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Following an attempted robbery that targeted gold miners, residents of Manso Watreso in the Ashanti Region’s Amansie South District lynched two suspected armed robbers. The event took place on January 13, 2025, a Monday. According to reports, the armed men ambushed miners by blocking a local road, stealing 30 pounds …

Security services have been instructed by President John Dramani Mahama to send staff to key areas in major markets across the country in an attempt to stop the worrying trend of fire outbreaks. The President assured traders at the burned-out Kantamanto Market that the government is dedicated to enhancing security …

President John Mahama has promised to improve the condition of marketplaces across the country in the aftermath of the devastating fire breakouts that destroyed Kantamanto and a few other markets. The president said that the improvements were the result of a campaign pledge to update markets all around the nation …

Effective Tuesday, January 14, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has removed Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng’s appointment as the Minerals Income and Investment Fund’s CEO. The decision was verified by a statement from the President’s office, which was signed by Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President. The announcement states that …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has restated his resolve to repeal the Electronic Levy (E-levy) introduced by the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. This vow accords with President John Mahama’s campaign promise to eliminate the E-levy, which has been severely criticized by Ghanaians for being a financial burden. Dr. Ato …

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, left the proceedings during the vetting of Attorney General-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, causing drama. Suame MP John Darko’s inquiry about a possible conflict of interest involving Dr. Ayine’s legal practice set off the incident on Monday, January 13. Mr. Darko insisted …

John Abdulai Jinapor, the Energy Minister-designate, has emphasized the necessity of the private sector getting involved in the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) operations in order to increase efficiency and improve power distribution. Speaking at the Parliament’s Appointments Committee’s vetting of him, Mr. Jinapor emphasized the significance of a methodical …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has denied rumors that he plans to ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for further funding. Dr. Forson acknowledged that media accounts had misconstrued his remarks during his screening before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13. “I didn’t say I …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government would reinstate the road tolls that were eliminated by the previous administration, according to Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate. He clarified during his vetting session on Monday, January 13, 2025, that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had made it clear that it …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister-Designate for Finance, has emphasized how crucial compliance is to increasing Ghana’s income. He feels that considering the nation’s significant potential for income mobilization, there is no need to raise taxes. “I have studied Ghana’s economy for some time now and without mincing words, Ghana …