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Egypt’s newly appointed ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Wael Fathy Ahmed, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang this week for what officials described as a productive engagement aimed at strengthening long-standing bilateral ties. According to the Office of the Vice President, the discussions reaffirmed the historic bond between Ghana and Egypt and the commitment of both nations to expand cooperation across sectors including education, technology and youth development. The Vice President assured the ambassador of the government’s support throughout his tenure. The Vice President also conveyed Ghana’s appreciation to the Government and people of Egypt for…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a series of nationwide compliance and enforcement exercises aimed at strengthening tax compliance and safeguarding public revenue, beginning November 2025. The initiative includes intensified VAT enforcement, where GRA officials will conduct test purchases and inspect premises of VAT-registered businesses to ensure the proper issuance of VAT invoices, as required under Section 41 of the VAT Act, 2013 (Act 870). Businesses are urged to cooperate fully during inspections, while consumers are reminded to always request VAT invoices. Failure to issue an invoice constitutes an offence punishable under the Tax Laws. In addition to VAT…

Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations participated in the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2025, which happened in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week conference, organized by the International Telecommunication Union, convenes governments, industry leaders and global policymakers to advance digital connectivity and shape strategies for an inclusive digital future. Held every four years, the WTDC is the ITU’s flagship development conference under the ITU-D sector. The 2025 edition is themed “Universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity for an inclusive and sustainable digital future,” with discussions focused on capacity building, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, climate resilience and innovation. Officials said Ghana’s participation is…

A delegation from the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ghana (APPG) on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Members of Ghana’s Parliament who serve in the Ghana-UK Parliamentary Friendship Association. Led by APPG Chair Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the visiting team also included Dianne Abbott, the first Black woman elected to the UK Parliament. Talks centered on boosting trade, expanding value addition in Ghana’s agricultural sector, strengthening air transport links and deepening long-standing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was received by Collins Adomako-Mensah, chair of the Ghana-UK Parliamentary Friendship Association, along with other Ghanaian MPs.

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday commissioned 11 newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors-designate, charging them to strengthen Ghana’s diplomatic presence amid what he described as rapidly shifting global dynamics. The envoys, commissioned on Nov. 19, 2025, took the Oaths of Allegiance, Office and Secrecy in line with state protocol. The group includes Mrs. Theresa Adjei-Mensah, Ambassador-designate to the Czech Republic; Dr. Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo, Ambassador-designate to Senegal; Mrs. Mona Helen Kabuki Quartey, Ambassador-designate to Italy; and Mr. Kenneth Akibate, Ambassador-designate to Burkina Faso. Also commissioned were Mr. Paul Evans Aidoo, High Commissioner-designate to Kenya; Prof. Justice Solomon Korantwi…

A Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) has remanded three people into police custody in connection with a viral video showing a man physically assaulting a woman believed to be his wife. The primary suspect, John Odartey Lamptey, also known as Nii Adjei, has been charged with physical assault under Sections 1(b)(i) and 3(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Police say he was the man seen in the video repeatedly attacking the woman in what authorities described as a clear case of domestic abuse. Two others, identified as Louis Odartey Lamptey and…

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni and senior officials on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on newly appointed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to congratulate him and reaffirm the central bank’s commitment to closer institutional cooperation. The meeting, held November 18, focused on strengthening collaboration between the judiciary and the financial sector, with both sides highlighting shared priorities in safeguarding financial stability, rule of law and effective economic governance. Officials described the engagement as a continuation of long-standing cooperation between the two institutions and a signal of deeper partnership under the new Chief Justice’s…

Dozens of miners, many believed to be illegal small-scale operators, are feared dead after unidentified smoke filled sections of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine in the Western Region, according to local sources. The victims are suspected to have suffocated deep underground after smoke believed to have been triggered by an underground blast caused carbon gases to spread through the tunnels. The incident reportedly occurred on levels 8 and 9 of the mine, now under the management of Heath Goldfields. The exact death toll remains uncertain. Some sources estimate as many as 30 people may have died, while others put the figure at…

People should not “blindly trust” everything artificial intelligence tells them, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warned in an exclusive BBC interview. Pichai said AI models are “prone to errors” and urged users to combine them with other tools. “This is why people also use Google Search, and we have other products that are more grounded in providing accurate information,” he said. While AI can be helpful for creative writing, he added, “people have to learn to use these tools for what they’re good at, and not blindly trust everything they say.” The remarks come as Google rolls out Gemini 3.0, its…

Ghanaian musician Edem, says an attempt to guide Agbeko into rehabilitation failed Monday despite what he described as exhaustive efforts by his team and medical professionals. In a statement, Edem said he felt “deep disappointment” after spending the entire day with Agbeko in an effort to set him “on a new path.” He recounted accompanying him from a salon to an eatery before heading to the Pantang health facility for treatment. According to Edem, the team spent an additional four hours at the facility as health workers prepared to admit Agbeko into a rehabilitation program. Agbeko, however, refused to enter,…