Story By George Yawson Vineh The successful operation of Sewage Systems Ghana Limited (SSGL), a subsidiary of Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), hinges on the timely disbursement of government payments for services rendered. This was stated during a tour by members of the Parliamentary Press Corps of ZGL's project facilities in Accra, Wednesday, 19, 2025, where SSGL's General Manager, Lola Asiseh Ashitey, highlighted the challenges faced by the company. She contended that though SSGL played a critical role in addressing Ghana's wastewater management challenges, operating six treatment plants across the country and planning to expand to all 16 regions, delayed government payments posed a significant threat to the company's ability to operate smoothly and expand its services. According to her, SSGL relies heavily on government

BY: DANIEL ASARE Executive Director of the Institute for Development and Economic Research, Dr. Felix Larry Essilfie has responded to 2025 Budget presented by the Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson. According to him, government's recent decision to abolish nuisance taxes and introduce fiscal policies like free sanitary pads and free admission for first-year students is seen as a positive step. The Development Economist also entreated government to optimize limited resources, reduce costs, and improve efficiency to foster sustainable development in Ghanaian lives. “Before the Budget I was suspecting that, the budget when read will actually confirm the aspiration of Ghanaians; that the betting tax, the e- levy, emission taxes which we all calling that they have to be scrapped, the budget actually

BY: Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye The Ghanaian government has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024, as part of its significant steps to tackle illegal mining across the country. Speaking at a joint press briefing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, on the findings of a Working Committee set up to review the current licensing regime, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, asserted that the licenses were issued without due process. Mr. Buah highlighted the Ministry’s policies and programmes as government’s bold action to restore sanity to the mining sector. He added that, Existing Community Mining Schemes will be disbanded and replaced with Small-Scale Cooperatives that will truly benefit local communities. Meanwhile, a Technical

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim has stressed the need for peaceful co-existence and harmonious living among Ghanaians. Giving the assurance after paying a courtesy call on leadership of the Muslim community, he further intimated that people should not be discriminated against on account of their religious beliefs. As part of efforts to build a mutually beneficial and deeply-satisfying relationship with religious institutions across the country, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim has paid a courtesy call on leadership of the Muslim community in Accra. He also seized the opportunity to present some items to leadership of the Ahmadiyya, Ahlu-Sunnah and the office of the National Chief Imam. Addressing

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated her administration’s commitment to empowering women and fostering national development during a meeting with a delegation from the Harvard Kennedy School. The delegation, made up of students from the prestigious institution, congratulated the Vice President on her historic election as Ghana’s first female Vice President. They also commended the country’s stable political climate, which has created opportunities for democratic growth and increased women’s participation in leadership. In her address, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the collective responsibility required to shape Ghana’s future, stating, “Common visions begin with all of us.” She highlighted her dedication to improving the quality of life for all Ghanaians, particularly focusing on uplifting

BY: DANIEL ASARE President of the Ghana Concerned Second Hand Dealers Association, Daniel Are has added his bite to the 2025 Budget presented by the Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson. According to him, government’s decision to abolish the Electronic Transfer Levy is a massive boost for the business community coupled with reintroduction of technologically-driven road tolls. “The budget was really nice and is good for our business community especially when we all heard that the finance Minister has scrapped the E-Levy, because in terms of e-levy each and everyone us used to do business with MoMo transfers”. He said. Mr. Daniel Asare further emphasized that we should all support the sitting President, John Dramani Mahama in order to build a better Ghana.

By Stanley Kwabla Arku For the first time in Ghana’s history, the Presidency has hosted a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD), bringing together women workers from various departments and units at Jubilee House. The event, held under the theme “Accelerating Action for a More Equitable Workplace,” was graced by Her Excellency Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, who delivered a powerful keynote address emphasizing the need for systemic changes to ensure gender equity in public service. “As the first female Vice President of the Republic, I am reminded of the immense responsibility we carry not just for ourselves, but for the generations of women and girls who look up to us,” she stated. “Equity is