The government has agreed to work with Adamus Resources Limited on a 12-month recovery plan aimed at reviving the mining company and resolving outstanding challenges affecting its operations. The agreement was reached at a meeting held at the Presidency as the government and Adamus sought a solution to their dispute and measures to protect the […] The post Government gives Adamus Resources two…
Ghana’s healthcare system is set to benefit from a major medical intervention as the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, begins a 10-month field service at the Port of Tema. The vessel’s arrival marks the fifth time Mercy Ships has undertaken a field service in Ghana, renewing a partnership with the country that […] The post Global Mercy docks in Tema for 10-month free…
The government has announced a shift in its investment policy, with emphasis now being placed on ensuring that capital entering Ghana translates into production, local enterprise development, jobs and access to international markets. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said attracting foreign capital alone was no longer sufficient to measure the success […]…
Ghana and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing in digital transformation, public sector innovation and the delivery of digital public services. The commitment was made when a delegation from Malawi visited the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of a study tour of Ghana’s digital transformation initiatives […]…
The Petroleum Commission says the resolution of outstanding disputes between the government and upstream oil and gas companies is helping to restore investor confidence and attract fresh capital into Ghana’s petroleum sector. Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, said resolving the legal challenges had created a more predictable investment environment and…
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah seeking to suspend the hearing of certain cases by the High Court during the ongoing legal vacation. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, sitting as a single judge, dismissed the application on Friday, August 21, 2026, after considering arguments from Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s lawyers and […] The post Supreme Court dismisses…
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says power supply has been fully restored to all areas affected by a system disturbance on Thursday, August 20, 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, August 21, GRIDCo said restoration efforts began immediately after the disturbance, with its engineers and other power sector technical teams working to restore […] The post GRIDCo restores power to all areas…
Civil society organisation Arise Ghana has called for stronger institutional systems, sustainable financing and effective monitoring to ensure that gains from the government’s agricultural reforms are sustained beyond the current administration. The group said its assessment of developments in Ghana’s agriculture sector had identified positive outcomes from several initiatives being implemented…
GCB Bank Managing Director (MD), Farihan Alhassan, has paid a courtesy call on a former MD of the bank, Kofi Agyeman, as part of efforts to engage former leaders and draw on their experience to strengthen the institution’s future. The engagement provided an opportunity for the two to reflect on the bank’s rich institutional history, […] The post GCB MD engages former Managing Director Kofi Agyeman…
Developer LMI Holdings has set March 2027 as the target for completing the first 700 housing units under the revived Saglemi Housing Project in the Greater Accra Region. The developer is also expected to complete the first phase of 1,500 housing units by December 2027. The timelines were highlighted during President John Dramani Mahama’s inspection […] The post LMI Holdings targets March 2027 for…
The Supreme Court is scheduled to rule today, Friday, August 21, 2026, on an application by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking to suspend the conduct of certain High Court trials during the legal vacation. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, sitting as a single judge, adjourned the case […] The post Supreme Court to cure Oppong Nkrumah’s…
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is exploring a strategic partnership with Atlantic Lifesciences Limited and the PharmaNova Group to locally manufacture critical medicines for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions; a move that could significantly reduce the cost of treatment for thousands of Ghanaians. The discussions form part of the Trust Fund’s drive […] The post GMTF,…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has engaged the Sanneh Institute on concerns surrounding witchcraft accusations and the protection of women affected by the practice. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, held discussions with the Executive Director of the Sanneh Institute, Rev. Prof. John Azumah, and members […] The post MoGCSP…
The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Dramani Bukari, has been buried in Damongo in the Savannah Region in accordance with Islamic tradition. The burial followed a sermon by Islamic clergy on the inevitability of death and a Janazah prayer at the deceased’s family residence. Family members, management and staff of […] The post NPA Deputy CEO Dr Dramani Bukari…
An excerpt from the report of the Ministerial Review Committee on Adamus Resources Limited claims that the company defaulted on the payment of regulatory fees despite earning more than US$1 billion from gold production between 2020 and January–March 2026. Records from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) indicate that between 2020 and January–March 2026, Adamus Resources […] The post Ministerial…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana have held the inaugural Project Steering Committee meeting for an initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes while addressing potential risks to human security. The project, titled “Harnessing AI to Improve Health Outcomes in Ghana while Addressing its […] The post…
A vehicle in the convoy of New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser hopeful, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has been involved in a road accident during his campaign tour. The incident occurred on the Dambai-Tamale road as the campaign team travelled through the Northern Region as part of Titus-Glover’s nationwide campaign to seek the support of […] The post NPP organiser hopeful…
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, has urged journalists and media practitioners to uphold accuracy, fairness, accountability and verification as digital technologies continue to reshape the media industry. He said technological advancements may change how journalism is produced and consumed, but the profession’s responsibility to…
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed a senior official in his administration amid a fresh anti-corruption investigation, further deepening pressure on his government. Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the Office of the President, was removed from her position on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through a presidential decree. No reason was given for her dismissal. […] The post Zelenskyy sacks…
The Supreme Court will on Friday determine whether High Court proceedings conducted during the ongoing legal vacation should be temporarily suspended following a challenge mounted by Ofoase Ayeribi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The anticipated ruling follows arguments presented before Justice Gabriel Pwamang on Thursday over an interlocutory injunction seeking to freeze the implementation of a […] The…
A 26-year-old trader has been remanded into prison custody by the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl at Agona in the Sekyere Central District. The accused, Akwasi Yeboah, popularly known as Akwasi Belling, appeared before the court on Wednesday, August 19, where he was remanded […] The post Trader remanded over alleged…
Ghana’s proposed Blue Economy Commission Bill has entered a critical stage of review as government prepares to subject the draft legislation to wider stakeholder consultation before its submission to Parliament. An intersectoral committee made up of key government institutions continued its examination of the Bill in Accra on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, focusing on provisions […] The post Blue…
Namibia’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, has praised the cleanliness and natural environment of Ho, describing the Volta Regional capital as an ideal setting for stronger cooperation between Namibia and communities in the region. Mrs Nghituwamata made the remarks after taking part in a walking tour of parts of Ho with the Municipal Chief […] The post Namibian envoy praises…
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is urging sustained investment in health, education, family planning and employment as Ghana seeks to turn its changing population structure into long-term economic gains. The call was made on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during a validation meeting organised by the Commission to review a revised report on Ghana’s prospects […] The post NDPC calls…
The Mental Health Authority has begun moves to close a spiritual healing centre in Kumasi where more than 2,000 people with mental health conditions are reportedly being kept. Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority, Dr Eugene Kobla Dordoye, said the Authority was concerned about the conditions at the facility, including reports that some residents […] The post Mental Health Authority moves…