The Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has laid out a detailed vision for the mining sector, which he says will help effectively regulate the industry, help small-scale miners and also protect the environment Speaking to the nation in Accra on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, to unveil his vision and priorities for Ghana, Dr. […] The post
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has delivered a compelling address at the thirtieth anniversary of the Investing in African Mining Indaba held at the Cape Town, on Monday, 5th February 2024, with a resounding call to “Invest in the number one mining destination of Africa, the Minister showcased the […] The post Invest
The Presidency, on Tuesday, described as “reckless”, a statement by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar calling for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu over rising killings and kidnappings in Nigeria. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said contrary to Atiku’s claims, Tinubu is on top of the security […] The post Atiku’s
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Forestry Commission, Sulemana Nyadia Nelson, has expressed concern over the safety of staff manning Ghana’s forests, particularly those in mining communities. He made these remarks during the National House of Chiefs meeting with liaison officers at various institutions held last Wednesday, January 31, in Kumasi. Sulemana revealed that […] The post Forestry
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has reached a partnership deal with Mytilineos Energy and Metals toward building an alumina refinery in the country. The agreement pertains to Project 3A, one of four projects under the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) projects at Nyinahin-Mpasaaso in the Ashanti Region. Under terms of the agreement, Mytilineos – a Greek company – will spearhead the development of a […] The post
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) resident representative in Ghana, Dr. Leandro Medina, has lauded the nation’s concerted efforts to achieve economic stability, affirming that although Ghana has not reached its destination, it is undeniably on the right path. During an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, January 30, Dr. Medina told host Bernard […] The post Ghana’s
One of the two aspiring parliamentary candidates of the Yendi constituency, Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama, has petitioned the national office of the New Patriotic Party to declare last Saturday’s polls in the area invalid. According to her, the process, which commenced freely and fairly ended with substantial irregularities, infractions, violations and, therefore, “lost its validity.” […] The post Annul Yendi
Ghana is making important inroads to stabilize its economy, and continued program implementation beckons a brighter future. When Ghana requested an IMF-supported program in July 2022, the country was dealing with an economic and financial crisis that was the outcome of preexisting vulnerabilities and substantial external shocks. The authorities have since made compelling progress under […] The post Ghana:
Young Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman's dream move to the Premier League has hit a roadblock after the deal between Nordsjaelland and West Ham collapsed due to a disagreement over agent fees. The deal, worth approximately 18 million euros, was initially agreed upon by the two clubs, but issues arose when Osman's agent, Mitch Bakkovens, demanded […] The post Ibrahim Osman’s Premier
The National House of Chiefs has reiterated its call for the government to take far-reaching measures to comprehensively clamp down on the menace of illegal mining. The House has also stressed the need for all stakeholders to be involved in the fight against illegal mining, devoid of politics. The President of the National House of […] The post National House
Before Alhaji Collins Dauda and Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Mensah were respectively appointed as Minister for Works and Housing, an amount of US$80 million had already been invested into the Saglemi housing project. Mr Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, Counsel for Agyeman-Mansah, told an Accra High Court, presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu-Dapaa, on Tuesday. He said the amount […] The post Collins,
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bimbilla constituency have officially endorsed Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister of Defence, as their parliamentary candidate. Nitiwul emerged as the sole aspirant for the parliamentary election after the disqualification of another candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Zaruk, by the NPP’s National Executive Committee. In his acceptance speech, Dominic […] The post Let’s
Oman Investments Company has introduced its advisory board to the public—a pivotal move to fortify governance and embark on purposeful expansion into its existing markets. The Advisory Board brings together a notable and accomplished group of Capital Raising, Legal, Technology, and ESG experts, with complementary experiences and viewpoints on technology, all united by their shared […] The post
Alhaji Hamid Gbewaa Alhaji Hamid Gbewaa, the Northern Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been suspended by the party with immediate effect. The NDC suspended the Read More... The post NDC Suspends Hamid Gbewaa appeared first on DailyGuide
In a bid to boost its production capacity, wholly Ghanaian-owned mining giant Adamus Resources Limited, with financial support from its parent company – Nguvu Mining Limited, has launched over a dozen Liebherr brand of haulage trucks at the company’s site at Esiama in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The acquisition of the haulage […] The post
The Northern Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Abdul Hamid, popularly known as Alhaji Gbewaa, has been granted bail following an overnight detention by the police. Party supporters, who had gathered at the police station, welcomed Chairman Gbewaa after his detention on Monday afternoon. Alhaji Gbewaa allegedly assaulted the NDC Northern […] The post NDC
The death toll from a landslide in north-west Colombia has risen to at least 33 people with children accounting for most of the victims, the vice president says. Nineteen others were injured and rescue operations are ongoing. Landslides had already closed the road connecting the cities of Medellín and Quibdo so people left their cars […] The post Colombia landslide toll rises to 33 including
To support initiatives and businesses of members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) in Sekondi-Takoradi and Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly, 233times.net has launched the ‘Vision Project.’ Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the ‘Jawuley with the Visually Impaired’ (an annual new year party for the GBU Members) on 6th January, 2024 at the Anaji Choicemart […] The post Ghana
Resource – rich countries have, for decades, explored and exploited the valuable mineral resources they have been endowed with through large-scale mining activities. Historically, a key aspect of large-scale mining has involved the exploration of minerals through surface/land-based mining which has made significant contributions to developments in growing economies. For instance, In June 2023, Ghana […] The post
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Alhaji Ibrahim Bashiru, has assured the public that the government has allocated a substantial sum of GH¢120 million to ensure the successful implementation of the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP). Speaking at a press conference held at the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council, […] The post There’s
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