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Europe is taking a massive leap toward regulated digital finance as Circle and Deutsche Börse join forces to embed stablecoins into core market infrastructure. Circle’s USDC and EURC Take Aim at Legacy Systems Via Deutsche Börse Global integration of digital assets into regulated markets is gaining momentum, with Europe emerging as a central hub for innovation. Deutsche Börse Group, one of the region’s largest market infrastructure providers, announced on Sept. 30 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) to collaborate on deploying Circle’s products, including its EURC and USDC stablecoins, across Deutsche Börse’s…

President Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has invited civil society organisations (CSOs) for an engagement on the illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) to find a lasting solution to the menace. The meeting will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon. A letter issued by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, the dialogue will serve as a platform for frank and constructive discussions aimed at harnessing collective expertise and perspectives. “This engagement aims to provide a platform for frank and constructive dialogue between the Government and civil society on the menace of illegal mining, with a view to…

Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie has disclosed that President Mahama has approved an increment in the daily feeding allowance for inmates, raising it from GHC1. 80 pesewas to GHC5 per prisoner. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, she noted that the Ministry is still awaiting the disbursement of GHC10 million to implement the last quarter’s feeding approval. “In these few months, various steps have been taken as enumerated in the status of implementation. “We proposed GHC10 and we were granted GHC5 and after consultations, the President instructed that the amount should…

fire arms The 2024 Auditor-General’s report has revealed that over 600 fire arms were illegally possessed by civilians who failed to renew licenses of these fire arms after they had expired. The issue came to light at the Public Accounts Committee sitting on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 when the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak together with the Inspector General of Police and Heads of other security agencies appeared before the Committee. A member of the Committee raised concerns about the infraction which was highlighted in the Auditor General’s report: “illegal possession of fire arms by civilians; contrary to the above stated…

The Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA), of Nkoranza South zone B, in the Bono East Region holds a graduation ceremony for its apprentices to celebrate their completion of a three-year training as apprenticeship. The association provided practical training and motivated members to proactively meet and exceed consumer demands and expectations. The training, which is aimed at providing a central organization for tailors and seamstresses nationwide, was defined with its objective as harnessing essential skills and resources for effective impact on fashion, as the trainers evolved a national fashion identity and making Ghanaians appreciative of their culture manifested clothing.…

The Ho Municipal Health Directorate has identified the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as the leading cause of cervical cancer in the municipality, urging parents to ensure their daughters aged 9 to 14 are vaccinated. With more than 40 cases of cervical cancer recorded in the Ho Municipality in 2024, HPV has been linked to over 95% of cases. Speaking to Citi News on Monday, September 29, the Ho Municipal Disease Control Officer, Prosper Amegadzi, said the HPV vaccine remains one of the most effective preventive measures. The vaccination campaign, expected to begin in October, will target girls before their first exposure…

Former Managing Director of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST), Edwin Provencal, has rejected claims that due diligence was not carried out in selecting partners for the government’s Gold-for-Oil (G4O) programme. His response follows a forensic risk assessment report by policy think tank IMANI Africa, which alleged systemic fraud, fiscal leakages, and governance failures in the initiative. The report also raised concerns about former BOST officials and a partner company accused of exploiting the programme through offshore assets, trade-based money laundering, and fiduciary breaches. It further noted that international suppliers involved had opaque ownership structures linked to high-risk…

Lordina Foundation founder Mrs Lordina Mahama The African Development Foundation (ADF) and the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF) co-hosted a high-profile fundraising gala in New York to mobilise global support for the Lordina Foundation’s maternity and child health initiatives in Ghana. The event attracted philanthropists, diplomats, healthcare advocates, and members of the Ghanaian diaspora, all united by a shared mission: to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across the country. Delivering the keynote address, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s First Lady, highlighted the urgent need for investment in maternal care, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Ghanaian women.…

Mrs Lordina Mahama, First Lady of Ghana First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has welcomed the government’s plans to implement a Free Primary Healthcare Programme aimed at expanding access to quality medical services nationwide. Speaking at a fundraising gala in New York, organised by the Africa Development Foundation and Helping Africa Foundation in support of the Lordina Foundation’s maternity projects, Mrs. Mahama said the initiative was a positive response to challenges her foundation has observed across Ghana. “The government has announced plans to implement a Free Primary Healthcare Programme for all Ghanaians,” she noted. “This will come with the provision…

Gold price soar Global gold prices have climbed to an unprecedented level, reaching $3,825 an ounce, marking a new all-time high. The Spectator Index in a tweet on X, on September 29, 2025, attributed the surge to heightened demand for safe-haven assets, driven by global economic uncertainty, persistent inflationary pressures, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The sharp rise signals renewed investor confidence in gold as a reliable store of value amid volatile financial markets. Traders are closely watching whether the precious metal will maintain its upward trajectory in the coming days. Gold price: Three years ago: $1660Now: $3811 Source:Lovinghananews.com