The Operation Halt II team has seized five excavators and destroyed other mining equipment in the Bosomtwe Range Forest Reserve in the Ashanti Region. Illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, have been taking place in almost all mining areas in the Ashanti Region. The practice appears to have gotten worse, so the military has […] The post Operation

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is calling on Ghanaians to respect the National Anthem, National Pledge, and other state symbols. In a statement on Monday, June 12, the NCCE encouraged citizens to stand up whenever they hear the National Anthem or National Pledge being played. The NCCE’s statement follows a viral video from […] The post Respect National

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The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action in response to a distressing viral video that depicts the abuse of a female victim. On Monday, June 12, 2023, the police informed the public that a thorough investigation has been launched into the incident. The video is believed to have originated from the Upper East Region […] The post Police probe viral video of

The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action in response to a distressing viral video that depicts the abuse of a female victim. On Monday, June 12, 2023, the police informed the public that a thorough investigation has been launched into the incident. The video is believed to have originated from the Upper East Region […] The post Police probe viral

Welcome to Week 2 of the #CitiBusinessFestival on-air series! In today’s episode, we dive into the world of SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises). Our special guest, Dr. Andrew Ayiku, a distinguished lecturer from the University of Professional Studies, joins us to explore the fascinating topic of “Building Strong SME Brands.” Dr. Ayiku’s expertise will provide […] The post Citi

Last week’s incident on the national anthem, when President Akufo-Addo fumed seeing a chief sitting and not standing as the national anthem was played at a state function, sent me rummaging through my archives with the help of my ancient ‘goggles’ (a nice word currently corrupted as ‘google’); and I panicked discovering the above-captioned article […] The post Prof.

The Chief of Mempeasem, Nii Torgbor Obodai Ampaw VI, has apologised to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and Ghanaians after failing to stand for the National Anthem. In a viral video from the 2023 edition of the Green Ghana Day Celebration, which was organized at the University of Ghana, the President is seen angrily […] The post Mempeasem chief apologises

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has upgraded Ghana’s local currency long-term issuer rating from Ca to Caa3, and the stable outlook has been maintained. Additionally, Moody’s has upgraded the local currency senior unsecured MTN program rating from (P)Ca to (P)Caa3. This upgrade comes as a result of the completion of the government’s primary local currency debt […] The post Moody’s

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has submitted his nomination forms at the party headquarters in Accra. He was accompanied by Minister of Railways Development, Peter Amewu, Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, some Members of Parliament, including Sylvester Tetteh of Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfrom and Daniel Ansah Opoku of Mpraeso and […] The post NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revised its timelines for the election of its parliamentary and presidential candidates. The party has set Monday, 3 to Thursday, July 6, 2023, for the vetting of prospective presidential aspirants. The NPP in a statement on June 12, stated was borne out of an emergency Steering Committee (SC) meeting […] The post NPP

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa has inaugurated Bongiwe Njobe and Dr Aggrey Agumya as its Board Chairperson and Executive Director respectively. The ceremony took place at the 9th FARA General Assembly during the 8th African Agriculture and Science Week in Durban, South Africa. The Board Chair of FARA, Bongiwe Njobe in her address […] The post FARA

Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has been sworn in as the next Chief Justice of Ghana. Her swearing-in took place at the Jubilee House on Monday, June 12, 2023. Justice Gertrude Torkornoo assumes the role of Chief Justice following the retirement of Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah in May. Her appointment was approved by Parliament on Wednesday, June […] The post Justice Gertrude Torkornoo

AATF and the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) have announced a partnership agreement that seeks to upscale agricultural technologies to address farming challenges affecting key staple crops in Africa including rice, cassava, and maize. The two organizations will utilise their knowledge and resources to implement agricultural and food […] The post AATF,

Former Member of Parliament for the Manso Nkwanta constituency, Joseph Albert Qualm has sued the former chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng for defamation. Mr. Qualm among other reliefs is seeking GH¢2.5 million in damages from the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation as well as a […] The post Former

The newly sworn-in Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has made a commitment to leverage technology to improve the efficiency of the Judiciary. Despite efforts made in the past two decades to automate court operations, only 62 percent of courts currently utilize computers as part of their workflow. Justice Torkornoo during her inaugural address after her swearing-in […] The post Justice

The Police have apprehended Kofi Godsway for the possession of firearms without lawful authority during a football match in Kpando, located in the Volta region. Alongside another individual who is currently on the run, Godsway allegedly brandished a weapon and made threats to cause harm during the game. In a statement released by the police, […] The post Kpando:

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Akrofuom in Obuasi Municipal District, in the Ashanti region, Dr Maurice Jonas Woode says his district has targeted planting over 30,000 trees in the district. He has therefore urged stakeholders including churches and schools to get on board to help reach the target. Dr Woode said this when he […] The post Akrofuom DCE

The Obuasi Municipality is not immune to the adverse impacts of hazardous events. The recent floods in the municipality exposed its vulnerability and affected the local population. Under the leadership of Municipal Chief Executive, Elijah Adansi-Bonah, the Obuasi Municipal Assembly has launched a bold and proactive policy aimed at transforming all undeveloped areas in the […] The post Green