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Senior Presidential Advisor for Government Affairs, Valerie Sawyer, has delivered a heartfelt prayer in honor of Julius Debrah as he marked his 60th birthday, describing him as a remarkable leader and a joy to work with. Speaking during the celebration, Madam Sawyer praised Mr. Debrah’s exceptional human relations and warm personality, noting that his presence brings laughter, peace, and unity wherever he goes. “Chief is a joy to work with, warm, genuine, and full of life. He brings laughter, peace, and unity wherever he goes,” she said. In a deeply spiritual and encouraging message, she offered prayers for his continued…

Ibrahim Mahama, the Executive Chairman of Engineers & Planners, led a strategic delegation to the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra to formalize the sale of 100% of the Damang Gold Mine’s inaugural output to the Ghana Gold Board. This milestone transaction involving approximately 110KG of gold marks a significant departure from traditional mineral trade routes, as the entire volume is destined for the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) domestic reserves. By prioritizing the central bank over international bullion markets, the move establishes a new precedent for how indigenous large-scale mining entities contribute to the nation’s fiscal stability and currency backing. “The…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy Ibrahim Mahama’s Damang Gold Mine Ltd. has sold the entirety of its first gold production to Gold Board, marking a decisive shift in how locally owned mines contribute to national reserve accumulation. The consignment was formally handed over today at the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., received the Damang Gold Mine delegation led by Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and briefed the media on what he termed a “historic transaction.” Gyamfi stressed that domestic control of the minerals and mining sector is central to economic sovereignty. “Having Ghanaians…

The President of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), David Sitsope Tamakloe, has called for the establishment of dedicated desks within all state security agencies to promptly handle complaints from journalists who suffer (alleged) assaults in the line of duty. According to him, the growing incidents of intimidation, harassment and physical attacks against media practitioners pose a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability in the country. Tamakloe made the call during an an engagement between Ghanaian media chiefs and the leadership of the security agencies in Accra, where he stressed the urgent need…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy President John Dramani Mahama has framed the recent conflagration at the Akosombo power enclave not as a calamity, but as a strategic inflection point, describing it as “an opportunity to upgrade critical infrastructure” following disruptions that plunged swathes of the country into intermittent blackouts. The President made the assertion on Thursday, April 30, during a tour of the Akosombo Dam to evaluate the aftermath of the incident, which ravaged a substation under the aegis of the Ghana Grid Company. The inferno crippled vital equipment, excising “more than 1,000 megawatts of power” from the national grid and precipitating…

The Ghana National Association of Teachers has criticised the government’s decision to recruit only 7,000 teachers, which it says is too small, compared to over 100,000 trained graduates still without jobs. Speaking at a National Council meeting in Ejisu Abankro, the association’s president, Prosper Tachie, described the plan as disappointing. He said the approach does not deal with the large number of trained teachers waiting for placement. The association pointed to a clear gap between recruitment and vacancies. More than 10,000 teachers have retired or died in the past three years, while others have left the country. Tachie said the…

By Leo Nelson Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the Student Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development initiative (SEED), a bold new program aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with the skills, mindset, and resources needed to build sustainable businesses and drive economic growth. Speaking at the launch, the Vice President highlighted the remarkable enthusiasm and ambition demonstrated by Ghana’s youth, noting that the initiative was inspired by the overwhelming response from students eager to take charge of their futures. According to her, the program reveals not only the scale of demand for entrepreneurial opportunities but also the readiness of young…

By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy The Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA) has served notice of an imminent industrial action, threatening to withdraw services from May 2, 2026, unless management redresses grievances surrounding laboratory operations and a contentious proposal to extend specialist outpatient services to a 24-hour model. In a strongly worded communiqué, KODA declared that its members will down tools if hospital authorities fail to resolve what it termed “serious threats” to patient safety and professional standards by close of business on Thursday, April 30, 2026. At the heart of the impasse is the alleged exclusion of Laboratory Physicians from the hospital’s Central…

By Gifty Boateng The Central Regional Health Directorate has initiated a formal investigation into a reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, a development that has sparked concern among residents and renewed attention on maternal healthcare delivery in Ghana. The incident, which occurred in late April, has prompted swift action from health authorities amid growing public interest and scrutiny. In an official press release dated April 29, 2026, the Directorate confirmed it had become aware of the incident and described it as deeply unfortunate. The statement, addressed to all media houses, expressed sympathy to the bereaved family…

By Leo Nelson Africa’s shea industry is at a strategic crossroads as policymakers and industry leaders push for a shift from raw exports to value-added production, a transition expected to unlock higher revenues, create jobs, and deepen industrialisation across producing countries. This was the central message at the opening of the Shea 2026 conference hosted by the Global Shea Alliance in Accra, where stakeholders from across the value chain gathered to chart a more profitable and sustainable future for the sector. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said African economies continue to lose significant value by exporting raw shea nuts instead…