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By Prince Ahenkorah The government is finally set to launch its long-awaited ‘Nkokɔ nketenkete’ program in the first week of October, a move that comes after an earlier postponement in July. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced the new date, assuring poultry farmers and stakeholders that the delay was necessary for broader consultations. The decision followed concerns from the industry about inadequate engagement in the initial planning process. Opoku made the disclosure at the launch of the second phase of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Programme (PACBAO) in Accra. “Plans are far advanced, and it is expected that…

By Philip Antoh The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has kicked off a nationwide engagement tour on proposals by utility companies for a new multi-year tariff order that will run from 2025 to 2030. The process began with a media engagement at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, aimed at bringing transparency to the review and helping the public understand the looming tariff adjustments. The meeting brought together top journalists and key players from the utility sector, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Ghana Water Company Limited…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Mental Health Authority (MHA), has raised alarm over a 40 percent rise in suicide-related deaths in Ghana in 2024, describing the trend as a growing public health and economic crisis. The revelation was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr. Eugene Dordoye, during the commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The event was held under the theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide after Decriminalization.” According to Dr. Dordoye, most of the cases were recorded among young people, a development he described as particularly worrying given…

By Prince Ahenkorah Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets, Ghana. Three of the nation’s most crucial utility providers, Ghana National Gas Company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL)—are pushing the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for staggering tariff increases. They claim the hikes are the only way to keep the lights on and the water flowing, citing crippling costs, old infrastructure, and a brutal economic climate. At a recent stakeholder meeting in Accra, Ghana Gas kicked things off with a proposal to almost double its tariff, from US1.10 to US2.10 per million metric…

By Prince Ahenkorah The war on galamsey has just hit your wallet. The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) is pointing a big, muddy finger at illegal mining as the primary culprit behind its shocking request for a 280% water tariff increase. This isn’t your average price hike. This is the steepest proposed adjustment yet, dwarfing even the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) own hefty 225% demand. It’s a proposal that has everyone talking—and many worried. The High Cost Of Muddy Rivers According to GWCL, treating the water we drink has become an expensive nightmare. Galamsey has turned our once-clean water…

By Prince Ahenkorah Barely eight months into his presidency, John Dramani Mahama has declared his government is “resetting Ghana” and reigniting hope across the nation. At a media briefing at the Jubilee house last night, the President detailed a wide-ranging list of achievements, from revitalizing the economy to tackling unemployment and cracking down on illegal mining. According to Mahama, his administration has already made significant headway in averting dumsor, bringing down the exchange rate, and slashing nuisance taxes. He boasted that these moves have led to the lowest inflation in four years and a noticeable drop in the cost of…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Yussif Sulemana, has called for a bold shift in the country’s mining industry from the traditional “dig and ship” model to a value-added and technology-driven future that ensures prosperity for all Ghanaians. Delivering his address at the maiden edition of the Mining and Minerals Convention at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Deputy Minister set out a vision for mining as a tool not only for government revenue but for inclusive development, industrialization, and national transformation. In his opening remarks, Hon.…

By Leo Nelson The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has issued a rallying call for Ghana to end its decades-long dependence on raw gold exports, describing the practice as a “national shame” that undermines the country’s economic potential. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Mining and Minerals Convention, Gyamfi outlined a comprehensive strategy to transform Ghana’s gold industry from raw extraction to full-scale value addition. “It is a national shame that as a long-standing continental leader in gold production, Ghana continues to export doré (raw gold) instead of bullion (refined gold). “The Ghana…

(Office for Stalled Prosecution Services) …A ‘Canned Fridge’ for Corruption… By TNR front desk Since its launch in 2018, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has become nothing more than a glorified fridge for corruption cases, freezing them in place instead of bringing culprits to justice. Despite being entrusted with prosecuting high-profile corruption, the OSP has failed to secure a single conviction. An investigation by The New Republic (TNR) has uncovered that the OSP has identified at least 67 cases worthy of investigation and prosecution. However, all these cases are currently stalled, with 17 of them officially classified as…

Gov’t Urged to Beef-up AG’s Department By Gifty Boateng As the public grow impatient about the pace of flagship project, Operation Recover All Loots,(ORAL), calls are mounting to recruit more hands to assist the Attorney General to deliver on the key campaign promise. A member of the high-powered Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, has made a passionate plea to the government to beef up the legal team at the Attorney General’s (AG) and Ministry for Justice’s office. Kpebu, speaking on Accra FM’s ‘Citizens Show,’ stressed that the current number of lawyers at the AG’s…