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Government moves to regulate EV charging stations
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Abdulai Jinapor, announced the planned legislation at the Future of Energy Conference 2026 in Accra.
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Produce signed GIIF board minutes-Court orders ex-secretary in Sky Train case
The order came after lawyers for former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah asked the court to compel the witness to bring the document, arguing that a later set of minutes refers to the March 13 minutes, yet the prosecution did not disclose that reco...
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Africa
Nigeria drops criminal case against Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah
In a series of directives issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and signed by Director of Public Prosecutions M.B. Abubakar, prosecutors were told to discontinue charges
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Africa
INTERPOL rescues 21 Ghanaian trafficked victims in Nigeria
INTERPOL’s Executive Director for Police Services (pro tempore), Cyril Gout, said the joint initiative revealed the scale of interlinked criminal activity affecting Ghana and its neighbours.
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Carbon Credits Within the Ghanaian Business Landscape & the Laws that Govern It
Carbon credits are licences that allow the owner to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (“CO₂”) or other greenhouse gases (“GHGs”).
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CHRAJ dismisses EC’s appeal, clears path for full probe into IMANI’s procurement allegations
The EC had argued that CHRAJ lacked constitutional authority to investigate matters relating to its procurement and asset management decisions
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Crime
IMANI calls for prosecutions after forensic report uncovers Gold-for-Oil irregularities
Former officials of BOST and an associated private firm were also singled out in connection with undisclosed offshore assets, trade-based money laundering, and breaches of fiduciary obligations.
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Africa
Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firms for $80bn over toxic dam collapse
The incident in February unleashed millions of litres of acidic sludge into waterways, killing fish, ruining crops, and making water supplies undrinkable. Court papers say the disaster has affected around 300,000 households in the country’s...
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Business
Communications minister gives MultiChoice Ghana sept. 6 deadline to cut subscription charges
Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George stressed that the government is determined to guarantee fair pricing for Ghanaian consumers, reflecting recent improvements in the country’s economic outlook.
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Crime
Former Finance Ministry advisor wanted by OSP for corruption in SML deal
The OSP suspects that Mr. Akore, believed to hold both Ghanaian and American citizenship, may have fled the country and could be hiding in the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, or Hong Kong.
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Courts
Thief jailed 5 years for stealing ECG equipment
Asimah Delali, a rubbish collector popularly known as "Ayigbe", was convicted after pleading guilty to charges of stealing and tampering with ECG’s distribution infrastructure.
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Business
BoG warns of unlicensed YellowPay and HanyPay
In a public notice dated June 10, 2025, the BoG flagged YellowPay, a product of Yellow Card Financial Inc., for falsely promoting itself as a provider of digital payment services, cryptocurrency trading, and cross-border remittance solution...
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Courts
AG charges EX-GIIF CEO, Prof Ameyaw-Ekumfi over $2M sky train scandal
According to court filings, the incident dates back to February 2019, when the two sanctioned a $2 million payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for early-stage work on the proposed urban rail system—work that never materialized.
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Business
Preventing illicit financial transaction; Interior Minister calls for strengthening of Anti-Money Laundering laws
At a meeting with representatives from the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) on Friday, Mr. Muntaka emphasized the need for greater collaboration amon...
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IMANI Vice President criticizes new IGP appointment amid pending Supreme Court case
Bentil condemned President John Mahama’s decision to relieve Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of his duties and replace him with COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, calling it a direct affront to the authority of the nation’s highest court.
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Maritime Authority poised to make Ghana's ports safest in West Africa
To achieve this goal, Naval Captain Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali (Retd) has called on key institutions in the maritime sector to collaborate in implementing effective security measures.
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Business
BoG warns of sanctions in bancassurance directives to stakeholders in financial sector
Bancassurance, which involves partnerships between banks and insurance companies to offer insurance products through banking channels, has significantly expanded across Africa and globally since the 1980s.
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Business
'Expired' rice saga: FDA indicates readiness to undergo audit
The FDA has been under scrutiny for allegedly neglecting proper checks before approving an extended best-before date for over 22,000 bags of 50kg rice imported by Lamens Investments Africa Limited.
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‘Expired’ rice saga: FDA clarifies GH¢100k fine on Lamens Investments
In a statement, the FDA explained that Lamens Investments rebagged the rice without obtaining prior approval, a necessary measure to uphold product integrity and safety standards.
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Enforce air quality laws-Environmental health officers charged
This mandate was outlined during a training session hosted by the Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) as part of its Zero Waste Cities Project.
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