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It is a typical Tuesday morning when Joojo, a manager at a wholesale shop, receives a video call from an unknown number. On the screen appears his boss—same face, same voice, same mannerisms. The message is urgent. “Some goods will be coming in and need to be cleared. I’m sending a prompt to the work mobile money SIM. Just type in the PIN now before the supplier gets there.” Moments later, the money is gone.
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Security operatives with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) have launched a major operation against illegal mining activities in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region, amid growing concerns over environmental degradation. The crackdown, carried out on January 19, 2026, forms part of a renewed enforcement drive aimed at flushing out illegal miners and protecting water bodies and farmlands affected by galamsey activities in the area. The operation followed weeks of intelligence gathering by NAIMOS, supported by media reports of sustained illegal mining at several locations, including Sukuumu, Subrisu No.
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Each morning, Ama Serwaa, like many other residents of Krofofrom in the Tano North Municipality (Ahafo Region), steps out of her home with a single concern weighing heavily on her mind: whether she will get to Adrobaa, the nearest commercial town, on time for her daily activities. Ama Serwaa’s anxiety stems from the harsh reality that the Krofofrom–Adrobaa road, a key commercial route, has deteriorated into a dangerous stretch of deep potholes and eroded shoulders.
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SPECIAL REPORT: From Tanoso to Adengyemim, illegal mining is turning Ghana’s freshwater lifeline into a toxic sludge, threatening millions. We take you inside the crisis.
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Eleven arrested in intelligence-led anti-drug operation The Kintampo District Police Command in the Bono East Region has arrested eleven (11) suspects in a targeted anti-drug operation aimed at curbing the sale, distribution, and abuse of illicit substances within the municipality. The intelligence-led exercise was carried out on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in two communities—Babator and Kawampe—as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and clamp down on drug-related activities in the area.
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TAMALE — Amid the noise of bargaining voices, stacked baskets of tomatoes, yams, cereals and vegetables lining the busy walkways of Tamale Main Market, traders and consumers say one concern dominates conversations more than ever before: the relentless rise in food prices. For many traders, the current period represents one of the toughest moments for doing business in recent years. The rising cost of food commodities, combined with weak purchasing power among consumers, is placing pressure on both traders and households as many struggle to afford essential food items.
Executive Summary Location: Miotso, Accra Date: February 2026 Food Prices Rice: GHS 5 per cup Full meal (rice + chicken + sides): ~GHS 25 Waakye (Joe Sam’s): GHS 30 Burgers: from GHS 15 Shawarma: from GHS 50 Housing Costs Two-in-a-room (standard off-campus): from GHS 4,000+ per semester Starleys Hostel (single occupant in 2-in-room): GHS 3,650 per semester Food: Daily Student Expenses Food prices on campus reflect limited vendor competition. Only a few food vendors are officially allowed to operate within university premises.
Market Summary: Kejetia (Week 3, February 2026) Navigating the local markets requires knowing the real numbers. Our latest field report from Kejetia Market in Kumasi breaks down the current cost of staple foods and highlights a hidden factor that could drive prices up in the coming weeks: fuel. Here is what you need to know before you shop this week. 🛒 Staple Foods: The Current Board Prices for basic commodities are holding steady, but buying strategies matter.
Akrobi, Wenchi Municipality — Food security concerns are mounting in Akrobi, a farming community in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, after a prolonged dry spell devastated several acres of maize farms. For weeks, the municipality has endured unusually high temperatures and little rainfall. These harsh conditions have left farmlands cracked and maize crops withered, forcing many farmers to count heavy losses. Farmers fear the setback could trigger ripple effects across the food supply chain, driving up maize prices and tightening availability in the months ahead.
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