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By Philip Antoh The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Paints Manufacturing Industries Limited (DOPMILL), Mr. Stephen Adom, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to rescue his soul and that of his family from the hands of what he described as ‘cooperate greed, alleged judicial manipulation and police complicity.’ He made a renewed public request for help regarding a long-standing conflict over the control of his paint manufacturing company, DOPAMIL, which he claims was taken over under questionable circumstances. At a press conference, held in Accra on April 22, 2026, Mr. Adom repeated accusations that his company was…

By Philip Antoh A quiet haemorrhage is underway in downstream petroleum sector. Tanker drivers and their mates are abandoning fuel haulage for illegal mining not out of choice, but because galamsey pays better.That is the unusual admission from Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). Briefing Parliament’s Energy Committee on Wednesday, he said the sector is losing experienced crews at an alarming rate.“Whenever tanker drivers arrive in mining areas to deliver petroleum products, they lose one mate,” Tameklo explained. The reason: mates see illegal mining as “more profitable” than riding shotgun on a fuel truck.The result…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s fiscal outturn for 2025, as detailed in the March 2026 Monetary Policy Report by the Bank of Ghana, paints a mixed picture of modest revenue underperformance alongside notable expenditure restraint. While total revenue and grants fell slightly below target, a significant reduction in government spending helped cushion the impact, resulting in a lower-than-expected fiscal deficit. According to the report, Total Revenue and Grants for 2025 stood at GH¢224.883 billion, representing 16.1 percent of Gross Domestic Product. This fell short of the programmed target of GH¢229.949 billion, equivalent to 16.4 percent of GDP. Domestic revenue, which formed…

By Leo Nelson The government has announced plans to revive the Made in Ghana Fair as part of efforts to promote the local beverage industry and strengthen the visibility of Ghanaian brands. The initiative is expected to support local production while expanding market access for beverages produced in Ghana. Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, disclosed this at the 10th Ghana Beverage Awards in Accra on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. The event, held under the theme A Toast to Ten, brought together key stakeholders in the beverage industry to reflect on growth and future opportunities.…

By Leo Nelson The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has commenced the procurement process for a national traceability system, a strategic move designed to bolster oversight and enhance transparency across the nation’s gold supply chain, with a specific focus on the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. By digitizing the monitoring of gold from extraction to export, this initiative seeks to modernize Ghana’s gold trading ecosystem, curb systemic leakages, and ensure the sector aligns with evolving global standards for responsible sourcing and accountability. “The system, when implemented, is expected to enable GoldBod to track and trace gold from the point of…

By Leo Nelson The Ghana Chamber of Mines has advocated for a comprehensive recalibration of the nation’s fiscal framework to ensure the mining sector remains both competitive and capable of supporting long-term national economic development. By calling for a strategic review of current taxation mechanisms, the Chamber aims to replace perceived short-term revenue objectives with a model that prioritizes sustained production, robust investment, and overall sector viability. This call for reform seeks to balance the state’s desire for equitable rent capture with the practical needs of a capital-intensive industry that operates within a globally mobile investment environment. “The Chamber reiterates…

By Leo Nelson The National Democratic Congress has set an ambitious target of achieving an equal share of votes with the New Patriotic Party in the Ashanti Region in the 2028 general elections. The party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, announced this goal during a visit to the Atwima Mponua Constituency, expressing confidence that the region’s long-standing voting pattern could shift. Speaking at Nyinahin as part of his Thank You tour of the Ashanti Region, Asiedu Nketia indicated that the objective of a 50/50 split in votes between the two major political parties was achievable with the right strategy and…

By Gifty Boateng The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is barely a year out of power, but former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is already plotting a return – and his foot soldiers are hunting for social media mercenaries to do the dirty job.But one blogger has not only rejected the offer. He has exposed it. Amaro Shakur, a Kumasi-based social media influencer with a growing following, dropped a bombshell this week: he was personally recruited by Kwaku Osei Korankye-Asiedu, aka KOKA, one of Bawumia’s most aggressive loyalists, to help bring the NPP back to power in 2028.The offer? Loans,…

Kidsville is preparing a major return to Accra’s family‑event circuit with its flagship Family Fun Day, scheduled for 1 May 2026 at the Accra Polo Club. The organisers, backed by title sponsors Cerelac and Nido, are positioning the event as a carefully curated day of leisure at a time when families are increasingly seeking safe, structured spaces for recreation. The press brief notes that the programme is designed to “bring families together for a joyful day of entertainment, bonding, and memorable experiences”—a framing that aligns with Kidsville’s broader brand identity of creating child‑centred social environments.The event blends entertainment with strategic…

By Philip Antoh The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has promised health workers nationwide that the government intends to pay off all salary arrears owed to 13,500 health workers by the end of July 2026, after several months of delays in payments. Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, April 22, he mentioned that the Ministry has started a phased payment plan to address the outstanding arrears. He stated that by the end of April, affected nurses and midwives will receive two months of back pay, with an additional three months expected to be paid by the end of June, before…