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File photo of destroyed galamsey equipment The anti-galamsey task force of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) seized and disabled four excavators used by illegal miners in Kyebi, Eastern Region.This occurred during a strategic operation on Sunday, June 15, when the task force departed from Accra to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the area.According to eyewitness reports, the offenders abandoned their equipment and fled the site as the task force approached. The team, however, apprehended some illegal miners in the towns of Asikam and Potrase, within the greater Kyebi area, according to a report by 3news.com on…

Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned Ghanaian bank, today opened the doors to its transformative “Wheels and Homes Expo 2025.” Running from June 19, to June 21, at the Ghud Park at Accra Mall, this unparalleled event promises to be a comprehensive one-stop destination for Ghanaians aspiring to acquire their dream homes and vehicles, offering real solutions to long-standing challenges. For many Ghanaians, owning a home or a reliable car remains a significant aspiration, yet often feels like a distant dream. Ghana continues to grapple with a substantial housing deficit, estimated to be in the millions of units, with…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global innovation, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries, revolutionizing healthcare, and transforming decision-making. Yet, in Africa, the shortage of localized training, mentorship, and infrastructure threatens to widen the digital divide. That’s where the Elite Research and Data Science Institute (ERDSI) steps in, a rising force committed to bridging this gap through inclusive education, innovation, and collaboration. Founded by Ebenezer Senu, MLS, a molecular and cellular biologist/immunologist turned data scientist, ERDSI is a mission-driven organization dedicated to equipping the next generation of African researchers, professionals, and students with practical skills in data…

Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has urged restraint in calls for the declaration of a state of emergency to tackle illegal mining, stressing that such action must not be rushed.Amid mounting pressure from environmental groups and civil society organisations alarmed by the continued destruction of forest reserves and water bodies due to galamsey, Gbande emphasised that government is already employing tactical and targeted responses to address the issue.“We shouldn’t be so quick to call for a state of emergency. This is not something you simply impose. Look at the situation today, forest reserves have effectively become…

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has filed an application at the Supreme Court challenging the two court rulings for the name of his supposed apparent rival, Nii Tackie Adama Latse II, to be reinstated to the records of the National House of Chiefs as Ga Mantse.The High Court in Kumasi, presided over by Justice Frederick Tetteh, on November 11, 2021, ruled that the name of Nii Latse II should be reinstated to the register of the National House of Chiefs as Ga Mantse.The Court of Appeal in Kumasi, presided over by Justices Georgina Mensah-Datse, Eric Baah and…

A senior figure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, has called for a revision of the party’s internal qualification criteria for leadership roles at the regional and national levels. He is advocating that aspirants for top executive positions within the party must have previously held roles at the polling station or constituency level, arguing that such experience is crucial for effective leadership and grassroots connection. The former Ashanti Regional Chairman aspirant made these remarks at the NPP Chairmen Caucus of Ghana Conference held in Kumasi, under the theme: “Building Momentum: The Role of…

– Source:As of 17 June 2025, there have been over 4,000 confirmed cases of mpox and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, raising the possibility that the virus will spread to neighbouring countries and spark a larger outbreak throughout the densely populated region of west Africa. Cases in Sierra Leone appear to be spreading from person to person, mainly among young men and women. The Conversation Africa asked Jia Kangbai, an infectious-diseases epidemiologist at Njala University in Freetown, what’s behind the upsurge and how it can be stopped. What is mpox and how is it transmitted? Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is a…

Stanbic Bank Ghana’s Manager of Global Market Sales, Oforiwaa Attipoe, is optimistic about Ghana’s chances of securing the fifth tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, a move expected to further stabilize the economy and strengthen the Ghanaian cedi. In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, Mrs. Attipoe noted that Ghana has met all the conditions outlined under the ongoing IMF-supported program, signaling disciplined economic management and a clear commitment to fiscal responsibility. She added that the expected board approval for the $360 million disbursement would be a significant vote of confidence in the country’s recovery efforts. “Ghana has…

The management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has terminated the appointments of over 100 staff members.A termination letter to one of the affected employees read: “Management regrets to inform you that your appointment cannot be confirmed. Consequently, your employment with the Bank will be terminated effective Monday, June 23, 2025.“In accordance with the terms of your appointment and the Bank’s policies, you will be paid one month’s salary in lieu of notice. Kindly ensure that all items belonging to the Bank currently in your possession are returned to the Human Resource and Capacity Development Department on or before Monday,…

Dr Stephen Amoah is the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso The Zongo Youth Movement has warned New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, to keep his campaign away from Zongo communities, following religious comments allegedly made by Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah.Dr Amoah, who openly declared his support for Kennedy Agyapong during an engagement with TESCON-SDDU, on June 21, 2025, attributed the NPP’s 2024 election defeat to the then-presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, being of Islamic faith. According to a report by citinewsroom.com on June 23, 2025, the group is demanding a formal apology from both…