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Ghana Unveils 5-Day Visa Policy to Boost Tourism and Investment

May 22, 2025

The Government of Ghana has launched a new visa initiative that promises to process applications within a maximum of five working days, a significant reduction from the previous timeframe of four to six weeks. In a recent announcement, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that the policy is effective immediately and aims to...

Nii Lante Vanderpuye Condemned Parliament’s Approval of Songor Salt Mines To “Somebody”

May 21, 2025

Former Member of Parliament and National Coordinator for DRIP, Nii Lante Vanderpuije has shown extreme manifestation of anger in the passage of the legislation that transferred control of the Songor Salt Project to Electrochem Ghana Ltd. In an interview on GHONE TV, Vanderpuye disclosed that they were only 12 MPs present in the chamber when...

Ghana Receives $220 Million from Newmont’s $1 Billion Akyem Mine Sale

May 21, 2025

The Ghanaian government has secured a capital gains tax payment of $174 million from Newmont Corporation, following the company’s sale of its Akyem Mine, which was valued at nearly $1 billion. This amount represents a considerable portion of the estimated $220 million tax obligation arising from the transaction. In addition to the tax payment, Newmont...

Suspended CJ Torkornoo files injunction against committee probing her removal

May 21, 2025

The suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to restrain a committee set up by President John Mahama to investigate petitions seeking her removal from office. In the suit filed on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the Chief Justice is requesting an interlocutory injunction to halt...

Mahama Orders Halt on Gov’t Land Sales Amid Probe into Questionable Land Deals

May 21, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has detailed a pragmatic measures towards addressing the long-standing land grievances in the Greater Accra Region by ordering a halt on government land sales. Speaking at Dodowa as part of his “Thank-You” tour following his electoral victory, Mahama emphasized the need for unity and dialogue within traditional institutions. “We’re deeply concerned...

KGL Foundation U-17 Colts Championship Launched in Accra

May 21, 2025

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) launched the fifth edition of the KGL Foundation Inter-regional U-17 Colts Championship on Tuesday, May 20, at the Conference Room of KGL House in Labone, Accra. The event, attended by key stakeholders, including GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council Members, and top officials of the KGL Foundation, marked another...

Transport fares to drop by 15% from May 24 amid cedi gains, fuel price cuts

May 21, 2025

Commuters and transport operators should brace for the usual disputes over fares in the coming days, following the announcement of a 15% reduction in transport fares effective May 24. The fare cut follows successful negotiations between the Ministry of Transport and transport unions, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). The reduction reflects recent...

NIB detains Ex-Customs Boss, Isaac Crentsil over role in SML deal

May 21, 2025

The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has detained Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in connection with ongoing investigations into the controversial contract awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). Sources familiar with the matter confirmed that Mr Crentsil was picked up earlier this week for questioning regarding his...

Good News For Ghana As President Mahama Makes Important Announcement On European Union Ties

May 20, 2025

Ghana President John Mahama, in a latest development, has announced the important ties between the European Union and Ghana on trade, which is targeted to boost the economy of the country. According to the video that was shared on the official YouTube channel of Joy News TV, the president, while addressing the men of the...

Real Madrid ‘Seriously Considering’ €100 Million ‘Galactico’ Signing

May 20, 2025

Real Madrid are reportedly contemplating a major signing this summer as part of their ambition to assemble a new generation of ‘Galacticos’. The club is undergoing significant changes, with manager Carlo Ancelotti set to depart for the Brazilian national team, and Xabi Alonso poised to take over as head coach. Alongside this managerial shift, several...