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Digitalised National Assay Laboratory to ensure efficiency in gold export
Ghana’s quest to embrace modern technology for economic progress is steadily gaining grounds as the government is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring complete success in the digital space.
In light of this, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr ()Alhaji) Mahamudu Bawumia, who is instrumental in digitisation, launched the Digitalised National Assay Laboratory at the Avance Cargo Village at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
“I am very happy to be participating in this function which ties in very well with Government’s agenda; an agenda that I have spearheaded under the auspices of His Excellency the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The goal is to streamline governance by cutting down on the human interface and making processes digital and more efficient.
“Digitisation has also made it possible to monitor in real time, gold exports passing through the National Assay Laboratory: Additionally, it has improved collation of timely data on gold export figures and revenues in order to aid national economic planning.
“As we are aware, Government is already transforming the governance of various sectors of Ghana’s economy through digitisation. Government’s digitisation drive is a key component of the overall economic strategy because the Fourth Industrial revolution is upon us and Ghana must take advantage of it if we are not to be left behind.
“There is a growing body of empirical evidence that illustrates the capacity of digital technology to create jobs, significantly boost productivity, increase income and support wealth creation,” Dr. Bawumia emphasised.
Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources also said that the ministry with its agencies since 2021, had committed to government’s digitalisation agenda to move some of its essential services online for effecient service delivery to reduce corruption and interference by middlemen.
The Managing Director of Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Nana Akwasi Awuah stated that “since the commencement of the National Assay Programme till date, PMMC has been able to assay a total weight of gold of about 18million Ounces at an estimated total value of 27 billion United States Dallars”.
“Out of this figure the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) accounted for 6.6million Ounces valued at 9.2 billion US Dollars representing about 40 per cent, while the large scale sector also accounted for 11.3million ounces valued at 17.9billion US Dollars,” he said.
Nana Awuah gave his full assurance to the fact that “this year PMMC shall work together with the Minerals Commission to develop a traceability system to track the chain of custody of gold dore right from the producing miner to its final destination”.
By Castro Zangina-Tong
Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.
The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.
Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.
The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..
The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.
Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.
According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.
Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.
She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”
Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.
With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
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