Author: Philip Antoh

Representatives from government, academia, the private sector, and youth-led organizations came together at the Youth Employment and Skills (YES) Chapter Pan African Coalition for Transformation (PACT) Knowledge Café in Accra, united by a shared aim — to enhance Ghana’s policy development through inclusive discussions, youth input, and industry involvement. Mr. Eric Safro, the Team Lead for Skills and Innovation at Youth Opportunity and Transformation in Africa (YOTA) and the coordinator for the main institution executing YES PACT in Ghana, stated that the initiative aids government policies throughout their entire process — from creation to execution and assessment. “Instead of opposing…

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on Board Members of agencies under his ministry to approach him with solutions and achievements rather than presenting challenges and complaints. He clarified that the role of Board members is to devise solutions to the issues faced by their institutions, which is the primary reason for their appointment to these Boards. This statement was made by Hon. Akandoh on Friday, July 11, 2025, during the inauguration of the six boards for several key health institutions, including the National Blood Service, National Ambulance Service, Ghana Mental Health Authority, Ghana College of…

In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s mining sector and enhance value addition in mineral exports, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, recently concluded a high-profile six-day visit to Tianyuan Manganese Industry (TMI), the parent company of the Nsuta Manganese Company. The trip, which took place from June 28 to July 3, 2025, marks a pivotal step in advancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the development of Ghana’s first major manganese refinery in Nsuta-Tarkwa. Ghana’s Nsuta manganese mine, operational since 1916, has long exported raw ore—primarily to TMI’s processing plants in China. However, under Ghana’s new export…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, inaugurated three key governing boards under her Ministry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank), to strengthen Ghana’s investment, industrialization, and export agenda. The first to be inaugurated was the 10-member governing board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, chaired by former Minister of State, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu. Other members include Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, CEO of…

The President of Gomoa Traditional Council and Omanhene of Gomoa Ajumako Area, Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, has installed a popular Swedru businessman and Chairman of the Sand Winners Association, Nana Kwame Adu I, as the Asrahene (Chief in charge of lands) at the Gomoa Traditional Area. Osaberemaa Nana Kwame Adu I’s role is to protect all lands under the Gomoa Traditional Council catchment area entrusting him with the critical responsibility of safeguarding communal lands and resolving land disputes that have long plagued the area. Last Friday, July 4, 2025, during a swearing-in ceremony at Gomoa Ajumako, Nana Kwame Adu I…

The Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has performed a swearing-in ceremony in Accra last Thursday July 10, 2025, to officially usher in five critical health regulatory institution governing boards tasked with safeguarding quality, protecting public trust, and advancing Ghana’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasized that these agencies are more than bureaucratic bodies—they are frontline defenders of life, health, and dignity. The newly inaugurated boards include; Health Facilities Regulatory Authority (HeFRA) task to ensure over 35,000 health facilities uphold safe and ethical care standards, Nursing and Midwifery…

Former traditional priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Circuit Court in Accra. The sentence follows her conviction for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretense. Nana Agradaa was found guilty of luring victims through a 2022 televised broadcast, in which she falsely claimed to possess spiritual powers to double money. Her claims led several individuals to part with large sums of money in hopes of miraculous financial returns — promises that were never fulfilled. The court’s ruling marks a significant step in the fight against…

The Founder and Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, Dr. David Ofosu Dorte (Esq.), has expressed concerns over the common practice in Ghana’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements, where the public sector takes the lead in conducting feasibility studies for projects. According to him, it doesn’t “make sense” for the public sector to conduct feasibility studies for PPP projects, as it has contributed significantly to Ghana’s high public sector debt. “We have borrowed huge amounts of money to do feasibilities that we have not delivered,” Dr. Dorte stated while speaking as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Ghana Investment and…

In a decisive action against illegal gold trading, the Ghana GoldBod Taskforce has gained attention by carrying out a major operation in Asankragua, a town located in the Western region of Ghana. The regulatory agency detained ten Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling, marking a crucial moment in the battle against unlawful trade and resource exploitation in the nation. The operation was a careful sting, demonstrating the dedication and accuracy of the GoldBod Taskforce. In total, authorities confiscated an impressive 1.3 kilograms of gold, worth around 1.4 million cedis, along with 1.3 million cedis in cash and a variety of…

The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) has officially opened its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant milestone in its unwavering journey to promote Pan-Africanism, continental unity, and socio-economic progress across the length and breadth of the African continent. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on June 30, 2025, drew together dozens of passionate Pan-Africanists, activists, traditional leaders, academics, and representatives from civil society groups. The gathering symbolized the rebirth of a renewed and energetic movement dedicated to the ideals of African solidarity, liberation, and self-determination. With unity at its core, the Pan-African Progressive Front is deeply committed to carrying forward…