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By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Four suspects have been apprehended for orchestrating the clandestine trafficking of more than 100 bags of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire into Ghana, following a meticulously coordinated swoop by the Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board in concert with national security operatives. The high-stakes interdiction unfolded at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District, where a truck laden with contraband cocoa was intercepted before it could infiltrate Ghana’s regulated supply chain. Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboa, addressing a news conference in Sunyani, revealed that the operation was precipitated by intelligence garnered during his “Accounting to the…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Cementing her reputation as the undisputed “Queen of Commissioning,” Member of Parliament for Agona East, Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, on Thursday inaugurated the district’s maiden Gaming Commission office , a landmark intervention poised to instill regulatory discipline and catalyze employment in the constituency. The commissioning, attended by a constellation of traditional rulers, party stalwarts, and jubilant residents, marks yet another milestone in the MP’s prolific legacy of transformative constituency projects spanning education, health, and critical infrastructure. In a rousing address that underscored her developmental philosophy, Hon. Sawyerr framed the new edifice as more than brick and mortar.…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah’s brand of leadership anchored in earned reverence rather than imposed fear has once again been thrust into the national spotlight, as President John Dramani Mahama paid glowing tribute to his selflessness in a birthday message that reverberated across the political landscape. The President’s encomium rekindles memories of Debrah’s tenure as Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, a period defined not by authoritarian command, but by an uncommon ability to galvanize party executives through moral authority and consummate respect. Mahama indicated that, during Dr.Debrah’s stewardship of the Eastern Region, He…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The illegal mining menace known as galamsey would have metastasized into an uncontrollable scourge were it not for the resolute leadership of Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Ministry’s spokesperson has asserted. Speaking with unflinching conviction on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, Spokesperson to the Ministry, lauded the Minister’s unyielding crusade to purge and sanitize Ghana’s embattled mining sector. “Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah is determined to sanitize the mining sector. Without his leadership, the galamsey situation would have been far worse,” Schandorf declared, framing the Minister’s stewardship as the bulwark preventing…

By Prince Ahenkorah Zoomlion Ghana Limited has taken swift action to address sanitation challenges in the Asante Akyem South Municipality following concerns raised by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Maame Safoah Appiah, during a recent sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Kumasi. The concerns, which centered on refuse spillages at communal container sites, deteriorated waste containers, and allegations of self-financed fuel for waste evacuation, prompted immediate engagement between the company and the MCE at the hearing on April 21, 2026. In response, Zoomlion dispatched a high-powered delegation to the municipality on April 22, 2026, to conduct a full-scale…

By Leo Nelson Renowned legal scholar and fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, has warned that delays and uncertainty surrounding the operations of the Office of the Special Prosecutor could weaken Ghana’s anti-corruption fight and embolden corrupt actors. In a strongly worded commentary, Professor Asare argued that the country risks undoing decades of institutional progress if the current legal uncertainty surrounding the Office of the Special Prosecutor, popularly known as the OSP, is allowed to continue unchecked. “It has taken us decades to build an anti-corruption institution, but it now appears that a…

As Akosombo substation Fire Plunges Nation into Power Strain By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has confirmed significant progress in restoring electricity supply following the fire outbreak at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Akosombo Substation, revealing that two generation units have now been successfully brought back online as repair works continue on remaining facilities. The development comes amid widespread concerns over intermittent power supply disruptions across parts of the country, triggered by the devastating fire that damaged critical infrastructure at one of Ghana’s most important power transmission nodes. Speaking on Monday, April 27, during…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. has toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery as part of ongoing processes toward the signing of a refining services agreement aimed at advancing local value addition in Ghana’s gold sector. The visit, which took place on Monday, April 27, 2026, forms part of GoldBod’s broader strategy to support the local value addition agenda of the government and ensure that Ghana derives greater economic benefit from its mineral resources through in-country refining. Mr. Gyamfi was taken around the facility by the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Ghana Gold…

By Philip Antoh The Paramount Chief of the Akuapem Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has urged Ghanaians to safeguard the two social intervention policies that have been launched: the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) and the Free Primary Healthcare. He described these initiatives as essential lifesaving policies and emphasized that no government should try to abandon them. The Paramount chief made these accessions during his visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, where he highlighted that both programs are vital for enhancing Ghana’s healthcare system. He stressed the importance of protecting them beyond political changes and suggested that they…

… Amid Adamus Mining Lease Revocation By Leo Nelson Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is prioritizing job security for lawful workers as a core component of its decision to revoke the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited for the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful concessions, citing confirmed breaches of Ghana’s minerals and mining laws. This decisive regulatory action follows comprehensive investigations by the Minerals Commission, which established that the company facilitated widespread illegal mining activities, thereby compromising both legal compliance and the structural integrity of the sector. “The Ministry assures that it will take steps to safeguard the lawful jobs…