7 h. ago GREDA President pushes for swift reduction in interest rates

“Our sector cannot unlock its full potential until interest rates are brought down to realistic levels,” he said. “We need urgent, decisive action, not gradual adjustments. A rapid reduction will not only support developers but also empower ordinary citizens who dream of owning a home.”

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29 h. ago Prof Lumumba blames illegal mining on governance failure, calls for urgent action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-lumumba-blames-illegal-mining-on-governance-failure-calls-for-urgent-action/Pan Africanist and Governance Expert Prof Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba has blamed illegal small scale mining, known as galamsey, on governance failure in Ghana. Speaking at a virtual environmental conference, the renowned legal practitioner emphasized that the time to act against the menace is now. Prof Lumumba made these remarks at a conference organized by […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/prof-lumumba-blames-illegal-mining-on-governance-failure-calls-for-urgent-action/

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62 h. ago Minority calls for urgent action to shield farmers from rising production challenges

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the mounting challenges facing Ghanaian farmers and fishers, warning that rising production costs and logistical barriers are eroding competitiveness and threatening livelihoods.

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4 d. ago Dear Mahama series: Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council calls on gov’t to take action on galamsey

Central Region chiefs of the Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area are calling on the government to take urgent action against the resurgence of illegal mining in the area.

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5 d. ago West Africa Leaders Demand Fair Share from Critical Mineral Boom

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-leaders-demand-fair-share-from-critical-mineral-boom/Civil society organizations, policymakers, and technical experts from across West Africa have issued urgent calls for regional governments to overhaul how critical minerals are extracted and governed, warning that current practices perpetuate inequality while threatening environmental stability. The High-Level West Africa Conference on Equity in Extraction concluded in Accra on October 16, 2025, with participants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-leaders-demand-fair-share-from-critical-mineral-boom/

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5 d. 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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1 week ago Majority MPs flag legal concerns over 10% Lithium royalty, pushes for amendment of mining law

The Majority on the Lands Committee of Parliament has urged an amendment to the Minerals and Mining Act, Act 703, to allow the government to increase its proposed royalty in the Ewoyaa lithium project.

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1 week ago Majority MPs flag legal concerns over 10% Lithium royalty, push for amendment of mining law

The Majority on the Lands Committee of Parliament has urged an amendment to the Minerals and Mining Act, Act 703, to allow the government to increase its proposed royalty in the Ewoyaa lithium project.

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1 week ago Ngleshie Alata Elders Demand Urgent State Action as Paramount Dispute Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ngleshie-alata-elders-demand-urgent-state-action-as-paramount-dispute-deepens/Elders and youth groups of the Ngleshie Alata Royal Stool at James Town, Accra, have renewed urgent appeals to national authorities to intervene in what they describe as a looming security threat arising from the protracted paramount chieftaincy dispute in the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Area. The groups are calling on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ngleshie-alata-elders-demand-urgent-state-action-as-paramount-dispute-deepens/

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2 w. ago Poor Corporate Governance Blamed for Indigenous Business Failures in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/poor-corporate-governance-blamed-for-indigenous-business-failures-in-ghana/Former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor has identified weak corporate governance as the fundamental cause of business failures across Ghana’s indigenous sector, calling for urgent reforms in how directors are appointed and trained. Dr. Donkor, currently serving as Chairperson of the Ghana Amalgamated Trust PLC (GAT) Board, told The High Street Journal that poor governance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/poor-corporate-governance-blamed-for-indigenous-business-failures-in-ghana/

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2 w. ago Heath Goldfields’ Prestea mine faces pressure as former workers seek unpaid dues

Former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Gold Mine are calling on the government and Heath Goldfields to immediately settle outstanding arrears, the 2023 bonus, and redundancy payments, citing unfair treatment and broken promises.

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2 w. ago Nicki Minaj urges action on attacks on christians in Nigeria during UN appearance

Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj used a high-profile United Nations forum in New York to call attention to claims of mounting attacks on christians in Nigeria and to press for urgent international action.

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3 w. ago Africa charts a new path for critical minerals governance at high

Held in Johannesburg in a hybrid format, on the sidelines of the G20, the dialogue brought together senior African government officials, ministers, development partners, policy experts, civil society, and private-sector leaders to build a unified African position on critical minerals governance.

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3 w. ago Belém Health Action Plan: A new global health blueprint finds urgent relevance in Africa

The launch of the Belem Health Action Plan at COP30 was anchored by a stark, simple statement from UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell: "We're reminded of the deep connection between human health and the health of our planet."

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3 w. ago Health Advocates Push for Accelerated Cervical Cancer Prevention

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-advocates-push-for-accelerated-cervical-cancer-prevention/Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult) has called for urgent nationwide action to combat cervical cancer, particularly in lower income areas, as Ghana works toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) by 2030. Executive Director Francis Ameyibor emphasized that the country must accelerate efforts ensuring healthy lives and promoting well being for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-advocates-push-for-accelerated-cervical-cancer-prevention/

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3 w. ago Prioritise women’s empowerment and strengthen literacy in rural areas – Dakar Health Forum

African leaders, researchers and civil society actors have called for urgent action to prioritise women’s empowerment and strengthen literacy in rural areas as part of efforts to achieve health sovereignty on the continent. The call was made in Dakar, Senegal, at the closing of the 8th Forum and Prix Galien Africa, which culminated in the […]

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4 w. ago Brazil Warns World Nears Climate Tipping Points Before COP30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brazil-warns-world-nears-climate-tipping-points-before-cop30/Ahead of the COP30 climate summit scheduled for November 10 to 21 in Belém, Brazil, the incoming COP30 President André Aranha Corrêa do Lago has issued a warning that the world is approaching decisive climate tipping points requiring urgent international action to keep the 1.5 degree Celsius global warming limit within reach. In statements addressed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/brazil-warns-world-nears-climate-tipping-points-before-cop30/

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4 w. ago  Asantehene Calls for National Conversation on the Future of Journalism Amid Digital Disruption

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-calls-for-national-conversation-on-the-future-of-journalism-amid-digital-disruption/The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced deep concern over the growing dominance of new media and its potential to undermine the foundation of traditional journalism in Ghana. He called for urgent, collective action to protect the credibility and sustainability of the nation’s media landscape. Delivering an address at a dinner in honour of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-calls-for-national-conversation-on-the-future-of-journalism-amid-digital-disruption/

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