Author: SAMUEL
Lawyers for the late Daddy Lumba have disclosed that his first wife Akosua Serwaa abandoned him in his trying times. According to the lawyers, Akosua Serwaa refused to relocate to Ghana some 15 years ago when Daddy Lumba came back to the country to seek medical care. To the Lawyers, the decision not to relocate with her then-husband is seen as deserting him in his difficult time of need. Apart from deserting him, the lawyers explained that Akosua Serwaa also wrote to Daddy Lumba of her intentions to initiate a divorce; citing several allegations which were denied by Daddy Lumba.…
President Mahama arrives in China The President, John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Beijing, China to participate in the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women scheduled to be held from 13th to 14th October, 2025. The President is attending the meeting also in his capacity as African Union Champion for Gender and Development Issues. The meeting, which is being co-hosted by China and UN Women, is expected to reaffirm the commitments made during the Fourth World Conference on Women, 30years ago aimed at promoting women empowerment. The President is accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel…
Juaboso Government Hospital is poised for significant upgrades, with plans to expand its capacity to 120 beds. The announcement comes after a promise made earlier this year by the Minister of Health, who also doubles as the Member of Parliament for Juaboso. The government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, is committed to enhancing the hospital’s facilities to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region. The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, alongside Mr. Ben Ampomah Nkansah, the Director of Infrastructure at the Ministry of Health, visited Juaboso to inspect the site designated for the hospital’s expansion. During…
Hajia Fati tasting food served pupils under the school feeding programme In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing nutritional support for education, the National School Feeding Programme is set to broaden its reach to include over 1,000 students from non-beneficial public basic schools in rural communities nationwide. Currently serving more than four million students, this crucial initiative was underscored by National Coordinator Hajia Fati Forgor during her recent visit to the Bono Region, where she engaged with school officials and local stakeholders to evaluate the programme’s impact and implementation strategies. The government’s dedication to this initiative reflects a commitment…
Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana is clear about moving beyond the export of raw cocoa beans to building a cocoa economy that empowers farmers and creates jobs. She has therefore asked the European Union Sustainable Cocoa Initiative to be partners to ensure investment in the sector to help improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. The Vice President was speaking at the EU Sustainable Cocoa Initiative session in Brussels on the last day of the 2025 Global Gateway Forum. “The EU Sustainable Cocoa Initiative can be a partner in this journey by supporting investment,…
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister International credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign currency credit rating to Caa1 from Caa2, reflecting the country’s improved debt outlook and ongoing macroeconomic recovery under the IMF-supported reform programme. The outlook has also been revised to stable from positive. The upgrade, announced on Friday, October 10, marks a major milestone in Ghana’s post-crisis recovery journey after years of fiscal strain, high inflation, and currency instability. Moody’s said the decision was driven by stronger fiscal discipline, successful debt restructuring progress, and enhanced foreign reserve buffers — all of which have…
The lack of sanitary facilities at the Buipe Market is posing significant public health risks, including the possible spread of diseases for traders and customers at the market. This situation has led to the traders and their customers resorting to open defecation. The traders are raising public health concerns and urging the Central Gonja District Assembly to intervene. The Buipe market is the biggest market in the Savannah Region with traders and customers from far and near traveling to the marketplace. As busy as the market is, the thousands of people who patronize the market do not have access to…
The Vice President of Imani Africa, Kofi Bentil, has alleged that 85% of gold purchases by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) are from illegal mining. He cited published research work as the source of his information. “We continue to buy gold from illegal miners who constitute 85% of small-scale miners and yet we claim we are fighting Galamsey,” he said on TV3’s The KeyPoints on October 11. Mr Bentil said this while contributing to discussions on the fight against galamsey. His concern is that government is not doing much to fight the menace. “When I declined to attend the President’s…
The CEO of Ghana Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed claims that the GoldBod buys gold from illegal small-scale miners (Galamseyers). He says Goldbod deals with only licensed small-scale miners. “The Goldbod doesn’t buy gold from illegal miners. We only deal with licensed small-scale miners,” he said on the Key Points in reaction to a comment by Private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil that GoldBod buys gold from illegal miners. Kofi Bentil had said on the same show that “We continue to buy gold from illegal miners who constitute 85% of small-scale miners and yet we claim we are fighting Galamsey.” For…
To mark International Day of the Girl Child which falls on 11th October, 2025, the Ghana Education Service has announced that it will distribute 6,607,095 sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the country. This is contained in a press release signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi. “The Ghana Education Service (GES) joins the global community to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “The Girl I am. the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis.” The day serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to support the growth, education, and…