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….After seven months medical treatment abroad The Executive Secretary to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante, has finally returned to Ghana, after spending nearly seven months abroad for medical treatment. The Herald’s lenses captured his arrival at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in the early hours of Saturday. He was secretly flown into the country on a chartered flight from the United States, while most people were asleep and the airport was less busy. He was seen in a wheelchair, assisted by a family member and National Security operatives stationed at the airport, as he was escorted across the tarmac.…

….Ahead of 2025 budget presentation The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, engaged with market women, including head porters—commonly known as kayayei—and other traders at Makola Market on Saturday, March 8, 2025, to discuss their concerns and expectations ahead of the 2025 Budget presentation scheduled for Tuesday, March 11. Describing the interaction as a privilege, Dr Forson, acknowledged the vital role these traders play in sustaining Ghana’s economy. Taking to Facebook, he wrote: “Friends, we just concluded an insightful engagement with market women, kayayei, and others at Makola Market. It was a privilege to interact with these hardworking Ghanaians…

The Fourth Estate, an online investigative platform owned by the Media Foundation for West Africa, has drawn parallels between the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and illegal mining activities. Late last week, the portal reported that a company called, Bodukwan Holding, allegedly linked to the Manhyia Palace, was engaging in illegal mining operations. The report identified Julia Ama Adwapa Amaning, widely known as Lady Julia and the wife of the Asantehene, as a co-director of the company. However, Bodukwan Holding, reportedly lacks key regulatory approvals, including an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit and a…

A government delegation, led by the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 2, 2025 for a working visit to study the country’s successful model for regulating commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations, popularly known as Okada. One of President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promises was to legalise Okada operations in Ghana, while ensuring they function within a well-regulated and safe environment, and the trip is seen as a step toward realising this pledge. The delegation, included Julius Neequaye Kotey, Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA, representatives from the DVLA, the National Road…

…Claimed they are facilitating dirty things for Mahama government Former presidential staffer under the Akufo-Addo administration, Samuel Bryan Buabeng, has raised concerns over the continued stay in office of two key appointees from the previous government, questioning why they have not been removed, despite the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 elections. In a strongly worded Facebook post over the weekend, Mr Buabeng, singled out Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), and Martin Kwaku Ayisi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, alleging that their continued presence in office, was…

The Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, continued his tour of DVLA branches on Friday, March 7, 2025, with visits to the Spintex 37 and Circle offices. The tour, which aimed to foster engagement with staff and private stakeholders, provided an opportunity for the DVLA boss to assess the operations of various service units, including Customer Service, Eye Screening, Biometrics, Driver Examination, and Vehicle Examination. He also interacted with personnel from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, who play a strategic role in meeting vehicle registration requirements. Speaking during the visit, Mr…

President John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Madam Judith Adjobah Blay, as the new Managing Director of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited. The company’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Robert Kofi Lartey, who served as the Director in charge of Operations, has also been elevated to the position of Deputy Managing Director, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to strong leadership and operational efficiency. Her appointment followed the recent resignation of Dr Ben Asante, the former CEO of Ghana Gas. The head of Corporate Communications at the Ghana Gas, Richard Kirk-Mensah, confirmed the appointment in a statement to the Ghana News Agency…

The devastating effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the Ashanti Region, especially Konongo, paints a grim picture of negligence, broken promises, and widespread apathy, toward a matter that directly threatens not only the safety and future of the people, but the whole country. On October 24, 2022, a 24-year-old pregnant woman, tragically lost her life after falling into a pit dug by illegal miners beneath a residential area. This tragic incident is just not a sad statistic, but a sign of a system failing its citizens. Despite this, no substantial change has been made to prevent further…

The Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Darly Bosu, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, have urged the Mahama government, to adopt more decisive measures against illegal mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey”. They argue that the administration is failing to adequately address the issue, which has resulted in severe pollution of water bodies, destruction of forest cover, and the loss of livelihoods due to the devastation of farmlands. Many have called for the dismissal of Martin Ayisi, the Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, who licensed most of the companies currently operating in…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei, has called for a collective commitment to accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs in Ghana, emphasizing the need for improved market access, financial inclusion, and institutional support. Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day celebration, held at the forecourt of GEA, Ms. Ansei, underscored the importance of empowering women in business under the theme “Accelerating Growth to Empower Women and Expand Markets.” She stressed that while women entrepreneurs contribute significantly to Ghana’s economy, limited access to sustainable markets remains a major challenge. To address this, she highlighted…