Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has unveiled plans to deepen its collaboration with security services and the judiciary in a bid to clamp down on illegal water connections and other practices that are draining the company’s revenue. The announcement was made at a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, where the...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Support Fund for August 6 crash victims’ children hits GH₵7.2m and $20k
The Children’s Support Fund, set up to provide long-term care for the children of those who died in the August 6 helicopter crash, has so far raised GH₵7,292,135 and US$20,000. The amount reflects fresh contributions received between September 12 and 24, 2025. An update from managers of the fund noted that both organisations and individuals...
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IMANI Calls for Probe After Forensic Report Uncovers Gold-for-Oil Scandal
A forensic risk assessment of Ghana’s much-touted Gold-for-Oil (G4O) initiative has uncovered massive financial leakages, entrenched fraud, and glaring governance lapses—triggering loud calls from IMANI Africa and allied oversight groups for swift prosecutions and recovery of stolen state funds. The multinational probe, which drew on records from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Bulk Oil Storage...
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Chinese Former Minister Sentenced to Death for Bribery
A former Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tang Renjian, has been handed a death sentence with a two-year suspension after being found guilty of collecting colossal bribes. The verdict was delivered on Sunday by the Changchun Intermediate People’s Court in Jilin Province. Per the ruling, Tang has permanently lost his political rights, while...
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Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 BALLON D’OR
Paris St-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele won his first Ballon d’Or as the French treble winners came away with several of the key men’s awards at the Paris ceremony. The 28-year-old France forward scored 35 goals and made 14 assists in 53 matches for PSG last season as they won the Champions League, league title and the...
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Lordina Mahama Calls for Global Action to Protect Children at UN Assembly
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama, has made an impassioned appeal for global unity and decisive leadership to safeguard the welfare of children across the world. Speaking at a solemn annual prayer service for peace and children held during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Mrs. Mahama urged world leaders to prioritise the protection...
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Ghana, Saudi Arabia Deepen Security Ties in High-Level Meeting
Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntak Mubarak, has held a high-level bilateral meeting with his Saudi counterpart, His Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, aimed at strengthening security cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, which took place today in Riyadh, was marked by a warm reception from the Saudi Minister, setting...
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GoldBod, GGSA in Talks Over Geological Investigations
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has begun discussions with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) to explore a partnership for geological investigations on blocked and mineralized areas earmarked for development under GoldBod’s Mining Support Program. The move is aimed at leveraging GGSA’s technical expertise to assess and map the mineral potential of targeted sites, ensuring...
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Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights Visits Gnani and Kukuo Witches’ Camps
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights, in collaboration with several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has undertaken a fact-finding visit to the Gnani Witches’ Camp to document conditions and assess the community’s needs. The delegation was received by Alhassan, leader of the camp, who briefed members on the current situation. He explained that the camp...
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Parliamentary Committee Urges End to Sand-Winning at Nawuni Water Intake
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. John Oti Bless, has appealed to residents of the Tamale Metropolitan Area and surrounding communities to halt sand-winning activities at the Nawuni water intake point. The appeal follows a complaint by the Regional Chief Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL),...