Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced the arrest of 48 suspected cybercrime operatives during a nighttime intelligence-led operation in Dawhenya, within the Ningo-Prampram Constituency. The operation, coordinated by the Cyber Security Authority Ghana in collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Police Service, targeted suspected syndicates engaged in online fraud. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects — 46 males and two females — are believed to be Nigerian nationals. Authorities say the group is linked to a range of cyber-related crimes, including romance scams, online investment fraud, impersonation schemes, and illicit online gold trading....
Vehicle Embossment Association Files Injunction at High Court to Restrain DVLA Over Planned Rollout of New Vehicle Number Plates
The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra asking that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), should be restrained from rolling out digital or any new vehicle number plate registration system beginning January 2026. The suit was filed by BEMENCO Embossment Ltd and 26 other plaintiffs, all members of the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG). The injunction application was filed at the High Court on Monday (December 22, 2025), asking that the DVLA should be restrained from introducing digitalised vehicle number plates or any new registration plates until the...
DR Congo began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow win over Benin in Group D in Rabat.
The Leopards struck a 16th-minute winner after Benin defender Yohan Roche ducked under a long ball forward from Arthur Masuaku and Theo Bongonda guided a first-time volley into the bottom right-hand corner from 10 yards. Cedric Bakambu thought he had doubled the lead early in the second half but, after a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) review, his close-range header was ruled out for an infringement in the build-up. Benin keeper Saturnin Allagbe then foiled Bakambu from a 1-v-1 situation, and the striker spurned another glorious chance when he headed straight at him from a free-kick. Aiyegun Tosin came close...
Gaza Patients Facing Death As Israel Continues To Block Medical Supplies
Gaza’s health system is on the brink of an unprecedented collapse, with thousands of patients facing death or disability amid a harsh Israeli siege on the enclave, a top health official has warned. Munir al-Barsh, director-general of Gaza’s Ministry of Health, told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that the situation inside the territory’s hospitals was “tragic and horrific”, as Israeli authorities continued to block the flow of much-needed medical supplies, directly impacting the ability of doctors to respond to critical cases. Doctors in war-ravaged Gaza have long warned that their efforts to save lives are being badly hampered by Israel’s refusal...
Lands Ministry to Revoke 50 Mining Licenses Over Regulatory Breaches
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licenses of fifty large-scale mining companies found to be in breach of regulatory requirements. The decision follows a rigorous review of mining operations currently being undertaken by a special committee established at the directive of the Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The committee is expected to announce the final list of affected companies in due course. According to the Ministry, the move forms part of government’s broader commitment to sanitise the mining sector and ensure safe, responsible practices. Officials emphasized that the review exercise is designed to...
Vice President Raises Alarm Over Marine Pollution
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has voiced deep concern about the rising contamination of Ghana’s coastal waters, caused by illegal mining operations, commonly referred to as galamsey, as well as the careless disposal of plastic waste. She described the situation as a serious danger to the ocean environment and the livelihoods of fishing communities, emphasizing the urgent need for collective measures to safeguard the nation’s water bodies. The Vice President made these comments during an official visit to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, where she underscored the importance of protecting Ghana’s waters from harmful substances that threaten both...
Forestry Commission Strengthens Forest Governance Through Renewed UK–Ghana Partnership
The Forestry Commission (FC) has reinforced its leadership in sustainable forest governance with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Governments of Ghana and the United Kingdom. The Agreement marks a significant milestone in deepening collaboration on forest legality, climate resilience, and responsible forest management, reaffirming the Commission’s central role in driving reforms that protect forest resources while promoting sustainable trade and livelihoods. The event brought together the leadership of the Forestry Commission, representatives of the UK Government, actors from the private sector, civil society organisations, and development partners, underscoring the shared commitment of both countries...
Lands Minister Charges New VALCO Board to Lead Aluminium Industry Revival
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO)to lead the transformation of Ghana’s vast bauxite resources into a thriving and sustainable aluminium. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, where 10 board members were sworn in, the Minister said the responsibility placed on the board was both national and historic. “Ghana is blessed with abundant bauxite resources, and your duty is to ensure these resources are converted into tangible economic benefits that will support industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen our economy”, he stated. Hon. Buah...
CSA Strengthens Partnership with Women in Cybersecurity West Africa
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s participation in the cybersecurity sector following a meeting with a delegation from the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) West Africa Affiliate. The delegation, led by WiCyS West Africa President Ms. Olayinka Naa Dzama Wilson-Kofi, engaged the CSA on ongoing collaboration, organisational growth, and future areas of partnership aimed at empowering women and girls in the field. Acting Director-General of the CSA, Mr. Divine Selase Agbeti, assured the Authority’s continued support for WiCyS initiatives in the coming year. He emphasized the importance of strengthening WiCyS as a role model for...
Ghana Partners University of Tokyo on AI Training for Students
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has held discussions with a delegation from Japan’s University of Tokyo to introduce a structured artificial intelligence (AI) and data science training programme for Ghanaian students. The engagement centered on the Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative, spearheaded by the Matsuo Laboratory of the University of Tokyo. The initiative seeks to build Africa’s AI capacity by expanding the Global Consumer Intelligence (GCI) programme to the continent, with a target of training 30,000 AI professionals over the next three years in collaboration with African...