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$214m ‘Gold for Reserves’ loss: Minority intensifies call for full BoG audit
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (373+ words) The Minority Caucus on the Budget Committee of Parliament has escalated its demand for accountability over the government's gold-buying operations, following the discovery of a staggering $214 million loss linked to the Gold for Reserves Programme. In a briefing with journalists…...
Cloudflare, Comsec host cybersecurity seminar to strengthen Ghana’s digital defences
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (370+ words) As cyber threats targeting governments, financial institutions and critical infrastructure continue to rise globally, organisations in Ghana are stepping up efforts to strengthen the resilience of their digital systems. Against this backdrop, global connectivity and cybersecurity company Cloudflare, in partnership…...
Apply, Pay, Pray — The Security Recruitment Lottery Explained
14+ hour, 9+ min ago (662+ words) (Letter from the Republic of Uncommon Sense) This little story is perhaps the simplest way to understand the great security recruitment conversation now shaking the Republic. Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, a hospital announced that…...
Wuru residents demand release of abducted youth leader, justice for trader killed near Burkina Faso border
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (550+ words) Residents of Wuru, a border community in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region, are demanding the immediate release of youth leader and former assemblyman aspirant, Sadat Ibrahim, who was allegedly abducted in neighbouring Burkina Faso. They are…...
"Give to Gain": SILDEP and Gbarakan women group lead community dev't drive, expose crisis at Tumu Hospital
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (697+ words) The Social Initiative for Literacy and Development Programme (SILDEP), in collaboration with the Gbarakan Women Group, marked this year's International Women's Day with a major community development drive, making a critical donation that has brought the deplorable state of the…...
GoldBod rejects procurement allegations, describes claims as ‘fake news’
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (670+ words) The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed a series of allegations circulating online regarding its procurement processes, insisting that all transactions relating to laptop purchases and an office renovation contract were conducted in accordance with established procurement rules. Addressing an…...
CSA reports rise in cyber incidents as over 23,000 enquiries recorded
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (300+ words) The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) recorded 23,363 public inquiries at its call centre in 2025, highlighting growing awareness and concern over cyber threats across Ghana. Of these, 4,604 were confirmed cyber incidents, while 18,759 required expert guidance from CSA personnel. The figures were disclosed…...
GoldBod rejects allegations of inflated laptop procurement; labels as it as 'complete falsehood"
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (240+ words) The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has categorically denied claims that it purchased 15 laptops at an inflated price of GHS322,500, describing the allegations as "complete falsehood." According to the Board, the procurement was conducted legitimately through a single-source method authorised by the…...
Overwhelming security recruitment applications pose national risk – Senyo Hosi
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (254+ words) Convener of the OneGhana Movement and Trustee of the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, Senyo Hosi, has warned that the massive number of applicants seeking recruitment into Ghana's security services could pose a national security risk. Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile programme…...
Education system must equip students to innovate – Prof Boohene
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (415+ words) Professor Rosemond Boohene, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, says Ghana's curriculum must equip learners with the skills to innovate and solve societal problems. She said the alignment of the country's educational system should mould and develop…...