Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor is wooing investors into the mining sector following the discovery of new minerals in the country. Mr. Jinapor says Ghana is gradually becoming a new place for mineral investment. Speaking at the 2024 Inter-Government Mining Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, Samuel Abu Jinapor says Ghana has […] The post Lands
A total of 3.5 million electricity customers are currently using the PowerApp introduced by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama, who disclosed this on Accra-based Peace FM said when the app was introduced about two-years ago, it had only about 250,000 users. For […] The post Editorial: ECG PowerApp is the
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene has stated that the Controller and Accountant-General Department plays a critical role in shaping the landscape of our nation and the department’s tireless efforts in upholding fiscal discipline serve as a pillar of strengthen to our pursuit of sustainable development. Nana Yim Awere Ababio, the chief of Toase, speaking on […] The post CAGD
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A Jinapor has urged African countries to make investment opportunities attractive for investors while insisting on the importance of value addition for the growth of their country’s mineral infrastructure. He stressed the need to move away from the “dig and ship” approach and highlighted two essential pillars […] The post Jinapor:
The Land Commission has raked in a revenue of GHS206,868,050.45 for the year 2023, a 12% increase of GHS174,086,675.61 for the same period of 2022. The Commission hoped to raise that amount further should the proposed 15% increment in fees which is currently before parliamentis approved. Speaking to a gathering of journalists, Staff members of […] The post Lands Commission revenue up by 12% appeared first
To help the police in New Edubiase, in the Adansi South District of Ashanti region, deal effectively with crime and other related matters, the Executive Director of Accurate Giant Company, Mr. Alex Kwofie Hanson, has donated a brand new 4×4 Nissan Pick-Up to them. Mr. Kwofie Hanson noted at the presentation ceremony that there are […] The post Accurate Giant Company Donates Vehicle
The Amma and Foundation has donated a number of items to 21 institutions in and outside Kumasi to mark the sixth anniversary of its founding, which fell on January 19. The items include; water, cartons of oats, assorted drinks, personal protective equipment (PPE’s), T-shirts and Amazon fire computer tablets. Beneficiary institutions in Kumasi includ the […] The post Amma
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called for the immediate disbandment of a search committee set up by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to find a new coach for the Black Stars. He emphasizes the need for a total overhaul of the country’s sporting structure and the formulation of a […] The post AFCON loss: Disband Black
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, says he is worried about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Parliament over the exit of experienced lawmakers from the house. Many seasoned legislators from both sides of the House have either announced their decision not to seek re-election or lost in parliamentary primaries. In an interview on […] The post NDC,
Fibreglass canoes and boats are known to present superior long term benefits in comparison to wooden ones. This includes better durability and low maintenance cost. Again, in an era where environmental sustainability is rife, opting for fibreglass in the construction will mean less dependence on the country’s tree resources. This is the argument of two […] The post Eco-friendly boats
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu The Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) not to do away with the indelible ink that is applied Read More... The post Maintain Electoral Ink – Majority Leader appeared
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called on the investor community to partner Government to establish a large scale mining operation at Dollar Power, in the Bole District of the Savannah Region. He said available geological data shows that the Dollar Power enclave is highly mineralised, with huge deposits of […] The post Jinapor woos investors to mine Dollar
A GH¢4.8 million one-storey building school project constructed by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, for the Sanso Community in Obuasi has been commissioned. The Sanso Basic School Project, which has nine fully-furnished classrooms for both primary and JHS, consists of a library, ICT lab, sick bay, canteen and toilet. Commissioning the project, the Deputy Minister for […] The post AngloGold’s
Abena Osei Asare Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, has said her main focus is to work together with members of Read More... The post Bawumia As President Is My Focus – Abena Osei Asare appeared
After testifying that US$80 million out of the US$200 million for the Saglemi Housing was paid by late Enoch Teye Mensah, also known as E.T Mensah, it has come to light that the prosecution’s first witness (PW1), Reverend Stephen Yaw Osei, has no personal knowledge of the entire housing project. According to Rev. Osei, Chief […] The post Saglemi trial: Witness lacks personal
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has hosted the Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mr. Michael S. Regan and the US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Virginia Evelyn Palmer, at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to discuss forest and climate-related matters. The meeting focused on Ghana and […] The post Jinapor hosts US diplomats over climate
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Osun State says it arrested 4,971 traffic offenders across the state in 2023. The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamasia, revealed this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo. He added that personnel from the Command rescued 976 accident victims across the state during the period. According […] The post We arrested 4,971 traffic offenders in 2023
The Minerals Commission (MC) says neither itself nor the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has received a formal application or request from FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd, the operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mines, to put the Mine under Care and Maintenance. Spokesperson for the Senior Staff Union of Bogoso-Prestea Mines, MacDonald Hickson had in an […] The post Minerals Commission speaks
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Divine R.K Bosson, has cautioned developers against building in areas earmarked for roads, saying the Assembly would not compromise on the demolition of such structures to ensure standard planning of the city. Mr Bosson said since 2022, the Assembly had informed those who started building at the foundation […] The post Ho municipal assembly to demolish
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