Rather than forming a ministerial committee to look at illegal small-scale mining issues, the president should initiate a process to repeal the Legislative Instrument (LI) that allows for prospecting in the forests, Former Member of Parliament for Adentan, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, has said. In November 2022, the government introduced …

She was elected during the Bar Conference held in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11. Her election breaks a longstanding barrier in an institution that has been traditionally led by men. Ghartey’s victory is celebrated as a pivotal moment for gender equality within the legal sector, inspiring many as she paves …

The government has announced a 45 per cent increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 crop season. By this, a 64-kilogramme bag of cocoa beans has increased to GH¢3,000 from GH¢2,070. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, said the cumulative …

  The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party has unanimously confirmed Dr. Tia Abdul-Kabiru Mahama as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for the Walewale constituency. This confirmation follows a meeting held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, by NEC at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The decision comes after …

Samuel Abu Jinapor The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable and legal mining practices in Ghana. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, the ministry stressed that responsible mining remains a priority to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of …

Black Stars coach Otto Addo insists that qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations remains in Ghana’s control, despite a 1-1 draw against Niger on Monday. The result leaves Ghana five points behind group leaders Angola after two games in the AFCON qualifying series. Addo’s side conceded a late …

  Rebecca Cheptegei died last week after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has …

Ghanaian highlife musician Kofi Kinaata is elated after the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II implored Ghanaians to reflect on the wisdom in his song, ‘Susuka’. During his address at the dinner session of the General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association in Kumasi, Otumfuo urged Ghanaians,, particularly political leaders, “to …

The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Lariba Abudu, has withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries in the constituency. This comes after the primary contest between herself and Dr. Kabiru Mahama was annulled by the Electoral Commission (EC) after some ballot papers were snatched, affecting the sorting and counting …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II  has described the illicit small-scale mining practices (Galamsey) as an enemy of the nation. The revered traditional ruler says that at this stage, doing nothing about the illegal mining practice is not an option for duty bearers due to the existential threats it poses …