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Ghana has set a new standard for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) policy in Africa with its first-ever official observance of International MSME Day, transforming what could have been a routine commemoration into a clear statement of national ambition. Held under the auspices of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the event convened government leaders, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders to chart a bolder course for MSME growth, digital competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity. In her keynote address, Margaret Ansei, Acting CEO of the GEA, offered a stirring affirmation of MSMEs’ central role in Ghana’s development trajectory. “MSMEs are not just…

 – Damning Questions Emerge Over Secrecy and Mismanagement Once hailed as an unwavering pillar of Ghana’s financial landscape, GCB Bank PLC now finds itself engulfed in a swirling vortex of controversy, its very integrity questioned as it defiantly slams the door on public scrutiny. A shocking refusal to comply with the Right to Information Act (Act 989) has not only ignited a firestorm but laid bare a disconcerting truth: Is GCB Bank truly a bastion of financial strength, or merely a deceptive façade, a house of cards built on the shifting sands of secrecy and potential rot? The bank’s leadership,…

In it’s efforts to fight the growing menace of galamsey, the Government of Ghana has officially inaugurated the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), a centralized, intelligence-led body mandated to coordinate and enforce anti-galamsey efforts across the country. The inauguration ceremony, held in Accra, was led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, with strong collaboration from the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the Minister for Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah. “With 16% of our land reserves already degraded by illegal mining activities, NAIMOS will provide the focused leadership required to win this…

The government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme has on today June 30, 2025, started the disbursement of GHC139,257,363.97 million to 350,000 households across 260 metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies nationwide. The amount is the 96th circle of LEAP cash grant between March and April 2025, for beneficiary households under Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme. Announcing the payment, the sector Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the government of John Dramani Mahama is committed to lowering the cost of living by making the right…

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action in the national fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, urging the country to adopt evidence-based prevention and compassionate rehabilitation as key strategies to overcome what she described as one of the most significant threats to public health, safety, and national development. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the urgency of tackling the drug menace from both preventative and curative angles. “This year’s…

 – Minister Opoku Declares War on Poultry Imports Get ready, Ghana! The government is set to unleash its highly anticipated “Nkokɔ Nketenkete” poultry farming initiative this July, promising a poultry revolution that aims to slash the nation’s staggering US$300 million annual chicken import bill. Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku, speaking with the urgency of a general on the battlefield, declared the program’s first phase will kick off in the Northern enclave, with the grand launch slated for Kumasi in August. This ambitious campaign, a cornerstone of the ruling party’s promises, is projected to empower a colossal 55,000 households to…

Dada Joe shipped out, as Ghana Begins Seizure of Assets After a protracted legal battle, Isaac Oduro Boateng, notoriously known as “Kofi Boat” and dubbed the “Sakawa chairman” of East Legon, has finally capitulated to a US extradition request. This paves the way for the alleged romance scam kingpin to face justice in America, where he is accused of swindling vulnerable individuals out of an estimated $100 million. Boateng’s concession at the Gbese Magistrate Court marks a significant turning point in a case that has seen Ghanaian authorities, including Interpol and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), begin the…

A property dispute has taken a sinister turn in Ghana, with two security personnel allegedly vowing to kill their elder brother, a Ghanaian resident in the United States, over a house he built and subsequently sold. The alarming threats and alleged assaults have prompted a formal complaint, raising serious concerns about the abuse of power by the officers involved. Mr. Boakye Okrah, currently based in the US, has reported a campaign of intimidation and violence orchestrated by his younger brothers, Amankwaa Okrah, a police officer stationed in Kwesimintsim, and Corporal Duah Andrew, a military officer at Muonyong Barracks, both located…

Demand FAO, AU-EU Backing for Bold Food Revolution Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, is not playing games. He’s on a relentless mission to overhaul the nation’s agricultural sector, determined to flood Ghanaian markets with affordable, accessible food. His latest power move. A high-stakes meeting with the big boss of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. QU Dongyu, right in the heart of Rome during the 44th Session of the FAO Conference. This wasn’t just a courtesy call; it was a strategic offensive to cement Ghana’s agricultural future. Sources close to the Ministry reveal the bilateral talks zeroed…

– Julius Debrah hints at economic revolution Ghana’s ambitious plan to transform into a round-the-clock economic powerhouse hinges significantly on robust Chinese investment, according to Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah. Debrah, a key figure in President Akufo-Addo’s administration, made the pronouncement at the 2025 Ghana-China Business Summit in Accra, signaling a major push for deeper ties with Beijing. Debrah minced no words, declaring that the much-touted 24-Hour Economy is far more than political rhetoric. “Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy is not a slogan; it’s a strategy,” he asserted, painting a vivid picture of a nation poised to become Africa’s next industrial…