1 hour ago Asanko Gold Pledges Community Dialogue After Fatal Mining Clash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asanko-gold-pledges-community-dialogue-after-fatal-mining-clash/Asanko Gold Ghana has committed to constructive dialogue with local authorities and community leaders following a fatal confrontation at its Mpatuam concession that left an assemblyman and resident dead Tuesday. The mining company confirmed tensions between military personnel and community members escalated, resulting in deaths and damage to contractor equipment during the violent clash at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asanko-gold-pledges-community-dialogue-after-fatal-mining-clash/

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1 hour ago Ghana Assemblyman Killed in Mining Dispute Clash with Soldiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-assemblyman-killed-in-mining-dispute-clash-with-soldiers/An assemblyman was shot dead Tuesday during violent clashes between soldiers and residents protesting alleged military brutality at Asanko Gold Mines in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. Samson Danquah, the Assemblymember for Aboabo Tetekaaso, was killed on Tuesday during clashes between residents and soldiers at Asanko Gold Mines in Mpatuam, Amansie West District. The fatal confrontation erupted […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-assemblyman-killed-in-mining-dispute-clash-with-soldiers/

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2 h. ago Flutterwave Challenges Ghana Central Bank Remittance Suspension

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/flutterwave-challenges-ghana-central-bank-remittance-suspension/Flutterwave has disputed a Bank of Ghana directive suspending its remittance partnerships, calling the move “unexpected” and attributing it to regulatory misunderstanding as the fintech giant seeks swift resolution. The one-month suspension takes effect September 18, 2025, alongside similar penalties for Cellulant Ghana and other payment service providers over regulatory breaches under Ghana’s Updated Guidelines […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/flutterwave-challenges-ghana-central-bank-remittance-suspension/

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2 h. ago Ghana Launches Gold Traceability System to Combat Illegal Mining by End 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-gold-traceability-system-to-combat-illegal-mining-by-end-2025/The Ghana Gold Board will implement a nationwide traceability system by December 2025 to track every gram of gold from mine to export, CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced as the country seeks to formalize its booming small-scale mining sector worth $6.3 billion this year. The comprehensive tracking system will ensure all gold purchased by GoldBod originates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-gold-traceability-system-to-combat-illegal-mining-by-end-2025/

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2 h. ago Ghana Gold Board Supplies Nearly 100kg to Central Bank as Reserves Soar

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-supplies-nearly-100kg-to-central-bank-as-reserves-soar/The Ghana Gold Board has purchased and supplied nearly 100 kilograms of gold from seven large-scale mining companies to the Bank of Ghana, supporting a dramatic expansion of the country’s gold reserves that reached a record 36.02 tonnes in August 2025. CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced the milestone during the maiden Mining and Minerals Convention in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-gold-board-supplies-nearly-100kg-to-central-bank-as-reserves-soar/

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2 h. ago Afreximbank Unveils US$1 Billion Trade Company to Transform African Commerce

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-unveils-us1-billion-trade-company-to-transform-african-commerce/The African Export-Import Bank launched the African Trade and Distribution Company Tuesday in Algeria, pledging $1 billion to shift continental trade from raw material exports toward value-added products and regional distribution networks. The initiative was unveiled during the ongoing Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers, with Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah officiating the launch ceremony in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afreximbank-unveils-us1-billion-trade-company-to-transform-african-commerce/

Economics

3 h. ago Retired Officials Face Scrutiny Over Dual Salary Entitlements

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-officials-face-scrutiny-over-dual-salary-entitlements/Ghana grapples with constitutional questions as debate intensifies over whether retired public officers should receive full compensation when appointed to new positions, potentially earning combined monthly payments exceeding ₵115,000. The controversy centers on retired Chief Justices who collect ₵65,000 monthly pensions while earning ₵50,000 as Council of State members, creating what critics call an unsustainable […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-officials-face-scrutiny-over-dual-salary-entitlements/

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3 h. ago African Creative Industries Platform Gains Momentum in Algiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-creative-industries-platform-gains-momentum-in-algiers/The Creative Africa Nexus is transforming Africa’s cultural industries into viable economic engines at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, connecting thousands of creatives with investors and policymakers across the continent. The initiative, spearheaded by the African Export-Import Bank, spotlights the power of Africa’s cultural industries through exhibitions, performances, and business forums spanning music, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-creative-industries-platform-gains-momentum-in-algiers/

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6 h. ago Asanko Gold pledges dialogue after fatal clash at concession

Asanko Gold Ghana has clarified events surrounding today's violent clash at its concession near Mpatuam in the Amansie South District, which left one person dead and several others injured.

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7 h. ago BoG Forex Sanctions Justified Despite Cedi Pressure – Expert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bog-forex-sanctions-justified-despite-cedi-pressure-expert/Ghana’s central bank actions against currency violators reflect sound policy rather than panic, banking consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene argues, as the cedi trades near 12-month lows against the dollar. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) suspended United Bank for Africa Ghana’s foreign exchange trading licence for one month effective September 18, citing multiple regulatory breaches involving […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bog-forex-sanctions-justified-despite-cedi-pressure-expert/

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10 h. ago Mining must serve as a catalyst for industrialisation—Dep. Lands Minister

Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, says mining must move beyond raw mineral exports to serve as a catalyst for Ghana’s industrialisation, infrastructure growth, and community development. Speaking at the Mining and Minerals Convention at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Mr. Sulemana explained that the government is committed to ensuring the country’s […]

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10 h. ago Ghana is resetting and Africa is rising; GoldBod is ready – Sammy Gyamfi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced far-reaching reforms aimed at boosting Ghana’s gold production and ensuring greater national benefit from the mining sector.

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11 h. ago Ghanaian Screenwriter Joins Elite African Storytelling Program

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-screenwriter-joins-elite-african-storytelling-program/Gamel Apalayine has been selected for the prestigious AuthenticA Series Lab alongside three other African writers in a competitive program designed to elevate continental storytelling to global audiences. The Ghanaian filmmaker joins Nigerian-British poet Joladé Olusanya, Kenyan scriptwriter Mona Ombogo, and Egyptian-Canadian filmmaker Reem Morsi in the fourth edition of the six-month development program run […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-screenwriter-joins-elite-african-storytelling-program/

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11 h. ago GoldBod exports 66.7 tonnes of gold worth $6.3bn in 8 months

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Samuel Gyamfi, has revealed that the country exported a total of 66.7 tonnes of gold between January and August 2025 under the government’s new gold export framework with small scale mining companies. The exports, carried out by the Board in partnership with the Bank of […]

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11 h. ago GoldBod to commence domestic gold refining from October 2025

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to begin local processing and refining of gold in October 2025, as part of major reforms aimed at boosting the country’s gold production. Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention in Accra, Mr. Gyamfi explained that the move forms part of the board’s broader expansion strategy […]

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14 h. ago World Athletics Championships 2025: Azamati and Joe Paul lead Ghana’s eight

Veteran Ghanaian sprinters, Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah, will lead team Ghana’s contingent to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, after being included in the eight-athlete squad for the competition later this month. Azamati, 28, will compete in the 100m, as well as the 4x100m, while Joe Paul will only compete in the […]

Sport

14 h. ago Ghana’s Achimota Mall Marks Decade Milestone with Customer Rewards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-achimota-mall-marks-decade-milestone-with-customer-rewards/Achimota Retail Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary this month with a two-month festival of shopping deals and giveaways culminating October 29. Located near St. John’s SHS on the Accra-Nsawam Highway, the mall opened on October 29, 2015, as a $60 million investment covering 35,790 square meters. The facility now serves as a major retail hub […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-achimota-mall-marks-decade-milestone-with-customer-rewards/

Economics

18 h. ago The US factory spending $100,000 a month more due to tariffs

Since US President Donald Trump started rolling out sweeping tariffs, the Teixeiras have been fielding more inquiries from companies newly interested in their US-based sewing services.

Economics

25 h. ago International Legal Battle Threatens Ghana’s Mining Sector Over Black Volta Gold Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-battle-threatens-ghanas-mining-sector-over-black-volta-gold-project/Ghana’s mining sector faces potential international arbitration as competing ownership claims over the Black Volta Gold Project have escalated into a high-stakes legal confrontation that could expose the country to billion-dollar liability claims. Engineers & Planners Company Ltd has announced the successful acquisition of all issued shares of Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd and Upwest Resources […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-legal-battle-threatens-ghanas-mining-sector-over-black-volta-gold-project/

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27 h. ago Blue Gold Secures US$80M for Mining Expansion and Digital Token Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/blue-gold-secures-us80m-for-mining-expansion-and-digital-token-launch/Blue Gold Limited has closed on $80 million in financing to accelerate mining acquisitions and advance its blockchain-based gold token initiative, combining traditional mining with digital asset innovation. The dual financing structure includes $5 million in senior convertible notes from an accredited investor and a $75 million equity line of credit with an institutional investor, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/blue-gold-secures-us80m-for-mining-expansion-and-digital-token-launch/

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