Day: August 25, 2025

Accra: GoldStone Resources Limited, the West African-focused gold producer listed on London’s AIM, has seen its shareholders decisively reject the re-appointment of Ms. Angela List as its Director during the company’s Annual General Meeting. According to Ghana News Agency, while most resolutions were approved, shareholders firmly opposed Resolution 3, which sought to re-appoint Ms. Angela List as a Director. The motion received only 19.23% of votes in favor, with 80.77% voting against, ending her tenure on the board immediately. Additionally, the statement revealed that Resolution 7, aimed at authorizing directors to issue up to 474.6 million new shares-approximately half of

Abuakwa: A Presiding Judge of the Kwadaso circuit court has issued a stern warning against the multiple sale of lands, emphasizing that individuals accused of such acts will face legal consequences. Mr. Jephthah Appau, a Relieving Judge of the Asante Abuakwa circuit court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, highlighted the court’s commitment to combating the issue of multiple land sales in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Appau made these remarks during a court session where a 46-year-old farmer was charged with allegedly granting land without title. The judge underscored that any person involved in multiple land

Tamale: A day’s engagement workshop tailored to equip key stakeholders with the knowledge on renewable energy transition and sustainable environmental conservation has been held in Tamale. The workshop, organised by Centre for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana), a non-government organisation (NGO), formed part of the implementation of the Green Schools Initiative: Powering Up Energy Justice for a Brighter Future initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, implemented by CORD Ghana and Eco Warriors with funding support from the UMI Fund, is rolled out in 10 schools and communities within the Central Gonja District in the Savannah Region as

Ahafo: Mrs. Charity Gardiner, the Ahafo Regional Minister, has inspired candidates writing the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to do their best and pass their papers well. She reminded them that the government was on course in its ‘reset agenda’ to create more jobs for the youth and urged the candidates to be inspired by that and work hard to pass the examination. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Gardiner stated in a message directed to the candidates, “This is your moment to shine! Your hard work, sleepless nights, and determination have brought you this far.” She

Accra: The Krachi East Municipal Assembly, through the Department of Social Welfare, is set to distribute essential items to over 100 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality on August 28. These items, valued in thousands of Ghana cedis, are part of a government initiative aimed at supporting PWDs and promoting their welfare. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Seth Kumah, Assistant to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East, stated that the items are funded by the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). The DACF allocation is a government initiative designed to reduce poverty among PWDs by providing necessary

Accra: The Oti Regional Minister, Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, has highlighted the pressing issue of youth unemployment in the region, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address this challenge. Speaking at the apprentices’ matriculation ceremony, Mr. Gyapong noted that the lack of job opportunities was a major concern that required a collaborative effort from stakeholders to provide sustainable solutions. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister emphasized that the matriculation ceremony was a critical component of the National Apprenticeship Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing and modernizing the technical and vocational education sector. He said the integration of

Accra: Madam Yayra Adzo Banini, the Director of Registration and Licensing at the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), has called on entrepreneurs to register their businesses to gain legal recognition and access various benefits. “In life, every individual has a certificate of identity – a birth certificate and a passport for travel. In the same way, for a business, the only proof of ownership and legitimacy is registration,” she emphasized during a float in Accra marking the conclusion of a three-day ORC Week Celebration. The event was themed ‘Resetting the Business Environment: The Role of Enterprise Risk Management.’