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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licences of 50 large-scale mining companies over regulatory breaches, as part of efforts to sanitise the mining sector. The decision follows a rigorous review of large-scale mining operations by a special committee established at the direction of the Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Preliminary findings indicate that some companies are holding mining leases without valid permits from the Environmental Protection Authority or the Water Resources Commission. The Ministry said the move forms part of a broader, multi-pronged strategy to address illegalities and promote safe, responsible mining practices across…

Ghanaian music icon Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has formally launched the Livingstone Legacy Education Fund, a scholarship initiative designed to support academically gifted but financially constrained students. The launch marks the culmination of years of private philanthropy by Stonebwoy, who has quietly supported fellow students during his time at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In a documentary detailing the fund’s origins revealed that Stonebwoy regularly paid tuition and exam fees for classmates facing financial difficulties. “It wasn’t charity, it was solidarity,” the artist explained, emphasising that helping his peers was a natural response…

Ghanaian reggae and afro-dancehall star Livingstone Etse Satekla a.k.a. Stonebwoy says music will remain the anchor of his life and career, even as he broadens his focus to education, philanthropy and social advocacy through initiatives shaped by his own life experiences. Speaking in an interview following the launch of the Livingstone Legacy Education Fund, the award-winning artiste rejected suggestions he might abandon music for another career path. Instead, he said music would continue to serve as the foundation and catalyst for every other venture he undertakes. “Music is never going to leave me,” Stonebwoy said, explaining that while new opportunities…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has sealed four Chinese-owned companies operating in the Mallam area of Accra for failing to keep and produce mandatory sales records, as part of an intensified tax enforcement exercise. The action formed part of a nationwide compliance drive aimed at ensuring businesses meet their tax obligations under Ghana’s revenue laws. Speaking to journalists during the operation, Joseph Adjeikwei Annan, Assistant Commissioner in charge of Accra Area Enforcement, said enforcement officers inspected five companies located within a large industrial yard, most of which were foreign-owned manufacturing and trading firms. He said WZL Doors Manufacturing Company, Alicanonizing…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three people for allegedly impersonating public officials and carrying out online fraud targeting unsuspecting members of the public. The arrests followed sustained, intelligence-led operations by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team across Sogakope, Dabala, Dzozde and Penyi in the Volta Region, police said in a statement issued on Monday. The suspects were identified as Gideon Awudi, 25, Edem Soku, 33, and Judith Soku, 31. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects created and operated fake social media accounts impersonating high-profile public officials, including the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Inspector-General…

Parliament has passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill, marking a major step towards regulating virtual assets and related activities in Ghana, the Bank of Ghana has announced. In a press release, the central bank said the new law establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the oversight of virtual assets and entities that provide related services. The effective date of the Act will be announced in due course. Under the legislation, individuals and institutions engaged in virtual asset activities will be required to obtain licences or register with the appropriate regulator. Depending on the nature of the activity, oversight…

American civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton has paid a glowing tribute to Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, describing the former Ghanaian president as a towering global figure whose legacy continues to inspire struggles for freedom and justice across Africa and the diaspora. Sharpton made the remarks after receiving the Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah Award in recognition of his decades-long contributions to civil rights and social justice. He said it was an honour “even to be thought of in the same paragraph” as Nkrumah, whose ideas shaped generations of African and African-American activists. Recalling his youth, Sharpton said that while some…

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has highlighted the country’s expanding leadership in the global fight against corruption at the United Nations’ largest anti-corruption summit in Doha. Addressing the 11th Conference of States Parties (CoSP 11) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), Bagbin said Ghana’s approach is anchored in strong political leadership, preventive reforms, asset recovery and resilient institutions. He underscored the need for deeper international cooperation to tackle increasingly complex and cross-border corruption networks. A key highlight of Ghana’s participation was its role in securing the first-ever UNCAC resolution on transparency in political party…

Police in the Tema Region have foiled an attempted robbery at Community 24 in Ashaiman, resulting in the deaths of three suspected robbers following a gun battle with officers, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, 21 December 2025, when the Ashaiman Divisional Police Intelligence Team received information about an ongoing robbery at a private residence in the Adjei-Kojo District. A police patrol team was immediately dispatched to the location to intervene. According to the Tema Regional Police Command, officers encountered six young men at the scene, all wearing face masks and hoodies and allegedly armed…

Police in Ghana’s Bono Region have arrested 54 suspects in a series of intelligence-led swoop operations targeting illegal drug activity and robbery hideouts, authorities said in a statement. The operations, conducted by the Bono Regional Police Command, formed part of sustained efforts to curb drug peddling and usage and to dismantle criminal networks operating within communities across the region. The targeted exercise covered Abesim, Banda, Nkrankwanta, Odumase, Dumasua, Wenchi and Dormaa, areas police described as hotspots for criminal activity. According to the Police, the arrests followed coordinated actions by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, supported by other operational personnel, aimed…