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Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL), a next-generation gold development and technology company, has announced that it has secured total committed capital of US$140 million to finance the restart of the Bogoso and Prestea gold mines in Ghana. The funding comprises a new US$65 million secured loan from an institutional investor and an existing US$75 million equity line of credit, which remains undrawn. The funds are currently being held in escrow and will be released once the ongoing lease dispute between Blue Gold and the Government of Ghana is resolved. According to Andrew Cavaghan, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Gold, the…

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has underscored the urgent need for Ghana to transition from subsistence farming to a dynamic and sustainable agri-food economy capable of competing globally and ensuring national food security. Addressing the opening session of the 2025 Annual Conference of the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Minister said this year’s theme, “Transforming Agri-Food Systems in Developing Economies through Sustainable Agribusiness Development,” reflects one of the biggest economic opportunities facing Ghana today. He highlighted the central…

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has opened up about serious eye problems he is currently experiencing, revealing that his vision has deteriorated to the point where he now needs glasses to read or watch TV. In a candid social media post, the “Soso” hitmaker said, “I never thought there would come a time when I’d begin to wear glasses. My eye is finished, crazy. I wake up in the morning and my eyes are sore. It is what it is.” Omah Lay, who previously spoke openly about battling depression and turning to smoking during that period, disclosed earlier this year that…

Michael Jackson has been named Forbes’ highest-paid dead celebrity for 2025, the King of Pop bringing in an estimated $105 million in pre-tax earnings over the last year. The figure keeps Jackson well ahead of other posthumous earnings leaders and reflects a steady flow of income from the estate’s music, live show franchises, licensing deals and catalog sales. Much of the recent boost traces back to a high-profile 2024 transaction in which the estate sold a 50 percent stake in Jackson’s master recordings and publishing to Sony Music for roughly $600 million, a deal that reshaped the way the catalogue…

Music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredima,has responded to claims by highlife artiste Ofori Amponsah that he was not the one that introduced him to the late Daddy Lumba. In a Facebook post, Fred Kyei Mensah wrote: “There is a conversation going round about an interview Ofori Amponsah had on Hitz FM denying that I NEVER took him to the late Daddy Lumba’s house to present his demo song ‘Odo Mmra Fie’. I have written several articles, had countless interviews and the late Daddy Lumba even admitted meeting myself and him while alive.” According to him, he has…

Actress and film producer Regina Daniels has broken her silence following reports of a deepening rift with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, which allegedly led to the arrest of her siblings. In an emotional social media post, the 24-year-old actress reflected on the struggles she faced when insisting on marrying Ned, despite opposition from her family. “My mum warned me, my brothers warned me, everyone warned me. Yet I drove out at night saying I would kill myself if I didn’t marry Ned. I even went to the police station crying that my family was against me marrying the…

Bechem United have appointed experienced coach Kobina Amissah to steady the ship following a difficult start to their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign. Amissah takes over from Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway, who was relieved of his duties after a poor run of results left the club in 16th place. The Hunters have managed just one win in eight league matches, alongside three draws and four defeats. “The wait is over! The experienced gaffer KOBINA AMISSAH is now officially at the helm as our Head Coach!” the club announced in a statement. “Let’s welcome him and get ready for an exciting journey…

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has described next month’s international friendly against European champions England as a stern test for his side. Ghana will face the Lionesses on December 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, marking the first-ever senior women’s football meeting between the two nations. In an interview with Joy Sports, Björkegren called the fixture a crucial benchmark as the team prepares for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. “It’s a big game, of course. I think the game is more important on the global stage because [England] is one of the most difficult…

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially announced that the suspension on professional boxing in Ghana will be lifted on Thursday, November 6, 2025, marking a major step toward reviving one of the country’s most celebrated sporting disciplines. The decision follows months of extensive consultations between the NSA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, and the Interim Management Committee (IMC) established to oversee boxing’s normalization process. According to the Authority, the IMC has made “significant progress” in resolving the issues that led to the sport’s suspension, particularly through strengthened medical and safety protocols and improvements in governance and administrative systems.…

By Philip Antoh In a push to activate President Mahama’s flagship 24-Hour Economy agenda, Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has announced that construction of 24-Hour Model Markets will begin simultaneously across all 261 districts by mid-December.Speaking at a media briefing following an orientation for Regional Ministers and MMDCEs in Accra, Ibrahim said the initiative is designed to overhaul local commerce, curb street trading, and create thousands of jobs by establishing modern, round-the-clock market hubs tailored to community needs.“This is not just about infrastructure it’s about transforming local economies,” the Minister declared.Four prototype designs have been approved, ranging from half-acre to…