65 h. ago TMPC urges caution and vigilance in use of traditional and alternative medicine

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has called on the public to exercise caution and vigilance when seeking traditional medical services during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

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4 d. ago IMF Urges Bank of Ghana to Maintain Caution on Policy Rate Cuts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to exercise restraint in further lowering its policy rate, emphasizing that any additional monetary easing must be gradual and data-driven. The guidance emerged from the IMF’s latest Staff Review of Ghana’s bailout programme, which evaluated recent macroeconomic trends and policy measures. “With […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-urges-bank-of-ghana-to-maintain-caution-on-policy-rate-cuts/

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4 d. ago Minerals Commission, Chamber of Mines call for responsible partnership as Ghana

The Minerals Commission and the Ghana Chamber of Mines have reaffirmed the need for responsible investment, genuine partnerships and stronger local value creation as Ghana and China continue to deepen cooperation in the mining sector.

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5 d. ago Central Region: FDA urges extreme caution in Christmas shopping  

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has entreated citizens to exercise extreme caution when buying food, drinks, and other consumables for the Christmas festive occasion.  

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1 week ago Chamber of Mines urges caution over proposed mineral royalty reforms

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for broader stakeholder engagement before government proceeds with a proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) to introduce a new sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, warning that the draft policy could undermine the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of the country’s mining sector.

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1 week ago Ghana Chamber of mines warns proposed gold royalty hike could harm industry

Ken Ashigbey, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has cautioned that a proposed increase in gold royalties from 5% to between 5% and 11% could have a “debilitating impact” on the sector if rushed to Parliament without extensive stakeholder engagement. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Wednesday, Ashigbey highlighted that Ghana’s current corporate tax regime already makes the effective tax burden on gold miners one of the highest in Africa.

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1 week ago Reject candidates who insult and disrespect women – Adwoa Safo warns NPP delegates

The former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has urged voters to exercise caution when choosing political leaders, warning against supporting candidates who demean or insult women.

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2 w. ago Chamber of Mines thanks government for scrapping VAT on exploration

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Ghana for scrapping Value Added Tax (VAT) on exploration activities, an intervention the industry describes as timely, strategic, and essential for sustaining the country’s long-term mineral potential.

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2 w. ago Pass Minerals Revenue Management Act – Chamber of Mines president urges government

The President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Michael Edem Akafia, has called on government to urgently pass a Minerals Revenue Management Act to ensure greater transparency, accountability, and sustainable use of Ghana’s mineral wealth.

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2 w. ago Chamber of Mines reiterates the need for policy consistency in mining sector

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed its call for stable and predictable mining policies, emphasising that long-term investment and sustainable industry growth depend heavily on policy consistency. The appeal was made during the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA) held at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra.

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3 w. ago Ghana Chamber of Mines condemns threats against AngloGold Ashanti, urges respect for rule of law

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has expressed deep concern over a one-week ultimatum issued by the Artisanal Small-Scale Miners Association (ASSMA) in Obuasi to the government and AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited (AGAG), describing the threats as a risk to peace and stability in the mining sector.

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4 w. ago Joyce Aryee Demands Gender Equity Reform in Ghana Mining Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/joyce-aryee-demands-gender-equity-reform-in-ghana-mining-sector/Stateswoman Joyce Aryee has challenged Ghana’s mining industry to address systemic marginalization of women, describing current conditions as fundamentally unjust despite the sector’s potential to transform lives. The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines made these observations during a mentorship session with fellows of the Africa Extractive Media Fellowship (AEMF). […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/joyce-aryee-demands-gender-equity-reform-in-ghana-mining-sector/

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last month Cyber Security Authority reports over GHS 600,000 lost to online shopping scams

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) says Ghanaians lost more than GHS 600,000 to online shopping scams in the first ten months of 2025, with 266 cases officially recorded between January and October. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 28, the authority warned that the upcoming Black Friday season could see a surge in online shopping fraud, urging citizens to exercise caution when making purchases online.

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