The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has issued a strong warning to government authorities, threatening nationwide protests over what it calls the increasing infiltration of foreigners into Ghana’s retail trade sector. According to GUTA, foreign nationals are flouting Section 27(1) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act, 2013 (Act 865), which reserves retail activities such as hawking, petty trading, and shop operations for Ghanaian citizens only. The Association says the failure of state agencies to enforce this law is allowing foreign traders to undercut local prices and drive Ghanaian businesses out of the market, particularly in hotspots...
Tamale Court Convicts Alhaji Sayuti for Tramadol Possession, Fined GH₵1.68 Million or 25 Years in Jail
A Tamale Circuit Court has convicted 53-year-old pharmaceutical distributor, Alhaji Abdulai Sayuti, for the unlawful possession and sale of restricted drugs, specifically tramadol. The conviction comes amid rising concerns over the growing abuse of opioid-based drugs in Ghana, particularly in the northern regions. Presiding judge, His Honour Francis Asubayere, handed down a fine of GH₵1,680,000 equivalent to 14,000 penalty units. The fine applies to each of the two counts against him but will run concurrently. Should he fail to pay the total amount, Sayuti will serve 25 years in prison. His conviction followed a guilty plea to both charges: possessing...
Ewurabena Aubynn to Take Oath as MP for Ablekuma North
All roads lead to Parliament today as Ewurabena Aubynn, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, prepares to be officially sworn in by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin. Madam Aubynn, who stood on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emerged victorious in a closely contested parliamentary rerun held earlier this month across 19 polling stations in the constituency. She polled 34,090 votes, narrowly edging out her closest contender, Akua Afriyie of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 33,881 votes. The rerun became necessary after the Electoral Commission (EC) annulled the results of...
46% of Army Trainees Face Dismissal Over Entry Breaches – Defence Minister
Nearly half of army trainees currently undergoing military training may be dismissed after an audit revealed they failed to meet entry requirements. Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, made the announcement at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 21. He said an internal audit of 452 trainees found that 210 of them, representing 46% did not qualify for enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces. The findings cover the Regular Career Courses 64 and 65, and the Short Service Commission Course 62. Dr Boamah revealed that 34 trainees in Regular Career Course 64 had bypassed one or more key...
Presidential Jet Heavily Corroded, Still Grounded in France – Defence Minister
Ghana’s presidential jet is still stuck in France because of serious damage, including heavy corrosion in its fuel tanks and engine parts. This was confirmed by the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, during the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, July 21. The jet, a Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy (with registration number 9G-EXE), has been undergoing repairs since March 11, 2025. Dr. Boamah described the aircraft as “sick,” and said its return has been delayed several times. “It is sad to note that for some time now, whenever the president’s jet goes for either maintenance or...
14 Dead, Dozens Missing as Landslides and Torrential Rains Wreak Havoc in South Korea
At least 14 people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides triggered by several days of heavy rain in South Korea, according to the country’s disaster management office. The death toll may rise as rescue operations continue, with 12 individuals still reported missing. Residents in the landslide-stricken resort town of Gapyeong were seen wading through thick mud, crossing a damaged bridge to reach evacuation shelters. In the central Chungcheon region, an entire village was buried under earth and debris following a landslide. Since the heavy rains began on Wednesday, nearly 10,000 people have evacuated their homes. Over 41,000...
FDA Demands Stronger Legal Action Against Illegal Drug Sales
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is calling for a review of Ghana’s drug enforcement laws to introduce stiffer penalties for individuals involved in the illegal sale and abuse of Tramadol and other unregistered medicines. This follows a recent enforcement operation in Nabulo, a community in the Upper West Region, where FDA officials uncovered a shop selling unregistered drugs, including Tramadol 500mg, a dosage banned under Ghanaian law, which only permits up to 100mg. Although Ghana’s Public Health Act provides for fines of up to 1,500 penalty units or a prison sentence of up to 15 years for such offenses,...
Iran Expresses Readiness to Negotiate as Nuclear Talks Restart with Europe
Iran has confirmed it will resume nuclear negotiations with European powers this Friday in Istanbul, marking the first diplomatic engagement since last month’s U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a statement ahead of the talks, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, signaled Tehran’s openness to returning to the negotiating table, but stressed the need for a shift in the U.S. approach. “Is there any possibility to come back to a negotiated deal? I think yes,” Araghchi said. “But it needs real, serious determination by the U.S. side to put aside military options and look for a negotiated solution.”...
BoG Calms Traders Amid Forex Shortage Concerns
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has allayed mounting fears within the business community over reported difficulties in accessing foreign exchange, particularly through commercial banks. This assurance follows growing concerns raised by members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA), who say limited access to forex is hampering their ability to carry out critical international transactions, including the importation of goods. In a high-level engagement with GUTA leadership, the Central Bank assured that there is no shortage of foreign exchange in the system and that the country’s forex reserves remain adequate to support legitimate trade. A statement issued by GUTA...
Black Queens Face Tough Semi-Final Test Against Hosts Morocco
Ghana’s Black Queens are bracing for one of their toughest challenges yet at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they prepare to lock horns with host nation Morocco in a highly anticipated semi-final showdown at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Thursday, July 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM GMT. After a thrilling quarter-final performance that saw the Queens edge out Nigeria in a penalty shootout, confidence is running high in the Ghanaian camp. But standing in their way is a red-hot Moroccan side that has thrilled home fans with dazzling football, solid teamwork, and an...