The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has raised alarm over the alarming rise in gold smuggling in Ghana, emphasising its detrimental effects on the nation’s financial health. The UK Ghana Gold Programme (UKGGP) estimates that Ghana loses around $2 billion every year due to smuggling and illegal gold operations, posing a significant threat to the country’s economy.
The University of Ghana has indefinitely postponed the reopening of its 2024/2025 academic year due to an ongoing strike by several labour unions. The decision, announced in a statement on 25 September 2024, comes as various employee groups across the country have embarked on industrial action.
Afia Pokua, a media personality with Agoo TV, has made an emotional plea for prayers following a difficult visit to the Manhyia Palace.
Bullying can happen anywhere: at school, on the playground, or even online.
The Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has praised what he described as the high professionalism of the Ghana Police Service in handling the Democracy Hub demonstrators, who were captured on video provoking the police, among other violations, during their demonstration.
Prince Ganaku, the lawyer representing 46 protesters arrested during the Stop Galamsey demonstration, has launched a scathing critique of the Ghana Police Service, alleging violations of the protesters' rights and bad faith in their actions.
Gospel musician Broda Sammy has advised young women in churches to be mindful of how they dress, warning that overly modest outfits could harm their chances of finding a suitor.
The Paramount Chief of Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Oseadeayo Kwasi Kenin IV, along with three associates, has been brought before the Kumasi High Court over allegations of illegal mining, also known as galamsey, on a licensed concession.
Ghanaian actor Kwaku Manu recently travelled to the US and had his first ride in a Tesla Cybertruck, which he shared on social media.
Professor Martin Oteng Ababio, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, has raised concerns about the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy’s impact on the nation’s tertiary education sector.
The devastation caused by illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, has reached a tipping point in Ghana.
Ghanaian social media personality Moesha Buduong has finally spoken on her health after a lengthy period of silence.
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