According to recent reports, gold has turned up all over the Upper East Region. Seven districts out of fifteen have struck gold, creating new opportunities for the area. Donatus Akamugri Atanga, who leads the Upper East Region as Minister, shared this exciting news with reporters. He spoke at the future airport site near Bolgatanga last Saturday, March 29.
The airport would help miners send gold safely across Ghana without worrying about thieves, Atanga explained. He pushed everyone involved to back the airport project because it would boost business throughout the region. The minister pointed out how sudden these mineral discoveries happened, changing the economic landscape almost overnight. When miners extract gold, they need fast...
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang left the country to receive medical care abroad after doctors suggested she needed specialized treatment. She first went to the University of Ghana Medical Centre last Saturday when she fell sick following her Friday workday on March 28. Her health situation required attention beyond what local facilities could provide.
Presidential Spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu shared the news through an official announcement. As the Minister of State responsible for Government Communications, he explained that medical professionals had advised seeking international healthcare options for the Vice President. The statement ended with hopes for her quick return to health.
President Mahama just stopped two sketchy deals that would have sold Ghanaian diplomatic buildings in Nigeria and Zambia. The previous leadership under Akufo-Addo and Bawumia set up these transactions before leaving office. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared this news with lawmakers during a recent meeting at parliament.
Ablakwa posted on Facebook last Saturday, March 29, making the government's position crystal clear. He stressed that Ghana will not sell any diplomatic property during their administration. The minister said they're already working to take back money that changed hands illegally as part of one deal. His team plans to make sure everyone involved faces the consequences of their actions.
The new...
Dr. Dominic Ayine recently spoke about making arbitration fair and fast. As Attorney General and Justice Minister, he stressed that speed matters, but justice comes first. He shared these thoughts at the Second ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day held in Accra. The event focused on balancing legal representation with tribunal involvement during arbitration.
Dr. Ayine wants arbitration tailored for different parties, especially when governments participate. He drew from personal experience as a former Deputy Attorney General. He described how hard it was to gather evidence from multiple government agencies. He also mentioned the red tape that slows down payments to lawyers, tribunals, and experts.
The Attorney General pushed for special...
Kennedy Agyapong recently attacked Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia based on his Islamic faith. After failing to become the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer himself, Agyapong met with legal professionals in Kumasi, asking for their support in his second attempt. He claimed the NPP should replace Bawumia because many Christian leaders opposed having a Muslim President. Agyapong stated these religious leaders told their church members not to vote for Bawumia because of his faith.
The former MP and businessman warned that the same problem would happen again if the party kept Bawumia as its candidate. His comments sparked immediate backlash from attendees at the meeting. Many legal professionals disagreed strongly with Agyapong. They called his...
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions recently raised concerns about international business hurting workers. At last week's launch party for labor experts, ZCTU leader Runesu Dzimiri explained that worldwide trade brings both good things and serious problems. He pointed out how global markets push companies to cut costs, especially in terms of employee pay.
When businesses feel pressure to spend less money, they ask governments to weaken rules that protect workers. They target minimum wage laws, safety regulations, and rights to form unions. Many companies simply move their factories to places where they can pay people much less, leaving workers jobless back home. Countries desperate for business investments often lower their standards...
After Blessed Runesu Geza repeatedly threatened him, businessman Wicknell Chivayo stepped up to defend President Emmerson Mnangagwa from planned protests across Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa faces pressure from angry war veterans led by Geza, who want him removed because they believe his government has failed and allowed corruption. These protest threats made the government act defensively by sending security forces to stop any demonstrations.
Chivayo criticized Geza harshly on social media, saying the former fighter lacks political power and nobody should listen to him. He described Zimbabwe as peaceful, with educated citizens who hold Christian values and follow laws. He called the protests illegal and violent, saying they went against...
Chengeto Kanyai grabbed the Miss Ebony Zimbabwe 2025 crown last Friday. She outshone Bulawayo native Samukele Dlamini, who became the first Princess, and Masvingo resident Lerato Masocha, who landed the second Princess.
The first-ever pageant ran virtually from Harare, with "Empowering Through Diversity" as its theme. Organizers switched to an online format, just like Miss World did during COVID-19. They pointed to unexpected problems as the reason behind this change.
The event should have happened at Robbi Mupawose Hall at the Harare Agricultural Show Ground. Instead, everybody gathered at Mudziyashe. Kanyai studies Business Management, focusing on Systems Design and Applications, at the University of Zimbabwe.
Her win earned her a...
Pirate taxis called mushikashika or go-fasters have taken over Kadoma streets. These unregistered Honda Fit cars replaced the regular buses that once served routes to Rimuka, Ngezi, and Munhumutapa. This change has completely shifted how people travel around this mining area. Many locals wonder what comes next for moving around the City of Gold.
The switch from normal buses to these illegal taxis happened slowly, but nobody could stop it. People who need rides to work or for daily errands find themselves using these unlawful cars more often. You can spot these vehicles speeding through busy roads from downtown Kadoma all the way to faraway mining spots like Rio Tinto and Chakari.
Sekai Nyamadzawo works at a local shop and feels both...
