3 d. ago Northern Ghana Gold Sector Faces Extremist Infiltration Risk

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-gold-sector-faces-extremist-infiltration-risk/Northern Ghana’s informal gold mining operations have become vulnerable to potential exploitation by Sahel-based militant groups, according to a new report released this week by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC). The study, authored by Marcena Hunter and Gideon Ofosu-Peasah, warns that conditions in the region’s artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-gold-sector-faces-extremist-infiltration-risk/

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4 d. ago Union Threatens Nationwide Action Over Utility Price Increases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/Ghana’s labor federation has rejected newly approved electricity and water tariff increases, warning it will mobilize workers across the country unless government raises the agreed 9% wage adjustment for 2026 to compensate for higher utility costs. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) issued the ultimatum Wednesday, one day after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/union-threatens-nationwide-action-over-utility-price-increases/

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5 d. ago Private sector ready to scale EV adoption but needs stronger government backing – Cubica Energy CEO

Chief Executive Officer of Cubica Energy, Lesley Arthur, has welcomed the government’s ongoing engagement with industry players on electric mobility but says stronger support is needed to accelerate nationwide adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the ERA EV Conference in Accra, she described the private sector as a “critical driver of EV penetration” and […]

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7 d. ago National Peace Council struggles to resolve 300+ conflicts as staffing, funding shortfalls stall mediation

The Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Most Rev. Emmanuel Fianu, has revealed that the Council is struggling to resolve more than 300 conflict cases nationwide due to severe staffing and funding shortages.

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7 d. ago Climate Talks: Suame Magazine gears up for Ghana’s electric mobility future

For many mechanics at Suame Magazine, the sound of engines has defined their livelihoods for years. But a new kind of engine silent, electric, and driven by advanced technology, is steadily reshaping the global automobile industry.

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1 week ago Inside Suame Magazine’s struggles and the national push to prepare artisans for Ghana’s electric mobility future

Suame Magazine, Ghana’s largest mechanical hub, is beginning to feel the pressure of a fast-changing automotive world. As electric vehicles (EVs) slowly enter the country, many artisans in this famous Kumasi industrial zone say they are lacking the skills, equipment, and technical training needed to repair or service them.

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1 week ago Photos: JoyNews, German Embassy lead Climate Talks on Ghana’s electric future

JoyNews, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Accra, held a national dialogue titled “Climate Talks: Innovation in Motion – Artisans at the Center of Ghana’s Electric Mobility Revolution.”

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1 week ago Understanding Volleyball Positions Key As Sport Grows Across Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/understanding-volleyball-positions-key-as-sport-grows-across-ghana/Ghana’s historic selection to host the 2026 Zone III Club Volleyball Championship shines fresh attention on a sport experiencing rapid growth nationwide, yet many newcomers struggle to grasp the specialized roles that make the game work. The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3 endorsed Kalibi Volleyball Club to host the tournament scheduled for Accra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/understanding-volleyball-positions-key-as-sport-grows-across-ghana/

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2 w. ago ASM sector contributed 90 tonnes of gold, making up 53% of Ghana’s export earnings – Sammy Gyamfi

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has revealed that the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector delivered a historic 90 tonnes of gold in 2025, representing 53% of the country’s total gold export earnings.

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2 w. ago Sports Ministry should not manage Sports Fund – Magnus Rex Danquah

International Sports Consultant Magnus Rex Danquah has warned that placing the Sports Fund under the Ministry of Sports and Recreation could lead to its collapse. The Sports Fund Bill seeks to create a sustainable pool of resources for infrastructure, capacity building, and athlete welfare nationwide. But Rex Danquah insists the initiative will struggle to succeed […]

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3 w. ago Stronger industry–training collaboration key to driving Ghana’s electric mobility agenda – CTVET’s Kwame Zu

The Deputy Director-General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Mr Anthony Seyram Kwame Zu, has called for closer collaboration between industry and training institutions to build Ghana’s capacity for Electric Vehicle (EV) repair and maintenance. He made the call while delivering a keynote address on behalf of the Director-General of […]

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4 w. ago EV House Ltd. inaugurates operations in Ghana with launch of 2 groundbreaking electric vehicles

In a landmark launch event held at the premises of EV House LTD in East Legon, EV House LTD officially inaugurated its operations in Ghana, marking a transformative milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable mobility. The exclusive launch introduced two exceptional electric vehicles — the Geely Riddara RD6 and the Geely Geome Panda Mini — designed to redefine the future […]

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4 w. ago UN warns world plunges into Climate Crisis as 1.5°C goal slips away

The global struggle against climate change has reached a devastating moment. The United Nations warns that 2025 will rank as one of the hottest years ever recorded, threatening "irreversible damage". This grim reality confirms that the Paris Agreement's critical 1.5 degrees Celsius (1.5°C) warming limit is now virtually impossible to hold in the immediate future.

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