Ghana secures leadership role in global diamond governance as GoldBod CEO engages major refinery in Dubai

Ghana secures leadership role in global diamond governance as GoldBod CEO engages major refinery in Dubai

Ghana has been appointed Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026 and Chair for 2027, marking the first time a West African nation will lead the global diamond certification regime. The announcement was made on November 21, 2025 during the closing session of the Kimberley Process Plenary at the ALMAS Conference Centre in […]

Sir Sam Jonah crowned prestigious Ultimate Man of the Year Award at EMY Africa 2025

Sir Sam Jonah crowned prestigious Ultimate Man of the Year Award at EMY Africa 2025

African business statesman and corporate governance icon Sir Sam Jonah was the undisputed star of the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards 2025, securing the highest honour of the evening as the Ultimate Man of the Year Award. The award recognises an individual whose lifetime achievements, leadership, and impact have not only revolutionised […]

UG begins internal review after heated on-air clash between Prof Gyampo and Dr Domfeh

UG begins internal review after heated on-air clash between Prof Gyampo and Dr Domfeh

Source – Myjoyonline The University of Ghana has initiated an internal review into a widely circulated video capturing a heated confrontation between two senior faculty members, Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr George Domfeh, during a live appearance on TV3’s The Key Points on Saturday, November 15. The viral footage, which has sparked intense discussion on […]

Energy Minister sets strict technical and commercial criteria for Springfield deal

Energy Minister sets strict technical and commercial criteria for Springfield deal

Energy Minister John Jinapor says the government will only consider a state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) if the asset meets strict technical and commercial criteria. The government is currently exploring a possible intervention in the block as part of broader efforts […]

Government support for Springfield deal depends on independent valuation- John Jinapor

Government support for Springfield deal depends on independent valuation- John Jinapor

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, says the government will only support a potential state-led takeover of Springfield Exploration and Production Limited’s (SEP) stake in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP2) after an independent and transparent valuation proves the field holds strong commercial prospects. Speaking on the Super Morning Show, […]

Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism

Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to life imprisonment after ten years of trial. Justice Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya under contentious circumstances and brought back to Nigeria. He was subsequently […]

Sam Jonah roasts architects over “deafening silence” on galamsey, corruption and other ills

Sam Jonah roasts architects over “deafening silence” on galamsey, corruption and other ills

African business mogul Sir Sam Jonah has challenged the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) to abandon their “dreadful silence” and become a moral force. He directly accused architects of “abdication of civic duty” in the face of national crises, including rampant corruption and illegal mining (galamsey). Speaking at the GIA’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, […]

Gov’t institutions to migrate to secure electronic payment system in 2026 – CAGD

Gov’t institutions to migrate to secure electronic payment system in 2026 – CAGD

Controller and Accountant-General, Mr. Kwasi Agyei, has reiterated plans to migrate government institutions to secure electronic payment systems by the first quarter of 2026. He said the move would strengthen integrity, efficiency, and transparency in public financial management.  Mr. Agyei disclosed this at a consultative meeting in Accra with Managing Directors of Commercial Banks on […]

Over $100m World Bank-supported project to expand infrastructure in SHS – Education Minister

Over $100m World Bank-supported project to expand infrastructure in SHS – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says the rollout of the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Programme (GSLIP), a two-year World Bank-supported project valued at US$180 million, will end the double-track system in secondary education. The Minister said a total of GH₵1.1 billion has been allocated under the GSLIP to execute infrastructure expansion and quality improvement in 2026.  […]