3 d. ago Parliamentary Committee Tours AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine in Tarkwa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliamentary-committee-tours-anglogold-ashanti-iduapriem-mine-in-tarkwa/The Parliamentary Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources has paid a working visit to AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mine in Tarkwa, Western Region, as part of its oversight responsibility of the mining sector. The visit, facilitated by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, provided Members of Parliament with firsthand insight into the operations, challenges, and contributions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliamentary-committee-tours-anglogold-ashanti-iduapriem-mine-in-tarkwa/

Politics

4 d. ago ECOWAS Launches Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 To Combat Maritime Threats

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-launches-operation-anouanze-3-to-combat-maritime-threats/ECOWAS launches Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 in Freetown to combat maritime threats Operation ANOUANZÉ 3 was launched in Freetown, Sierra Leone, by the ECOWAS Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre (MMCC) Zone F on Monday, 25 August 2025, under the leadership of the ECOWAS Regional Security Division, which provided the necessary coordination for this operation. The launch ceremony […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-launches-operation-anouanze-3-to-combat-maritime-threats/

Events

5 d. ago Ghana slashes mining leases to 15 years in major sector overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-mining-leases-to-15-years-in-major-sector-overhaul/Ghana will cap mining leases at 15 years maximum as part of sweeping reforms designed to boost local control over the country’s mineral wealth, the Minerals Commission announced Tuesday. The dramatic reduction from the current 30-year standard reflects government efforts to strengthen domestic ownership in an industry that has operated under largely unchanged rules for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-mining-leases-to-15-years-in-major-sector-overhaul/

Politics

6 d. ago EOCO Defends Vehicle Recovery Methods as Stolen Car Crisis Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eoco-defends-vehicle-recovery-methods-as-stolen-car-crisis-deepens/Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office has defended its vehicle interception operations against criticism of heavy-handed tactics, revealing that the country’s stolen vehicle problem extends far beyond initial estimates. Leo Anthony Siamah, head of legal and prosecution at EOCO, dismissed allegations that the agency operates “rambo-style” by randomly stopping cars during anti-theft operations. He explained […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eoco-defends-vehicle-recovery-methods-as-stolen-car-crisis-deepens/

Events

7 d. ago The Most Marketed Political Product Does Not Always Translate to Voter Acceptability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-most-marketed-political-product-does-not-always-translate-to-voter-acceptability/There are several instances where the Most Marketed Product does not sell. Commercially, there are several examples of “Most Marketed-Product Failures”, however for the purpose of this article let me just give ten (10) examples: 1. Kasapa Mobile Telecommunication Company operations in Ghana. 2. Glo Mobile Telecommunication Company operations in Ghana 3. Google Glass 4. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-most-marketed-political-product-does-not-always-translate-to-voter-acceptability/

Politics

1 week ago Plot To Steal UG Elections: Aowin NDC MP Accused of Intimidating Students To Fix His Son As SRC President

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plot-to-steal-ug-elections-aowin-ndc-mp-accused-of-intimidating-students-to-fix-his-son-as-src-president/The Member of Parliament for Aowin, Oscar Ofori Larbi, is under intense campus and public bashing following disturbing allegations of direct interference in student politics at the University of Ghana. Reports indicate that the MP stormed the Legon campus this week and is still hovering around in the company of unidentified national security operatives in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Beeko, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/plot-to-steal-ug-elections-aowin-ndc-mp-accused-of-intimidating-students-to-fix-his-son-as-src-president/

Politics

2 w. ago Ghana Opposition Questions Activist’s Extended Detention After Bail

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/NPP members are raising alarms over the continued police detention of social media activist Sir Obama Pokuase despite meeting all bail conditions, suggesting it’s retaliation for his criticism of Ghana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP). The activist, affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), was arrested by national security operatives at his residence in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/

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2 w. ago World Bank Warns Mounting Debt Threatens Ghana’s Cocoa Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-warns-mounting-debt-threatens-ghanas-cocoa-sector/The World Bank has raised urgent concerns over the Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) financial stability, warning that rising debt and operational inefficiencies could destabilize the country’s vital cocoa industry. Despite soaring global cocoa prices, Ghana’s production remains low, with COCOBOD struggling under significant arrears to suppliers and costly “quasi-fiscal operations” outside its core mandate. In […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-bank-warns-mounting-debt-threatens-ghanas-cocoa-sector/

Events

2 w. ago Ghana Cracks Down on Illegal Fuel Operations Amid Safety Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has declared war on illicit fuel storage and sales, warning unlicensed operators face immediate shutdowns. In a public notice issued August 12, the regulator revealed a surge in illegal petroleum activities—from covert storage depots to unauthorized retail points—threatening public safety and market stability. “These operations bypass safety protocols, risking explosions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cracks-down-on-illegal-fuel-operations-amid-safety-fears/

Events

3 w. ago Retired Air Force Expert Rules Out Sabotage in Ghana Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-expert-rules-out-sabotage-in-ghana-helicopter-crash/Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor has identified the aircraft in last week’s fatal crash as a Chinese-donated Z-9 utility helicopter, dismissing speculation about sabotage. The military veteran confirmed the helicopter adapted from the French Eurocopter Dolphin  was delivered approximately two years ago and served multiple roles including transport, search-and-rescue, and anti-submarine operations. “These aircraft […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-expert-rules-out-sabotage-in-ghana-helicopter-crash/

Events

3 w. ago Former NPP Chair Proposes GH¢1 Donation Drive for Military Aircraft

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chair-proposes-gh%c2%a21-donation-drive-for-military-aircraft/Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Paul Afoko has urged Ghanaians to contribute GH¢1 each toward purchasing new aircraft for the military following last week’s fatal helicopter crash. Speaking ahead of a state memorial service, Afoko argued the nation’s 30 million citizens could collectively fund at least two aircraft to bolster Ghana Armed Forces operations. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chair-proposes-gh%c2%a21-donation-drive-for-military-aircraft/

Transport

3 w. ago Federated Commodities Profit Soars 720% on Cocoa Price Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federated-commodities-profit-soars-720-on-cocoa-price-surge/Ghanaian agribusiness Federated Commodities PLC reported a sevenfold increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, driven by soaring cocoa prices and strategic debt reduction. Unaudited financials show net earnings jumped to GH¢47.1 million from GH¢5.7 million year-on-year, as turnover tripled to GH¢3.35 billion despite rising operational costs. The company slashed its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federated-commodities-profit-soars-720-on-cocoa-price-surge/

Economics

3 w. ago Afreximbank Leads Landmark US$1.35bn Refinery Financing for Dangote

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-leads-landmark-us1-35bn-refinery-financing-for-dangote/The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has secured a $1.35 billion syndicated facility for Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery Africa’s largest industrial project as part of a broader $4 billion financing package. The deal, one of the continent’s largest recent syndications, will refinance construction costs for the 650,000-barrel-per-day refining complex, now operational since February 2024. Afreximbank acted […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-leads-landmark-us1-35bn-refinery-financing-for-dangote/

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