Mahama backs energy compact as Ghana pledges universal electricity access by 2030
Ghana has pledged to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, joining 16 other African nations in endorsing National Energy Compacts under the World Bank and African Development Bank-led Mission 300…
Forest reserves, water bodies to be declared national security zones – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that the government will soon declare all forest reserves and water bodies in the country as national security…
Galamsey fight impossible without traditional leaders- Sam Jonah
The Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital, Sir Sam Jonah, has stated that the fight against illegal gold mining, popularly known as galamsey, cannot succeed without the active involvement of traditional leaders. His…
Small-scale miners inaugurate anti-galamsey taskforce to protect water bodies
The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association, Ghana (NCSSMAG), has inaugurated an Anti-Galamsey Taskforce to clamp down on illegal mining on the country’s rivers and streams. As part of its enforcement…
Resource Justice Network-Ghana Champions Community Voice in Extractive Sector Planning
The Resource Justice Network-Ghana (formerly Publish What You Pay) has continued its advocacy for transparent and inclusive governance in the extractive sector, ensuring that local communities benefit from the natural…
Fix the country ends anti-galamsey protest, demands state of emergency
The Fix the Country Movement has ended its demonstration against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, at the Revolutionary Square in front of the Jubilee House. The protesters reiterated their demand…
Traditional Medicine Council Pushes for Stronger Standards and Integration
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has called for renewed collaboration with stakeholders to strengthen the regulation, safety, and growth of Traditional and Alternative Medicine (TAM) in Ghana. This call…
No region will be left behind in Big Push roads plan- President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that every region in the country will benefit from his government’s flagship Big Push infrastructure programme, which was launched on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. According…
Gov’t must take decisive steps to tackle galamsey – Acting CJ
The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged national leadership to adopt bold and far-reaching measures to end illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, describing it as a major threat…
GoldBod donates GH¢5m, five pickups to Lands Ministry for galamsey fight
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GH¢5 million and five Toyota Hilux pickups to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to support the national fight against illegal mining,…
