Business
Revised Mining lease for Ewoyaa Lithium Project submitted to parliament
The lease, covering the Ewoyaa project in the Western Region, has been referred to the Parliamentary Select Committee for scrutiny following its submission.
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Courts
State to call four witnesses in Chairman Wontumi’s illegal mining case
Wontumi is standing trial alongside Akonta Mining Company Limited and one of its directors, Kwame Antwi, who is currently on the run.
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Business
BoG rolls out new foreign exchange operations framework
The policy seeks to enhance transparency, reinforce market confidence, and strengthen Ghana’s macroeconomic resilience under a flexible exchange rate regime.
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Crime
Illegal mining raid: 10 Chinese nationals arrested, cache of guns seized in Ashanti Region
The intelligence-driven raid, which took place on Friday, 24 October between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., involved a 55-member taskforce using six pickup trucks and two sprinter buses.
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Crime
Osino landlord arrested for selling home to galamsey operators
The arrest, which has caused widespread outrage among residents, was made on Tuesday, October 7, during a joint operation led by District Chief Executive (DCE) Mercy Korang in collaboration with National Security operatives.
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Courts
Court slaps Wontumi with GHC15m bail in Akonta mining scandal
Presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, the court on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, approved a GHC15 million bail package with three sureties.
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Crime
Two soldiers, civilians arrested in failed robbery at Prestea mining firm
According to police sources, the incident occurred late on Sunday, September 28, 2025, when a six-member gang stormed the company premises between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
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Crime
Mpatuam tragedy: Assembly member among two killed in clash with soldiers at Asanko mine
The disturbances reportedly began when a man spotted inside the concession was shot and killed by the security officers deployed to protect the mine. News of his death quickly spread, prompting enraged residents to mobilise and block the ma...
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General
Minerals Commission engages Bono chiefs on Mining Law review
The meeting in Sunyani, the 13th in the series, gathered paramount chiefs, queen mothers, and traditional leaders to discuss proposed reforms aimed at aligning Ghana’s mining laws with global standards, addressing environmental concerns, an...
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Courts
Wassa Amenfi: Two jailed 15 years each for attempted highway robbery
Mohammed Abdul Salam, 28, and Karim Yakubu, 42, both from northern Ghana, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, preparation to commit a crime, and unlawful possession of arms and ammunition.
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Courts
Salesgirl jailed 10 years for possession of cocaine
Presiding Judge Isaac Addo also imposed a GH¢120,000 fine on the convict. Should she fail to pay the amount, she will serve an additional three years behind bars.
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Courts
NAM1 moves to subpoena 7 state institutions in ongoing Menzgold case
The institutions NAM1 wishes to subpoena include the Ghana Police Service, Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Minerals Commission, Agricultural Development Bank, and Zenith B...
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US
First major national crypto legislation passed in US
The new law, known as the Genius Act, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar and considered less volatile than Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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Crime
Robbery suspect arrested in Millennium City, stolen items recovered
According to a statement signed by DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, Head of Public Affairs for the Regional Command, the incident took place around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, when the suspect allegedly attacked a woman and snatched her handbag.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court adjourns NAM1’s bid to halt criminal trial
NAM1, the embattled CEO of the collapsed Menzgold Ghana Limited, wants the apex court to put a hold on the High Court proceedings until his appeal is fully heard and determined.
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Business
Heath Goldfields ordered to halt operations at Bogoso-Prestea mines over regulatory breaches
The directive, issued on June 24, 2025, follows a comprehensive review of the company’s operational standards, compliance records, and administrative practices.
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Business
SEC warns public against unlicensed investment platforms promising unrealistic returns
In a statement released on July 1, 2025, the SEC cautioned the public to exercise vigilance and refrain from investing in schemes that have not been approved under Ghanaian law.
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Crime
Police dismantle vehicle theft syndicate in Kumasi ; five arrested, manhunt ongoing
For months, residents reported disturbing incidents where individuals, after withdrawing large sums of money from banks, were trailed and later robbed from their parked vehicles.
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Crime
Six persons arrested in Kumasi for attack, robbery of bank customers
According to Regional Police Commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, the group trailed individuals who withdrew large amounts of money from financial institutions and then broke into their vehicles to steal the cash.
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Courts
Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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