The Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) cases are set to see significant activity in court this week, with hearings scheduled in the cybersecurity software scandal, the Buffer Stock case and the Samreboi illegal mining case. The cross-examination of the fourth prosecution witness in the case of the Republic versus Kwabena Adu Boahene and two others, popularly known as the cybersecurity software scandal, is expected to be completed at the Specialised Court 1 on Monday, August 17, at 9:30am. Later in the day, at 12:00pm, the same court will hear legal arguments in the case...
FDA Cautions Against Use Of Chemicals For Plantain Ripening
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned traders and the general public against the use of chemicals to accelerate the ripening of plantain, following investigations into a viral video showing the alleged practice at the Madina Market in Accra. The FDA said its attention was drawn to the video circulating on social media about the alleged use of a chemical substance to accelerate plantain ripening at the market. It said as part of its mandate to protect public health and safety, the Authority, in collaboration with the Environmental Health Unit of the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, initiated investigations into...
AMA, Chinese Firm CECEP Explore Cooperation In Waste-To-Energy, Smart Lighting
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) have opened discussions on potential cooperation in waste-to-energy power generation, smart urban lighting and electronic waste management to promote sustainable development and improve environmental management in Accra. The two opened the discussions on Monday when a Chinese delegation led by the Chairman of the Board of CECEP, Mr Liao Jiasheng, called on the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, to assess investment opportunities and explore areas of cooperation with the city. Welcoming the delegation, the Mayor said the city had significant infrastructure and environmental challenges...
AMA Empowers 50 PWDs With Start-Up Capital, Working Tools
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has supported Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the metropolis with start-up capital, working tools and assistive devices to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance among beneficiaries. The items and financial support were presented by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, during the second edition of the Assembly’s disability support programme, which is being implemented in batches to meet the specific needs of beneficiaries. The beneficiaries, comprising 27 males and 23 females with various disabilities and support needs, received assistance including business capital, chest freezers, refrigerators, industrial sewing and knitting machines, a circular saw, fufu-blending...
Ghana Pays Back US$2.1 Billion To Eurobond Holders – Finance Ministry
Ghana has paid back US$2.1 billion to holders of its Eurobonds, the Ministry of Finance has announced. In a statement, the Ministry said every payment made since January 2025 had been on time and had not touched the country’s savings. It said the development formed part of Government’s continued efforts to honour its debt obligations and restore confidence in the country’s public finances. The Ministry did not provide further details on the specific bonds involved or the schedule of the payments.
Black Princesses Depart for FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup
Seventeen players of Ghana’s Black Princesses, together with the technical team, have departed Accra for Poland ahead of the FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup. The contingent left the Kotoka International Airport on Monday morning, marking the beginning of their campaign on the global stage. The squad, led by the technical bench, is expected to arrive in Poland later today to commence final preparations before the tournament kicks off. The departure signals Ghana’s determination to make a strong impression at the competition, with the team aiming to build on past performances and showcase the nation’s growing strength in women’s football. Officials...
Ghana Secures Landmark Gold Reserve Agreement
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, has joined the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Chamber of Mines to execute a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) securing 30 per cent of the nation’s large-scale gold output for the country’s strategic reserves. The agreement, signed under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), positions GoldBod as a principal implementing institution under the Policy, tasked with purchasing and aggregating the gold and channelling it into local refining and reserve accumulation. A statement...
“Day-To-Day Running Of Institutions Not Board’s Job” – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reminded Boards of health institutions that the daily administration of an institution falls outside their mandate, stressing that this responsibility rests with management. The Minister made the remarks on the second day of the Ministry of Health’s High-Level Mid-Year Review Retreat in Ho, where participants are being taken through training on corporate governance and the role of Boards. “The day-to-day running of the institution is not the responsibility of the Board or Board members,” he said, calling for a clearer understanding of the distinct roles of Boards and management in Ghana’s...
Ministry of Defence Welcomes New Minister
The Ministry of Defence has officially welcomed the newly appointed Minister for Defence, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, following his assumption of duty as the substantive Minister responsible for the Ministry. As part of activities to mark his first day in office, a Guard of Honour was mounted to formally receive the Minister. Hon. Adjei later exchanged pleasantries with management and staff of the Ministry, including the Chief Director, Mr Emmanuel Kartey, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and the Service Chiefs. The ceremony provided an opportunity for the Minister to interact with officials and staff as...
Otumfuo Calls for Pragmatic Measures to End Maternal Deaths
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for urgent and pragmatic measures to address maternal mortality in Ghana, describing the death of women during childbirth as unacceptable in modern times. Otumfuo made the call when the Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah, paid a courtesy visit to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on the second day of her official tour of the Ashanti Region. Commending the Deputy Minister’s efforts under the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (M‑MARP), the Asantehene expressed optimism about the collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service to tackle...