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GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?

A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?

New ethics filings reveal a flurry of financial activity by Donald Trump - but what could be the implications?

Donald Trump's ethics filing reveals a substantial number of financial transactions involving securities of major U.S. companies. The reports, covering the first three months of 2026, hint at the scale of the president's financial activity - but what does it all mean?

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations remain legal tender.

Sunyani market traders are worried about the rising cost of ginger - will their businesses survive?

Ginger traders in Sunyani's Nana Bosoma Central Market are facing challenges. They are requesting government intervention due to rising prices - but what's causing the spike?

Tomato traders are facing difficulties - what could this mean for the market and consumers?

Tomato traders are worried about the challenges of importing tomatoes from Burkina Faso - a situation impacting their businesses. With local tomato availability limited, the traders fear potential market shortages if the issue isn't resolved soon.

Ahead of Mother's Day, a church group showed love to female prisoners - but what did they bring, and why?

The Global Evangelical Church's women's fellowship visited the Kumasi Central Prisons to celebrate Mother's Day with female inmates- a compassionate act. Their generosity highlights a pressing issue, but what challenges do these inmates truly face?

She's demanding compensation before she considers dropping the case - but what exactly happened?

A woman involved in a confrontation with Bills Micro Credit staff says she won't drop the police case. Company management has approached her with promises - but she remains wary.

Private WASSCE candidates can now breathe a sigh of relief - but do they have what they need to see their results?

The West African Examinations Council has released provisional results for the 2026 WASSCE Private Candidates, First Series - and candidates can now check their results online. A WAEC results voucher is required, but the process to access the results promises to be straightforward.

Planning a trip to the U.S. for the World Cup? Here's what you need to know about the visa application process- don't get caught out!

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has issued guidance for Ghanaians seeking visas for the upcoming FIFA World Cup- detailing the application process. They are hoping to help fans navigate the requirements, but what challenges might applicants still face?

UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?

Ghana's economic path is under scrutiny - could the nation be stuck in a cycle?

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a warning regarding Ghana's economic policies. They suggest the country's reliance on certain financial strategies could have long-term consequences - but what are they?

A witness in the NSB trial insists a large transfer went to an individual- not the institution. What does this mean?

The trial continues for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and others accused of misappropriating funds. A prosecution witness faced intense cross-examination regarding specific money transfers- but what did she reveal?

A savage cutlass fight landed three men in court - but what explanation did one offer for the bloody confrontation?

Three men faced the Swedru Circuit Court after a cutlass fight in the Eastern Region went viral - sparking outrage. The court's response to the brazen violence has people talking.

A high-profile politician is in court amid claims of falsified documents and a missing fortune - what's the real story?

Chairman Wontumi, a prominent figure in the NPP, faces serious allegations related to a multi-million cedi agricultural loan. The charges involve deception and a significant financial loss to Ghana EXIM Bank - raising questions about accountability.

A nationwide registration of small-scale miners has begun - but what does this mean for the future of the industry?

The government, in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has initiated a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. This exercise aims to formalise and regulate the sector - but what benefits will this bring to the miners?

With Houthis joining the Iran war and US troops arriving, what could this mean for global stability?

Yemen's Houthis have entered the Iran war by launching attacks on Israel, even as the US dispatches Marines to the region- raising the stakes. The conflict's expansion threatens to further destabilize the Middle East and disrupt global affairs- but how?

Ghana's drop in mining investment attractiveness raises questions - what impact will this have?

Ghana's mining sector is facing scrutiny as the Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index reveals a shift in the nation's ranking. Stakeholders are now concerned about what this could mean for the country's appeal to investors.