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President John Dramani Mahama, has formally designated the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), as the government’s primary focal institution for coordinating philanthropic and grant-based partnerships. In a letter dated September 19, 2025, addressed to the Chairperson of MiDA and copied to the Ministers of Finance and Foreign Affairs, President Mahama cited MiDA’s track record of technical excellence, fiduciary discipline, and effective delivery as the basis for the new designation. The move is intended to streamline and enhance the country’s engagement with major international philanthropic entities. “This designation affirms Government’s confidence in MiDA’s institutional strength,” the letter stated, emphasizing MiDA’s historical success…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Ghana Commodity Exchange (GCX) have initiated discussions aimed at promoting gold trading on the GCX platform, in a move expected to expand access to gold ownership and investment opportunities for in and institutions. The collaboration seeks to explore innovative gold trading models, including tokenisation and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), to create new avenues for investment and wealth creation. The initiative will formalise and modernize gold trading in Ghana, while positioning Ghana as a key player in structured gold markets across Africa. GoldBod has also begun similar engagements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey has been dealt another major setback after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in Fiorentina’s Serie A clash against Como on Sunday. The 24-year-old pulled up in the 20th minute after attempting to control a ball. He landed awkwardly and immediately signaled discomfort, forcing his substitution for Fortini.Fiorentina confirmed on Monday that Lamptey suffered an isolated ACL tear in his left knee. The former Brighton full-back has already undergone successful surgery performed by Prof. Mariani. “Given the complex clinical picture, a diagnostic arthroscopy was performed which confirmed the isolated laceration of the anterior cruciate ligament…

Ghana Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has issued a strong warning to senior members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging them to cease early maneuvering to replace former President John Dramani Mahama as the party’s flagbearer. Speaking in a recent interview with Channel One TV, Victor Smith expressed concern over reports of internal lobbying and quiet campaigns aimed at positioning potential successors, despite the party still regrouping after the 2024 general elections. “It’s too early for anyone to be thinking about replacing Mahama,” Smith emphasized. “The party needs to focus on unity and rebuilding — not on…

The former Director of the Ghana Law School, Kwaku Ansah Asare, has accused former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of breaching constitutional conventions in the appointment of Chief Justices during his tenure. According to Mr. Ansah Asare, the former president overlooked the established practice of allowing the most senior justice to act as Chief Justice whenever a vacancy arose. Instead, he claimed, Mr. Akufo-Addo bypassed senior members of the Judiciary and elevated relatively junior judges to the highest office of the judiciary. “The then president threw away the Constitution, which stipulates that when there is a vacancy, the most senior…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% upward adjustment in electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2025, effective October 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the Commission said water tariffs will remain unchanged during the period. The adjustments, according to the PURC, were made under its Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, which ensures tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators beyond the control of utility service providers. “These adjustments are undertaken quarterly to maintain the real value of the tariffs and to keep the utility service providers financially viable to enable them…

For decades, Ghana has stood tall as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, its farmers shaping an industry that fuels both the national economy and global chocolate demand. But that position — long considered secure — is now under serious threat. Ecuador, once a distant third, is rapidly expanding production and is projected to overtake Ghana by the 2026/27 season, a shift that could deal a heavy blow to Ghana’s foreign exchange lifeline. Across the world, farmers produce about five million tonnes of cocoa each year. For decades, Ghana and Ivory Coast have dominated this space, accounting for nearly half of…

As part of moves to restructure the country’s debt with the External Creditor Committee, Ghana has formally signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with the UK with the hope to unlock funding to finance “The Big Push”, and other government programmes. Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson signed the deal with the UK Export Finance, and His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner to Africa, John Humphrey in Accra as part of an official visit to Ghana. Dr. Forson said having the UK on board will send a strong signal to other members of the committee to also quickly sign the official…

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Ghanaian professional boxer, Ernest Akushey, popularly known in the ring as “Bahubali.” His death was reported to have occurred on the night of Tuesday, September 23, 2025. In a statement, the NSA extended heartfelt condolences to Akushey’s family, the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), the boxing fraternity, and the wider sporting community. “The Authority shares in the grief of the bereaved family and the entire boxing fraternity, and stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time,” the statement read. The NSA noted that it is awaiting…

President John Dramani Mahama who’s out of the country for the 80th United Nations’ General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States (US), has nominated the acting Chief Justice (CJ), Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie as the substantive. As demanded the Constitution, the President has written to the Council of State seeking its advice on his choice of 68-year old to lead the judiciary. A statement from the Minister for Government Communications and spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, dated Tuesday September 23, confirmed the development. It follows the removal of Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, who was removed from office earlier…