The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has placed former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta back on its list of wanted individuals following his failure to appear before the office for an ongoing investigation into alleged financial losses to the state. Despite earlier assurances that he would report for questioning on June 2, Mr. Ofori-Atta did […]
The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, has distanced itself from a circulating statement that casts doubt on the academic credentials of Malik Basintale, Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA). According to a reliable source within the Office of the Registrar who requested anonymity, the letter making rounds on social media was not […]
Amid growing concerns over the influx of excavators into Ghana, President John Mahama has announced a new permit system that will regulate the importation of the heavy-duty machines. Speaking at the Global Mining Summit on Monday, June 2, the president underscored the urgent need to track and control excavator use, warning that Ghana now possesses […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is scheduled to appear before Parliament next week to brief the House on new and troubling findings related to a corruption scandal at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC. The minister, in a social media post, disclosed that a 2023 agreement between dismissed IT staffer Fred Kwarteng and a top […]
Synopsys has suspended its financial guidance for the third quarter of FY 2025 and full fiscal year 2025, and has reportedly ordered China staff to halt sales and services, having received a letter from the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce heralding new export restrictions in China that will impact semiconductor software. […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC will resume full operations on Thursday, May 29, just 48 hours after it was temporarily shut down in response to a major corruption scandal. The closure, which was made public on May 26 by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, followed investigations […]
Despite a nationwide directive for public transport fares to be reduced by 15%, many commercial drivers and their conductors—popularly known as ‘trotro mates’—are refusing to comply, leaving commuters frustrated and out of pocket. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) announced the reduction on Wednesday, May 21, with the new fares expected to take effect […]
Management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has vehemently shot down claims suggesting that the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is experiencing some operational challenges as well as safety lapses. The clarification by GACL in a press statement stems from recent reports alleging equipment shortages, staff security concerns, and challenges with restricted access protocols at […]
A major corruption scandal has triggered the temporary shutdown of Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced. The drastic move follows damning revelations involving a locally hired staff member, Fred Kwarteng, who was found to have masterminded an elaborate fraud scheme within the embassy’s IT operations. According to Mr […]
Challenges with inconsistent personal details across official documents—particularly between Ghana Cards and birth certificates—are delaying the processing of Ghana’s new chip-embedded passports, the Accra Passport Office has revealed. Felix Nyarku, Director of the Accra Passport Office, highlighted this persistent issue during a visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs. According to him, mismatches […]
