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Aimed at restoring integrity to Public Land Management By Phillip Antoh The government has unveiled a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at restoring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the administration of public lands, introducing measures that include a mandatory 70 per cent upfront payment of market value for land leases and the immediate resumption of services under tightened controls.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday March 11, 2026, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Dr. Yusif Sulemana (MP), revealed that the reforms are part of Cabinet directives currently being implemented by the Ministry in collaboration with the Lands Commission.…

Govt response Two Dockets ‘Ready’By Gifty BoatengA year after the Akufo-Addo administration made its tumultuous exit, the man at the centre of one of its most controversial COVID-19 procurement scandals is walking free and talking loudly. But the Mahama government insists the legal silence on former Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu is about to be broken, and not by his boasts.At a commissioning ceremony for a maternity ward in his Dormaa Central backyard on Tuesday, the veteran politician mocked the very notion of his prosecution. “I walk freely in Ghana,” he declared, framing the lack of court action as definitive proof…

Former Ghana Assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu has questioned the need for Andre Ayew to return to the Black Stars as his possible inclusion in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to spark debate. The Sudan assistant coach believes the time may have come for Ayew to step away and allow the team to move forward with a new generation of players. “He might be a very, very good player,” he said. “But you ask yourself in this current setup, is he needed?”- he quizzed in an interview with Luv FM. “Is he needed? For me, No. Dede…

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has announced a USD 2 Million increase in the Prize Money for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and a further USD 2 Million increase for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. The winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 will receive USD 6 Million, a 50% increase, while the victor in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will receive USD 4 Million, a 100% increase. In the five years of Dr Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of CAF, the Prize Money for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF…

By Philip Antoh Four months after a military enlistment exercise descended into tragedy, the government is signalling a significant escalation in its response to the plight of a young woman left bedridden by the chaos. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has told Parliament that authorities are prepared to fly Sandra Baafi Boateng abroad for specialist treatment if the medics give the green light.The announcement marks the latest chapter in a painful saga that began on 12 November last year at Kumasi’s Baba Yara Sports Stadium. What should have been a routine recruitment drive for the Ghana Armed Forces turned into…

By Prince Ahenkorah The legal net is tightening around Osei Assibey Antwi, the former boss of the National Service Authority (NSA), as state prosecutors sharpen their case in what is becoming one of the most sprawling public sector fraud inquiries in recent memory. The ex-director has pleaded not guilty to an expanded 21-count charge sheet, now amended to include allegations of willfully causing a financial loss to the state to the tune of over GH¢431.8 million .The updated indictment, filed this year, represents a significant escalation from the original 14 counts. It layers six counts of causing financial loss alongside…

In March 2021 when Akwaaba Magic launched, few could have predicted the magnitude of its impact on Ghana’s creative economy. In just five years, the channel has not only excited a struggling film ecosystem but has reshaped the cultural landscape, re‑energised local storytellers, and redefined what Ghanaian television can be. What we have witnessed is not merely growth it is a creative renaissance powered by intentional investment, trust in local talent, and an unwavering commitment to authentic Ghanaian narratives. A Lifeline to an Industry on the Brink Before 2021, Ghana’s once‑vibrant film sector was battling declining platforms, inconsistent financing, and…

By Gifty Boateng A United States district court has set June 3, 2026, as the date for sentencing Derrick Van Yeboah, a 40-year-old Ghanaian national and alleged mastermind of a transnational cyber fraud syndicate. Yeboah, known in underworld circles as ‘Van’, is expected to receive a federal prison term of no less than 20 years after pleading guilty to his role in a sprawling conspiracy that defrauded victims of more than US$100 million.Yeboah is one of four Ghanaian nationals indicted last year following a joint operation between Ghanaian authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). His co-defendants include Isaac…

In a coordinated display of corporate virtue signaling timed to International Women’s Month, French pay-TV giant Canal+ and its local subsidiary MultiChoice have unveiled a pan-African campaign, “We are… because she is.” The offensive, which includes a slick 90-second promo rolling out across 35 countries, is ostensibly a tribute to the continent’s actresses, athletes, and auteurs.Yet, for the discerning observer, the campaign reveals as much about the corporations’ strategic imperatives as it does about their commitment to gender equality. With regulators and competitors scrutinising Canal+’s creeping dominance following its full takeover of MultiChoice, this high-profile celebration of female storytelling serves…

By Leo Nelson The founding president of policy think-tank IMANI, Franklin Cudjoe, has poured cold water on opposition hopes that an escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran would trigger a economic crisis for Ghana. In a robust intervention, Cudjoe argues that the fundamentals of Nana Akufo-Addo’s economy are now robust enough to withstand external shocks that would have crippled the administration of his predecessor, John Mahama.Cudjoe’s analysis directly challenges the narrative that Ghana remains acutely vulnerable to geopolitical tremors. He contends that the severe dislocation caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was…