‎Value addition key to Ghana’s industrial growth – Veep opens Goldbod Jewellery Heritage Village

By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah‎‎‎Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has renewed calls for Ghana to prioritise value addition and industrial growth, urging businesses to transform local resources into globally competitive products.‎‎Speaking at the inauguration of the Heritage Village by Goldbod Jewellery in Accra, she emphasised the need to move beyond the country’s long-standing reliance on raw material exports.…

Chairman Wontumi challenges ‘no case’ ruling, seeks stay of trial

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has filed an application challenging a High Court decision dismissing his submission of no case. He has also filed a motion seeking to halt the trial pending the determination of an interlocutory appeal against the ruling. Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining Company…

Ghana leads historic global justice victory at the United Nations

Ghana has achieved a landmark moment on the global stage following the adoption of a powerful resolution at the United Nations General Assembly. Championed by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the resolution declares the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, officially known as A/80/L.48, received overwhelming support from 123 UN Member States.…

Government averts Karpowership shutdown with $400m debt deal

A looming national power crisis has been averted after the government successfully negotiated a reprieve with Karpowership, the offshore provider responsible for a significant portion of Ghana’s electricity. The company has officially suspended its plans to decommission its operations in May following a breakthrough regarding a $400 million outstanding debt. The agreement ensures the continued flow of approximately 450 megawatts…

UK High Commissioner pays courtesy call on Gender Minister

The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Christian Rogg, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to deepen collaboration on gender equality and inclusive development. The meeting provided a platform for both parties to discuss shared priorities and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between the UK and…

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