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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has shut down five Chinese-owned warehouses at Anwia Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region for allegedly fabricating and stocking changfan machines and other equipment used in illegal mining, also known as galamsey.

The operation, led by the CEO of the EPA, Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, followed a nationwide directive banning the fabrication and use of changfan machines, which have been identified as a major cause of pollution in Ghana’s rivers and water bodies.

According to Professor Klutse, the EPA discovered hundreds of changfan components and water pumps in the warehouses, which were originally registered as facilities for the storage and sale of spare parts for caterpillar vehicles.

‘The owners initially applied to sell parts for heavy-duty vehicles, but our investigations revealed that they had diverted into the manufacture and sale of changfan machines used in illegal mining,’ Prof. Klutse disclosed.

She added that documents seized from the warehouses confirmed that the Chinese operators were licensed only for spare parts trade – not for manufacturing mining machinery.

The EPA boss further hinted that similar operations would be replicated in other regions where illegal mining activities are rampant.

‘We are determined to protect our environment, rivers, and lands. The EPA will not sit idle while a few selfish individuals destroy what belongs to all Ghanaians,’ she warned.

Prof. Klutse noted that illegal mining continues to pose a serious threat to Ghana’s environment and public health. She lamented that despite several government interventions, activities of galamsey operators have led to the contamination of major rivers such as the Offin, Pra, and Ankobra, making water treatment costly and threatening the survival of aquatic life.

Environmental experts have long warned that if illegal mining is not curbed, Ghana could face an acute water crisis in the coming years. Many communities are already struggling with polluted water sources and degraded farmlands, leading to food insecurity and health problems.

The EPA says it will collaborate with other security and regulatory agencies to track down individuals and companies involved in the importation, fabrication, and distribution of changfan machines across the country.

‘When these changfan machines are impounded and destroyed, it will go a long way to reduce illegal mining activities,’ Prof. Klutse emphasised.

The agency is urging the public to report any suspicious manufacturing or sale of mining equipment in communities, to help protect the environment for future generations.

A five-week pregnant 15-year-old Nigerian girl, who was trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation, has been rescued by the Western Central Regional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service in Tarkwa.

Following a complaint made by the victim’s father, Ogbonno Onuigbo, who said his daughter went missing in October 2025 in Nigeria, the police, based on intelligence gathered, arrested 25-year-old Joy Ogbonna at Aboso near Tarkwa on Monday, November 3, 2025.

A statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs Unit, Western Central Command, ASP Beatrice Turkson, indicated that the victim called her father on October 24, 2025, revealing that she had been trafficked and abused in Ghana.

‘Police investigations indicated that one Golden Blessing, who is currently on the run, lured the victim from Enugu to Lagos under the pretext of offering her a cleaning job, and later handed her over to Joy Ogbonna, who transported her to Tarkwa,’ part of the statement read.

The statement further indicated that upon arrival, the suspect confined the victim in a room, forced her into sex work, and collected the proceeds.

‘Through the intervention of a helpful passerby, the victim was able to contact her father, leading to her rescue. A medical report confirmed that the victim was five weeks pregnant,’ the statement indicated.

According to the police, the suspect, Joy Ogbonna, is currently in police custody and will be arraigned before court soon. They added that efforts are ongoing to arrest her accomplice, Golden Blessing, who is believed to be in Nigeria.

‘The Western Central Regional Police Command commends the public for their support and timely intervention, and reaffirms its commitment to fighting human trafficking and protecting vulnerable persons from all forms of exploitation,’ the statement read.

Actress and brand influencer, Adu Safowaah, has expressed her admiration for former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia.

The outspoken social media sensation disclosed her admiration for Samira Bawumia’s charisma and composure, as well as her ability to attract attention and audiences.

A video posted on Adu Safowaah’s Facebook page saw her exchanging pleasantries with the former Second Lady at a funeral ceremony, under the caption, ‘Her Excellence @sbawumia l tapped in your grace and power. God bless you. Hi Friends tap into Godmother’s grace.’

Samira Bawumia’s humanitarian work has earned her widespread recognition and admiration. As the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), the former Second Lady has made significant strides in empowering women, promoting education, and supporting climate action.

Her dedication to humanitarian work has earned her several awards, including Ghanaian Women Association of Georgia Global Humanitarian Award, African Women of Excellence Award, Macron-Bibb County Award, GWAG Humanitarian Award, and Atlantic City Council Award among others.

The Coalition of Salaga Deserves Better Youth Groups in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region, has embarked on a peaceful demonstration to register their displeasure over the persistent erratic power outages and chronically low current in the municipality.

The youth groups demonstrated through the Salaga township displaying placards such as ‘We need our sub-station’, ‘We are tired of promises’, ‘We are also citizens’, and ‘Salaga deserves better’ among others.

According to the youth groups, the persistent erratic power outages affects social and economic activities as well as damages business and household appliances such as cold storage and refrigerators, television, fans, and broader setbacks to municipal development.

They also linked the intermittent power supply to poor student performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), adding that many students lack stable evening lighting for study.

The youth groups noted that the municipality has endured unreliable electricity for years despite repeated meetings with stakeholders, including youth leaders, traditional and religious authorities, and officials from the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

The leader of the Coalition of Salaga Deserves Better Youth Groups, Mr. Abu Fuseini, told journalists that a joint stakeholder engagement convened by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) with VRA, NEDCo, youth, traditional and religious leaders on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, concluded that the situation is beyond the capacity of municipal authorities and the agencies present, and that only central government intervention can deliver a durable solution.

He revealed that the Minister for Energy has been petitioned; demanding the reconnection of Salaga to the lines that will provide stable electricity, connection of Salaga to the Bui power network, reconnection to the Northern Region transmission line and the immediate siting and construction of the permanent substation in Salaga.

‘The coalition has been persistent and patient, but demands swift action from the government to end what can be best described as a decades-long power crisis,’ he disclosed.

The East Gonja Municipal Assembly Coordinator, Alhassan Mahamadu Kamara, who received the petition on behalf of the MCE, assured the demonstrators that it will be presented to the MCE for the necessary action.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has introduced a new service dubbed ‘SSNIT Inside Banking,’ to see its operations co-located within banking halls across the country.

The initiative aims to make SSNIT services more accessible and convenient to contributors and pensioners nationwide.

The Director-General of SSNIT, Kwesi Afreh Biney, who announced this during the organisation’s annual ‘SSNITposium’ held in Accra yesterday as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, explained that the initiative forms part of SSNIT’s broader strategy to expand coverage, leverage technology, and improve customer experience through strategic partnerships with banks.

He said, ‘Last Monday, the very first ‘SSNIT Inside Banking Hall’ service point started operations with Ecobank in Tema. Our strategy is to expand coverage in a very rapid manner by bringing our services closer to the people we serve.’

He also stated that the programme will serve as alternative service points for clients who may not have easy access to existing SSNIT offices, noting that nearly every district in Ghana has at least one bank branch, making banks partners for the expansion.

According to Mr. Biney, SSNIT plans to establish 27 such service touchpoints within banks by the end of the year, adding that the banks identified for the initial rollout include Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), Ecobank, Fidelity Bank, and CalBank, all of which have wide branch networks and existing investment relationships with SSNIT.

‘We considered banks where we have both a strong presence and strategic investments. For example, we hold the single largest investment in GCB, significant stakes in Ecobank and Fidelity Bank, and a 56.9% majority stake in CalBank,’ he stated.

Touching on the financial strength of the scheme, Mr. Biney emphasised that SSNIT’s investment portfolio remains robust, with its stock market investments growing by over GHS1.8 billion this year.

He cited ongoing projects in the energy and hospitality sectors, including increased investments in Senet Energy, plans to redevelop La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and the expansion of Labadi Beach Hotel by up to 100 additional rooms.

The Director General further mentioned that SSNIT intends to reduce its investments in real estate, describing it as an area that ‘hasn’t yielded great returns and that proceeds from property divestitures, will be redirected toward higher-performing sectors.’

‘We plan to take money out of real estate and put it into sectors that are giving us the best results,’ he said.

The ‘SSNITposium’, attended by key stakeholders in the pension’s regulatory sector, reflected on SSNIT’s 60-year institutional journey and explored the future of social security in Ghana, with discussions on policy reform and the use of artificial intelligence to enhance service delivery as well as build a more inclusive social protection system.

Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing future-ready banking professionals equipped to drive innovation, uphold ethical standards, and strengthen resilience in the financial sector.

Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Bankers’ Week at the University of Ghana, Legon, Chief Executive Officer of CIB Ghana, Robert Dzato, emphasised the Institute’s strategic focus on building a highly skilled and ethically grounded banking workforce capable of navigating rapid technological shifts and evolving customer needs.

‘The future of banking will belong to institutions that combine technology with trust,’ Mr. Dzato stated. ‘We are preparing banking professionals not only to embrace digital transformation but to do so anchored in professionalism, integrity, and strong ethical values.’

Themed, ‘Building Future-Ready Banks: Ethical Leadership, Sustainable Finance and Currency Stability’, this year’s celebration underscores CIB Ghana’s renewed commitment to enhancing competence, integrity, and leadership within the banking ecosystem.

Mr. Dzato highlighted the importance of balancing innovation with ethical responsibility, noting that the Institute aims to ensure that ‘the banker of tomorrow is both digitally literate and ethically grounded.’

He added that CIB Ghana continues to strengthen its capacity-building mandate through expanded professional certification programmes, strategic global partnerships, and curriculum reform aligned with emerging trends including artificial intelligence, open banking, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance.

‘The next decade will test the preparedness of Ghana’s banking and finance industry. Institutions that invest in people, ethics, and strategic innovation will define the future,’ he said.

The 2025 Bankers’ Week commenced with a health and fitness event dubbed ‘Sports for Life’ at the Athletics Oval, University of Ghana, Legon.

The event featured cancer and mental-health awareness sessions in line with the global advocacy period, alongside sporting activities such as football, basketball, volleyball, and board games.

Mr. Dzato emphasised that the initiative aligns with the Institute’s well-being agenda, noting that physical and mental wellness are key pillars for sustaining high-performance professional culture.

THE GHANA Football Association (GFA) has launched a landmark partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and lottery company Rambell to offer 220 Ghanaian supporters the chance to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

The initiative, dubbed ‘World Cup Bonanza,’ was officially unveiled at the GFA Headquarters on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The colourful launch was attended by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam, and Rockson Konde, representing Rambell’s Board Chairman.

Supervised by the NLA, the World Cup Bonanza offers fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to support the Black Stars at the global showpiece across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Speaking at the launch, GFA President Kurt Okraku emphasised the campaign’s focus on rewarding loyal Ghanaian fans:

‘Having ensured that Ghana will be at the Mundial, it’s important for us at the FA not to think about ourselves but about the country – especially the 12th man,’ he said.

‘We didn’t qualify alone, and we cannot go to the World Cup alone. The supporters must come with us. With the support of the NLA and Rambell, we now have an amazing opportunity to bring our fans along on this incredible journey.’

The campaign’s slogan – ‘Play More, Win More, and Experience Football’s Biggest Stage’ – captures its dual mission: to offer unforgettable experiences and contribute to Ghana’s sporting development through the Good Causes Fund.

To participate, fans can enter the raffle by dialling USSD code *899899#. Winners will receive subsidised flights, free accommodation, match tickets for Ghana’s three group games, and full visa assistance.

The partnership marks a significant milestone in fan engagement and national pride, giving Ghanaians the opportunity to cheer the Black Stars from the stands and share in the global excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has disqualified former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah from holding any public office for a period of five years for acts of fraud and corruption resulting in financial loss of GHS8,971,933.43 to the state.

This follows investigations into a contract awarded to three companies – Ronor Motors Limited, Sajel Motors Limited and Telino Ghana Limited for the supply of vehicles to the GRA.

The Commission has also referred him and Directors of the three companies to the Attorney General for possible prosecution and recovery of the lost funds.

The investigations were initiated by a petition filed by Movement for Truth and Accountability, a civil society organisation which had found that the contract was laced with fraud and irregularities.

The Commission, at the end of its investigation, made some startling findings, including the fact that the three companies did not have the capacities to meet the terms of the contract.

Interestingly, it found that Sajel Motors Limited and Telino Ghana Limited had no physical locations and could not be traced to the addresses provided by them in all their correspondences at the time of the contract.

It said the two companies ‘in fraudulent circumstances entered into separate contracts with Ronor Motors for the supply of the same vehicles to the GRA,’ although Ronor Motors was single-sourced for the supply of the vehicles and logistics.

According to CHRAJ, Dr. Owusu-Amoah misled the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) in approving the request of GRA to award the contracts to the three companies using single source procurement method in dubious circumstances.

The Commission found that ‘the blatant disregard for procurement rules and regulations, fraudulent misrepresentations as well as the lack of due diligence in selecting a supplier for the supply of goods deemed urgent goes against the duty to exercise sound judgment in making procurement decisions imposed on the Respondent under section 18(3)(e) of Act 663.’

It further held that both the act of disregarding the procurement rules and the omission to exercise due diligence in the selection of the three companies have been done to purposely result in the illicit enrichment of these companies to the detriment of the state, amounting to corruption.

The Commission also found that at the material time of contract – October 2021, the three (3) companies were unqualified to be engaged for any public procurement because they had no evidence to show that they had fulfilled their obligations to pay taxes and social security contributions.

‘The evidence adduced on their behalf to show they were Tax and SSNIT compliant were either issued after the contracts were awarded or had expired by the date of the contract,’ the report indicated.

Again, CHRAJ found that having regard to their specifications and bulk purchase, the prices at which vehicles were procured from Ronor Motors Limited were inflated as TGCL from whom Ronor Motors purchased a majority of the vehicles from for the onward delivery to GRA had better price quotations which were indeed more advantageous than Ronors Motors’.

The finding also pointed out that the impugned companies were unable to duly fulfil their contractual obligations simply because they did not possess the requisite capacity to carry out the contract of such magnitude and not because of disruptions in the supply chain owing to the COVID-19 pandemic as alleged by Dr. Owusu-Amoah.

CHRAJ also found that as at the date of the complaint, the three companies had not paid in full the required taxes on the vehicles and other logistics supplied to GRA.

Fast-rising Afrobeat sensation, Kwejo Alpha, has dropped his much-anticipated song ‘Tonight’, urging fans to stream the song on various streaming platforms across the globe.

The brand-new single, which was released on November 5, 2025, promises to be a game-changer, showcasing Kwejo Alpha’s growth as an artiste and his ability to craft hits that resonate with fans worldwide.

With ‘Tonight’, Kwejo Alpha is set to ignite the music scene and leave a lasting impression on the industry.

Kwejo Alpha’s music is a reflection of his heritage and upbringing, infused with modern styles and flavours. His dedication to his craft is evident in every note he sings, every lyric he writes, and every performance he gives.

As he continues to push boundaries and defy expectations, Kwejo Alpha is fast becoming a name to watch in the music world.

Born and raised in a vibrant city, this talented artiste has been making waves with his unique sound, blending Afrobeat with elements of hip-hop and drill. With a passion for music that knows no bounds, Kwejo Alpha’s journey began years ago, honing his craft and perfecting his style.

Kwejo Alpha cut his teeth in the hip-hop and drill scenes, releasing a string of hits that showcased his lyrical prowess and versatility. His early work may have been underground, but it laid the foundation for his future success. Now, with a fresh new direction, Kwejo Alpha is poised to take the world by storm with his infectious Afrobeat rhythms and captivating stage presence.

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed long-standing claims that she married billionaire businessman and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, for his wealth.

In a video circulating on Instagram on Wednesday, the actress clarified that her marriage was built on love, not material gain.

Regina, who has been the subject of public scrutiny since her marriage to Nwoko, revealed that her mother, Rita Daniels, had actually advised her against marrying him. Contrary to popular belief, she said her mother was not the ‘chief architect’ behind the union.

‘The main essence of this video is to please stop insulting my mom,’ she said emotionally. ‘She’s the best thing that ever happened to me. She’s been strong for seven years. My mom held it down. You all insulted her, but she tried. It’s me – I’m the one with the coconut head. I’m so ashamed to say I fell in love. But I actually really did.’

The actress, who married Nwoko in 2019, emphasised that financial motives played no part in her decision. ‘Stop saying I got married out of greed. Excuse me, no. We were not broke. Does that make sense? What money can a man give to a mother to get her child, who practically provides everything in the house?’ she asked.

Regina also revealed that the intense pressure and public backlash surrounding her marriage once pushed her to the brink of despair. ‘There was a time I thought of ending it all,’ she admitted, adding that she remains determined to stay strong for her children.

Despite her ongoing marital challenges, Regina Daniels reaffirmed her commitment to her family, urging the public to respect her choices and stop vilifying her mother.

‘I don’t know why everyone is so pained about my life,’ she said. ‘But please, stop dragging my mom. She only did what every good mother would do – protect her child.’