Author: SAMUEL
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commissioned a new 15-bed maternal block and Child Health Clinic at Juapong to ease congestion at the Juapong Health Centre. The facility, completed within six months through a partnership with the Engage Now Africa Foundation, is expected to significantly improve maternal and child healthcare delivery in the area. Speaking to the media, Mr. Ablakwa described the project as a major step toward addressing maternal and child health challenges in North Tongu. He also donated all the medical equipment required to make the clinic…
Banking consultant Dr. Richmond Atuahene has dismissed claims that the Bank of Ghana is acting out of panic following its recent clampdown on the foreign-exchange and remittance markets. His remarks come as the cedi shows signs of reversing months of gains, heightening scrutiny of policy measures aimed at curbing further depreciation. The Central Bank last week suspended the remittance partnerships of five money transfer operators including Taptap Send, Top Connect, Remit Choice, Send App and Afriex for one month and also imposed a one-month suspension on the foreign-exchange trading license of United Bank for Africa Ghana, citing regulatory breaches. For…
The Treasury rebounded last week, with the government’s latest Treasury bill auction recording its first oversubscription after four weeks of undersubscription. Latest data from the Bank of Ghana showed that investors tendered a total of GH¢4.38 billion across the 91-, 182-, and 364-day bills. Of this amount, the Treasury accepted GH¢4.36 billion, exceeding a target of GH¢3.78 billion by 15.34 per cent. A breakdown of the bids indicates that GH¢3.62 billion out of GH¢3.63 billion was accepted on the 91-day bill. For the 182-day bill, GH¢566 million was taken from the GH¢576 million submitted, while the 364-day bill saw GH¢182…
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has announced that beginning Monday, September 8, 2025, it will embark on an exercise to ensure strict compliance with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act, 2013 (Act 865). In a statement signed by its Director of Communications, Takyi Addo, the Association said the move specifically targets Section 27(1) of the Act, which prohibits non-citizens from engaging in petty trading, hawking, or selling goods in stalls and markets. The Association noted that despite the law, foreigners continue to operate in trading spaces such as Abossey Okai, a situation it described as undermining the…
Star Oil Ghana has accused popular YouTuber Benjamin Kojo Mensah, better known as Goshers, of defaming the company after he alleged he was shortchanged at one of its fuel stations. In a demand letter dated September 4, 2025, the company’s lawyers, Vanem & Associates, wrote; “You maligned the Star Oil brand by alleging that you paid more for the same or near the same quantity of fuel you were accustomed to buying. These statements are baseless, unfounded, and accentuated by malice.” Star Oil said CCTV footage and a series of three industry-standard 10-litre can tests proved its dispensers at the…
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the conviction of three Nigerian nationals arrested for stealing from parked vehicles within the Kumasi Metropolis. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, confirmed in a statement that the suspects — Francis Friday, Linus Agwazie, and Russell Ekenze — were arrested on 20th June 2025 and successfully prosecuted. “This successful prosecution underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting life and property, and working with the judiciary to ensure that criminal elements, particularly those involved in organized and transnational crime, face the full rigours of the law,” DSP Ahianyo…
At the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit, Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, delivered a powerful address on behalf of former President John Dramani Mahama, the AU Champion for Reparations. Speaking under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” she emphasized that the gathering was more than symbolic. “This historic summit reaffirms our shared commitment to justice, dignity, and accountability,” she said. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stressed that reparations must go beyond financial compensation. “Reparations are a multi-dimensional agenda — they include historical acknowledgment, land recovery, cultural renewal, policy reforms, and community…
Accra, Ghana Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources Ltd (owners of the Black Volta and Sankofa Gold Projects) today confirm the successful transfer of all issued shares of the companies to Engineers & Planners Company Ltd (E&P), following the completion of an agreement with the Ghanaian Beneficial owner of the two companies. The transaction has been duly registered at the Registrar of Companies, marking a decisive step in ensuring the long-term development of these critical mining assets. The transfer of ownership follows a period of extensive negotiations and legal proceedings that underscored the complexities of international investment in Ghana’s…
Constitutional lawyer and former Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has paid an emotional tribute to the late Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, expressing deep admiration for his dedication and potential. Fuseini reflected on the sudden loss and its impact on him personally and politically. “I have no doubt that if Murtala was alive, he would’ve done a lot of things for his constituency,” Fuseini said solemnly. “He had a lot of life, he had a lot of opportunities ahead of him. But God’s creation takes its course,” Speaking on GBC’s current agenda, Describing his state of mind since the passing of…
pushing its valuation to an impressive $1.5 billion. Imah, known for his background in global tech leadership and innovation, has quickly become one of the most prominent African figures in the artificial intelligence space. SpreeAI, which specializes in advanced generative AI technologies, has attracted major interest from investors due to its unique solutions in virtual try-ons, fashion tech, and smart consumer engagement. The company’s breakthrough platform allows users to digitally try on clothing with remarkable accuracy, merging AI with e-commerce in a way that revolutionizes online shopping experiences. John Imah’s leadership, vision, and entrepreneurial drive have played a key role…