Author: Rebecca Eson

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has raised concerns over a growing trend in which mining companies secure extensions to their leases and then sell those assets to new investors shortly afterwards. Speaking to Bloomberg News in London, Dr. Forson said such practices undermine trust between mining companies and the government and should not be encouraged. “That was a mine whose lease had expired after 25 years. We renewed it for them, and they sold it a month later,” he said, referencing Newmont Corporation’s sale of the Akyem Gold Mine to Zijin Mining Group for about US$1 billion last…

The Director-General of SSNIT, Kwasi Afreh Biney, has disclosed that the pension scheme is accelerating its digital transformation agenda to reduce paperwork, eliminate long queues and improve service delivery for members. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Mr Biney said the institution’s investment in technology has significantly reduced the average time required to process pension applications to seven days. He explained that the seven-day processing period begins after a member has officially retired, submitted all the required documentation and completed the application process. “Once a member has retired, submitted all the necessary documents and fulfilled the…

Ecobank Ghana has been formally appointed as Lead Arranger for the financing of the Phase Two expansion of the Sentuo Oil Refinery, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sentuo Group in Accra. Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, described the transaction as a landmark achievement for both the refinery and Ghana’s industrial and energy sectors. She said the financing arrangement underscores Ecobank’s ability to structure and deliver large-scale financial solutions aligned with national development priorities. “At Ecobank Ghana, we remain committed to supporting investments that drive economic growth, create jobs and strengthen the country’s industrial…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has donated GH¢80,000 to assist traders affected by the devastating fire that swept through parts of Tudu on Wednesday night, destroying shops, goods, and personal belongings. So far, 105 traders have been registered as victims of the blaze, which left many counting heavy losses and uncertain about how to rebuild their livelihoods. Presenting the donation during a visit to the scene on Thursday, June 4, AMA Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey said the support was intended to help victims replace essential items lost in the fire. “We know most of you have items destroyed, including…

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a 12-week nationwide flood awareness campaign aimed at promoting responsible waste disposal and reducing the impact of flooding during the rainy season. Dubbed “No Do No Do,” the initiative seeks to educate the public on the dangers of indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly the practice of dumping refuse into drains and watercourses, which authorities identify as a major cause of flooding across the country. Speaking at the launch in Accra last Tuesday, the Greater Accra Regional Director of NADMO, Dennis Adjannor Nartey, said blocked drains and poorly maintained watercourses…

Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on government appointees, ministers, and officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to remain steadfast in upholding the principles that inspired the June 4, 1979 Uprising, ensuring that public policies deliver tangible improvements in the lives of Ghanaians. Speaking at the 47th anniversary commemoration in Banda-Ahenkro, Bono Region, under the theme “Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising,” she emphasized that the occasion should inspire measurable progress in national development rather than serve as mere remembrance. “We can make Ghana much better today than it was yesterday, and much better…

Pensioners across Ghana are set to benefit from improved access to healthcare following the launch of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) Telehealth Service. The initiative, unveiled in Accra on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, enables pensioners to consult qualified medical practitioners remotely from the comfort of their homes. Implemented in partnership with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and The Trust Hospital, the service allows eligible pensioners to receive medical consultations, prescriptions, and laboratory referrals through a structured telephone-based system. The telehealth platform forms part of SSNIT’s broader efforts to enhance the welfare of pensioners by leveraging digital…

His Eminence the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed concern over the confusion that erupted among members of the Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWAJ) community during Eid-Al-Adha celebrations, describing the incident as regrettable and contrary to the spirit of the sacred occasion. In a statement issued on June 2, 2026, the Chief Imam’s Office said the events that unfolded on Eid day were particularly troubling because the festival is intended to promote unity, brotherhood and devotion among Muslims. The Chief Imam’s intervention is a powerful reminder of how religious leadership can act as a stabilizing force in moments…

The Ghana Immigration Service’s (GIS) operation in Asankragwa is a striking example of how intelligence-led enforcement can directly disrupt trafficking networks. The fact that 112 women were rescued all between the ages of 12 and 38 and that 105 were confirmed as victims of human trafficking highlights both the scale of exploitation and the urgency of intervention. The collaboration with embassies and community representatives to repatriate victims shows a deliberate effort to balance enforcement with humanitarian protection. The operation focused on premises suspected of housing individuals for commercial sex, showing GIS’s reliance on intelligence rather than random raids. With most…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of power outages scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, affecting parts of the Accra East, Accra West, Ashanti and Tema regions. The interruptions are attributed to planned maintenance works, emergency repairs and a fault caused by a burnt high-tension pole, with ECG assuring customers that efforts are underway to restore supply as quickly as possible. Accra East Region In the Accra East Region, planned maintenance works will be carried out from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Areas expected to be affected include: Amrahia Goil Filling Station Agbogba Junction Wisconsin University…