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Maxwell Kofi Jumah, former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, has been arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The arrest follows a raid on his private residence in Kumasi last week. Sources at EOCO indicate that he was picked up on Tuesday, April 28, and is currently in the custody of the agency. Individuals familiar with …

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that government has settled $29.5 million owed to contractors working on the Suame Interchange project. He made the disclosure during an inspection tour on Tuesday, April 28, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to completing all ongoing and inherited road projects. Mr Agbodza further revealed that an additional GH₵3 billion has …

Ghana’s banking sector is regaining momentum, with total industry assets reaching GH¢465.4 billion as of February 2026, according to the Bank of Ghana’s March Monetary Policy Report. The figures point to stronger balance sheets and an improved position within the domestic market. Assets grew by 21 percent year-on-year. Although this marks a slowdown compared to the previous year, it reflects …

Adamus Resources Limited has pushed back against what it describes as an attempt to revoke its mining leases without соблюing due process, insisting that any such action would be unlawful under Ghana’s mining laws. In a press release dated April 27 and signed by its legal representatives, Apatu-Plange & Co PRUC, the company responded to remarks attributed to the Chief …

Story by Mariam Naadei Hammond The Minority in Parliament has dismissed claims that the recent fire at the Akosombo substation is responsible for the ongoing power outages commonly known as dumsor affecting parts of the country. According to the Minority, the outages predate the April 23 incident by more than a year, describing the fire as a “symptom” rather than …

Story by Mariam Naadei Hammond Former Ghanaian Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court on June 15, 2026, in a case that could have significant implications for both his residency status and Ghana’s efforts to secure his return to face criminal charges. According to court documents, the hearing will take place at 1:00 …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has acknowledged ongoing unplanned power outages affecting parts of the country, attributing the disruptions to challenges within its distribution network. According to the company, the outages are largely being caused by ageing infrastructure, deteriorating cables, and overloaded transformers, all of which continue to put pressure on the national electricity distribution system. In a statement …

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the directive for the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid Company Limited, Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside, describing the move as superficial and unlikely to address the country’s persistent power challenges. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, April 28, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, argued that recent leadership …

Former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, Clifford Braimah, has cautioned that Ghana could face a significant shortage of potable water if pollution of the country’s water bodies continues unchecked. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast show today, Dr. Braimah raised alarm over increasing levels of heavy metals detected in major water sources, describing the situation as a …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has revoked the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases previously held by Adamus Resources following allegations of illegal mining practices and regulatory violations. The decision comes after investigations by the Minerals Commission revealed multiple breaches of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and other relevant legal frameworks …