Author: Philip Antoh

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has condemned the violent assault on a National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) task force in the Ahafo Region, calling it a serious challenge to state authority. During a press briefing in Accra, the Ministry’s Director of Communications, Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, stated that the incident took place after the declaration of Forest Reserves and Waterbodies as Security Zones on November 1, 2025. A ten-member NAIMOS team, led by Director of Operations Colonel Dominic Buah, was conducting reconnaissance in Goaso to find a suitable location for permanent deployment when they stumbled upon an illegal…

The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has called off its planned nationwide strike after having positive discussions with the Government of Ghana regarding unpaid debts to waste management companies. In a statement from the Executive Secretary, Ama Ofori Antwi, the Association announced that the Minister for Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed, has contacted ESPA’s leaders for urgent talks to address the ongoing payment issues faced by its members. The statement noted that the Minister promised ESPA that the government is dedicated to processing and paying the debts owed to waste management service providers “as quickly as possible.”The…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has sworn in a newly constituted Board of Directors of the Ghana National Procurement Agency (GNPA) urging them to strengthen the company’s operational efficiency, competitiveness, and contribution to national socio-economic development. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony held in Accra on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare congratulated the members on their appointment and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting strong institutional governance and accountability as part of its broader transformation agenda. She tasked the new Board to build the agency’s buffer stock capacity, support local industries, and ensure measurable outcomes…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of Directors of the Ghana International Trade Commission (GITC), urging members to strengthen the Commission’s mandate of promoting fair competition and protecting Ghanaian industries from unfair trade practices. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, on 6th November,2025, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare emphasized the GITC’s critical role in ensuring equity and transparency in Ghana’s international trade regime. She noted that the Commission serves as a key institution in resolving trade disputes, investigating unfair trade practices, and safeguarding local industries from the adverse effects of global competition.…

The Chairperson of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Africa Region and President of the National Diabetes Association of Ghana (NDAG), Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Denyo, has revealed that 4.2 million Ghanaians are living with diabetes. According to her, the data from IDF Diabetes Atlas and national studies paint a grim picture as diabetes prevalence in Ghana is soaring affecting many adults while a larger number with pre-diabetes conditions unaware, making it a ticking time bomb. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Mrs. Danyoh announced this as Ghana participated in the global launch of the 2025 World Diabetes Day campaign themed “Diabetes and…

Ghana’s premier fast foods company Papaye has awarded 148 of its workers for their dedication and commitment to duty raging between 5 to 30 years of their respective services at its biennially workers awards dinner at Papaye recreational village, Konkomuru, Aburi in the Eastern Region. The ceremony was aimed at recognizing the immense contributions of workers of both companies in celebrating excellence of their work force for service delivery. Awards include certificates, undisclosed cash prize, flat revision sets, and deep freezers with Alhassan receiving the overall best worker. The long service awards comprises of 80 employees serving for 5 years,…

In a landmark deal to strengthen international cooperation in local industry development, the World College of Mayors (WCM) has officially signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organizations in Ghana’s shea sector, the Ghana Shea Employers Association, the Ghana Shea Workers Union and the Association of Northern Cluster of Cosmetics Producers (ANCCP). The agreements were coordinated and approved by the WCM Global Headquarters in El Segundo, California, USA, under the leadership of the Secretary-General and Head of the World College of Mayors, Mr. Alhassan Abdallah Musah, but formally signed in Accra, Ghana. The signing ceremony was conducted by Dr.…

Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, has launched its most aggressive mining audit in a decade, targeting top miners to recover lost revenue and tighten oversight, a government letter seen by Reuters shows. Governments across West Africa are intensifying scrutiny of mining firms to enforce compliance with regulations and safeguard revenue from soaring commodity price. Spot gold prices hit a record above $4,380 a troy ounce on October 20. The audit will cover major gold miners, including top producer Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, Perseus, Asante Gold and China’s Zijin. It will be led by government auditors, forensic accountants, and independent consultants, according to…

Ghana has opened a new chapter in its mining history with the inauguration of Newmont’s Ahafo North Mine, a US$1 billion investment hailed as a symbol of partnership, progress, and national pride on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The ceremony, held at the mine site in Afrisipakrom in the Ahafo Region, was graced by the Vice President of the Republic, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the sector Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, representing President John Dramani Mahama, said the project shows what can be achieved when Government, the private sector, and mining communities…

The High Court in Accra, led by Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay, has approved bail of GHS150 million for Hannan Abdul-Wahab and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, who are on trial in the National Food and Buffer Stock Company case. They have pleaded not guilty to 24 charges including theft, fraud, misuse of public funds, money laundering, and exploiting public office for personal gain. Hannan’s bail is set at GHS100 million with six sureties, four of whom must provide proof of owned land. The Court also ordered that the accused be placed on a stop-list at all entry and exit points in…