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…..Returns to Ghana amid investigation into ghost names scandal Gifty Oware Mensah, A former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has returned to Ghana, amid an ongoing investigation into ghost names scandal at the NSA. Reports indicate that, Oware Mensah, who had been in the United States after the elections, arrived in the country yesterday, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the afternoon, and was met at the airport by some family members. Ahead of her arrival, President John Dramani Mahama, had directed that she and others be declared wanted and their assets frozen. He said this was part…

i2 Development Ghana Ltd, a leading developer behind the luxurious Prestige development, strategically located in the enclave of Kotoka International Airport (KIA), has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of excellence in the real estate sector. The company has been awarded a prestigious certification, ISO 9001:2015, for fulfilling the requirements of the Quality Management Systems for its efforts in the real estate industry. This certification is a testament to i2 Development’s commitment to quality and professionalism in the industry. The certification, formally recognised by L. Moran, Business Manager of SGS United Kingdom Limited, underscores that i2 Development’s Quality Management…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has emphasised the need to diversify Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) beyond Ghana’s traditionally competitive sectors, such as gold and oil. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV, Mr Madjie, acknowledged that Ghana’s natural resources attract investors, but stressed the importance of expanding investment opportunities into other sectors. “As a country, we have our natural competitive areas, we have natural resources—gold, oil—with these products, even if you are at war, they remain valuable in most parts of the world, so you are always going…

Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam Nartey George, has announced a strategic partnership between the Government of Ghana and MTN Ghana, to further the country’s digital skills agenda at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Mr George, led a ministry delegation to meet with MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita and Group Senior Vice President, Eben Asante, to discuss improving service quality and customer experience in Ghana. A key outcome of the engagement was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and MTN Ghana to support the implementation of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP)—a…

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and Stanbic, have launched a €20 million (ZWG 525.9 million) credit line, to provide longer-term loans at favourable conditions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The facility will focus on SMEs and businesses owned or run by women, which employ a significant number of women, or which offer services specifically to women. The African continent has one of the highest percentages of women entrepreneurs in the world. More than half the SMEs in Zimbabwe are led by women, while over half of Zimbabwean companies say that limited access to credit is preventing their growth.…

By Paul Mamattah An Accra businessman, Samuel Nii Odai Quaye, has raised the alarm over an ongoing land dispute in Adjiriganor, where court orders are being blatantly disregarded. The court has issued a hearing notice to the lawyer representing Sledge Duodu and his allies, requiring their appearance on March 26, 2025. Despite serving them with court notice to ensure compliance, Sledge Duodu and his associates, including Semanhyia’s eldest daughter, Maame Ama, and Okoe, have refused to appear, prompting the court to issue a bench warrant for their arrest. Speaking in an interview with the Herald Newspaper in Accra, Nii Odai…

By Beatrice Boakye Boateng All too soon, we will mark the Sixty-Eight (68) years of our beloved country called Ghana aka ‘Ama Ghana’ after transitioning from Gold Coast. As we inch to commemorate this memorable day, we must recognise the basic fact that the day marks a significant milestone achievement with a greater impact on the past, present and future of Ghana after the attainment of our freedom; hence the need to reflect on the progress and challenges encountered since obtaining independence from the British (Colonial Master). The attainment of independence from colonial rule with the toil of Dr. Kwame…

Channel One TV and Citi 97.3 FM, have officially launched this year’s ‘Heritage Month,’ an annual celebration aimed at showcasing and preserving Ghana’s rich cultural heritage. The launch event, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Tesano Gardens of Channel One TV, brought together key industry stakeholders, traditional leaders, and cultural enthusiasts. Heritage Month, celebrated every March, has evolved into a premier platform for cultural education, appreciation, and national unity. The Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, commended Channel One TV and Citi FM, for spearheading the initiative and using their platforms to promote Ghanaian…

World Animal Protection is calling for urgent measures to safeguard Africa’s wildlife from escalating threats. Wild animals across the continent face unprecedented challenges that threaten their survival, from underfunding of wildlife conservation efforts, exploitative wildlife policies, habitat destruction, legal and illegal wildlife trade to poaching and human-wildlife conflict. Africa is home to some of the world’s most unique species. However, this may be history in a few years. The ticking time bomb that needs to be addressed is the emergence and expansion of wildlife captive farming for commercial gains. This is an industry that not only compromises animal welfare but…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has projected a significant rise in global air cargo volumes, anticipating an increase to 80 million tons in 2025, a 5.8percent growth compared to 2024. This surge is attributed to ongoing ocean shipping delays, tight freighter capacity, and the robust expansion of cross-border e-commerce. Speaking at the Fireside Chat on the main stage of Air Cargo Africa in Nairobi, the Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, Badr Abbas, highlighted the key drivers behind this growth. He emphasized the substantial contributions from Chinese e-commerce traffic and the rising demand for shipments bound for Dubai. …