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Shoprite Exits Ghana and Malawi as Part of Africa

Shoprite Exits Ghana and Malawi as Part of Africa

South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings has confirmed plans to sell its operations in Ghana and Malawi as part of a strategic shift to consolidate its business within South Africa. The company revealed that it received a binding offer in June for its seven Ghanaian stores and one warehouse, marking

NIA Warns: Ghanaians Vouching for Foreigners to Face Prosecution

NIA Warns: Ghanaians Vouching for Foreigners to Face Prosecution

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has declared its intention to prosecute Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals attempting to obtain Ghana Cards. The authority emphasized that it is a criminal offense for a Ghanaian to guarantee the nationality of a non-citizen during the national ID registration process. Speaking

"No room for xenophobia: Nigerians are safe in Ghana," says Mahama.

"No room for xenophobia: Nigerians are safe in Ghana," says Mahama.

Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured Nigerians living in Ghana that they have nothing to fear amid recent concerns over xenophobia and deportation rumors. Addressing the issue publicly, Mahama dismissed viral videos and protest clips circulating on social media as misleading, clarifying that the footage was outdated and involved fewer

Ghana, Nigeria Call for Calm After Deportation Protest Sparks Diplomatic Concern

Ghana, Nigeria Call for Calm After Deportation Protest Sparks Diplomatic Concern

In the wake of a recent protest by a section of Ghanaians demanding the deportation of Nigerians from the country, both Ghana and Nigeria have moved swiftly to calm tensions and prevent any diplomatic fallout. The demonstration, which was sparked by a viral video containing inflammatory remarks, has been widely

GACL Wins Court Battle to Reclaim Over 16 Acres of Land from McDan Group

GACL Wins Court Battle to Reclaim Over 16 Acres of Land from McDan Group

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has successfully reclaimed over 16 acres of valuable land near the Kotoka International Airport following a High Court ruling in its favour. The land—leased to subsidiaries of the McDan Group, namely McDan Shipping and Airport Logistics Limited since 2012—was repossessed after the

Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Months for Ghanaian Passport Fraud

Nigerian Man Sentenced to 12 Months for Ghanaian Passport Fraud

A 32-year-old Nigerian man, Mohammed Ogbona, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison with hard labour by the Tema District Court for attempting to illegally obtain a Ghanaian passport. Ogbona, who also went by the name Mohammed Alhassan, was arrested on June 16, 2025, at the Passport

NACOC Seizes $1.7M Worth of Smuggled Gold, Hands It Over to Ghana Gold Board

NACOC Seizes $1.7M Worth of Smuggled Gold, Hands It Over to Ghana Gold Board

In a brief but symbolic ceremony at the Ministry of the Interior in Accra, officials from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) handed over 17 gleaming gold bars—valued at a whopping $1.7 million—to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). This handover wasn’t just about precious metal; it was