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The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has officially announced the full enforcement of a new gold trading licensing regime, warning that from this point forward, only individuals and entities licensed by the Board are legally permitted to engage in gold trading activities in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, Sammy Gyamfi, emphasized that the era of operating under old permits issued by the defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is over. “All previous licenses have been revoked under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act…

The Christ Jesus of Nazareth for All Freedom Fighters Fellowship (FFF), headquartered at Papase Number 2 in the Awutu-Breku District of Ghana’s Central Region, has strongly disassociated itself from Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, accusing him and his followers of promoting a deceptive spiritual agenda that threatens to distort the divine mandate of the Fellowship. At a press conference held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Freedom Centre in Accra, the leadership of the Fellowship denounced a recent televised interview aired on Second Chance TV—a platform associated with Prophet Adom Kyei Duah—describing it as misleading and unauthorized. Speaking on…

In a bold escalation of civil unrest, thousands of Togolese youths have taken to the streets, challenging President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power following constitutional reforms that many label a “constitutional coup.” The reform, passed by a ruling-party dominated parliament, shifts Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, allowing Gnassingbé to become President of the Council of Ministers indefinitely, effectively extending the Gnassingbé dynasty, which has ruled for nearly six decades. Former BBC Lomé correspondent and long-time critic of the Gnassingbé dynasty, Effoe Sassouga in an interview with The New Republic, dissected the implications of this transition, highlighting a blend…

Ghana finds itself in the grip of a terrifying triple threat, as COVID-19 stages a worrying comeback, MPOX cases skyrocket to 133, and the deadly H1N1 virus unleashes chaos in the Eastern Region. The nation holds its breath as health authorities scramble to contain what many fear could become an uncontrollable health disaster. The alarm bells are ringing louder than ever. The notorious COVID-19 has reportedly re-emerged with a vengeance at the University of Ghana, while the insidious MPOX continues its relentless march, now boasting a staggering 133 confirmed infections. But the latest nightmare comes in the form of H1N1,…

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…