A former National Chairman candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Richard Amoako Baah, has disclosed that plans are far advanced for the formation of a new political party—the New Patriotic Front—to offer an alternative to what he describes as a “corrupt and incompetent” leadership currently steering the NPP. Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Ghana have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Ghana’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF)-supported program. The agreement, once approved by the IMF Executive Board, will grant Ghana access to approximately US$370 million in financial support. The announcement follows a mission led by Mr….
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, has assured Ghanaians that the government’s intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, will soon yield tangible results. Despite numerous attempts by successive governments to eliminate the menace of galamsey, results have been largely minimal. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), Dr. Sofo Tanko Rashid Computer has described the gold trade under the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) as erratic and poorly regulated, a situation he stated significantly contributed to the country’s persistent illegal mining menace. Mr. Tanko made the remarks on Tuesday,…
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 14.75% increase in electricity tariffs and a 4.02% hike in water tariffs.These new tariffs are expected to take effect from May 3, 2025.The Director of Research and Corporate Affairs at PURC, Dr. Eric Obutey, attributed the steep increase in electricity tariffs to the country’s mounting energy…
The Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has said he is sometimes tempted to make a mockery of how the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is handling the issue of illegal mining in the country. According to him, the NDC, while in opposition, assumed that addressing illegal mining was a simple…
Mining consultant, Seth Worlashime Klaye has urged management of the Ghana GoldBod to extend the period for small-scale miners to acquire new licenses after their previous licenses have been terminated. GoldBod in a statement on April 14, 2025 announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). GoldBod further…
The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to traders operating illegally on pavements and roadsides in the Adum area, warning that failure to comply will result in harsh penalties—including public lashings. Addressing the press in Kumasi on Monday, April 14, Mr. Boadi announced that starting Wednesday, April 16, 2025,…
General Brice Oligui Nguema was on Sunday declared provisional winner of Gabon’s first presidential election since he led a military coup over a year and a half ago.The military officer defeated seven other candidates, scoring a landslide 90.35% of the vote, according to the country’s interior minister, Herrmann Immongault.The results indicate that 70.4% of the…
