The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has announced the retrieval of the Offin Shelter Belt in the Atwima Mponua District from illegal miners. This follows a crackdown on the illegal miners who had taken over forest reserves in the region in late February. Updating Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the fight, he said the forest reserve at the Offin Shelter Belt is now sanitized. “We have started taking action on illegal mining. One forest reserve, the Offin Shelter Belt has been reclaimed,” he said on March 2, 2025, when he joined the second Akwasidae Festival of the year at…
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Eni has expressed satisfaction with the recent decision by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to withdraw the unitisation directives related to the Sankofa oil field, initially issued in 2020. This move aligns with the government’s broader objectives of fostering a conducive environment for sustainable energy investments. In response, Eni has reiterated its commitment to leveraging its diverse portfolio of innovative projects, aiming to seize new opportunities across both traditional and transition energy sectors. The company also emphasised its dedication to bolstering domestic energy security and sustainability. This renewed focus on investment and innovation is expected to drive significant…
The Ghana Mine Workers Union has expressed dissatisfaction with the management of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company over plans to terminate the employment of approximately 50 staff members. The union has initiated discussions with management to address the issue, following a government directive ordering the termination of appointments made after December 7, 2024. General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union, Abdul Moomin Gbana, stated that the union will strongly oppose any action that contravenes labor laws. “In respect of PMMC, there has been some contemplation of a kind. They have indicated to the union, what we have told them…
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has been honored with the prestigious “Les Stars à l’Honneur” award at the Celebrities Days event of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso. Sharing the news on social media, the multiple award-winning thespian expressed her gratitude, calling it an “incredible recognition” of her journey in African cinema. She further dedicated the award to all storytellers, dreamers, and creators working to elevate African film. FESPACO, the continent’s largest and most prestigious film festival, is held biennially in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The 29th edition, running from February 22 to March 1, 2025,…
Ghana has recorded a significant trade surplus of GH₵44.7 billion in 2024, as total exports soared to GH₵294.9 billion, surpassing imports, which stood at GH₵250.2 billion, according to the latest Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Trade Report. The 2024 Annual Trade Report and the Quarter Four (Q4) Trade Newsletter, launched in Accra yesterday, highlighted Ghana’s strengthening position in global and intra-African trade. The surplus represents a sharp increase compared to the previous year, underpinned by strong performances in gold, petroleum, and cocoa exports. Gold emerged as Ghana’s dominant export commodity, contributing 55.3 percent of total export revenue. Petroleum and oil exports…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to engage the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to discuss the delayed election results of the Ablekuma North Constituency parliamentary election. The Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, made this known at an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held at the EC’s corporate office in Accra last Wednesday. The meeting was attended by political party representatives, civil society organisations, the media and state institutions, with the aim of rekindling cooperation and collaboration between the EC and its stakeholders. Mrs Mensa said the meeting with the two parties was…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his stance on traditional family values, declaring that there are only two genders—man and woman. His remarks, made during a clergy fellowship in Accra on Friday, February 28, 2025, reinforced his commitment to what he described as the fundamental principles of Ghanaian society. “I believe in the principles and values that only two genders exist—man and woman. And that marriage is between a man and a woman,” Mahama asserted, drawing nods of approval from the religious leaders in attendance. The president also revealed ongoing consultations with the Speaker of Parliament to reintroduce the Proper…
The late devoted Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, better known as ‘Nana Pooley’ was stabbed at a ‘ghetto’ and transported to the Nana Amoah Kronmansah II Park in Nsoatre, a chilling new detail about the death of the popular supporter has emerged. Asempa FM journalist Enoch Kwesi Worlanyo Wallace claimed on Thursday night that the fan was stabbed at a location described as ‘ghetto’ outside the stadium before being transported to the venue, where he was later pronounced dead. His assertion affirms an earlier submission by the GFA chairperson on the Safety and Security, DCOP Lydia Donkor that the fan died…
The Minority in Parliament has rejected the nomination of Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, Justice Srem-Sai, following a disagreement with the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor. The dispute arose when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin requested Srem-Sai to demonstrate the traditional dance a move the Chairman vehemently opposed. Taking offense, Afenyo-Markin described the Chairman’s stance as ‘whimsical’ and claimed he was ‘rudely interrupted,’ indicating unfair treatment toward the Minority. After a ten-minute suspension of the vetting process, the Minority returned and declared their rejection of Srem-Sai’s nomination. Afenyo-Markin noted that, despite smooth vetting sessions since Monday, February 24,…
President John Dramani Mahama will deliver his first message on the state of the nation tomorrow, during which he is expected to tell Ghanaians and the global community the true state of affairs in all sectors of the economy. The weaknesses and strengths inherited will inform the responses and measures the President and his government will spell out, with the solutions grounded in what his party has already promised to do in reviving and growing the economy. As he delivers his first State of the Nation Address, a constitutional requirement that promises to be a defining moment for his historic…