Author: TNRgh

-How Andrew Takyi-Appiah’s ‘startup glamour’ collapsed under the weight of $11.6 million in court judgments -Investigations intensify, Subsidiary collapsed, Over $20m  Vanishes By David TamakloeThe Instagram posts told one story. The court documents told another.On a Thursday afternoon in late April 2026, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, the founder and managing director of Zeepay Ghana Limited, posted a video to his social media channels. He was in a bespoke suit, the gold cufflinks catching the Accra sun as he stood before a newly acquired property in East Legon’s most exclusive enclave. The caption read: “Building Africa’s fintech future, one brick at a time.”But…

As Court Strikes Out Hearsay Evidence By Prince Ahenkorah Seven years after the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service cleared former Secretary to the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, of wrongdoing in the widely publicized “Galamsey Fraud” exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a fresh development in court has dealt a significant blow to the prosecution’s case. The High Court in Accra has struck out 24 paragraphs from the witness statement of a key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial involving Mr Bissue and two former officials of the defunct IMCIM. The…

By Gifty BoatengThe contest for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary seat in Afigya Sekyere East (Ashanti Region) is turning ugly. Incumbent Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, a Bawumia loyalist, faces a spirited challenge from online broadcaster Kwame Afrifa Mensah known as Okatakyie Afrifa.But Afrifa’s campaign has hit a credibility crisis.At a Ghanaian community event in the United States, Afrifa was recorded appealing for funds to bankroll his parliamentary bid. That much is routine. What followed was not.He told the audience he had already delivered potable water projects to several towns in the constituency including Fufuni, Daban, and Kokotiasua.“I have constructed water projects…

Minority MPs Blocked From Unfinished Military HospitalBy Prince AhenkorahGhana’s parliamentary minority has escalated its political campaign against the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over a derelict military hospital in the Ashanti Region. But the real drama unfolded on Wednesday, 10 June, when military personnel physically blocked the delegation from accessing the premises a move the MPs immediately branded as obstruction of parliamentary oversight.The Afari Military Hospital in Atwima Nwabiagya District was supposed to be a signature health infrastructure project. Conceived as a 500-bed facility bequeathed by the first John Mahama government in 2016 to relieve pressure on the region’s overwhelmed…

But Public Expectations Are RisingBy Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s eighteen‑month‑old Mahama administration has received another boost from fresh polling by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), which reports that 58.9% of Ghanaians approve of the President’s job performance. But behind the headline numbers lies a more complex political economy story one that blends genuine macroeconomic gains with simmering public anxieties about electricity, corruption, and the pace at which reforms translate into daily relief.The IEA poll, conducted nationwide in May 2026, suggests that the administration’s aggressive macroeconomic stabilisation drive is resonating with voters. The data points are striking:• Inflation down from 23.5%…

Opong-Fosu set to declare as Sinare, Nii Lante, Azorka circle chairmanship seatBy Gifty Boateng & Prince AhinkrahThe race to succeed Johnson Asiedu Nketiah as National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is no longer a whisper. It is a roar.With the iconic “Mosquito” rumoured to be eyeing the presidency instead of re-election, at least four heavyweight contenders are now manoeuvring behind the scenes — and one of them is about to step into the open.Opong-Fosu: The technocrat makes his moveAkwasi Opong-Fosu, board chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has confirmed he is deep in stakeholder consultations…

By Philip Antoh The Ghana Chamber of Mines has underscored the resilience of the country’s mining industry, revealing a contribution of over GH¢22.22 billion to the economy in 2025. This impressive revenue generation was announced during the Chamber’s 98th Annual General Meeting in Accra, where stakeholders gathered to review the sector’s performance amidst global economic headwinds. Delivering his address, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, noted that despite 2025 being plagued by geopolitical tensions, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and climate obligations, the large-scale mining sector remained robust. Dr. Ashigbey highlighted the industry’s multifaceted impact, which…

By Prince Ahenkorah Hanypay Ghana Ltd., has formally inaugurated its Board of Directors in a major step aimed at strengthening corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and its leadership position within Ghana’s fintech and digital asset space. The ceremony, which marked an important milestone in the company’s institutional development, was officiated by Her Ladyship Justice Patricia Quansah of the High Court, who was nominated by the Acting Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. Her presence highlighted the growing emphasis on accountability, legal compliance, and sound governance within the emerging digital financial services sector. The event attracted a wide range of stakeholders,…

Says Fund Too Small to Curb Accra’s Flooding Crisis By Philip Antoh A decade after the June 3, 2015, flood disaster that killed more than 150 people and submerged much of the capital, Accra remains dangerously exposed. A new policy brief from the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, released on Monday, delivers a sobering verdict: the remaining funds for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project are unlikely to be enough.The think tank’s analysis, titled “GARID and Urban Governance as Adaptation and Strategic Measures to Address Perennial Floods,” cuts through the official optimism that has surrounded the…

 as ITAS System Targets GH₵310B Revenue By Philip Antoh The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has embarked on a major digital transformation with the launch of its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS). This sweeping technological upgrade is designed to modernize tax collection and support an aggressive mobilization strategy aimed at doubling Ghana’s domestic revenue to GH₵310 billion by December 2028. At a stakeholder engagement in Accra attended by business leaders, media practitioners, and tax experts, GRA Commissioner-General, Mr. Anthony Sarpong outlined the system’s core objectives. He emphasized that ITAS is engineered to remove bureaucratic red tape, enhance the customer experience, and…