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Ghana’s D-Levy Proposal: A Strategic Intervention or an Additional Burden?

The Government of Ghana has introduced a proposal for a new fuel-based tax measure, known as the “Dumsor Levy” or D-Levy, as part of its efforts to confront the nation’s longstanding energy crisis. The proposed tax, currently under parliamentary consideration, would impose a GH¢1 charge per liter on petrol and diesel sold at the pump. […]

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GoldBod Purchases GHS40 Billion Worth Of Gold from ASM Sector For Bank Of Ghana – Sammy Gyamfi

GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has disclosed that from February to May 2025, the company—formerly known as the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC)—has purchased and exported GHS40 billion worth of gold from Ghana’s Artisanal Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector on behalf of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). This translates to an export value of approximately $4 billion

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Cecilia Dapaah To Appear Before EOCO Amid Controversy Over Money Laundering Investigations

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has once again been thrust into the public spotlight as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) prepares to invite her for questioning over allegations related to suspected money laundering. This follows a protracted investigative impasse involving multiple state agencies, including the Office of the

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Mayo Clinic Confirms Ken Ofori-Atta’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Amid OSP Dispute

The unfolding legal and political controversy involving Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken a new dimension following an official communique from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, confirming his diagnosis with prostate cancer. The communique, issued on June 3, 2025, verifies that Mr. Ofori-Atta is scheduled to undergo surgical intervention on June 13,

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Sekondi-Takoradi’s Bold Blueprint: MCE Unveils City’s Next Chapter, Highlights Ambition And A Fresh Start

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) held its First Ordinary Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly on June 3, 2025. During this significant session, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Lawyer Frederick Faustinaus Faidoo, delivered a comprehensive Sessional Address outlining a vision of transformation aligned with the national Reset Agenda. His address emphasized

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Education Minister Tasks GTEC with Blueprint for Regional Polytechnics

The Government of Ghana is considering establishing polytechnic institutions in all 16 regions to meet the growing demand for technical and vocational education. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a high-level meeting with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in Accra. According to the Minister, the initiative aims to bridge

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Ken Ofori-Atta Declared Wanted; OSP Triggers INTERPOL Red Notice As Ex-Finance Minister Fails To Return

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Minister for Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, a fugitive from justice, following his failure to appear before the office for ongoing investigations into multiple allegations of financial misconduct. The declaration has triggered the initiation of an INTERPOL Red Notice, intended to facilitate his international arrest

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President Mahama Pledges Degree Status For Nursing And Midwifery Colleges

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to upgrade selected nursing and midwifery colleges in Ghana into degree-awarding institutions across the country. Speaking on Saturday, May 31, during his Thank-You tour of the Ahafo Region, Mahama reiterated his commitment to strengthening tertiary education, especially in underserved regions. “We remain committed to expanding tertiary education, especially

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CSA Blacklists Over 40 Rogue Loan Apps For Threats And Blackmail

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has blacklisted over 40 unregulated mobile loan apps operating in Ghana for engaging in cyberbullying, blackmail, and intimidation tactics. Between January and May 2025, the CSA recorded 377 complaints from users—an alarming rise from the 228 cases reported in 2024. Victims reported being harassed after taking loans from these apps,

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IGP Orders Galamsey Raids: 38 Arrested Across Western, Ashanti, And Central Regions

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal mining activities—commonly referred to as galamsey. The crackdown has so far resulted in the arrest of 38 suspects from hotspot areas in the Western, Ashanti, and Central Regions. The operations, which began earlier this week, focused on towns notorious

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