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South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings has confirmed plans to sell its operations in Ghana and Malawi as part of a strategic shift to consolidate its business within South Africa. The company revealed that it received a binding offer in June for its seven Ghanaian stores and one warehouse, marking
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has declared its intention to prosecute Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals attempting to obtain Ghana Cards. The authority emphasized that it is a criminal offense for a Ghanaian to guarantee the nationality of a non-citizen during the national ID registration process. Speaking at
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Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured Nigerians living in Ghana that they have nothing to fear amid recent concerns over xenophobia and deportation rumors. Addressing the issue publicly, Mahama dismissed viral videos and protest clips circulating on social media as misleading, clarifying that the footage was outdated and involved fewer
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In the wake of a recent protest by a section of Ghanaians demanding the deportation of Nigerians from the country, both Ghana and Nigeria have moved swiftly to calm tensions and prevent any diplomatic fallout. The demonstration, which was sparked by a viral video containing inflammatory remarks, has been widely
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The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has successfully reclaimed over 16 acres of valuable land near the Kotoka International Airport following a High Court ruling in its favour. The land—leased to subsidiaries of the McDan Group, namely McDan Shipping and Airport Logistics Limited since 2012—was repossessed after the
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A 32-year-old Nigerian man, Mohammed Ogbona, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison with hard labour by the Tema District Court for attempting to illegally obtain a Ghanaian passport. Ogbona, who also went by the name Mohammed Alhassan, was arrested on June 16, 2025, at the Passport Application Centre
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In a brief but symbolic ceremony at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra, officials from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) handed over 17 gleaming gold bars—valued at a whopping $1.7 million—to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). This handover wasn’t just about precious metal; it was
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has brought serious corruption and money laundering charges against seven individuals, including former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and three companies. The accused include top NPA officials and directors of private firms—Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics Limited,
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared Ernest Darko Akore, a former Technical Advisor (Chef de Cabinet) at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, as a wanted person. Authorities are seeking his arrest in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and related offences. Mr. Akore is being investigated
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The government has agreed to meet three out of the four key demands made by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). During a press briefing in Accra on July 16, the Association’s President, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, revealed that allowances for book and research, uniforms, and fuel will be
Politics
The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, National Women’s Organiser of the NDC, and Malik Basintale, Acting CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), accusing them of endorsing and celebrating the violence that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun. Their condemnation follows the violent events
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Fuel consumers in Ghana may soon experience a significant hike in prices, as the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) projects an increase of up to 9% at the pumps starting tomorrow, July 16, 2025. This anticipated rise, according to COPEC, stems from a combination of factors including global market fluctuations