6 d. ago VanEck raises AngloGold Ashanti stake above four percent threshold

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vaneck-raises-anglogold-ashanti-stake-above-four-percent-threshold/Van Eck Associates Corporation increased its stake in AngloGold Ashanti plc above the four percent threshold, triggering regulatory disclosure requirements after the position rose to 4.01 percent on December 16, 2025. The New York based investment firm now holds 20,214,785 voting rights in AngloGold Ashanti, up from 3.990 percent in its previous notification. The increase […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vaneck-raises-anglogold-ashanti-stake-above-four-percent-threshold/

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6 d. ago Constitution Review Committee submits final report to President Mahama

The Constitution Review Committee has presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama, marking a key milestone in Ghana’s ongoing constitutional reform process. The committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), was tasked with reviewing the 1992 Constitution and proposing reforms aimed at strengthening […]

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6 d. ago MFWA criticises court order blocking investigative journalist’s publications

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has criticised a High Court decision placing a perpetual injunction on freelance investigative journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah, describing the ruling as restrictive and troubling for press freedom. MFWA Executive Director Sulemana Brimah stated that the judgment poses a threat to investigative journalism in Ghana and must be challenged. The injunction, issued by an Accra High Court, bars Appiah from publishing or sharing any allegations concerning private individual Cynthia Adjei, who sued the journalist for breaching her privacy. The ruling prevents him from releasing investigative findings related to the matter across traditional and digital media platforms.

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7 d. ago Energy Think Tank Raises Concerns Over Management of Ghana Oil Blocks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/The Africa Centre for Energy Policy has questioned the management of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, alleging oil exploration companies maintain dormant blocks through extensions that may violate Petroleum Agreement terms and undermine sector development. Executive Director Ben Boakye stated during a recent policy discussion that most contracted oil blocks have seen minimal exploration activity despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-think-tank-raises-concerns-over-management-of-ghana-oil-blocks/

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7 d. ago Energy News Africa Founder Michael Creg Afful Earns MSc in Energy Economics From GIMPA

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-news-africa-founder-michael-creg-afful-earns-msc-in-energy-economics-from-gimpa/The Executive Director of Energy News Africa Limited, one of Africa’s leading energy sector news platforms, Mr Michael Creg Afful, has graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Energy Economics. The degree was conferred during GIMPA’s 25th Congregation on Friday, December 19, 2025, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-news-africa-founder-michael-creg-afful-earns-msc-in-energy-economics-from-gimpa/

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8 d. ago First Atlantic Bank will run a “proper and decent business” to protect shareholder value – CEO

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Bank, Odun Odunfa, has assured shareholders that the bank will prioritise sound governance, disciplined growth and ethical business practices to protect their investments following its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Speaking in an interview with Joy News at a […]

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8 d. ago First Atlantic Bank targets African expansion as IPO strengthens capital, governance

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Bank, Odun Odunfa, says the bank’s decision to go public is closely tied to its ambition to expand operations beyond Ghana into other African markets, leveraging new capital, stronger governance and increased brand visibility. Speaking in an interview with Joy News at a celebratory lunch event […]

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8 d. ago First Atlantic Bank CEO attributes IPO and GSE listing decision to renewed confidence in Ghana’s economy

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic Bank, Odun Odunfa, has attributed the bank’s decision to undertake an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) largely to renewed confidence in Ghana’s macroeconomic environment and regulatory framework. Speaking in an interview with Joy News at a celebratory lunch event […]

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8 d. ago Ghana temporarily closes five historic coastal forts for maintenance

Five of Ghana’s historic coastal forts have been closed to the public with immediate effect to allow for critical maintenance and safety checks, the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) has announced. In a press release dated 19th December 2025, the Board’s Acting Executive Director, Kwest Essel-Blankson, stated that the closure of the facilities is to “allow for essential maintenance work, safety assessments and ongoing conservation activities aimed at preserving the structural integrity and historical value of these significant heritage sites.”

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9 d. ago AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine donates fire tender to boost emergency response in municipality

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has presented a new fire tender to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Obuasi, a move company officials say is crucial to improving emergency response and safeguarding lives and property in the municipality. The donation forms part of the mining company’s broader commitment to safety and community resilience under its corporate social responsibility initiatives. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Managing Director of AGA Obuasi Mine, Samuel Pobee, said the intervention became necessary due to the deteriorating state of the Fire Service’s existing fire tender, which was no longer fit for rapid or effective emergency operations.

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1 week ago Empower institutions, not politicians, to win the galamsey fight – Kokofu

Former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana’s fight against illegal small-scale mining.

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1 week ago Mahama’s first term galamsey crackdown failed due to political leadership – Dr Kokofu

Former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has said the initial attempt by President John Dramani Mahama to confront illegal small-scale mining failed because politicians were placed at the centre of the campaign instead of state institutions.

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1 week ago CEDA commends Lands Minister over lithium agreement talks amid resignition demands

The Executive Director of the Centre for Extractives and Development Africa (CEDA) has commended the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for engaging stakeholders on the controversial lithium agreement, even as the Minority in Parliament calls for his dismissal.

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1 week ago NPP more united than NDC in Kpandai ahead of rerun – Mussa Dankwah

Pollster and Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) currently appears more united than the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kpandai constituency, a factor he believes could prove decisive in the upcoming parliamentary rerun. Speaking on the AM Show, Dankwah explained that recent polling data shows strong internal cohesion within the NPP, while the NDC is experiencing noticeable cracks in voter loyalty, particularly among key demographics.

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2 w. ago Kpandai rerun: Positive voter mood may boost NDC – Global InfoAnalytics

Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, says prevailing voter attitudes in the Kpandai Constituency appear to tilt in favour of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the December 30 parliamentary rerun, although the contest remains competitive.

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2 w. ago AngloGold Ashanti Executive Director Sells Over Three Million Dollars in Shares

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anglogold-ashanti-executive-director-sells-over-three-million-dollars-in-shares/AngloGold Ashanti plc announced on Thursday, December 12, 2025, that Executive Director Alberto Calderon sold 40,148 ordinary shares valued at approximately 3.2 million United States dollars in an on market transaction conducted on December 10. The mining executive continues holding significant equity in the global gold producer following the disposal. The shares traded at a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anglogold-ashanti-executive-director-sells-over-three-million-dollars-in-shares/

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2 w. ago Transparency International rejects calls to scrap OSP as ‘unnecessary and premature’

Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, Mary Addah, has pushed back against proposals to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that such calls are ill-timed and unjustified.

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2 w. ago Readers Bay Foundation Announces Appointment Of Kofi Agbogah As Board Chair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/readers-bay-foundation-announces-appointment-of-kofi-agbogah-as-board-chair/The Executive Committee of the Readers Bay Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Kofi Agbogah, Executive Director of Hen Mpoano, as the new Board Chair of the Foundation. His appointment marks a significant milestone in the organization’s continued commitment to advancing literacy, empowering youth, and promoting community development across Ghana and beyond. Mr. Agbogah […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/readers-bay-foundation-announces-appointment-of-kofi-agbogah-as-board-chair/

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2 w. ago Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh urges constitutional overhaul to fix OSP challenges

Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, is urging a full constitutional review to resolve the persistent controversies surrounding the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), warning that incremental fixes will not save the institution.

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2 w. ago Mary Addah says Office of Special Prosecutor was flawed from day one

Executive Director of Transparency International-Ghana, Mary Addah, says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was built on structural weaknesses from the very beginning.

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