Business
Court lifts freeze on Sesi-Edem accounts in sharp rebuke to EOCO
The decision marks a major legal victory for the company after weeks of scrutiny over an investigation initiated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO.
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General
Minority petitions OSP, CHRAJ over old BoG building renovation contract
The caucus says it has formally submitted petitions to the Office of the Special Prosecutor, CHRAJ, and the CID, asking the three bodies to examine how the contract was awarded by the Ghana Gold Board to Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe.
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Business
Government’s proposed sliding-scale mining royalty regime colonial-IEA
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the policy think tank rejected the draft Minerals and Mining (Royalty) Regulations 2025, which would set royalties at 5% to 12% for minerals including gold and lithium.
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General
Parliament Passes 23 New Laws in 2025
Parliament has passed 23 new Acts in 2025, introducing key legal changes across sectors including tax, public finance, environment, and social protection. The new legislation includes repeals of major levies and updates to longstanding stat...
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Africa
Court orders EFCC to apologise, pay ₦5m over ‘unlawful’ wanted notice on Dubai-based trader
In a judgment delivered at the Federal High Court, Kaduna, Justice H. Buhari held that the EFCC had overstepped its legal authority when it published Tijjani’s photograph.
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Crime
Three killed, four trapped in galamsey pit collapse at Twifo Mampong
According to eyewitness accounts, seven people were working at the site when disaster struck — four underground digging for gold while three others manned a pumping machine above ground.
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Crime
Fetish priest flees shrine as anti-galamsey task force storms Ankobra River
According to Brigadier General Musah Whajah (Rtd.), the Western Regional National Security Liaison Officer, operations will continue until visible improvements are seen in the river’s condition.
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Business
IEA Chairman calls for mining leases to prioritise local companies
Speaking at a media engagement in Accra, Dr. Mensa argued that decades of foreign dominance in the mining sector have left Ghana with little to show for its vast mineral wealth.
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Crime
Military patrol at mining site turns chaotic
On Tuesday, groups of illegal miners together with some residents carried the body to the military detachment at Esaase in protest.
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Business
GRA to roll out Fiscal Electronic Device Act as part of sweeping reforms
The law, in force since May 2018, mandates the use of approved fiscal devices at every point of sale by certain taxable persons.
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General
ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Courts
Court of Appeal denies NAM1 stay of criminal trial
The court unanimously dismissed an application filed by NAM1 and his two companies—Menzgold Ghana Limited and Brew Marketing Consult—seeking a stay of proceedings in a case involving 39 criminal charges.
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Crime
Lands Minister order immediate revocation Akonta Mining license
During a press briefing on Monday, April 21, the minister revealed that Akonta Mining had been engaged in unauthorized mining operations, including activities commonly associated with galamsey, and had breached numerous mining laws.
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Business
Govt moves to halt issuance of prospecting licences in bid to reform small-scale mining
During his maiden visit to the Minerals Commission’s Control Room—responsible for monitoring the activities of excavators—the minister reiterated that under the government’s Resetting Ghana agenda, there is a pressing need to overhaul both...
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Business
BoG cash boxes found at Sarpeiman by National Security
At the heart of the investigation are official Bank of Ghana (BoG) cash boxes found at the crime scene, suggesting a disturbing lapse in oversight or possible insider collusion.
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Business
2025 Appropriation Bill approved by Parliament
The bill outlines the spending plan for the year, directing funds toward vital sectors of the economy. A substantial allocation—GH¢68 billion—has been earmarked for public sector wages and salaries, reflecting a continued focus on improving...
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Crime
Forestry Commission cracks down on illegal mining in Tano Anwia forest reserve
The team also seized an excavator and two gold detector machines during the raid in Compartments 17 and 63 of the reserve.
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Business
BoG prohibits banks from photocopying Ghana Cards for banking transactions
This directive aligns with the National Identity Register Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2111), which emphasize biometric verification as the gold standard for secure transactions.
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General
National Security intercepts 12 containers filled with cash, suspected gold bars
Officials have disclosed that two of the targeted containers remain unaccounted for, but efforts are underway to locate them using state security tracking systems.
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Courts
I'll uphold national interest in CASSIUS Mining case-AG nominee
With a distinguished career spanning over three decades and a doctorate from Stanford University, Dr. Ayine pledged to uphold constitutional values and prioritize Ghana's interests.
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