The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced that it will generate US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange in September 2026 under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), reinforcing its role in stabilizing the foreign exchange market and supporting reserve accumulation. According to the Finance and Trading Directorate, US$700 million will be made available to commercial banks through spot sales and funded forward arrangements to support market stability, while another US$700 million will be provided to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation. The announcement follows August’s performance, where GoldBod generated US$1.315 billion, with US$668.21 million sold directly to commercial...
Ayariga Inspects Kejetia Phase II and Krofrom Market Projects
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has visited the Kejetia Market Phase II and Krofrom Market projects as part of efforts to accelerate completion of the long‑delayed facilities. Accompanied by the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, Apagyahene Oheneba Owusu Afriyie IV, and senior officials of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), the Minister toured the sites to assess their current state and explore practical measures to resume stalled works. The inspection forms part of government’s broader initiative to address challenges surrounding key urban infrastructure projects and ensure that market facilities are...
Over 6,000 Ebola Cases Confirmed In DRC As Death Toll Nears 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has topped prior surges – becoming the worst the country has experienced – as new data confirms there are now over 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths. There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is rapidly spreading across the country. The current Ebola outbreak is “the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded”, according to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as people continue to be infected with the virus faster than frontline workers can track and respond to new cases. This...
Trump Says Iran is ‘dead’, Vows To Respond After Renewed Clashes
President Donald Trump has once again declared that Iran is “dead”, calling for the country’s leaders to be tried for what he described as “war crimes against humanity”. Trump also promised on Monday to respond to the recent Iranian attack on a base hosting US troops in Jordan. The US president’s outburst came as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its seventh month amid renewed clashes and no end in sight. “Iran is officially a Failed Nation,” Trump wrote in a social media post. “IT IS DEAD! They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, they have no currency, they are...
Ampem Darkoa Ladies Edge Edo Queens to Top Group
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies wrapped up their group campaign at the ongoing WAFU B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with a hard‑fought 2–1 victory over Nigeria’s Edo Queens. The match, played before an energetic crowd, saw the Darkoa Ladies display resilience and tactical discipline to secure the win. The Ghanaian side struck twice to establish control, while Edo Queens managed a solitary goal but could not overturn the deficit. With this result, Ampem Darkoa Ladies finish their group stage campaign on a high, reinforcing their reputation as one of West Africa’s most formidable women’s football clubs. The victory also boosts...
NACOC Issues First Cannabis Cultivation Licences
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has presented the first sets of cannabis cultivation licences to two companies, marking a significant step in Ghana’s regulated cannabis industry. The licences were awarded to MG Adom Limited and Juliopta Limited after the companies successfully met all legal and regulatory requirements. Presenting the licences, NACOC Director‑General Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey urged the companies to strictly comply with the conditions attached, stressing that the permits are solely for the cultivation of cannabis containing not more than 0.3% THC for approved industrial, medicinal, and research purposes. He emphasized that recreational cannabis remains illegal in Ghana...
NACOC, University of Ghana Strengthen Collaboration Against Substance Abuse
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has engaged the management of the University of Ghana, Legon, to deepen collaboration in tackling substance abuse and drug‑related activities among students. Led by Director‑General Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the discussions focused on practical measures to prevent the use, distribution, and sale of illicit drugs on campus, particularly the growing practice of individuals selling cannabis‑laced edibles during hall week celebrations and other student events. Major General Mantey stressed that NACOC’s mandate extends beyond enforcement and arrests, highlighting its commitment to prevention, public education, counselling, and rehabilitation. “Students who may already be struggling with substance...
SIGA Unveils 2023 State Ownership Report, Marks Decade of Tracking
The State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has unveiled the 2023 State Ownership Report (SOR), marking ten years of monitoring the performance of Ghana’s Specified Entities and underscoring the government’s drive toward accountability and transparency in state‑owned enterprises. The report highlights progress under the Government’s 24‑Hour Economy Policy, with round‑the‑clock services introduced across institutions such as the Tema Development Corporation (TDC), Ghana Publishing, ARB, and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). Extended production at GIHOC Distilleries and expanded monitoring by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were also noted as part of the initiative. On the financial sector, SIGA reported...
Interior Minister Commissions Asawase Dogo Moro Mini Stadium
Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has commissioned the Dogo Moro Mini Stadium in his cherished Asawase Constituency, describing the facility as a milestone in the constituency’s transformation agenda through deliberate investment in infrastructure, youth development, and sports. Joined by the Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong, Hon. Ben Abdallah Alhassan, the Municipal Chief Executive for Old Tafo, Hon. Abubakar Sadiq, religious and traditional leaders, members of the Old Footballers Association, and other stakeholders, Mubarak said the project demonstrates what purposeful leadership and political commitment can deliver for communities. The facility features a modern AstroTurf football pitch with dressing rooms and spectator...
Chief Imam Backs Arabic as Optional Subject in Public Schools
The National Chief Imam and Mufti of the Republic of Ghana has issued a statement supporting the introduction of Arabic as an optional subject in public schools, stressing that the initiative is aimed at enhancing linguistic diversity and global competitiveness rather than advancing religious identity. The statement emphasized that Arabic is a global language of diplomacy, science, and commerce, and its inclusion in Ghana’s curriculum would provide students with valuable skills for international engagement. It clarified that the teaching of Arabic is not intended to compromise Ghana’s secular educational foundation but to strengthen opportunities for young people in a globalized...