๐จ JUST IN: A 26-year-old salesgirl, Nerissa Akodor, and her boyfriend, Courage Addo, have been arrested in Ho over the alleged theft of GHยข5.1 million from her employer, with reports indicating the funds were used to acquire luxury vehicles and a house.
๐ MARKET UPDATE: Ghana Stock Exchange market capitalisation has reached GHยข279 billion as weekly trading value surged over 40% to GHยข21.8 million, driven by strong investor activity and gains in key banking and telecom stocks.
๐จ BREAKING: Lands Minister Armah-Kofi Buah has directed the revocation of the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited over multiple operational breaches, according to spokesperson Paa Kwesi Schandorf.
๐จ JUST IN: EOCO Board has directed Executive Director Raymond Archer and his deputy to comply with a High Court injunction in a $14.3m dispute, stressing adherence to judicial orders amid ongoing legal tensions.
๐จ President John Dramani Mahama has launched Ghanaโs National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, outlining a roadmap to position the country as a leading AI innovation hub in Africa.
๐จ Government has unveiled a $270 million investment to drive Ghanaโs AI agenda, including $250 million for a national computing centre and $20 million to support the rollout of the countryโs artificial intelligence strategy.
๐จ President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to train 300,000 Ghanaians in digital and AI skills this year under the One Million Coders Programme, as part of efforts to prepare the workforce for the future.
๐จ Transport Minister Joseph B Nikpe has relaunched the 15km passenger rail service linking Kojokrom, Sekondi and Takoradi after it was inactive since 2023, adding that efforts are underway to revive freight lines to sustain and strengthen the rail sector.
๐จ An AI-powered robot has presented the National AI Strategy to President John Dramani Mahama during its ongoing launch at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza says government has fully settled all arrears owed to contractors engaged on major road projects nationwide.
๐จ BREAKING NEWSโ Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured that government remains committed to protecting Ghanaians in South Africa amid renewed tensions and reported attacks on foreign nationals.
๐จ The Traditional Medicine Practice Council has taken enforcement action in Accra, shutting down eight establishments after a 15-day sweep against individuals operating without authorization in areas such as naturopathic, homoeopathic, chiropractic services, and herbal services.