Author: SAMUEL

Ghana’s Ambassador to Washington, Victor Smith, has assured President John Dramani Mahama that the newly sworn-in envoys will work tirelessly to advance Ghana’s interests abroad, with a strong focus on economic diplomacy. Speaking on behalf of the envoys after their swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Smith said the diplomats were determined to build on the foundation laid by the administration and deliver on its promises to the people of Ghana. “We pledge that your efforts will not be in vain. We will persist through hell and high water to build on the steady foundation you have laid and are committed to deliver…

Murdered Immigration Officer, Stephen King Amoah. The Presiding judge in the murder trial of Immigration officer has admonished the aggrieved family members of the deceased to allow the law to take its course and not take matters into their own hands. Lawyer for the second accused, Gordon Aboagye prayed the court to caution the deceased officer’s family, citing a near assault on him after proceedings at the last adjourned date. “Concerning what took place, we want the court to talk to the family of the deceased. It’s not easy to lose a loved one.” He further urged the court to…

Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has revealed that over 13,000 Ghanaians have sought refuge in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire following the Gbenyiri land dispute. “As of yesterday, working with the Ivorian authorities, we can confirm that about 13,000 individuals are in Côte d’Ivoire. The exact number communicated to us by the government is 13,253,” he stated in an interview on Joy FM, Thursday, September 4, 2025. According to the Minister, the dispute has displaced persons across four regions, including Upper West and Savannah, while many others have fled across the border. “We have displaced persons across about four regions……

Traditional medicine The Traditional Medicine Practice Council in Ghana has sounded the alarm on the growing menace of quackery within the sector. At a recent stakeholder engagement in Accra on September 4, the Council expressed deep concern over the risks posed by unqualified practitioners to the lives of citizens. Traditional medicine, which involves the use of herbs, roots, bark, and minerals to treat various ailments, is a vital part of Ghana’s healthcare system, but poor standards and lack of enforcement of regulations have compromised treatment quality.        Traditional medicine Currently, there are over 40,000 traditional medicine practitioners in…

A group of traders operating at the Holy Garden Police Station Market near Circle in Accra have raised alarm over what they describe as attempts to forcibly evict them from their trading posts. Identifying themselves as the Concerned Traders of Holy Garden Market, the group held a press conference on Thursday morning to voice their frustration and fear over what they claim is a deliberate plan to displace them in favor of private business interests. According to the leadership of the market, if the eviction is carried out, it will affect the livelihoods of more than 3,000 traders, many of…

President John Mahama has said that Ghana cannot continue to pay over 15 million dollars in rent in its foreign missions. Swearing in 18 newly commissioned envoys, which include ambassadors and high commissioners, and protocol officers, in Accra on Thursday, September 4, the president says a transaction advisor has already been reached to see to the establishment of properties to be fully owned by the state. He said, “Integrity must be your watchword. The Public Financial Management Act and all relevant regulations must guide your stewardship of public resources that are put in your care. I urge you to guard…

President John Mahama has sworn in 18 envoys to serve as Ambassadors, High Commissioners and protocol officers representing Ghana in various countries. The 18 represents the first batch of 2 to be sworn in and given their instruments of office. The swearing in ceremony took place at the seat of the Presidency on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The list of envoys sworn in are; Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson – High Commissioner-designate, London, United Kingdom, Mr. Victor Emmanuel Smith – Ambassador-designate, Washington D.C., USA, Ms. Mavis Ama Frimpong – Ambassador-designate, Paris, France, Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed – High Commissioner-designate, Abuja,…

The Government of Ghana has announced a merger between AT Ghana (formerly AirtelTigo) and Telecel Ghana to stop mounting financial losses and stabilise the struggling operator. Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister, Samuel Nartey George, disclosed at a staff engagement in Accra that AT Ghana had lost more than $10 million in just eight months this year, making it unsustainable for taxpayers to continue funding its operations. “These losses are funded by taxpayers money that should be building roads, water systems, and schools. We cannot keep pouring public funds into unsustainable operations,” Mr George said. The Minister assured all 300…

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled coupon payments worth GH¢2 billion to investors of its restructured cocoa bills. Joy Business understands that the payments were made on Monday, September 1, 2025, to investors holding these instruments. Following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, the restructured bills are now classified as bonds. The restructuring, which mainly affected commercial banks, saw the cocoa bills converted into bonds. Sources indicate that COCOBOD has assured investors it will honour coupon payments of about GH¢1.9 billion due in 2026 and 2027, as well as the principal, on schedule. This new arrangement for COCOBOD was facilitated…

GCB Bank has unveiled plans to become the official payment gateway for Ghanaian TikTok creators, offering a direct and transparent channel for earnings from the platform. A delegation led by GCB’s Chief of Staff, Abraham Ferguson, met with Communications and Digital Technology Minister Samuel Nartey George and TikTok’s West Africa representative, Tokumbo Ibrahim, to discuss the proposal. Ferguson said the bank’s infrastructure, already linked to Mastercard and Visa, could handle direct payouts onto cards, mobile money, or bank accounts, cutting out costly third-party intermediaries. Minister George welcomed the initiative, describing it as a way to protect creators’ earnings and strengthen…