The United States has extradited former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, to Ghana following her conviction on more than 70 corruption-related charges involving the embezzlement of over six million dollars in public funds. The American Embassy in Accra announced the extradition on Tuesday, June 9, 2026….
President John Dramani Mahama has announced Ghana’s intention to deepen cooperation with Belarus in agriculture through technology transfer, skills development and investment as part of efforts to modernise the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking during his state visit to Minsk, Belarus, President Mahama said the two countries were committed to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation…
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has cautioned that Greater Accra will require additional waste disposal and treatment facilities to manage the steadily rising volume of municipal waste. Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue on sustainable solid waste management in Accra, the Minister disclosed that the 25 Metropolitan, Municipal and District…
Ghana’s gold production rose sharply by 23.41% in 2025, climbing from 4.82 million ounces in 2024 to 5.94 million ounces, driven largely by a historic expansion in small-scale mining, industry figures have shown. Data presented at the 98th annual general meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines in Accra over the weekend indicated that small-scale…
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has hailed the first-ever delivery of Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and a major step towards strengthening the country’s petroleum value chain. Speaking at the Jubilee crude oil berthing ceremony in Tema, the Minister described…
President John Dramani Mahama has directed all Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of state institutions, and other political appointees not to accept awards from private organisations without prior approval from the Presidency. The directive was issued by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, following concerns about the increasing number of awards being…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, says she was not surprised by her recognition as Best Regional Minister, insisting that the award reflects her performance in office and the impact of her work in the region. According to her, the recognition serves as motivation to do more, adding that she believes her…
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has announced the opening of applications for the Presidential West African Scholarship Initiative (PWASI) 2026, offering a major opportunity for academically qualified and financially needy students across the West African sub-region. This initiative aims to support students pursuing tertiary education by providing access to fully or partially funded scholarships, promoting regional…
An insurance brokerage firm located in Adjiringanor, East Legon, has announced a vacancy for the position of Financial Accountant on a full-time basis. The role reports directly to the General Manager. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing financial reporting, overseeing accounting operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and maintaining strong financial controls within the organization….
A company based in Aboadze-Takoradi has announced a vacancy for the position of Procurement Officer within its Commercial and Compliance Department. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Commercial and Compliance and indirectly to the Facility Manager. The role is responsible for sourcing, procurement, and contract management of goods and services in…
