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Raymond Archer, Deputy Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), is bereaved, following the passing of his beloved father, Charles Kwesi Archer, affectionately known as “Master Archer”. He died at the age of 77. The late Charles Kwesi Archer, a well-respected figure in both his family and community, was called to glory surrounded by loved ones. His passing has been deeply felt by traditional authorities, community members, extended family, and the Riss Presbyterian Church of Ghana congregation in Wassa Akropong in the Wassa Amenfi East of the Western Region. He was the son of the late Dawulor…

Dr Ahmad Jazayeri – ahmad.jazayeri@gmail.com In recent months, global cocoa prices have reached record highs, crossing $10,000 per ton on international markets — a level unseen in modern history. Yet, in Ghana’s cocoa-growing regions, the story is heartbreakingly different. Farmers remain trapped in poverty, unable to meet rising production costs, and disillusioned with a pricing system that seems designed to protect the buyers more than the producers themselves. The current price offered to the farmers, even after a recent (November 2024) 125% price increase, is GH¢ 49,600 per ton, which was approximately $3,062 per ton at that time. This translates…

The attention of the Management of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has been drawn to a publication in the Daily Guide newspaper of Monday, April 7, 2025, alleging the destruction of property belonging to some Turkish investors by purported “Zoomlion Landguards.” Management wishes to state, in no uncertain terms, that Zoomlion Ghana Limited does not employ, contract, or engage the services of landguards, nor is it involved in any unlawful or outlawed activities. The company operates in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana and remains committed to ethical business practices. As a private entity that firmly believes in development…

China is sending an unmistakable message to Washington: it’s fully prepared for a deepening trade war, and it is not backing down. This is the worrying warning from Nigel Green, CEO and Founder of global financial advisory giant deVere Group. The latest moves out of Beijing show a government bracing for extended economic conflict with the United States under President Trump. The clearest signal came through the yuan, which is quietly sliding lower — a strategic warning shot that says if provoked, China can and will use currency devaluation as a potent countermeasure. Nigel Green says: “The weakening yuan is not…

A newly published study has highlighted the transformative impact of Zipline’s drone delivery system on healthcare in Ghana. In collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the study analysed healthcare data from 191 health facilities in the Ashanti Region, including hospitals, health centres, and Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds, between 2017 and 2022. The findings reveal a direct link between reliable medical supply availability and improved health system utilisation, leading to a 56.4% reduction in maternal deaths at facilities served by Zipline compared to facilities not served by Zipline. By ensuring consistent access to critical medicines and supplies, Zipline’s…

By Patrick Biddah The family of the late business mogul, Alhaji Asuma Banda, have kicked against the organisation of any funeral service for their beloved deceased at the State House. They contend that any planned arrangement to hold a funeral service, will amount to a disrespect of the wishes of the late former businessman. This , they explained is in view of the fact that the late Ahaji Asuma Banda, has always wanted to be buried at his Mosque located at Airport Residential area . Speaking at a press conference in Accra on April 8, 2025, the head of the…

The management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has strongly refuted recent media claims that its officials were involved in passing false information to Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, who made allegations of drug trafficking concerning two aircraft that landed at Kotoka International Airport several weeks ago.In a statement issued by the company on April 8, 2025 and sighted by GhanaWeb, GACL clarified that the landing permits for all aircraft entering the country are issued by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in collaboration with the…

The following are some cardinal points and differences we must appreciate about what we normally describe as “Most Marketed Political Product” in politics; 1. The most Marketed Product is NOT the same as the most Product’s Sellability. 2. The most Marketed Product is NOT the same as Product Dominance. 3. The most Marketed Product is NOT the same as Market Dominance(or Market Leadership). 4. The most Marketed Product is NOT the same as the most Preferred Product on the market. 5. The most Marketed Product is NOT the same as Market Acceptability. Within our political space, it’s imperative to note…

A coordinated effort to undermine Rev. Dr. Ralph Armah, Medical Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH), has been uncovered. He faces retaliation for his efforts to expose corruption. Sources reveal that a group of individuals, both within and outside the hospital, is orchestrating a smear campaign against Dr. Armah, who assumed office in April 2024. These individuals, fearing exposure of their illicit activities, are reportedly attempting to have him removed from his position. “They’re trying to get him out because he’s disrupting their corrupt practices,” a Ministry of Health source stated. Another insider highlighted Dr. Armah’s efforts to…

By A.B. Kafui Kanyi  A former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a few weeks ago, wondered why any politician or senior public officer be allowed to travel out to go and seek healthcare? “Whether you like it or not, health is expensive and when they go out, they pay through their nose so why can’t we develop here? If the President is not well and is admitted to UGMC or to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, what will happen? There are no competent doctors to look after them? There are.” These sentiments are not new and…