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Minister Warns Against Sale of State Assets to Politicians at SSNIT Board Inauguration

June 3, 2025

The Minister has cautioned the new Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) against selling state assets to politicians, emphasizing that such actions would be strongly opposed. The Minister made this statement during the inauguration of the new Board, led by Nana Ansah Sasraku III. Key Highlights – *Diversification of...

Ghana Earns $1.1 Billion from Gold Sales Under Goldbod Initiative

June 3, 2025

Ghana has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen the cedi and build reserves, earning over $1.1 billion in foreign exchange from the purchase and sale of more than 11 tonnes of gold. This accomplishment comes just one month after the Goldbod initiative commenced full operations. Key Highlights – *Boosting Foreign Exchange Reserves*:...

Beneficiaries of RMU Scholarship Scheme pay courtesy call on Ag. Vice Chancellor

June 3, 2025

Eight beneficiaries of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) Scholarship/Financial Aid Scheme paid a courtesy call on the Acting Vice Chancellor of RMU, Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr on Monday, June 2 in Accra. The students, who are the first cohort to benefit from the scholarship and are set to graduate this year, expressed their gratitude...

Ghanaian cocoa farmers reiterate demand for 70% of global cocoa price

June 3, 2025

Ghanaian cocoa farmers are renewing calls for the government to guarantee them at least 70% of the Free-On-Board (FOB) price of cocoa—arguing that anything less continues to undervalue their pivotal role in the global cocoa supply chain. The renewed push follows a recent assurance by President John Dramani Mahama, who, during a Thank You tour...

OSP Declares Ofori-Atta wanted again: issues INTERPOL Red Notice

June 2, 2025

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refused the legal team of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta’s request for a virtual session for a probe into allegations of financial loss to the state Ken Ofori-Atta was expected to appear before the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) today; however, that was not possible as...

Apple appeals EU order forcing iPhone to be more compatible with rivals: ‘Deeply flawed’

June 2, 2025

Apple appealed a European Union order requiring it to make devices like the iPhone and iPad more compatible with products offered by rival companies, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Monday. The European Commission, the EU’s antitrust watchdog, has been pressuring Apple to improve the “interoperability” of its iOS operating system in order to...

Stop the nonsense and blind loyalty – Kofi Oduro blast NPP’s sympathizers

June 2, 2025

Prophet Dr. Kofi Oduro, Founder and Leader of Alabaster International Ministries has fired shots at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathizers for amassing at the head office of EOCO after Chairman Wontumi’s arrest. The man of God asserted that the NPP sympathizers must stop the nonsense and blind loyalty. According to Kofi Oduro, if he is arrested and his church...

Ivan Bruce Cudjoe Holds Fruitful Talks with Ghanaian Boxers

June 2, 2025

Ghana Boxing Authority Presidential aspirant, Ivan Bruce Cudjoe, has held fruitful discussions with the Voice of Professional Boxers, led by former boxer Michael Ayitey Okine. The meeting, which took place on Saturday, saw many boxers showing interest in Cudjoe’s plans and policies for the sport. Key Highlights – *Spreading the Game*: Cudjoe outlined his plans...

Ga Mantse Hails McDan’s “Unwavering Resilience as Blueprint for Ghanaian Business Success

June 2, 2025

The OverKing of the Ga State, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, has publicly lauded the exceptional resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of Ghanaian business mogul Dr. Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of the McDan Group. The King delivered this powerful endorsement during his keynote address at the grand 20th Anniversary celebrations...

Cedi expected to hold steady as Ghana awaits $370m IMF tranche to boost reserves

June 2, 2025

The Ghanaian cedi is expected to maintain its relative stability in the coming weeks, supported by the anticipated disbursement of $370 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) later this month. This amount represents the fifth tranche of Ghana’s $3 billion Extended Credit Facility and follows the successful fourth review of the country’s economic reform...