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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has highlighted the scale of gold trade leakages Ghana faced before the introduction of reforms to formalise the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is procuring a blockchain-based tracking system to improve gold traceability, strengthen responsible sourcing and curb illegal trading and smuggling.
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has identified family neglect, social exclusion and limited employment opportunities as key factors contributing to the return of former inmates to prison.
The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has resigned as Juaben Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and withdrawn his candidature for the constituency chairmanship, amid…
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Public Service Commission (PSC), led by Chairperson Ambassador Patrick Nandago, will review audit findings involving the Kavango East Regional Council and the Education and Health directorates to determine whether…
ONGWEDIVA- Residents of Tsumeb are calling for urgent repairs to streetlights, the removal of overgrown bushes and stronger action against unlawful late-night liquor operations following a tragedy reported on 11 October. A mother of six…
Staff Reporter The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) participated in the Namibia Diplomatic Fair 2026, held at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek from 16 to 17 October, to promote the country as a leading tourism destination. Held under the theme…
Ester Hakaala The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening tourism enterprises, improving regulatory coordination and promoting business…
Lawyers representing former Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Bernard Esau have requested that he be transported in a sedan or bus for his court appearances due to his health conditions. Esau, who is represented by the Metcalfe…
WALVIS BAY -Namibia is losing out on high-paying jobs in the maritime sector as the country for decades is not on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) whitelist. This week a former trainee of the Namibia Maritime and Fisheries…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, yesterday urged Namibia and Angola to prioritise implementing bilateral agreements so they deliver tangible benefits to citizens. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Angola-Namibia Bi-National…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), to step aside from the Juaben Constituency Chairmanship race pending an investigation by the…
The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPC) has warned individuals producing fake versions of Ghana’s laws and manipulating gazetted documents that they risk arrest and prosecution. The warning comes as the company introduces digital…
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says its institutional, licensing and value addition reforms have created 4,866 direct jobs in less than two years, as Ghana seeks to expand local participation in the gold industry.
The Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC) has announced plans to honour teachers in the Ashanti region for their immense and selfless contribution to education and national development.
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called on the government to strengthen enforcement of laws against illegal mining, known as galamsey, and deploy more security personnel and resources to protect water bodies and farmlands.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Ghana to move beyond economic stabilisation and pursue policies that address the underlying challenges facing the economy and support long-term growth.
The Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, has pledged not to compromise the peace and reconciliation process initiated by his late father, Ya-Naa Abukari, assuring that he will strengthen the process to safeguard peace in the kingdom.
Ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring ways to deepen cooperation in petroleum transportation and supply following a meeting between the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, and a delegation from Burkina Faso’s…
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the infrastructure deficit in northern Ghana, describing peace and reliable public infrastructure as the two key drivers of private investment and sustainable job…
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched its 2026 Mobile Service Week (MSW) in Techiman, the Bono East Regional capital, with a renewed commitment to bringing pension services closer to members and the general…
The National Apprenticeship Programme has pledged to support graduates of Ask Media Training School with tools to establish their own businesses, urging them to turn their practical skills into sustainable livelihoods.
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has called for the immediate dismissal of the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, and officials of the Ghana…
OKANGHUDI – Various mourners from across the country have described former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba as a humble and caring mother, as well as a dedicated nurse who made significant contributions to Namibia and her community. She died…