Yagbonwura welcoming Prez Akufo-Addo to the durbar grounds The chiefs and people of Gonja land have thanked President Akufo-Addo for the massive development he has brought to the area, since he assumed the reins of power in 2017. Led by the overlord, Yagbonwura Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, the people said apart from development, President Akufo-Addo had also ensured peace by helping to resolve most of the chieftaincy disputes in the area. President Akufo-Addo put the icing on the cake after he supervised the creation of the Savannah Region. President Akufo-Addo (r) Speaking at a grand durbar held in honour of the outgoing president at Damongo, the traditional capital yesterday, Yagbonwura Bikunuto Jewu expressed the heartfelt gratitude of his people to President Akufo-Addo for all that he has done for them. He observed that the massive developments enjoyed by the area are palpable in all facets of their lives, including education,...

Alhaji Boniface Saddique with some of the zongo chiefs Ahaji Boniface Saddique, a former minister of state and Member of Parliament for Madina, has called on the Zongo communities in the country to vote for Mr Alan Kyerematen, an independent presidential candidate, because every vote cast would be a victory vote that would lead to the transformation of Ghana. Speaking to the various Zongo communities, as part of his tour of the Eastern Region to canvass for votes for the presidential candidate of the Movement for Change, he emphasised the transformational message of Mr Alan Kyerematen, which is anchored on establishing a government of national unity that includes giving influential positions to leaders of both Traditional and Religious authorities, including Zongo chiefs. Alhaji Saddique, who is the National Campaign Manager of Alan Kyerematen, also promised the Zongo communities that when they vote for Alan Kyerematen in the upcoming general election,...

Panel discussion ongoing A network of activist and media defence lawyers in Africa, known as the West African Network of Activist and Media Defence Lawyers (WANAMDEL), has been inaugurated. Comprising 14 legal practitioners from 11 countries across West Africa, the group of lawyers is on standby to defend activists and journalists who may not be able to acquire the services of a legal representative. A group photograph of members of WANAMDEL (standing) and dignatries The WANAMDEL was inaugurated by Dr. Joseph Whittal, chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Accra, following a forum on the law and freedom of expression in West Africa. The members of the network, who are all lawyers, include Samson Lardy Anyenini, Martin Kpebu and Zakaria Tanko, all from Ghana; Moussa Sarr, Senegal; Thérèse Donu, Togo; Sarnyenneh M. Dickson, Liberia and Paul Kamara, Sierra Leone. The others...

The Akyem Mine, located in the Birim North district of the Eastern region of Ghana, was conceived through exploration activities by Normandy Mining in the mid-1990s. With Newmont acquiring Normandy in 2002, exploration was intensified to confirm and define the gold resource in the years that followed. Backed by the necessary regulatory approvals and social agreements, Newmont committed over US$900 million in capital investment, and more than US$600 million in sustaining capital, to give birth to the Akyem Mine. Construction of the mine’s infrastructure began in 2011, and was completed ahead of schedule and budget, paving the way for commercial production to begin in 2013. In February this year, the Akyem mine achieved five million ounces (5Moz) of gold production since commencing commercial production. This operational milestone also made it possible for Newmont to deliver on its pledge to its employees, local communities, and the government of Ghana, while honouring...

Cocoa smuggling Information reaching The Chronicle from the North East corner of Ghana has it that there were sporadic gunshots on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 believed to be between two detachments of police and the military. According to eyewitnesses, as the firing assumed alarming proportions, the scary scene forced the unarmed personnel of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and civilians to run for their dear lives. Even though information as to what led to the action by the police and their military counterparts was scanty, your authoritative paper managed to scoop a few vital reports from neutral sources. It has it that on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at about 10:00hours, the police had a tip-off on the movement of a truck, Kia Rhino, with registration number AS 551-21, alleged to be smuggling unspecified quantity of dried cocoa beans into neighbouring Republic of Togo. The Divisional Police...

Barely 24hrs after the Organised Labour had called off the intended strike action against illegal mining, the Ghana Armed Forces in collaboration with Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) have moved into action. The action spot was Anyinam, in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region, which is known for its illegal mining activities on the Birim River. The military, which was acting upon instruction from the Commander in Chief, President Akufo-Addo, had moved to the galamsey enclave early in the morning, but the illegal miners apparently got hint of their coming and, therefore, fled the place. This did not, however, stop the men and women in green uniform from carrying out their duties. Aided by GNASSM, who are familiar with the terrain, they destroyed all the chanfan machines they (illegal miners) have set up on the river to carry out their illegal activities. The Commander of the...

The Kiteezi Landfill After expanding its operations to some of the West African countries, Ghana’s leading waste management company, Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has now landed in East Africa and Uganda to be precise, where it has landed another lucrative contract. The Ugandan Ministerspeaking to the press JGC has been tasked by the Ugandan government to decommission the 39-acre Kiteezi Landfill, in the Wakiso District, near Kampala, and transform the site into a modern ecological recreational facility. In addition to this, the Ghanaian Conglomerate is also planning to invest in integrated composting and recycling systems, as well as transfer stations. This will provide comprehensive waste treatment and disposal solutions to improve environmental sanitation in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. The system will also produce organic compost for agricultural and horticultural applications, while recovered plastics will serve as raw materials for a new bin manufacturing facility. The initiative is expected...

Veep Dr Bawumia inspecting the project The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday inspected ongoing works at the Accra STEM Academy. The project, which is expected to be operationalized next month is currently 85 per cent complete. Upon completion, the school is expected to admit pupils from Kindergarten to Senior High School, the first of its kind in the country. This forms part of the efforts of the Akufo-Addo government’s transformation of public schools in Ghana. Accompanying the Vice President for the inspection were the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West, Madam Lydia Alhassan and the Director General for the Ghana TVET Service, Mr David Prah. The Managing Director for Jamic Construction works, Mr James Manu Donkor, told Dr Bawumia and his entourage that the construction of the auditorium, library and canteen have all been completed. He explained that the only...

Coach Otto Addo, Ghana Black Stars seek first qualification win against Sudan today By Otoo Jesse The Black Stars of Ghana host Sudan on match day three of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers today, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Accra Sports Stadium scheduled for 16:00 GMT. Sudan is second on the table after two matches, having won their first game against Niger and losing to Angola. Jordan Ayew, Ghana Meanwhile, Ghana is placed third on the table after making a poor start to the campaign with a loss to Angola on home soil, and travelling to pick a point against Niger, a match football pundits predicted a win for Ghana. The four-time African champions made a shaky start to their campaign and are eager for a win. It has been over 3 decades since the Black Stars won the AFCON; thereafter, they have been runner-ups and...