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07/10/2025

Samira Bawumia Calls for Greater Inclusion of Women and Youth in Africa's Climate Action.

Story by Mispa Ampem Darko.

The founder of the Africa Women and Children Conference (AFRIWOCC), Mrs. Samira Bawumia, has made a passionate appeal to African leaders to prioritize the involvement of women and young people in addressing the continent's climate challenges. Delivering the keynote address at AFRIWOCC 2025 in Accra, Ghana, on October 6, 2025, Mrs. Bawumia stressed the importance of connecting young voices and innovative ideas to policy, financing, and implementation to drive transformative impact across Africa.

"We must connect young voices and ideas to policy, financing and implementation to drive measurable impact and transformation across Africa," she emphasized. Mrs. Bawumia reminded leaders of their 2023 pledge to make women and children central to climate discussions and decision-making, urging them to honor this commitment.

Speaking at the conference themed *"Young Voices, Innovative Ideas, Greater Impact for Africa"*, Mrs. Bawumia highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable groups. The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, echoed this sentiment, noting that extreme weather events between 2022 and 2024 affected over 400 million children's education, leading to significant school days lost in developing countries.

The AFRIWOCC 2025 event brought together over 500 delegates from government, civil society, academia, and climate-focused organizations across Africa and the diaspora. The conference concludes on October 7, 2025, with a climate concert featuring performances by notable artists.

Mrs. Samira Bawumia's advocacy was recognized through her reappointment as a Global Champion of the Clean Cooking Alliance, underscoring her leadership in promoting sustainable energy solutions for African households.

07/10/2025

GoldBod Taskforce Arrests American, Moroccan and Ghanaians for Illegal Gold Buying.

The Ghana Gold Board Taskforce has arrested an American citizen, Smart Philander, a Moroccan national, Nina Elfseky, and four Ghanaian accomplices — Nana Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Sowa Elisha, Evans Arhin, and Arnold Otutey — for engaging in illegal gold trading in Ghana without a licence.

The arrests took place at the SSNIT Emporium, near Marina Mall in Accra, after weeks of surveillance and intelligence operations by the Taskforce. The suspects were caught attempting to buy and assay about 2.1 kilograms of gold valued at approximately GHS 2.2 million, without the requisite licence as mandated under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

During the operation, the Taskforce also discovered gold refining equipment in the possession of the American suspect, confirming their intent to refine gold illegally within Ghana’s jurisdiction. The suspects have since been arraigned before Court in Accra on multiple counts, including Conspiracy to engage in gold trading without a licence,Engaging in gold trading and assaying without a licence, and Attempting to refine gold illegally, contrary to Sections 23(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) and 26(1) of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).

The arrests underscore the Ghana Gold Board’s unwavering commitment to enforcing the laws governing the gold trade and marketing industry, and to ensuring that only licensed entities operate within the legal framework.

The Gold Board reminds the public — both local and foreign — that any form of gold trading, assaying, or refining without a licence from the Ghana Gold Board is illegal and punishable by law.

Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be communicated as the case progresses.

06/10/2025

Sampa: Policeman killed in rival clash as masked gunmen storm Sampa

04/10/2025

Agric Minister Breaks Ground for Tomato Processing Plant in Agogo

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has broken ground for the construction of a tomato processing plant at Agogo, the district capital of Asante Akyem North in the Ashanti Region. The project forms part of the government’s agenda to add value to agricultural production and boost local agribusiness under the Feed Ghana Program.

As part of his working visit, the Minister also presented 2,000 bags of fertilizer, improved tomato seeds, onion seeds, and watermelon seeds to farmers in the district. This marks the second time he has supplied agricultural inputs to farmers in Asante Akyem North. According to him, the district is among the selected areas benefiting from government support for improved seed distribution under a pilot scheme this year.

Hon. Opoku further commissioned a mechanized borehole for plantain traders at the Agogo Plantain Market to ease access to water for their activities. In addition, he presented ₵50,000 in cash to the District Assembly to support the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP) aimed at enhancing the local road network to facilitate the transportation of farm produce to major markets.

The Minister’s visit began with a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Asante Akyem Agogo, Nana Sarpong Akuoko, after which he proceeded to the project site. He was accompanied by the Independent Member of Parliament, Hon. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, and the Municipal Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Amoakoaa.

The initiatives, he explained, align with the government’s policy to increase food production, improve market access, and promote value addition through agro-processing.

Beneficiary farmers expressed their gratitude to the Minister and the government, noting that the support would significantly boost their productivity and livelihoods.

03/10/2025

The prevalence of fraud is alarming, and it's even more concerning that those responsible are still at large. A substantial number of Ghanaians have been affected by these scams. As a journalist, I am compelled to inquire: why do these incidents continue to occur? The message below, sent to Tina's contacts, is a prime example. It demands a loan of 300gh, payable the next day. I urge my fellow Ghanaians to report any suspicious activities.

30/09/2025

Former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has officially declared his intention to contest the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

30/09/2025

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24/09/2025

The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) Donates GHS 2 Million to MahamaCares in Support of Healthcare Delivery.

The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) has made a significant contribution of GHS 2 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (“MahamaCares”), in a bid to strengthen healthcare delivery and combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Richard Nunekpeku, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, reaffirmed GoldBod’s confidence in the vision of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and the leadership of the Fund. “We are convinced of the foresight behind MahamaCares and the capacity of its administrators to deliver on its mission and to use the resources effectively in furtherance of this noble vision, the reason why we are making this donation” he said. Mr. Nunekpeku further called on other state and corporate institutions to join forces in supporting this laudable initiative aimed at dealing with the specific challenges of chronic diseases care in Ghana.

Receiving the donation, Obuobia Darko Opoku, Administrator of the MahamaCares Fund, underscored the urgent healthcare gaps revealed by a recent needs assessment. The study identified severe shortages of essential medical equipment across major facilities in Accra. She assured that the Fund is committed to addressing these deficits, adding: “Our focus is to equip health institutions with the tools needed to provide quality care for patients battling non-communicable diseases.”

This donation by the Ghana Gold Board marks a bold step towards strengthening Ghana’s health infrastructure. Beyond financial assistance, the donation reflects a shared responsibility and collective resolve to secure better health outcomes for all Ghanaians.

22/09/2025

At the Odiodioodooo constituency in the Greater Accra region, Mr. Kofi Adams spoke at the maiden National Wellness and Recreational Programme, highlighting the importance of fitness for citizens, as a healthy citizenry translates to a prosperous nation, attracting a sizable audience from the surrounding areas, and encouraging frequent medical examinations.

22/09/2025

The maiden recreation and wellness programme held at Odiodioodoo constituency aimed to enhance citizen fitness, with the theme "Active today, healthier for the future". Mr Kofi Adams, Minister of Sport and Recreation, attended the programme and urged citizens to take physical fitness seriously to safeguard their health.

19/09/2025

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stands with his people to honour the life and legacy of the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III during the death of the Queen mother of Asante Kingdom

17/09/2025

In a crackdown on a gold smuggling syndicate, the Boldbod task force has apprehended 3 members, with 4 others still on the run; the public is urged to provide any information that may lead to the capture of those at large, with a reward of 1,000,000 GHC available.

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