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Political Will: The Key to Combating Money Laundering in West Africa

Political Will: The Key to Combating Money Laundering in West Africa

The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in West Africa is heavily influenced by the political will and commitment…
Bolt Takes Identity Theft Case to Appeals Court Over GH₵1.9m Award

Bolt Takes Identity Theft Case to Appeals Court Over GH₵1.9m Award

Bolt has announced plans to appeal a recent court ruling ordering the company to pay GH₵1.9 million in damages to…
Banks Ordered to Intensify Staff Verification Amid Fraud Concerns

Banks Ordered to Intensify Staff Verification Amid Fraud Concerns

Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has issued a directive to enhance due diligence during recruitment to…
SIM Swap Fraud Hits Hard, GH₵4.6 Million Lost in 2023

SIM Swap Fraud Hits Hard, GH₵4.6 Million Lost in 2023

The Bank of Ghana has highlighted a troubling surge in SIM swap fraud, which has targeted individuals with mobile banking…
Court Orders Bolt to Pay GHC1.9m for Negligence in Rider Verification

Court Orders Bolt to Pay GHC1.9m for Negligence in Rider Verification

A landmark court ruling has ordered Bolt Holdings Ou, the data processor for the popular ride-hailing platform Bolt, to pay…
Ghana’s Economy on Path to Recovery – Finance Minister

Ghana’s Economy on Path to Recovery – Finance Minister

Ghana’s economy is bouncing back strongly, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showing a remarkable 6.9% growth in the…
Smuggling Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Beverage Industry

Smuggling Crisis Threatens Ghana’s Beverage Industry

The beverage industry in Ghana is facing a significant threat due to a surge in smuggled soft drinks.This illicit trade,…
CBG Clarifies Position on Swiss Acquisition Rumors

CBG Clarifies Position on Swiss Acquisition Rumors

The Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has issued a statement to address widespread rumors circulating on social media. The rumors…
Ghanaian Fishermen Overwhelmingly Support Premix Fuel Subsidy Removal

Ghanaian Fishermen Overwhelmingly Support Premix Fuel Subsidy Removal

A new study by the Environment and Natural Resource Research Initiative (ENRRI-EfD Ghana) has revealed that 91% of Ghanaian fishermen…
UPDATE: Blue Gold Disputes Mining Lease Cancellation

UPDATE: Blue Gold Disputes Mining Lease Cancellation

Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited has vowed to challenge the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ decision to terminate the…