Author: Constance Awunor

The Ghana Gold Board has signed a new refinery agreement with Royal Ghana Gold Limited as part of efforts to boost local gold processing. Under the agreement, GoldBod will supply up to one metric tonne of gold every week for local refining. The move supports government’s plan to ensure more value is added to Ghana’s mineral resources before export. The agreement is GoldBod’s second refinery partnership this year. Earlier in 2026, the agency signed a similar agreement with Gold Coast Refinery. Officials say the partnerships will help Ghana reduce dependence on exporting raw minerals. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sammy…

Atlantic Meridian EV has appointed broadcaster Giovani Caleb as its new Brand Ambassador. The company says the move is aimed at boosting awareness and encouraging wider adoption of electric vehicles in Ghana. Atlantic Meridian EV describes itself as an end-to-end electric mobility provider in Ghana. Its services include electric vehicle sales, charging infrastructure, and after-sales maintenance. The company says it aims to make electric mobility more accessible and reliable for households, businesses, and fleet operators. According to the company, the EV sector in Ghana faces more of a trust and awareness challenge than a product problem. It believes Giovani Caleb’s…

At least 19 people were taken to hospital after a strong smell spread through a shopping complex in Tokyo on Monday. The incident happened at the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre in the city’s Ginza district. According to police, a man sprayed a substance near a cash machine on the ground floor of the building. Officials believe the substance was an irritant spray containing capsaicin, a chemical found in chilli peppers. Police are still searching for the suspect, according to reports by NHK. People near the scene reported throat irritation and breathing discomfort after the substance spread through the area.…

Technology experts and industry players are calling for changes to Ghana’s proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill, 2025. They say some parts of the Bill could place heavy pressure on startups and small technology businesses. At the same time, they acknowledge that Ghana needs stronger digital laws to support the country’s growing technology sector. The proposed Bill forms part of a wider digital reform agenda led by Samuel Nartey George and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. The reforms include bills on data protection, emerging technologies, and the development of the digital economy. Supporters say the new…

The Bank of Ghana says current pressure on the cedi is temporary and there is no cause for panic. According to the central bank, Ghana’s reserve position remains strong enough to meet foreign exchange demand in the market. Sources familiar with the forex market say the country currently holds reserves of about $14.42 billion. Demand for foreign currency has increased mainly because of higher activity in the energy sector. International crude oil prices have also risen in recent weeks due to tensions involving the United States and Iran. The higher oil prices mean importers now need more dollars to buy…

The Ghana Association of Radiologists has called for more investment in modern diagnostic equipment across the country. The association says many hospitals still lack advanced imaging machines such as CT scans and MRI scanners. According to the group, the shortage affects the early detection and treatment of diseases. Speaking at the association’s 14th Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Accra, GAR President Francis Ofei urged government and stakeholders to improve healthcare facilities. “We need to retool our facilities across the length and breadth of the country with imaging modalities like CT scan, MRI, and others,” he said. The conference focused…

Three people have died in a road accident at Woadze near Kpeve along the Kpeve–Asikuma road in the Volta Region. The accident happened on Friday, May 22, 2026. According to the Ghana National Fire Service, personnel from the Peki Fire Station rescued 17 victims from the crash scene. The Fire Service said it received a distress call at 7:58pm and quickly dispatched a rescue team to the area. The accident involved a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle with registration number GR 8231 C. The vehicle was travelling from Abotuase to Ningo in the Greater Accra Region. Officials said the vehicle carried 20…

CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, says rebuilding GN Savings and Loans will be difficult despite the court order restoring its licence. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, May 23, he said restoring a licence alone does not bring a financial institution back to life. According to him, trust, capital, workers and customers are all needed for a bank to function properly. Mr Jackson said the company still faces major challenges even after the court ruling. “It is important for us to differentiate between two things: a functioning bank is not a license,” he said. “A functioning bank is…

Former Tema East MP Titus Nii Kwartei Glover has criticised the South African government over its handling of recent xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, May 25, he described the government’s response as disappointing and inadequate. According to him, authorities in South Africa have failed to take proactive steps to protect migrants, including Ghanaians living in the country. His comments come as the first group of Ghanaians in South Africa prepares to return home on Wednesday. Mr. Glover said many Ghanaians living outside major cities such as Pretoria and Johannesburg may struggle to access…

Traders at Kantamanto Market will now pay an annual Business Operating Permit (BOP) fee of GHC100 per shop following a new agreement with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The agreement was reached between the AMA and the Kantamanto Obroniwawu Businesses Association (KOBA). The reduced fee took effect on May 11, 2026. The new arrangement aims to ease the financial burden on traders still recovering from the January 2025 fire that destroyed nearly 60 per cent of the market. In a joint statement, KOBA General Secretary Adwutuwwm Atta Manu said months of discussions led to the agreement. He noted that many traders…