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MIIF CEO Calls For Systemic Change To Empower Women In Mining

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Mrs Justin Nelson speaking at the program

Ghana’s mining sector must undergo systemic transformation to ensure women are fully included, empowered, and able to lead, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs. Justina Nelson, has said.

Mr Nelson in a group photograph with the women

Speaking at the 10th anniversary of Women in Mining Ghana (WIM Ghana) in Accra, Mrs. Nelson emphasised that true gender inclusion requires more than token representation, it demands structural reforms that enable women to influence decision-making, advance professionally and thrive in a historically male-dominated industry.

“A more inclusive mining sector will strengthen productivity, governance, and innovation,” she said, adding “Systemic change is necessary to ensure women are not only present, but empowered to shape the future of our mineral-driven economy.”

Building on a Decade of Progress

Mrs. Nelson commended WIM Ghana for 10 years of advocacy, leadership development and creating pathways for women.

“Your work has challenged stereotypes, amplified women’s voices and opened doors that were once firmly shut,” she said.

Despite these gains, gender gaps persist. Citing Ghana Chamber of Mines 2023 data, she noted that women account for 9–10% of large-scale mining staff, 9% of contractors, 10% of junior-level roles, 14% of senior positions, and 21% of professional roles.

“These figures highlight the urgent need for systemic change,” she said, pointing to ongoing challenges including inequitable pay, gender bias, and harassment. Drawing on her own experience at MIIF, she added “I have faced false publications and malicious attacks for putting things in their right perspective.

“I stand here not as a victim, but as a woman determined to lead. Let us hold and defend one another, for we are few at the top.”

Scholarships and Structural Support

To foster systemic change, MIIF has launched initiatives such as the Women from Mining Communities (WoMCom) Scholarship Scheme, which provides financial support for female STEM students from mining communities.

Over 90 students at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, have already benefited, and MIIF plans to expand the program to universities in Ghana’s middle belt and northern regions in 2026, in collaboration with corporate Ghana and development partners.

“Our goal is to ensure that women from mining communities are not left behind in Ghana’s mineral-driven transformation,” she said.

Empowering a Growing Sector

Mrs Nelson also highlighted that Ghana’s mining sector is experiencing significant growth, reinforcing the importance of including women in its expansion.

For the first three quarters of 2025, MIIF recorded US$291.87 million in royalties from large-scale gold operations, a 40.18% increase from 2024, while mid-tier gold operations contributed GH₵59.44 million, up 46.38%.

Manganese royalties surged 170% to US$12.75 million, quarry operations rose 13.12% to GH₵13.15 million, and sand mining increased 21.48% to GH₵433,406.

“These figures demonstrate that Ghana’s mineral sector can grow robustly while implementing systemic reforms to empower women,” she said.

Mrs. Nelson concluded with a call to action: “As MIIF continues to secure Ghana’s mineral revenues, we are ready to partner with Women in Mining Ghana to build a sector where gender does not limit potential. True transformation requires systemic change, and together, we can make it happen.”

 

 

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Jospong Group constructs modern worship Centre for Church of Pentecost at Trasacco

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Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye

The Church of Pentecost (CoP), in partnership with the Jospong Group of Companies, on Sunday, December 14, 2025 dedicated an ultra-modern church auditorium and mission house for the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) at Trasacco, a prime suburb of Accra, marking a major milestone in the long-standing faith-based collaboration between the two institutions.

Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr. Eric Nyamekye praying over the new church building

The dedication service, held at the new PIWC Trasacco premises, under the Madina Area of the Church of Pentecost, attracted senior clergy of the church, leaders of the Jospong Group, captains of industry, public officials and congregants from across Accra.

The ceremony formed part of a structured programme that included prayers, worship, a sermon, thanksgiving by the Jospong Group, the cutting of tape, unveiling of a plaque and the formal handing over of keys to the church.

The Mission house donated to the PIWC Trasacco

Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, who dedicated the facility, described the occasion as a moment of gratitude to God and a testament to sacrificial giving.

He announced that two facilities, a chapel and a mission house, had been completed and dedicated, and expressed appreciation to the benefactors for their generosity to the church.

“We want to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Church of Pentecost, to say a big thank you and to pray that the Lord will bless them,” Apostle Dr. Nyamekye said, adding that with more than 20,000 congregations worldwide, the church warmly welcomes such acts of support to advance its mission.

A picture of the church

Touching on the Christmas season, the Chairman underscored the message of peace, love and reconciliation, urging Christians to live harmoniously and extend compassion to the less privileged.

He encouraged church members and the general public to reflect on the significance of Christ’s birth and to use the season as an opportunity for spiritual renewal.

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong seated with his family at the dedication Service

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, described the project not as an achievement but as “a testimony of grace,” attributing the success of his business and philanthropic endeavours to prayer, obedience and faith in God.

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong and his family addressing the entire church

Standing with his wife and family, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong recounted his personal journey from modest beginnings in technical education to building one of Ghana’s leading indigenous conglomerates, stressing that divine guidance had shaped his path.

“When I could not see my future, God saw it. When I did not know the way, God gave me the way,” he said.

He emphasised that prayer has been central to his leadership philosophy, noting that “strategy without prayer is incomplete, and success without God is empty.”

According to him, key decisions taken in prayer have sustained the Group through challenges and growth, reinforcing his conviction that business leadership is also spiritual.

The ultra-modern church complex

Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong explained that the donation of the PIWC Trasacco auditorium and mission house was inspired by a divine vision to strengthen chaplaincy and spiritual life within the Jospong Group, while supporting the work of the Church of Pentecost.

He acknowledged the support of successive national leaders over the years, noting that partnerships and guidance at various levels had helped expand the Group’s footprint across Ghana and beyond.

The front view of the ultra modern church

Information contained in the dedication brochure traces the roots of the Jospong Group’s spiritual culture to 1995, when daily devotions were instituted at its Jamestown printing press. This practice later evolved into annual thanksgiving services, which have become a core corporate and spiritual tradition of the Group.

The brochure further indicates that the vision to construct a modern chaplaincy auditorium was conceived in 2020, with the facility designed for shared use by PIWC Trasacco and the Church of Pentecost chaplaincy.

The wife of the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong seated at the service

The project was executed through the combined efforts of JAYCOM, SINO Africa and China State Construction Company, under technical supervision by a team of engineers and church leaders.

The new complex is equipped with modern amenities, including a children’s auditorium, digital library, executive lounge, conference rooms, gallery, LED screens and power control systems, all intended to support worship, administration and global digital ministry.

A separate mission house was also secured to provide accommodation for the resident minister of PIWC Trasacco, enabling uninterrupted pastoral care and leadership.

Funding for both the church building and the mission house was fully borne by Elder Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, his wife Dr. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong and the Jospong Group of Companies, according to the brochure.

Some dignitaries seated at the dedication service

The dedication also highlighted the broader partnership between the Jospong Chaplaincy and the Church of Pentecost, which has seen the church provide pastoral support, doctrinal guidance and venues for the Group’s nationwide thanksgiving services.

This collaboration has facilitated evangelism, counselling and worship activities that have impacted communities across the country.

As prayers were offered and the keys formally handed over, church leaders described the PIWC Trasacco complex as both a physical landmark and a spiritual symbol of faithfulness, expressing hope that the facility would serve generations and contribute to Ghana’s spiritual development.

The service ended with benediction and expressions of appreciation, as congregants celebrated what both church and corporate leaders described as a manifestation of faith in action and a reaffirmation of commitment to God and society.

 

 

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Newmont’s Contribution to Health, Education  et al  acknowledged by key partners

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For years, Newmont’s presence in Ghana has been defined not only by responsible mining, but by a deliberate effort to invest in people. From life-saving health interventions to transformative educational opportunities, the company’s community-focused initiatives continue to draw national recognition. In recent months, several reputable institutions have highlighted Newmont’s long-term commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable groups, affirming the company’s role as a strategic partner in Ghana’s social development agenda.

Newmont’s sustained investment in uplifting individuals and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, has been acknowledged and affirmed by key partners. The latest of such recognitions came from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), which highlighted Newmont’s long-standing support for hepatitis B vaccinations.

Acknowledging the high prevalence and rapid spread of Hepatitis B in Ghana – and the urgent need for intervention to prevent a national health crisis – NMIMR has been leading extensive education and vaccination campaigns. Newmont’s financial assistance enables the Institute offer free vaccinations year-after-year.

Newmont’s partnership with NMIMR, however, extends far beyond Hepatitis B prevention. The company has provided sponsorship towards a critical national campaign aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), such as Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, Leprosy, Buruli Ulcer, and Yaws. These diseases disproportionately affect low-income communities and can result in disability, disfigurement, social stigma, loss of productivity, and chronic poverty.

Amid dwindling funding from development partners, Newmont’s intervention fills a crucial financing gap and helps extend essential healthcare to individuals and communities who urgently need support but may otherwise be unable to afford these life-saving interventions.

Recognition by Otumfuo Osei II Foundation

The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has also acknowledged Newmont’s contribution to expanding access to quality education in under-resourced communities. Through a three-year partnership between Newmont and the Otumfuo Foundation, six Artificial Intelligence (AI) Smart Laboratories are being established. These  facilities and curriculum are designed to expose pupils and students to robotics, 3D modelling, coding, and other emerging technologies.

This partnership is already transforming learning outcomes. Just a little over a year ago, Kona D/A Primary & JHS had no functioning AI lab. Today, it hosts one of Ghana’s most promising AI and robotics teams, made possible through the investment in a fully equipped 50-seater laboratory furnished with 25 tablets, 10 robotics kits, AI learning content and trained master coaches who provide hands-on instruction.

The impact of this support became evident at the Ghana Robotics Competition (GRC) 2025; a groundbreaking event that showcases the innovative capabilities of young Ghanaians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Kona D/A Primary & JHS stood alongside 74 competing teams, representing 37 middle schools, 26 high schools, and 11 universities. Their team, comprising Godfred Ofori (14, JHS 3), Victoria Tabi Boakye (10, Basic 5), and Austin Osei Okrah (13, JHS 3), had only three days to prepare. Despite being first-time entrants and among the youngest competitors, they emerged winners of the national competition.

The laurels did not end there. Kona’s Austin Osei Okrah was also named the overall best in the Tech’s League, earning the distinguished title of Controller Conqueror for GRC 2025, a remarkable achievement for a first-time participant from a less-resourced school.

Prior to this remarkable achievement, Wioso St. Peter’s Junior High School (JHS), the first school to benefit from the Smart Labs initiative in 2024, participated in the 2024 edition of the GRC. After only a few months of training, and as first time participants, Wioso St. Peter’s JHS placed 5th in the national competition, out of a total of 47 participating schools.

Through partnerships, such as with the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, inclusive growth is being nurtured through human capital development.

 

Appreciation by Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana

The Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana has also recognized Newmont for its contribution toward life-saving surgeries for children with heart conditions. Through Newmont’s collaboration with the Foundation, critical open-heart surgeries have been made possible for underprivileged children who otherwise would not have had access to such specialized care.

Beyond demonstrating leadership in responsible mining and environmental stewardship, Newmont remains focused on delivering positive social impact, directly and through partnerships that  create enduring legacy for the less privileged.

 

 

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Select Committee on Trade supports move to restrict Raw Rubber Exports

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Select committee chairman granting interview to the media

Parliament’s Select Committee on Trade and Industry has thrown its weight behind the government’s decision to restrict the export of raw rubber in the 2026 budget statement, describing the move as critical in protecting local jobs, ensuring value addition and sustaining Ghana’s industrialisation drive.

During a working visit to three local processing companies, Yaeric Rubber Processing Ltd, Golden Latex Rubber Products Ltd and the Ghana Rubber Estates Ltd (GREL) in the Western Region, both the Committee Chairman and the Ranking Member offered strong backing for the policy, which was explicitly captured in the 2026 Budget.
The Association of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (ANRAG) has also endorsed the decision, insisting that Ghana has the capacity to process all rubber produced in the country.

Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism and Member of Parliament for Central Tongu, Alexander Gabby Hottordze said “We Cannot Allow Job Losses and Middlemen Abuse to Continue”, Committee Chairman said the unregulated exploitation and exportation of raw rubber had created room for “unscrupulous middlemen” to profit at the expense of farmers and domestic processors.
He noted that the practice had already contributed to job losses—forcing some displaced workers into illegal mining—as factories struggled to operate below capacity due to reduced raw material supply.

“The President’s vision is clear: no product should leave Ghana unprocessed. Value addition will create jobs, feed our factories, and support the 24-hour economy.

“We are lawmakers, and we will ensure the law works. Any steps toward export must be in consultation with the local industry,” he stressed.
He added that the Committee had already initiated engagements with relevant ministries to ensure swift implementation of the policy once the accompanying Legislative Instrument (L.I.) is laid before Parliament.

Ranking Member and Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Yaw Okyere Baafi said “Government Has Taken a Bold Decision, Now We Must Back It With Law”, The Ranking Member commended government’s “bold, clear and irreversible” policy stance on restricting raw rubber export in the 2026 Budget.

“The minister gives policy direction, and the ministry will bring the L.I. to Parliament. This time, no one can export raw rubber from Ghana to the detriment of local industry supply. Exportation is restricted,” he stressed.
He argued that a similar regulatory approach had strengthened Ghana’s cement industry, expressing confidence that rubber processing would experience the same transformation once the new L.I. is enforced.

ANRAG: “We Can Process All Ghana’s Rubber, No Farmer Will Lose”
Secretary of the Association of Natural Rubber Aggregators (ANRAG), Perry Acheampong, also welcomed the government’s move, dismissing claims that processors are short-changing farmers.

“Prices are set by the Tree Crops Development Authority. Processors all pay above the minimum approved price. No farmer loses anything by selling locally,” he stated.
According to him, processors have an existing memorandum of understanding with traders and aggregators to buy all their rubber, meaning there is no justification for exporting raw rubber.

Perry noted that Ghana’s processors currently have an installed capacity of about 178,000 tons but the raw material production is estimated to be about 110,000 tons per annum, which clearly indicates that all the raw material can be processed locally for the country to benefit from value addition.

He said the restriction would restore factory operations, many of which have cut down shifts, with some now working only a few days a week.“Value addition is the President’s vision. When we process rubber here, nobody loses a job — not the farmer, trader, aggregator, transporter or freight forwarder. Everyone gains,” he emphasised.
He added that Ghana’s peers, including the Ivory Coast, Liberia and Guinea-Bissau, have all banned the export of raw rubber to protect local industries—a model Ghana should emulate to build a competitive sector.

SELECT COMMITTEE CHAIR
During the visit, the Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism expressed deep concern about the impact of raw rubber exports on local processors, most especially Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL), warning that the situation is creating conditions that could worsen rural unemployment and, indirectly, fuel illegal mining.

His comments followed detailed presentations by the Secretary of ANRAG that painted a dire picture of how the rising export of raw rubber was starving local processors of essential feedstock.

According to the Chairman, the Committee is now fully seized with the facts and is prepared to escalate the matter to the floor of Parliament.
“Frankly speaking, the starvation of this particular industry is causing more harm than good,” he said adding “apart from denying GREL and other local processors of raw materials and pushing the local processors to operate far below capacity, we are losing jobs.”

He revealed that GREL’s factory workforce has dropped from about 630 employees to a little over 400, a development he described as both alarming and dangerous for the stability of communities that depended on the company’s payroll.
He warned that widespread job cuts in agro-processing areas could push unemployed youth toward illegal mining activities.

“An empty hand is a tool for the devil. When people lose their monthly income, they will necessarily have to look for alternatives. This is how some end up in galamsey. We cannot claim to be fighting illegal mining with one hand while promoting it with the other,” he cautioned.

The Chairman also suggested that the Committee had picked up information indicating that a few individuals were profiting from the unregulated export trade at the expense of national interest.
He disclosed that prior to the release of the 2026 Budget Statement, the Committee had briefed the Minister of Finance on the findings from earlier engagements with GREL.

He welcomed government’s decision, announced in the budget, to restrict the export of raw rubber from 2026 as a step in the right direction.
The Committee, he added, will pursue further consultations with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ministry of Food and Agriculture to fashion out a sustainable framework that protects local processors, secures jobs, and increases value addition in the rubber sector.

Praising GREL for its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes, including nursery support and community projects, the Chairman said companies that invest meaningfully in host communities deserve stronger policy protection.

 

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Obuasi Bitters CEO Rebuilds burnt Pomposo School Block

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The School authorities presenting a citation to Dr. Collins Amo

Dr. Collins Amo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aduro Ye Herbal Center, has rebuilt the Pomposo R/C Primary B school block destroyed by a fire last year. The new structure comprises a staff office, washrooms, and headmaster’s office.

The refurbished school block

Dr. Collins Amo, an old student of the school undertook the project after the school authorities petitioned him for support.

“As an old student and good corporate citizen, l decided to help rebuild the structure since the government alone cannot handle everything.”

According to him, the gesture aligns with his company’s commitment to improving education in Obuasi.

Madam Regina Ocansey, the school’s headmistress, expressed gratitude, saying the intervention was timely and life-saving as it brought relief to teachers and pupils and thus enhanced the learning environment.

She disclosed that the fire had destroyed properties worth thousands of cedis, including textbooks, computers and TV sets.

 

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Bosome-Freho District Assembly supports 33 persons with disabilities

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A beneficiary receiving livelihood support equipment from DCE Appiah-Kubi

The Bosome-Freho District Assembly in the Ashanti Region has provided livelihood support to 33 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the district.

The 33 beneficiaries received tools and equipment tailored to their individual trades, with the expectation that they will become self‑reliant contributors to their households and the local economy.

The assistance, funded through the district’s share of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), was handed over during a brief ceremony held at Asiwa, the District capital.

Mr Charles Appiah-Kubi, the District Chief Executive speaking at the event, urged the beneficiaries not to sell the startup equipment they received.

He explained that the resources are meant to support their livelihoods and improve the standard of living,” adding that it is the aim of the government to ensure that PWDs seen begging for alms on the streets in cities and towns across the country are empowered through the DACF.

Mr. Appiah‑Kubi further assured the beneficiaries of the government’s continued support, encouraging them to refrain from street begging and to make prudent use of the equipment to better their living conditions.

Mr. Frank Konadu Asare, District Social Welfare and Community Development Director, emphasized that PWDs are equally productive, skillful and knowledgeable, and called on the public to view them as such and give them the respect and opportunities they deserve.

“Utilise the support and resources provided to improve your lives,” he told the beneficiaries, stressing the importance of making good use of the assistance to enhance their economic and social well‑being.

He disclosed that the support is part of the assembly’s broader effort to promote the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities and to reduce reliance on begging.

 

 

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Consultants assess stalled Mamponteng Jubilee Market project

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Consultants on site reviewing the Mamponteng Jubilee Market project

Consultants from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) have carried out a comprehensive site review and assessment of the Mamponteng Jubilee Market on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

The exercise, held at the market premises, aimed to verify that the existing site plan accurately reflects the current ground conditions and to identify any areas requiring immediate modification or redesign.

The stalled Mamponteng Jubilee Market

The Jubilee Market project, which stalled at 55% completion for more than 12 years, began in 2004. The prolonged abandonment has negatively impacted traders and the local economy.

The market serves as a central trading hub for the district’s 46 major towns and communities.

The assessment follows the visit by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang last October, during which she promised to ensure the project’s completion.

The Vice President emphasised that the government prioritizes projects that support women’s development, recognising the importance of trading in their lives.

Mr. Joseph Amankwah, Municipal Chief Executive for Kwabre East Municipal Assembly, said the field assessment was essential to ensure that the development plan aligns with realities on the ground.

According to him, the review is crucial for confirming that their site plan mirrors the actual situation and for pinpointing sections that may need prompt adjustments.

Mr. Amankwah expressed the Assembly’s gratitude for the commitment shown by President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana  Jane Opoku‑Agyemang towards the successful completion of the Mamponteng Jubilee Market.

He noted that their continued support has been instrumental in moving the project forward.

He disclosed that the MLGCRA team, comprising engineers, planners and other technical experts, conducted a walk‑through of the market, evaluating infrastructure, drainage, stall layout and other critical components, noting that their findings will inform any necessary redesign work before the market becomes fully operational.

 

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Illegal miners ‘invade’ Akrokerri College of Education

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Dr. Ben Otchere-Ankrah, an old student of Akrotco

The security and safety of infrastructure at the prestigious Akrokerri College of Education (Akrotco) seem threatened by illegal mining activities and alarming encroachment of lands vested in the College upon its establishment.

Nana Owusu Sampah, late chief of Akrokerri, released the lands for the establishment of the then Akrokerri Teacher Training College in 1962.

However, illegal miners have pitched camp in between the Castle Block (male dormitory) and the ATTC Practice School on one side and the space near the Asare Bediako Senior High school to extract gold illegally without restraint.

Besides, the illegal mining activities in the vicinity, parts of the land allocated to the school are also being encroached upon by prospective developers.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba – Ashanti South Regional Police Commander

Dr. Ben Otchere-Ankrah, a governance lecturer of the Central University and an old student of the College, has queried the inaction of the traditional authority led by Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II, the Queen mother and Nana Kofi Berchie, the Gyasehene and Regent, to take appropriate action against perpetrators.

Raising concerns on Okay FM last Thursday, Dr. Otchere-Ankrah expressed dismay about the development and called on the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), headed by the Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Regional Police Commander and the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), as well as local security agents to rise up to the challenge by protecting  the lands for future infrastructural expansion.

Meanwhile, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested 13 individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities on the premises of the Akrokerri College of Education in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.

The suspects were picked up on Thursday, December 11, 2025, during a police operation that also led to the seizure of four water-pumping machines used in the illegal activities.

Those arrested were identified as Christopher Kabiobayo, 25; Eric Owusu, 27; Emmanuel Opoku Awuah, 21; Moses Terkpertey, 29; Emmanuel Appiah Harrison, 31 and John Okrah, 31.

The four pumping machines seized from the illegal miners

The rest are Shadrack Sarfo, 23; Adu Desmond, 26; Abdul Wahab, 23; Elvis Abnce, 33; Sarfo Shadrack, 33; Nicholas Tetteh, 30 and Darko Yaw, 23.

DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, the Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, while addressing journalists at Bekwai on Friday, December 12, 2025 confirmed that all 13 suspects have been arraigned before court.

He cautioned individuals involved in illegal mining and other criminal activities to stop or face the law.

DCOP Nyaaba stressed the resolve of the Command to clamp down on such offences, stressing that his men are all out to clamp down on criminal activities including illegal mining.

 

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Colombian Veep explores investment opportunities at GPHA

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The Colombian Veep being briefed at Team Port

The Vice President of Colombia, H.E. Francia Elena Márquez Mina, on Friday, December 12, 2025 led a high-level business delegation to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) as part of efforts to explore investment opportunities and deepen bilateral trade relations between Colombia and Ghana.

The delegation was received on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority by the Director of Port of Tema, Mr. Tebon Zumah, along with management officials of GPHA.

The visit is aimed at identifying areas of mutual business interest while strengthening economic and commercial ties between the two countries.

Vice President Márquez Mina underscored the critical role ports play in national economic development, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between ports in Colombia and Ghana, to drive growth and shared prosperity.

She noted that Colombia is pursuing a vision to reconnect with the world through strategic trade partnerships, adding that Ghana holds a special place in that vision, due to historical and cultural links.

According to her, Colombia seeks to strengthen trade relations with Ghana through enhanced port cooperation to improve livelihoods in both countries.

The Vice President revealed Colombia’s interest in exporting Colombian goods to Ghana and establishing a direct maritime route between Colombia and Ghana, noting that such a route is geographically feasible through one of Colombia’s two major ports.

She also proposed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ports of Colombia and Ghana to formalize cooperation.

Additionally, H.E. Márquez Mina announced that Colombia will host an African Trade Forum in March, 2026 and formally invited the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to participate.

She emphasised the importance of transforming historical maritime routes once associated with the transatlantic slave trade into modern routes of trade, partnership, and mutual development.

In his remarks, the Director of the Port of Tema, Mr. Tebon Zumah, reaffirmed that international trade is impossible without efficient port infrastructure and welcomed the proposal for closer collaboration.

He expressed support for the idea of exchange programmes between Ghanaian ports and sister ports in Colombia to facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building.

Mr. Tebon Zumah also welcomed the Vice President’s call to redefine historical trade routes as channels of prosperity and highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.

He noted that Colombia could leverage Ghana’s ports to access these markets. He further mentioned opportunities for tourism development through the introduction of passenger vessel services.

As part of the visit, the Vice President and her delegation toured key facilities at the Port of Tema, including Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 and the Fruit Terminal, where they observed ongoing port operations.

 

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‘I was bullied into supporting Tinubu’ –Actress Bimbo Akintola

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Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola

Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about the reason behind her unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The movie star, who supported Tinubu during the last election, explained that she increased her support for the then-APC candidate because an opposition supporter bullied her over her choice of Tinubu.

She claimed that her increased support for Tinubu was to spite her bully.

Speaking in a recent episode of With Chude, Akintola urged Nigerians to respect other people’s political choices and opinions.

“I supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last election because somebody annoyed me with their bullying.

“Nigerians are annoying. Don’t bully other people. We have our right to differences of opinion. You don’t like this man [Tinubu], cool, you have the right not to like him. You prefer this person, good for you. But don’t bully others.

“They bullied Aunty Joke [Silva] to the point that someone wrote something so inhumane. So, I made a video and said, ‘I’m also supporting Tinubu, kill me, let me see if you can change my 565mind.’

“We need to stop bullying. We need to agree that we can never agree with everybody. That’s what makes us great and beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be a boring life.

“Till tomorrow, you might not agree that he was the best person for the job, but at that point, that was who I wanted, that was who I voted for. You can’t take my voice away from me; it’s mine,” she expressed.

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