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Moliy’s electrifying journey from a music-filled childhood in Accra, Ghana to global stages has made her one of the continent’s breakout voices. Raised on the sounds of Céline Dion, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Ghanaian pop icons. Real name Molly Ama Montgomery, developed a bold and uniquely feminine musical style shaped by both her Ghanaian roots and influences from her time spent in Florida, USA.​ After the release of her debut EP, Wondergirl, in 2020, Moliy quickly captured international attention with her standout performance on Amaarae’s “Sad Girlz Luv Money.” The song cracked the Billboard Hot 100 and became a cult anthem…

H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang had a meeting with the leadership of the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC), led by Managing Director Prof. William Coffie, to discuss ways to strengthen Ghana’s value addition drive in the cocoa sector. The talks focused on increasing local cocoa processing, a strategy considered vital for enhancing national revenue and boosting Ghana’s position in competitive regional and global markets. CPC reported noteworthy progress, citing a 100% surge in share price over the past three months, signaling renewed investor confidence and positive operational momentum. The company also drew attention to growing international interest, with more foreign visitors…

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has endorsed the vision behind the proposed Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and industrial city, describing the project as a potentially “transformational” catalyst for Ghana’s industrialisation agenda. Her comments followed a presentation by Gomoa Central MP Obeng Kwame Asare, who led a delegation to brief the Ministry on the large-scale initiative. Ofosu-Adjare praised the clarity and scope of the proposal but emphasized that formal government support would depend on a rigorous technical review to ensure the project’s legal soundness, sustainability and alignment with national industrial policy. She said the Ministry would…

Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has launched two new publications aimed at enhancing public understanding of how Parliament communicates and how subsidiary legislation shapes governance. At the launch ceremony, Mr. Bagbin emphasized the profound impact of subsidiary legislation on citizens’ daily lives and its vital role in strengthening Parliament’s oversight mandate. He urged the public to appreciate how such laws, though often less visible than Acts of Parliament, directly influence national policy and administrative practice. Addressing matters of parliamentary decorum, the Speaker highlighted key aspects of parliamentary etiquette, explaining that expressions like “hear hear” serve as…

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…