3 d. ago Minority’s “vicious defence” saved Ghana from bad lithium deal – Dr Zaato

Political scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has praised the Minority in Parliament for what he describes as their “vicious defence and rejection” of the government’s renegotiated lithium agreement, saying the country owes the current pushback to their unwavering stance. Speaking on the AM Show, Dr Zaato said the Minority Caucus has shown exceptional leadership in resisting what they believed to be an unfavourable deal for Ghanaians. “We are here today because that small minority in Parliament refused to be intimidated, refused to be bulldozed, refused to be harassed. They knew their stuff,” he stated.

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1 week ago Minority condemns renegotiated Lithium Deal as “complete compromise” of Ghana’s interest

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee has sharply criticised the government over the newly renegotiated lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited, describing the revised terms as a “complete compromise” of Ghana’s national interest. At the centre of the dispute is the decision to reduce the royalty rate for lithium exploitation from the previously agreed 10 percent to 5 percent — the statutory minimum under the Minerals and Mining Act.

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1 week ago Analysis: Understanding the royalty rules behind Ghana’s lithium deal

Ghana’s renegotiated lithium mining lease has finally reached parliament after a long delay. It is now before the committee on lands and natural resources for scrutiny before any possible approval and eventual debate and ratification on the floor of the house.  According to the chair of the natural resources committee, Collins Dauda, the committee is […]

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1 week ago Minority caucus condemns nullification of Kpandai parliamentary election

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed concern over the recent High Court ruling nullifying the 2024 parliamentary election results in the Kpandai Constituency.

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2 w. ago Health Groups Criticise COP30 Deal for Weak Fossil Fuel Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has criticised governments at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, for failing to deliver transformative action on fossil fuels while acknowledging limited progress on adaptation finance and just transition frameworks. The two week United Nations Climate Change Conference closed on Saturday, November 22, with a compromise deal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/

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2 w. ago Works and Housing Minister inspects stalled Accra drainage projects, demands faster action to curb flooding

As part of measures to strengthen monitoring and ensure timely completion of stalled projects of the ministry to deal with the flooding situation of the area, the Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei paid a working visit to the three sites.

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2 w. ago Teachers, students and amorous relations: Finding the way out for policymakers and protect students from undue influence

In October 2025, Ghana was rocked by a shocking betrayal of trust at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Senior High School (KNUST SHS). A viral video showed the school’s Assistant Headmaster (Academic), Mr. Charles A. Aidoo, in a compromising position with a female student.  The Ghana Education Service (GES) reacted swiftly – dismissing Mr. Aidoo from office and barring him from the campus pending investigation.  Almost simultaneously, another scandal emerged from Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School, where Mr. Richard Tibetor was interdicted after a video allegedly showed him in an act of sexual misconduct with a student

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3 w. ago Ghana’s renegotiated lithium mining lease scheduled for parliamentary presentation today

The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry is scheduled to present the Mining Lease Agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, Atlantic Lithium’s local subsidiary, today, November 11.

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