Ghana Rises to 6th-Largest Gold Producer Globally After Record 2025 Output
Ghana produced 185 tonnes of gold in 2025, moving up to become the world’s sixth-largest gold producer. The increase in Ghana’s output, combined with a decline in US production, pushed the country ahead of the United States in the global rankings.He attributed the decline in US production partly to technical challenges in Nevada, one of…
NAIMOS Clears Nearly 49 Forest Reserves of Galamseyers – Prez Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is making progress in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as the government steps up efforts to reclaim forest reserves and other environmentally sensitive areas. He made the remarks during his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper East Region, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to…
Stonebwoy Thrills Fans at BHIM Festival in London
Ghanaian dancehall and Afrobeats artiste Stonebwoy has been praised following his performance at the BHIM Festival held at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The concert attracted a large audience as the award-winning artiste delivered performances of some of his biggest songs. Communications Minister Sam George was among those who…
‘Don’t use force’ – New Juaben South MP cautions over siting of 24-hour markets
Okyere Baafi, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee, has called for broader stakeholder consultations and careful site selection to address challenges confronting the government’s 24-hour market projects.Speaking on TV3’s The Daily Brief on August 17, 2026, Baafi said the government could make better progress on the projects by working closely with traditional…
COKA Begins Ashanti NPP Unity Drive with Post-Election Visit to Kokofu
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), has visited his defeated contender, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, at his residence in Ayigya, Oforikrom Municipality, as part of efforts to promote unity and reconciliation within the party. The visit came a day after the NPP’s Ashanti Regional elections held…
GFA to Hold 32nd Ordinary Congress on August 20
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially scheduled its 32nd Ordinary Congress for Thursday, August 20, 2026.The congress will bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on issues concerning the administration, development and future direction of football in Ghana. The annual statutory meeting, which is being organised in accordance with Article 31(2) of the GFA Statutes,…
Government’s Oil Palm Plantation Initiative Expected to Create 250,000 Jobs – Agric Minister
The government has announced plans to establish 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations as part of efforts to transform Ghana’s oil palm industry, create jobs and reduce the country’s reliance on imported palm oil. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, said the initiative will go beyond expanding cultivation to focus on improving…
Adu-Boahene Trial Adjourned Pending Supreme Court Ruling on Legal Vacation Injunction
The Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, to August 25, 2026. The adjournment follows an application before the Supreme Court seeking to restrain the trial court from sitting during the legal vacation. Mr Adu-Boahene and his wife are…
FDA Warns Public Against Flood-Damaged Food
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued an urgent public notice warning consumers against purchasing or consuming food and beverage products with peeling, stained, or discoloured labels, cautioning that they may have been contaminated by floodwater and pose severe health risks. The public advisory follows recent heavy flooding across parts of the country, which…