2 h. ago Heath Goldfields Ltd appoints Patrick Appiah Mensah as Managing Director of Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine

Heath Goldfields Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Appiah Mensah as the Managing Director of the Bogoso Prestea Gold Mine, effective immediately. This executive leadership appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to restart operations and restore the mine as a benchmark for responsible and sustainable gold mining in Ghana. Mr. […]

Politics

11 h. ago Musk’s Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon days after antisemitism row

The Pentagon has signed a multi-million dollar deal to begin using Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, as part of a wider rollout of AI tools for government use, the Department of Defence confirmed.

Economics

13 h. ago Teddy bear made from fake human skin leads to California arrest

A man in California has been arrested after police say he staged a "macabre teddy bear" made to look as if it were constructed from human flesh at a petrol station.

Events

14 h. ago Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling Ukraine weapons plan

US President Donald Trump has announced the US will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato countries, while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days.

Politics

23 h. ago Trump threatens ‘very severe’ tariffs against Russia if no Ukraine deal within 50 days

US Donald Trump says he is "very, very unhappy" with Russia and has announced plans to deliver "top-of-the-line" weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.

Politics

25 h. ago Lucy Quist’s ‘Bold New Normal Conference’ returns on 25th October

The fourth edition of The Bold New Normal Conference, convened by transformational business leader, author, and global speaker Lucy Quist, takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Enclave Garden, East Legon, Accra, with a focus on Language and Culture. Each year, hundreds of change leaders gather at the conference to build on their […]

Politics

26 h. ago AngloGold Ashanti commissions Obuasi Robotics Centre to shape aspiring STEM entrepreneurs and innovators

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has commissioned a GHS8.4 million state-of-the-art robotics centre to foster innovation and skills development among the youth in the Obuasi enclave. The Obuasi Robotic Centre is equipped with modern lab compartments to provide learners with ideation to execution support in engineering, coding, and problem-solving innovation. The intervention is aimed at transforming […]

Sport

33 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

Politics

49 h. ago Ghana Armed Forces promotes young soldier who rejected galamsey bribe

Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young Ghanaian soldier who gained national recognition for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners, has been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the Ghana Armed Forces.  

Events

53 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

Politics

3 d. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

Politics

3 d. ago EPC contract central to govt’s mining agreement structure – Bright Simons

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has highlighted the pivotal role of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract in the structuring of a recent mining agreement involving the Ghanaian government and private partners.

Politics

3 d. ago Bright Simons accuses ECOWAS Bank of misleading public in Black Volta Gold Deal

IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has made startling allegations against the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). He claimed the institution deliberately misled the public regarding the controversial Black Volta gold deal. The policy analyst made these claims during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday. Simons highlighted what he finds as […]

Politics

3 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun: I don’t feel sorry for Hawa Koomson, she deserves it – Hannah Bissiw

The Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund says she has no sympathy for former Awutu Senya MP Hawa Koomson after she was reportedly assaulted during the Ablekuma North rerun.

Politics

3 d. ago Dr. Hanna Bissiw justifies attack on Hawa Koomson, says “violence begets violence”

Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw, CEO of the Minerals Development Fund and National Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended the assault on former Fisheries Minister Hawa Koomson during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, asserting that “violence begets violence.” Her comments follow chaotic scenes at the St. Peter’s Society Methodist Church polling station, […]

Events

4 d. ago Justice Blay accuses former teammate Kwame Opoku of stealing his girlfriend

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder, Justice Blay, has publicly accused his ex-teammate Kwame Opoku of betraying his trust by secretly dating a woman he was in a relationship with. In a candid revelation on Kumasi based Pure FM, Blay detailed the breakdown of their friendship, alleging that Opoku had been seeing his partner behind his back […]

Events

4 d. ago A/R: Illegal abortion clinic, unlicensed drugstore uncovered in Asawase

An illegal abortion clinic and an unlicensed drugstore have been uncovered in the deep slum of the Asawase enclave in the Ashanti region. The illegal facilities, both situated in the densely populated slum along the Peleele Stream in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, were found to be operating without regulatory approval, raising grave public health and […]

Events

4 d. ago Resolve your gold mine feud within 7 days – Minister orders Azumah Resources, Engineers & Planners

The future of Ghana's highly anticipated $100 million Black Volta Gold Project hangs in the balance as the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern ultimatum to the two companies embroiled in a dispute over its acquisition.

Politics

4 d. ago Minister orders Engineers & Planners, Azumah Resources, to quash gold mine feud within 7 days

The future of Ghana's highly anticipated $100 million Black Volta Gold Project hangs in the balance as the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern ultimatum to the two companies embroiled in a dispute over its acquisition.

Politics

5 d. ago Civil Engineers and Building Contractors praise Polytank for sustained industrial support

The Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) has lauded Polytank Ghana for its sustained contribution to the construction industry. At its 16th Annual General Meeting held under the theme “Strengthening the Local Construction Industry for Sustainable Growth, the civil engineers and building contractors highlighted Polytank’s reliability, long-lasting performance, and relevance in […]

Events