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Govt to overhaul NPA Act as energy transition accelerates

507  Government says it is undertaking comprehensive regulatory reviews in the downstream petroleum sector, including moves to introduce a new National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Act to align the industry with current market realities. Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor explains that the reforms are essential as global energy systems shift toward renewables, noting that […]

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NAIMOS Task force strikes “Yellow face” galamsey site at Wassa Abrehyia

526  The National Anti-illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task force has launched an audacious dawn operation to flush out galamseyers from a notorious illegal mining site nicknamed ‘Yellow face’ at Wassa Abrehyia in the Western Region. The unexpected presence of the NAIMOS task force deterred inhabitants of the area with the galamseyers fleeing to escape […]

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Gov’t uncovers how importers laundered $31 billion in five years, BoG to sanction banks involved, importers to refund ‘stolen’ taxes

551  The government has uncovered a scheme of money laundering involving businesspeople, both foreigners and Ghanaians, under the guise of imports. The security agencies have taken over the case, and according to the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, they are going to ensure that all taxes, stolen from such money transfers under the […]

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Ghana’s Presidential Jet returns after 8 months of repairs in France

602  Ghana’s presidential jet has finally returned to the country after eight months of repairs in France, the Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has disclosed. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Simons announced that “Ghana’s presidential jet has been delivered safely back into the custody of the Ghana Air Force since Monday, […]

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MTN Ghana Kicks Off 2025 Sustainablility Week With Call For Collective Action

533  MTN Ghana has launched its 2025 Sustainability Week, reaffirming its long-term commitment to driving impactful, responsible and inclusive growth through collective action. This year’s theme, ‘Sustainability, Our Collective Responsibility — Driving Impact, Deepening Commitment, reinforces the importance of individual and institutional effort in achieving lasting progress. In her welcome remarks at the launch at […]

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NSMQ Contestant, Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah, Urges Teenage Girls to Prioritise Education After Securing $40,000 Full Scholarship

642  Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah, a distinguished member of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Team of Mankranso Senior High School, has encouraged her fellow teenage girls to stay focused on their education and not allow challenges to derail their dreams. She made the inspiring call during a durbar organised by Mankranso SHS to organise […]

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Labour Ministry Launches Task Force to Boost Workplace Safety in Ashanti Region

769  The Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment has taken a significant step to enhance workplace safety standards in the Ashanti region with the establishment of a Health and Safety Enforcement and Compliance Special Task Force. This initiative, led by Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, aims to support the Factory Inspectorate Agency in ensuring employers comply […]

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MCE Anwel Sadat Ahmed To Embark on Thank You Tour and Ward Visitation Across Oforikrom

968 In a significant move to engage with constituents and express gratitude for their support, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Oforikrom , Anwel Sadat Ahmed, has announced a comprehensive “Thank You Tour” coupled with ward visits across all 21 wards in Oforikrom. The tour, scheduled to take place from November to December 2025, underscores MCE […]

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The 2026 Budget exposes the NPP’s eight years as a period of manufacturing excuses and exporting blame — Sinare slams

893  H.E Alhaji Said Sinare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the 2026 National Budget as a “national resurrection” while delivering a scathing critique of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a fiery statement, the NDC Zongo President said the NPP’s […]