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By Prince Ahenkorah The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has extended the reapplication deadline for Ghanaian gold dealers, previously licensed by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Ministry of Mines. The new deadline is now May 21, 2025. At a press briefing held on Wednesday, April 30, the Acting CEO of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, explained, “We initially set today, April 30, as the final date for all PMMC and Ministry license holders to apply for new licenses under the Ghana Gold Board Act. However, we have observed that many have either not applied or have not completed the application…

By Prince Ahenkorah The state, has filed charges of stealing, defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering, conspiracy to commit crime, among others, against former National Signals Bureau boss, Kwabena Adu Boahen, his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, Mildred Donkor, and Advantage Solutions Limited. Kwabena Adu Boahen and his wife, were arrested on March 20 and March 21 for the alleged diversion of state funds for private gain. In relation to money laundering, contrary to Section 1(2)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (Act 1044), and according to the charge sheet uncovered by The New Republic, the accused allegedly stole state funds to the…

By Prince Ahenkorah Representing the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana at the official launch of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Policy Adviser at the Office of the Vice President, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, underscored the urgent need to accelerate mental health education and actively challenge the outdated cultural perceptions and taboos that continue to influence national discourse on mental well-being. Speaking at the event held on April 30, 2025, at the Ghana Shippers Authority Conference Room – MT Addico Hall, under the theme “Mental Well-being: My Voice Matters”, Ofosu Ampofo emphasized that for far too long, mental health issues…

By Prince Ahenkorah The New Patriotic Party’s nationwide tour, dubbed the, “Thank You Tour,” is in limbo, as key figures in the party, have called for its suspension. Some have withdrawn from the tour, while others remain confident that it is a vital initiative to foster unity and re-energize grassroots supporters in the wake of the 2024 general elections. The NPP nationwide Thank You Tour, which has already seen a number of showdowns, began on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The tour, which the NPP sees as a way to solidify its base and thank the people of Ghana for the…

A final-year student at Jachie Pramso Senior High School in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, is recovering from injuries, after being reportedly punished by the headmaster for giving her jacket to a fellow student. Mary Amoako, 19, a General Arts student, claims she was disciplined for assisting a male classmate, who was scolded for not wearing his school uniform. Mary explained that, the headmaster, had instructed the boy to take off his shirt and go back to the dormitory without it to change into the correct uniform. After the headmaster confiscated the boy’s shirt and left, Mary felt…

In a significant leadership transition, Lawyer Dei Kwarteng, has been appointed as the new Board Chairman of Bills Micro Credit, the leading name in microfinance in Ghana, known for its commitment to empowering small businesses and individuals through accessible financial solutions. The announcement, was made at a press conference held in Accra, where stakeholders gathered to honor the distinguished service of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the outgoing Board Chairman, and to celebrate his transition into a new entrepreneurial venture. Lawyer Dei Kwarteng’s appointment, marks a new chapter for Bills Micro Credit, building on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor…

Prominent attorney, Thaddeus Sory, has expressed his disapproval of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), for what he terms selective activism and its failure to address previous judicial misconduct. In a statement issued on April 29, Sory, criticized the GBA’s recent resolution that called for the reinstatement of the suspended Chief Justice and the retraction of the Acting Chief Justice’s administrative directive. He pointed out the delay in the resolution’s announcement, which was passed on Saturday, April 26, but only made public on Tuesday, April 29. Sory raised concerns about the timing and authenticity of the GBA’s stance, labeling the demand…

In a significant crackdown on illegal gold trading activities, the GoldBod security taskforce successfully apprehended three suspected gold smugglers, Goutam Katriya, Miraj Sarvaych, and Manash Damani, all Indian nationals. The trio, operating under the guise of trading gold for Unique MM, were taken into custody at their residence in Kumasi’s Atinga Junction, which was purportedly being used as an illegal gold trading center. Following a tip-off from an anonymous source, these suspects were identified for engaging in the illicit purchase of gold at below-market rates with the intent of smuggling it out of the country. Chief Superintendent Osman Alhassan of…

A neurosurgeon, Dr. Hadi Abdullah has exposed what he describes as a deep-rooted procurement cartel operating within Ghana’s health sector, sabotaging the delivery of healthcare through inflated contracts and manipulated tenders. In a revealing account, he detailed how ‘procurement mafias’ are exploiting legal frameworks to overprice equipment and restrict hospital management from sourcing critical tools directly. “Deals are cooked because the health sector is seen as one place where people can make money as a cash cow. Once they can make their 20% share, they don’t care,” he said. Speaking candidly about his experiences, Dr. Abdullah accused elements within the…

In a blend of art and advocacy, Ghana‘s fintech and creative industries are joining forces to fight cybercrime from the stage. Three key institutions; The Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, CyberBells Foundation, and Village Minds Production, have worked on a theatrical play dubbed CYBER HEIST premiering in Accra, on May 2, 2025. More than just entertainment, CYBER HEIST is a timely and strategic intervention aimed at tackling the alarming surge in cybercrime plaguing Ghana’s digital economy. With reported cyber fraud losses reaching GHS 59.9 million in 2023 and investment scam losses soaring past GH₵ 1.9 million in early 2024 alone,…