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Next NPP government will reform Gold Board if amendment falls short- Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
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Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has indicated that a future government led by the New Patriotic Party will pursue broader reforms of the Gold Board if the current amendment fails to address existing challenges.
Speaking on the matter during an engagement between the Minority Caucus and the leadership of the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
He explained that his side had proposed several changes to improve the bill, including clearer definitions of key terms such as hoarding, which he noted affects players like jewellers in the gold value chain.
According to him, while some of their suggestions were considered, a significant portion was not incorporated into the final proposal.
He pointed out that as a result, the government now faces challenges in implementing certain regulatory measures, including what he described as the payment of additional bonuses as part of its functions.
Mr Oppong Nkrumah maintained that his party is closely monitoring developments and taking note of what he believes are gaps in the current approach.
He added that at the appropriate time, they will work to correct those shortcomings to better serve stakeholders, particularly private sector operators such as gold trading firms and others within the industry.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
