great news that Agotime Ziope District has once again demonstrated unity and consensus as all 22 Assembly Members unanimously confirmed…

The ‘Back to Your Village’ Food Festival, once again solidified its place as Ghana’s premier gastronomic tourism event, drawing an astonishing crowd of over 30,000 on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2025. Hosted by Channel One TV, with support from Citi FM, the two-day festival, transformed the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (A.M.A.) into a bustling hub of culinary excellence, cultural vibrancy, and festive entertainment. A WEEKEND OF FLAVORS AND CULTURE From sizzling street food to traditional gourmet dishes, the festival showcased an impressive variety of authentic Ghanaian cuisines, giving patrons a rare chance to savor flavors…

In a significant step toward advancing Ghana’s climate agenda, Eklips Investment Ghana Limited, a leading firm in trade facilitation, consulting, brokerage, and fundraising, has extended its support to the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability. The company, known for its expertise in fostering international partnerships between African nations, foreign governments, and multinational firms, continues to demonstrate its commitment to Ghana’s development and global sustainability efforts. Led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Abdul-Razak Yakubu, alongside Ms Nadia Owusu, Head of Business Development and Communications, and Ms Sivietar Annang, Head of International Cooperation & Partnerships, the…

US-based Ghanaian filmmaker Leila Djansi has strongly criticised the excessive corruption among top officials in Ghana and the complicity of some churches in enabling greed and exploitation. In a passionate Facebook post on March 30, 2025, Djansi expressed her outrage over reports of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), who was arrested for allegedly diverting $7 million intended for a cybersecurity defence system, built 37 houses, and was caught with his wife stuffing suitcases with cash. Djansi compared this to the plight of a baby, Doris, whose surgery at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital was postponed due…

On March 28, 2025, the Marriott Hotel in Accra became the epicenter of a crucial conversation on gender equity in Ghana.The 2025 Women’s Leadership Breakfast Forum, convened by Claudia Kwarteng Lumor, gathered female MPs, foreign ambassadors, and policy influencers to discuss a pressing question: “Now that Ghana has passed the Affirmative Action Law, what next?” The passage of the Affirmative Action Act marks a historic moment in Ghana’s journey toward gender equality in leadership. But as several speakers at the event emphasized, passing a law is just the first step—implementation is the real test. The Challenge of Moving Beyond Numbers:…

Mr. Christian Li has been appointed Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, the marketer and distributor of Shell branded fuels and lubricants following the passing of former Managing Director, Jean-Michel Arlandis. A Mauritian citizen, Christian brings nearly 30 years of experience in general management, business development, and sales and marketing in more than 20 African countries. Since 2022, he has been Head of International Business for Engen, where he has managed and supported Engen’s international (non-South Africa) portfolio – including operations in DRC, Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Prior to this, he served four years as Managing Director for…

Sammy Gyamfi, Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) has refuted claims that the legislative process leading to the passage of Ghana’s GoldBod Bill was rushed and lacked adequate consultation. He clarified that the process of drafting and passing the GoldBod Bill was neither rushed nor done in secrecy. Gyamfi explained that after his appointment on January 16, 2025, he immediately engaged key stakeholders, including the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Chamber of Bullion Traders, Ghana. “It became clear from these engagements that a broad consultative approach was an imperative in creating a legal…

Once again, Ghana is confronted with the stark reality of its struggling healthcare system, as a high-ranking political figure reportedly seeks medical treatment abroad. Dr. Kwame Asiedu Sarpong, a Public Health and Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, has weighed in on this recurring issue, highlighting the deep-seated inequities in the country’s healthcare sector. According to Dr. Sarpong, the Vice President’s reported illness and subsequent decision to seek treatment outside Ghana is neither surprising nor unprecedented. “This is neither the first nor will it be the last time that a high-ranking member of Ghana’s political class turns to foreign healthcare…

In a bold move to curb illegal fishing activities within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission, has suspended the licences of four industrial trawl vessels for repeated violations of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625) and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I. 1968). The affected vessels—Meng Xin 10, owned by Nassa Co. Ltd.; Florence 2, owned by Akrafi Fisheries;  Long Xiang 607 and Long Xiang 608, both owned by Wannimas Complex Co. Ltd.—were found to have engaged in a series of illegal fishing practices. According to the Ministry,…

Lawyer and political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has firmly opposed the idea of a “shoot to kill” policy in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to him, any attempt to militarize the crackdown on illegal mining will only escalate the crisis rather than solve it. Barker-Vormawor firmly opposed the idea of a State of Emergency if it would serve as a justification for security forces to eliminate individuals involved in illegal mining. He emphasized that if such an approach was the intent, he wanted no part in it, cautioning that disregarding human lives in the fight against…