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… A day later, GoldBod’s Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, appeared at the Government Accountability Series to reject the claim outright, describing it as “a barefaced lie” and pointing to GoldBod’s own audited 2025 financial statements, which recorded a surplus. …
Fact-check: Did GoldBod make a loss in 2025? Here’s what the records showJoy Online
… ompetitive tendering process, which will be concluded this year, to allow us to acquire a modern traceability system. “It will help us to trace every ounce of gold we purchase to their mines of origin,” Mr Gyamfi noted when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series …
Ghana explores traceability technology to track mined gold sourcesJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, on Wednesday, August 19, addressed a public briefing as part of the Government Accountability Series, an initiative aimed at promoting transparency, public engagement and accountability in government. …
Photos: Sammy Gyamfi at Government Accountability SeriesThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at tthe Government Accountability Series today at the Jubilee House, he said, no where is GoldBod accused for Bank of Ghana’s losses. …
Sammy Gyamfi debunks Afenyo-Markin’s GoldBod loss claimsJoy Online
… Mr Gyamfi made the remarks during a question-and-answer session at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in response to a question about whether he was becoming nervous amid mounting attacks against him. …
I’m not afraid of any intimidating tactics – Sammy Gyamfi fires back at criticsJoy Online
… Mr Gyamfi made the remarks at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 19, in response to comments by the minority caucus led by Mr Afenyo-Markin at a press conference on Tuesday. …
‘I’ll have onerous bail terms in your brain’ – Sammy Gyamfi fires back at Afenyo-MarkinJoy Online
… Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Gyamfi acknowledged that losses could occur in gold trading but rejected what he described as misleading narratives about GoldBod’s performance. …
Nobody is saying there haven’t been losses, but be factual about it – Sammy Gyamfi to criticsJoy Online
… Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Gyamfi said claims that GoldBod recorded a loss in 2025 were not supported by the Auditor-General’s report. …
Afenyo-Markin ignored Auditor-General’s GoldBod findings – Sammy GyamfiJoy Online
… Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 19, Mr Gyamfi said the Auditor-General had full access to GoldBod’s records and relevant documents during the audit of the institution’s 2025 financial statements. …
Auditor-General found no adverse findings against GoldBod – Sammy GyamfiJoy Online
… Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Gyamfi rejected claims that the IMF had identified GoldBod as responsible for the reported losses. …
Show where IMF blamed GoldBod for BoG losses – Sammy Gyamfi challenges Afenyo-MarkinThe Minority Caucus claimed GoldBod lost GH₵22 billion in 2025, citing an IMF report, but JoyNews fact-checking found GoldBod's audited accounts show a surplus. The GH₵22 billion loss was actually the Bank of Ghana's loss under a gold-purchase programme where GoldBod served as a paid buying agent, not a loss on GoldBod's own books.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus claimed GoldBod lost GH₵22 billion in 2025, citing an IMF report, but JoyNews fact-checking found GoldBod's audited accounts show a surplus. The GH₵22 billion loss was actually the Bank of Ghana's loss under a gold-purchase programme where GoldBod served as a paid buying agent, not a loss on GoldBod's own books.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gold Board will acquire modern traceability technology through a competitive tender process this year to track the origin of gold purchased, ensuring it comes from legal and approved sources. The Board has mopped up 170 metric tonnes of gold since January 2025 and plans to recover 150 hectares of degraded forests by next year as part of efforts to sanitise small-scale mining.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, participated in the Government Accountability Series on August 19, responding to questions about GoldBod's operations and its role in Ghana's gold sector as part of an initiative to promote transparency and accountability in government.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi has rejected criticism that GoldBod caused losses at the Bank of Ghana, challenging Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to cite IMF findings supporting such claims. Gyamfi highlighted that GoldBod purchased and refined more than nine metric tonnes of gold locally this year.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, says he is not intimidated by criticism or threats over his work and remains focused on serving Ghana. He described statements directed at him as reckless and lacking substance, comparing current parliamentary debate unfavourably with former standards.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi rejected Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's warning that GoldBod leadership could face severe bail conditions if the NPP returns to power, saying the claims were misplaced and defending the institution's progress in refining gold locally.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, acknowledged that losses occur in gold trading but urged critics to base assessments on accurate information. He explained that GoldBod operates as a specialised gold trading institution with expanded activities including derivatives and 24/7 trading, aiming to ensure overall profits exceed losses.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused followers of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin of ignoring the Auditor-General's findings, claiming GoldBod did not record a professional loss in 2025 and that the Auditor-General made no adverse audit findings against the board.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board has stated that the Auditor-General's 2025 audit report contains no adverse findings against the institution, dismissing claims of losses and asserting that auditors had full access to all relevant documents and records.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ghana Gold Board has challenged the Minority Leader to produce IMF evidence directly implicating GoldBod in Bank of Ghana losses under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, while the Minority Caucus maintains that GoldBod must be held accountable and has filed a parliamentary motion for accountability.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts will host the maiden Africa Festival of Arts and Creatives from December 9–12 to showcase African arts and culture, expected to provide opportunities for over 20,000 Ghanaians in tourism and creative sectors. The initiative, developed with the African Union Development Agency, aims to position Africa's creative economy as a development driver and strengthen Pan-African unity through music, dance, theatre, film, and other art forms.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie will address the Government Accountability Series on August 10 to outline government policies, programmes and interventions in the sector since assuming office.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has defended the Government's decision to appeal the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, stating it is driven by national interest and accountability rather than personal considerations, despite his longstanding friendship with her. The Attorney-General's Office has directed the Director of Public Prosecutions to file an appeal before the Supreme Court against the acquittal that overturned her conviction on 78 counts including conspiracy to steal, stealing, and money laundering.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney-General has disclosed that the government supports taxing the President's salary, allowances, and indirect taxes on goods and services, but rejects proposals to tax the President's ex gratia and pension benefits under the ongoing constitutional review process.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine said the government's position on the Constitutional Review Committee's final report does not constitute a white paper because the committee was not established as a commission of inquiry under Chapter 23 of the 1992 Constitution. The government examined the committee's 206 proposed constitutional amendments against the Constitution's provisions to determine their scope, implications, and feasibility through constitutional or ordinary legislative change.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers 2023 has called on the Ghana Education Service to provide an official update on the 2026 teacher recruitment results after the latest deadline (July 24) announced by the Education Minister expired. The recruitment process has been delayed repeatedly, with previous deadlines of July 1 and July 20 also passing without the results being released.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition Against Galamsey has urged the government to intensify law enforcement against illegal mining beyond press briefings, citing continued devastation of forests, rivers and farmlands. The group welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to stop prosecuting community members defending water bodies and called for justice for a 13-year-old victim in Kete Krachi.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Coalition Against Galamsey called on the government to intensify efforts against illegal mining through firm and sustained law enforcement beyond press briefings, citing the continued devastation of forests, rivers and farmlands. The Coalition welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to discontinue prosecution of community members arrested defending water bodies from illegal mining and appealed for justice for a 13-year-old victim in Kete Krachi.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced that 150 second-cycle institutions—112 senior high schools and 38 TVET institutions—have been selected for a rehabilitation programme to improve infrastructure, including dormitories, classroom blocks, and science laboratories, as part of efforts to strengthen the Free SHS policy.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is expected to outline a Cabinet-approved GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme aimed at abolishing the double-track system in Senior High Schools during a Government Accountability Series presentation. The programme addresses infrastructure deficits that have necessitated the double-track system in some Senior High Schools.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister will present a mid-year assessment of Ghana's education sector and announce details of a GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme approved by Cabinet to abolish the double-track system in Senior High Schools.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Security agencies arrested 465 suspects and seized 112 pump-action guns, excavators and other mining equipment during a six-month nationwide crackdown on illegal mining between January and June 2026, as authorities work to protect Ghana's forests, rivers and mineral resources.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 that reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years and introduce Community Development Agreements. The revised Bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval as part of broader efforts to strengthen mining sector governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources acknowledged the challenges in fighting galamsey but stressed that the government will not retreat from the battle, intensifying efforts through collaboration with state institutions and local communities to protect Ghana's natural resources and reclaim degraded lands and polluted waters.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources praised the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands for strengthening customary land administration, boosting revenue collection, and promoting accountability in managing stool land resources across the country.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister has announced proposed amendments to the country's mining laws requiring mining companies to obtain recommendations from host communities before licence applications are considered by central authorities. The revised Minerals and Mining Bill, which has been approved by Cabinet and gazetted, will establish District Mining Committees to give communities in mining areas a formal role in the licensing process.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Armah–Kofi Buah will address the public on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 am in the government's Accountability Series, discussing land administration, natural resource management, mining sector reforms, and environmental protection from illegal mining.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to publicly disclose details of more than 1,000 road contracts it claims were awarded through open competitive tendering, after the government defended its procurement practices against allegations of sole-sourcing in its Big Push road infrastructure programme.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
J.A. Plant Pool and its Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong say they will challenge the Attorney-General's lawsuit seeking recovery of US$2 million under a District Road Improvement Programme contract, insisting they owe no money and that the contract amount was properly approved before execution.
4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has clarified that the Fund does not cover medical treatment sought outside Ghana, as the law establishing it limits operations to supporting non-communicable disease treatment within the country. The policy is intended to maximize resources by supporting more patients locally rather than spending large sums on individual overseas cases.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →