Category: News

Accra: Azumah Resources Ghana Limited says it is focused on moving forward with the development of the Black Volta Gold Mine in the Upper West and contributing to a prosperous Ghana. The milestone marks the beginning of a new era for Ghana’s mining sector. According to Ghana News Agency, Azumah Resources Ghana commended the government for ensuring that the rule of law had been fairly applied for many years in the country’s extractive sector. The company expressed confidence that the government would continue in that stead, ensuring investors had confidence when investing in Ghana and ensuring that they were not

Quebec city: Four men, including members of the Canadian Armed Forces, have been arrested for allegedly founding an “anti-government militia” and making plans to seize land in the province of Quebec. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) revealed on Tuesday that three suspects, aged between 24 and 25, are accused of promoting terrorist activities, while a 33-year-old man has been charged with weapons possession, among other offences. According to Ghana News Agency, the national police service reported the seizure of 16 explosive devices, 83 weapons and accessories, approximately 11,000 rounds of ammunition, nearly 130 magazines, night vision equipment, and other

Sunyani: The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has rolled out the implementation of a $5.3 million project nationwide to advance Ghana’s circular economy. The circular economy significantly supports the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on sustainable consumption and production, responsible resource management, and climate action. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghana Circular Economy Center (GCEC) Project of the UN agency is partnering with the Ministry of Environment Science, and Technology for the implementation of the five-year project, funded by the Canadian government. The project implementation targets youth and women in helping to

Tamale: Some individuals and organisations making significant impact in the northern sector of the country have been awarded at this year’s Northern Excellence Awards held in Tamale. According to Ghana News Agency, the awardees included Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor, Vice President of the National House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, who received the Development Oriented Chief of the Year award. Mr. Attah Issah, Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu Constituency, was honoured with the People’s MP of the Year Award. Dr. Tiah Abdul-Kabiru Mahama, MP for Walewale Constituency, received recognition as the Emerging Political Leader and Advocate for

Luxembourg: An investigation has been launched into the alleged misuse of EU funds by a defunct far-right political group at the European Parliament. The Luxembourg-based European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), charged with investigating crimes against the financial interest of the European Union, confirmed the probe to dpa on Tuesday, without providing further details. According to Ghana News Agency, last week the publications Le Monde, Die Zeit, Kontraste, and Falter, as well as German broadcaster ARD, reported on an internal audit by the European Parliament. This audit focused on the use of public funds by the Identity and Democracy (ID) political

Accra: Professor Godfred Bokpin of the University of Ghana Business School has highlighted that the Bank of Ghana’s ‘excessive’ intervention in the foreign exchange market is contributing to the presence of multiple exchange rates. He pointed out that this intervention has led to a significant discrepancy between the interbank exchange rates and the rates provided by foreign exchange bureaux. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Bokpin raised these concerns during an exclusive interview with JoyNews. His remarks came in response to a recent caution from the International Monetary Fund to Ghana’s Central Bank about its role in the foreign exchange

Savelugu: Women farmers in the Savelugu and Nanton Districts of the Northern Region have participated in a day’s engagement forum aimed at enhancing their understanding of government policies and programmes in the agricultural sector. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum, which featured participatory dialogue sessions, included presentations on agricultural policies available to women, open discussions on challenges faced by women farmers, and the drafting of policy recommendations. It was organized by the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), an NGO, with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). The event brought together representatives of women farmer groups from