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Three Ghanaians were recently arrested in connection with a $100 million fraud scheme involving Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance scams, commonly known as ‘sakawa’, in the United States of America (USA).The three suspects who are about to be extradited to the US, GhanaWeb has gathered, are part of the criminal gang known as ‘The Enterprise’.The arrest of the suspect follows an extradition request from US authorities for four Ghanaians suspected of being members of the criminal gang.An earlier report by GhanaWeb named only one of the suspects, Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, also known as Kofi Boat, a man identified…

The Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe and former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has explained why he wants to be elected as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).The lawmaker said his desire to lead Ghana stems from his commitment to serve — the same commitment that made him leave California, where he had established schools, to return home and contribute to national development.In a video announcing his intention to contest, which was shared on Wednesday, June 18, he said Ghana needs leadership rooted in vision, compassion, and discipline.“I’m ready to serve. I’m ready to lead. I’m…

Mali’s military junta has started building a gold refinery in partnership with a Russian conglomerate, the Yadran Group. The project would embody the West African nation’s assertion of its “economic sovereignty”, and ensure the nation benefited from its mineral wealth, military leader Gen Assimi Goïta said. He has strengthened military and economic ties with Russia since seizing power in a coup in 2021, while reducing relations with former colonial power France and other Western nations. This reflects a broader trend in the region, with neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger also pivoting towards Russia after the overthrow of civilian leaders. Western…

– Source:Mauritius’s water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The country’s reservoirs are currently only about 38.2% full, down from 92.6% in February 2024. The population has increased from 479,000 in the 1950s to over 1.26 million in 2022. The bigger demand for water has placed pressure on already strained resources. Droughts in Mauritius are predicted to become more severe and frequent. This will trigger serious water shortages that will disrupt…

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene during the clean up exercise Correspondence from Ashanti RegionAhead of an official visit from His Majesty the King of Eswatini, hosted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has announced a region-wide clean-up exercise scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025.Under the leadership of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, this initiative aims to promote environmental cleanliness, improve sanitation, and enhance public health across all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies within the Ashanti Region. This marks the third region-wide clean-up effort since the minister assumed office earlier this…

Bernard Owusu-Ansah, a Manager in KPMG Ghana’s Governance, Risk &Compliance and ESG Services unit, has called on Ghanaian businesses to embrace transformative Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Emphasising the crucial shift Ghanaian businesses must make, he added that the true measure of a company’s ESG commitment lies not merely in regulatory compliance, but in its strategic ambition to drive meaningful change. According to Mr. Owusu-Ansah, moving beyond “ticking boxes” to embracing transformative ESG principles requires integrating ESG into core business strategies, with a focus on impact management and continuous monitoring”. “Your ambition is what will determine whether you are…

Exactly one year ago today—the Supreme Court of Ghana issued a groundbreaking ruling that would echo far beyond its borders: a ban on celebrities from advertising and endorsing alcoholic beverages. The blockbuster ruling came after music manager Mark Darlington Osae filed a complaint against Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). The court’s decision has been celebrated by public health advocates as a giant step in protecting Ghanaian youth from harmful products. However, its effects have unleashed a tsunami of concerns within the creative industry and among businesses across the West African nation. Public Health Priority vs. Economic Impact The 5-2…

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has described the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extending the petroleum licences of Tullow Oil and its partners to 2040 as lacking good faith, transparency, probity and accountability.In a press release, the think-tank noted that the MoU “is starkly at odds with the Government’s own commitment to reset and strengthen governance of the extractive sector.”That the operational relationship between Tullow and Ghana, according to the IEA, “is riddled with challenges, including a series of high-profile international arbitration disputes that casts a shadow of doubt over the existing Petroleum Agreement.”A notable instance…

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe and former Minister of Education, says he is committed to leading Ghana to defeat poverty if elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and subsequently, the President of Ghana.In a video shared on Wednesday, June 18, declaring his intention to contest the NPP flagbearership, Dr. Adutwum said he envisions a Ghana where every citizen, from farmer to entrepreneur, has a stake in national development.“I believe in a Ghana where every child, regardless of background, receives quality education. I believe in a Ghana where all youth have access to opportunity and…

Canada’s Barrick Mining had its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali placed under state control by a court on Monday in a major escalation of a dispute over taxes and ownership. A former Malian health minister, Soumana Makadji, will take over as provisional administrator for six months, the presiding judge said. Barrick said it will appeal the decision. The move follows actions by the Malian government to block gold exports and seize gold stocks held by Barrick’s subsidiaries. Barrick, in a statement, said it believes those actions, which led to the temporary suspension of its operations, were unjustified. “Justice was neither heard…