Ankobra River Cleared of Changfan Machines Under Operation Watershed – Lands Minister Ghana’s fight against illegal mining is showing real results on the Ankobra River. That’s the message from Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, following a working…
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings Assumes Office as Environment Minister, Calls for Collaboration Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, has officially taken office as Ghana’s new Minister of Science and Environment. Her first message on the job was clear tackling…
Okwapeman, Mount Sinai SHS Students Ordered Off Campus After Violent Clashes Students at Okwapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Eastern Region have been sent home early, after a long-simmering rivalry between the two schools…
Local Government Minister Moves to Overhaul Waste Management in Ghana The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has announced plans to overhaul the system entirely, with government focusing its attention on collection, transportation, treatment, and how…
Afenyo-Markin Calls for Calm as Land Dispute Leaves 3 Dead in Central Region Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is calling for peace after a violent land dispute in the Central Region turned deadly. Three people have died and at least 15…
Finance Minister Hails Perseus Mining’s GH¢391m Dividend to the State Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited has presented a dividend of GH¢391,195,000.00 roughly US$35 million to the state. That’s a massive jump from the US$5 million the company paid the previous year.…
Valco-Kpone Road Turns Nightmare as Tanker Drivers Threaten Fresh Strike The 7.2-kilometre Valco Roundabout-Kpone Junction road in Tema has gone from bad to worse. As of August 30, 2026, residents, motorists, and petroleum tanker drivers say there’s still no real…
Cost of Building in Ghana Drops Sharply, From 14.2% to 4% – Government Statistician Building a house in Ghana is getting a lot less painful on the wallet than it was a year ago. According to Government Statistician Dr Alhassan…
250,000 People to Get Jobs Through Govt’s Oil Palm Plan The government is targeting the creation of about 250,000 jobs through an ambitious plan to establish 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations across Ghana. The initiative forms part of…
Government targets 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations The government has announced plans to support the establishment of 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations as part of efforts to increase domestic production, create jobs and reduce Ghana’s reliance…
Adamus Resources rejects lease revocation, cites legal breaches Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the government’s decision to uphold the revocation of its mining leases, arguing that the process was unlawful and failed to follow procedures prescribed under Ghana’s Minerals and…
Thousands of residents have fled their homes as intense heat and powerful winds drive major wildfires across southern Europe, stretching emergency services and highlighting growing climate risks. PARIS — More than 20,000 people have been evacuated across parts of southern…
Nigeria's environmental regulator is investigating mysterious white foam found along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway after a suspected lorry spill. Laboratory tests are under way as officials urge the public to stay away.
ACCRA, Ghana – Communities across West Africa are grappling with one of the region’s most destructive rainy seasons in recent years, as torrential rainfall has triggered widespread flooding, destroyed homes, disrupted transport networks and claimed dozens of lives. Ghana and…
Residents in East Legon, Madina, Adenta and surrounding communities are advised to store water ahead of Ghana Water Ltd's scheduled maintenance works.
Michael Blackson built his reputation as one of America’s most recognisable comedians. Today, however, the Ghanaian-born entertainer is increasingly using his platform to champion education, diaspora engagement and investment in Ghana, positioning himself as a cultural bridge between Africa and…
Australian authorities have granted emergency approval for a stronger rodent-control bait as farmers in key grain-growing regions struggle to contain rising mouse populations threatening crops and livelihoods. Emergency permit granted as experts warn mouse populations are reaching damaging levels across…
The Ghanaian government has committed more than GH¢442 million to flood recovery and coastal protection projects as climate-related disasters place growing pressure on communities, infrastructure and public finances across the country. ACCRA — Ghana has committed more than GH¢442 million…
