Author: Philip Antoh

Just because someone desires you does not mean that they value you There exists a chasm between being wanted and being valued—a distance as vast as that between thirst and nourishment, between appetite and appreciation. You must learn to discern the difference, for your soul’s survival depends upon it. Someone may desire you with an intensity that feels like devotion. Their eyes may burn with longing. Their words may drip with need. But desire, left alone, is merely hunger wearing the mask of love. And hunger does not ask what you need—it only knows what it wants to consume. The…

In the heart of Ghana, a nation celebrated for its peace and constitutional guarantee of freedom of worship, a recurring conflict threatens our social fabric. The recent debates surrounding some Christian-founded schools, where Muslim students face restrictions on religious practices like fasting and prayer, are more than just isolated incidents. They are a symptom of a deeper issue—a wake-up call that demands introspection, wisdom, and decisive action from the Muslim community itself. The Sting of Intolerance There is no disputing the profound disappointment and sense of religious intolerance that such prohibitions evoke. The Quranic injunction, “There is no compulsion in…

The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for enhanced international cooperation to combat gold smuggling and encourage responsible sourcing in the global gold supply chain. Speaking at the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference on Monday, November 24, Mr. Gyamfi pointed out that artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has become a key factor in Ghana’s economic recovery in 2025, contributing 90 tonnes of gold—approximately 53% of the country’s total gold exports—and generating over US$9 billion in foreign exchange. He mentioned that the sector now provides over one million jobs but cautioned that illegal and unregulated mining…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been thrown into mourning following a tragic accident that claimed the life of a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce. The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday near the Obuasi Airport area while a five-member NAIMOS team was on a critical anti-galamsey operation within the enclave. The team was reportedly heading to a hotspot as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities when their vehicle was involved in a crash. One taskforce member died on the spot, while four others sustained serious injuries. The injured officers are…

In a significant move to bridge the gap between climate ambition and tangible action in Africa, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil, Belem climate summit.The agreement, signed on Monday, November 17, 2025, on the sidelines of COP30 Belém, Brasil aims to fuse Jospong Group’s action-oriented projects in waste management and agriculture with UNU-INRA’s research prowess to drive green industrialisation, build climate resilience, and empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the continent.The General Manager of…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has strongly rejected claims from a recent Asaase Radio article that it has lost over GHC 3 billion in its first year of operation. In a press release dated Sunday, November 17, 2025, the statutory body called the report “completely false” and “intentionally fabricated” to misrepresent the agency’s achievements and diminish its positive impact on Ghana’s economic recovery. The Ghana Gold Board stated that its financial results since it began operations have been robust, consistently showing surpluses rather than the losses mentioned in the report. The Board noted that quarterly financial reports will soon be…

Professor Ransford Gyampo, the Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has officially requested a retraction and a public apology from Dr. George Domfeh regarding what he characterizes as a profoundly defamatory statement made on national television. In a notice released by his legal representatives, Darko, Keli-Delataa & Company, Prof. Gyampo claims that Dr. Domfeh, during his appearance on TV3’s The Key Point on Saturday, November 15, 2025, made comments implying that he “sleeps with under-age girls,” a statement that the legal team asserts was broadly interpreted as an accusation of paedophilia. The lawyers contend that what started as…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya as the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), effective Monday, 17 November 2025. His appointment follows the retirement of Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyambrah, who served with distinction. Dr. Yamborigya, a highly respected Tax Administrator and Public Finance Expert, brings more than 20 years of experience in revenue administration to his new role. He is widely regarded for his strong leadership in Domestic Tax Policy, Compliance Management, and Revenue Mobilization—key areas that have shaped the modernization of the GRA. Over the course…

The National Anti-illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Taskforce has launched an audacious dawn operation to flush out Galamseyers from a notorious illegal mining site nicknamed ‘Yellow face’ at Wassa Abrehyia in the Western Region. The unexpected presence of the NAIMOS task force deterred inhabitants of the area with the galamseyers fleeing to escape arrest. The taskforce subsequently raided the area and set ablaze some makeshift structures and other equipment used for illegal mining at the Site. The raids also revealed massive use of illicit drugs and dynamites at the illegal mining site. NAIMOS would continue such surgical operations in the…

The tragic event at the El-Wak Sports Complex in Accra on November 12, 2025, has raised significant concerns about the safety and management of large events in Ghana. As the country grieves the loss of six young lives, it is essential to examine the factors surrounding the tragedy and strive to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The incident, which took place during a military recruitment exercise, has underscored the necessity for more effective and safer recruitment procedures. The Ghana Armed Forces has initiated an investigation into the event, and it is vital that the results lead to changes that…