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National Mining Dialogue 2026: Stakeholders call for rethink of Ghana’s mining sector [Photos]

Stakeholders in Ghana’s mining sector have called for a major rethink of the country’s approach to mineral resource management, with emphasis on community participation,...

GoldBod to reclaim 50 hectares of degraded land in Tano Numri Forest

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is set to reclaim 50 hectares of degraded land in the Tano Numri Forest Reserve as part of efforts...

Govt to procure 100 new ambulances for NAS in 2027 – Health Minister

The government will procure 100 new ambulances for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen emergency medical services...

Government to establish Gold Village in Accra in 2027 – GoldBod CEO

The government, through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), plans to establish a Gold Village in Accra in 2027 to promote local jewellery production, create...

GoldBod CEO calls for youth-centred approach to mining social licence

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for a new approach to the concept of social licence in...

Mining companies must meet all conditions attached to mineral rights – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has reminded mining companies that securing a mineral concession in Ghana does not give them unrestricted authority to operate, as every...

Follow the evidence, not the noise – GJA President to journalists in mining reportage

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has called on journalists covering the mining sector to uphold the highest standards of...

Mortuaries and Funerals Agency to deploy ‘funeral police’ nationwide to prevent corpse abuse

Ghana’s Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MOFFA) plans to deploy personnel to all districts to monitor funeral activities and help prevent the mistreatment of...

62 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, 15 remain missing – Ablakwa

Sixty-two Ghanaians have died while 15 others remain missing after being lured to Russia and allegedly recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. Foreign Affairs...

Mining must be managed as generational trust – Ga Mantse

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for greater responsibility in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources, warning that mining must...

Ghana must deepen expertise to take ownership of mineral resources – Prof. Mike Oquaye

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has called on Ghana to strengthen its technical expertise and involve more Ghanaian professionals in decisions...

LIVESTREAM: National Mining Dialogue 2026 underway in Accra [Watch]

The 2026 National Mining Dialogue is underway at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on the future of Ghana’s...

21 arrests in four years: What records show about US-based Ghanaian Jeff Asare

A 26-year-old Ghanaian man living in Oklahoma City in the United States has been arrested repeatedly since 2022, with his latest detention coming after...

CSA fines EY Ghana GH₵360,000 over unlicensed cybersecurity services

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢360,000 on Ernst & Young (EY) Ghana for providing regulated cybersecurity services without...

Drivers demand suspension of DVLA delinquency fees, action against police extortion

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (CDAG) has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Interior Minister, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, to intervene in what...

GES denies cancellation of Free SHS, warns public against GH¢1,500 payment scam

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free...

Man, 20, drowns while helping travellers cross Ghana-Togo border river

A 20-year-old man, identified as Kombat Yaw Yiremiah, has drowned in a river separating Ghana and Togo at Tambalug in the Tempane District of...

You don’t trade in gold and make losses – Minority tells Goldbod

Minority Leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns about the financial management of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), arguing that an institution...

GBA’s interpretation of legal vacation is ‘bizarre’ and not ‘workable’ – Srem-Sai

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has described the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) interpretation of legal vacation as “bizarre” and “not workable." He says the...

“Forgive me if I offended you” – NPP Eastern Regional Chairman begs

Re-elected Eastern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Jeff Konadu Addo, has appealed to party members to put their differences aside and...

Court adjourns case of Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, seven others

The trial of former National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and seven others has been adjourned to August 27, 2026,...

Ghana Embassy in Washington announces disruption of online services

The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C. has announced a temporary disruption to some of its online services due to technical challenges affecting its systems. In...

Firefighters rescue accident victim, recover GH¢50K, over US$5,000 and other valuables

One person has been injured in a road crash involving two vehicles at Suhum Niifio on the Accra–Kumasi Highway. The accident occurred on Sunday, August...

GWL denies claims of withholding river turbidity, pollution data

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has denied allegations that its staff were threatened or instructed to withhold data on river turbidity and pollution levels. The company...

‘Home has spoken’ – Justin Kodua Frimpong says as Ashanti delegates back re-election bid

New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary and re-election candidate, Justin Kodua Frimpong, says he is deeply humbled by the support and confidence expressed by...

Alima Mahama Refund: Jinapor challenges Ablakwa’s authority, says only Auditor-General can surcharge

The Minority caucus has challenged the authority of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to demand a refund from former Ghanaian Ambassador to the...

Wontumi Conviction: 2 star witnesses placed under police protection amid death threats

Two key prosecution witnesses in the case involving former Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, have been placed under police...

MOFFA to prosecute persons who mishandle corpses

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MOFFA) says it is working to strengthen existing laws to ensure that persons who mishandle or abuse corpses...

Srem-Sai reveals surge in death threats after Wontumi conviction

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has revealed a surge in death threats against him, prosecution witnesses and investigators following the conviction of Ashanti...

Baffoe-Bonnie was part of ‘grand conspiracy’ against Torkornoo – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of what he describes as a “grand conspiracy” against former Chief...

We won’t give up on galamsey fight -Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is making progress in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as his government intensifies efforts...

Police denounce viral flyer on AirPods, earphones use while driving

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed a flyer circulating on social media claiming that the use of AirPods, earphones and other audio devices while...

Ghana, Russia sign first visa waiver agreement for diplomatic, service passport holders

Ghana and Russia have signed a Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking the first such agreement between the two...

Cedi appreciates against US dollar from GH¢11.75 – 10.94 in one week

The Ghana Cedi appreciated significantly against the United States dollar over the past week, strengthening from an interbank buying rate of GHS11.75 on August...

Stop using media to challenge judicial decisions – Thaddeus Sory to lawyers

Private legal practitioner Thaddeus Sory has urged lawyers dissatisfied with judicial decisions to pursue established legal procedures instead of turning to the media, public...

Hostel owners challenge legality of Rent Control campaign over high fees

The Hostel Owners Association of Ghana has challenged the legal basis of the Rent Control Department’s ongoing enforcement campaign against private student hostels. The Acting...

We’ll get back to Education Minister after 48 hours – GAUA on suspension of strike

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) says its nationwide strike remains in force despite a meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu on Monday. The...

There’s nothing wrong; NDC’s interest aligns with the constitution – Deputy AG defends push for speedy trials

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has defended the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s push for speedy trials, insisting that the position is consistent...

Ada Traditional Council suspends four members over Asafotufiami

The Ada Traditional Council has suspended four of its members for two years for allegedly defying its decision to cancel the 2026 Asafotufiami grand...