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Ghana’s movie industry, once a vibrant hub of creativity and storytelling, has faced significant challenges over the past two decades. With the rise of digital streaming platforms and the increasing competition from international films, the local film sector has struggled to maintain its identity and relevance. Veteran actor and media personality, Mikki Osei Berko, has urged stakeholders in Ghana’s movie industry to take urgent steps toward reviving the struggling movie sector. The celebrated actor emphasized the need for industry players to advocate for policies that will drive growth and sustainability. “Let’s talk about the opportunities we need for our stakeholders…

In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s decentralization efforts, President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Michael Harry Yamsom as the new Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF). This follows the unanimous approval of Yamsom’s nomination by Parliament, in accordance with Article 252(4) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 3 of the District Assemblies Common Fund Act, 1993 (Act 455). Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama expressed his gratitude to Parliament for its swift and diligent vetting process, which he described as a demonstration of commitment to good governance and institutional integrity. “In my recent address in…

In a pivotal move, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has kickstarted his inaugural Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) session on March 24, 2025, to scrutinize the nation’s economic landscape and craft requisite policy measures. Scheduled to run until March 26, 2025, the meeting holds significant weight in Dr. Asiama’s tenure as he shoulders the responsibility of safeguarding Ghana’s fiscal equilibrium amidst pressing economic hurdles. The decisions emanating from this assembly will chart the course for economic directives in the subsequent months, chiefly focusing on taming inflation levels and managing interest tariffs. At the crux of…

The ongoing debate surrounding the potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has sparked extensive dialogue within Ghana’s legal, financial, and political arenas. Petitions challenging the Chief Justice have been escalated to the Council of State by President John Mahama, leading to divided opinions on the impact this decision could have on Ghana’s judiciary and governance. Dr. Kwame Asiedu Sarpong, a Democracy and Development Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), emphasized the importance of maintaining due process and safeguarding the integrity of state institutions. He cautioned against dismissing calls for the removal of a high-ranking public figure…

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has threatened to sue investigative journalist Manasseh Azure over what he termed defamatory content written about him in the book “The Fourth John: Reign, Rejection and Rebound”. According to Koku Anyidoho, Manasseh claimed that he was more powerful than the then Vice President, John Dramani Mahama, during Koku’s tenure as the Head of Communications and Presidential Spokesperson under the late former President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills—a claim he has vehemently denied. In a series of social media posts on March 25, 2025, he stated, “Manasseh Azure…

Atta Akyea’s Fury, as 32 more Scramble for Bootie Former lawmaker and controversial lawyer, Atta Akyea, attempted a daring maneuver to insert himself into the legal fray surrounding the cyber-gate scandal involving Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife Angela Adjei Boateng. However, his audacious bid to join the group of lawyers representing the suspects hit a snag when it was exposed as solicitation – a serious breach in legal ethics. Reports from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) reveal that while four lawyers had been diligently handling the case since the suspects’ arrest, a swarm of approximately 32 prominent legal…

Sammy Gyamfi, the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), has called for a more structured and regulated framework for Ghana’s gold trade to be implemented in a bid to stabilize the economy. Gyamfi criticized the current gold trading system, highlighting its flaws which he believes are hindering Ghana from reaping the full benefits of its gold exports. He emphasized the necessity of ensuring that the country receives the entirety of its gold export revenues. The existing setup, which permits over seventy licensed exporters to operate independently under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has created…

Richard Nii Armarh Quaye, famed for hosting Ghana’s grandest birthday bashes, faces a financial clampdown today as regulators freeze his empire’s coffers. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has targeted the wallets of Bills Micro-Credit Limited and Quick Credit and Investments Micro-Credit, both under Quaye’s belt. The relentless action doesn’t stop there — even Quaye’s personal funds and those of Bills Micro Credit Limited’s CEO, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Sehie, find themselves under close watch. It’s all down to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) wanting their slice of outstanding tax pie from Quaye. The total amount is shrouded in secrecy, but the freezing…

…Tameklo Call to Security Agencies Petrol pumps are set to pump non-stop as the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) gears up for round-the-clock service. Chief Executive Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo is rallying support from security forces to safeguard consumers and staff at fuel outlets nationwide. At an exclusive gathering with the Eastern Regional Minister and security chiefs in Koforidua, Mr. Tameklo stressed the need for tight regulations to shield the oil sector from criminal activities. He flagged concerns over unlawful practices such as fuel smuggling and scams, emphasizing the sector’s vulnerability due to its high-value products. “We’re joining forces with the…

In a groundbreaking move, Cabinet has thrown its weight behind a revolutionary plan crafted by the Energy and Green Transition Ministry, aiming to usher solar power into the forefront of our energy supply. Energy Minister, John Jinapor, dropped the bombshell revelation, emphasizing the pivotal essence of shifting certain key institutions like schools, clinics, and streetlights away from the clutches of the national power grid. The bold move not only aims to alleviate strain on the grid but also seeks to alleviate the financial burdens weighing down these institutions, freeing them from the shackles of owed debts to ECG. Funding for…