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Northern Ashanti Mines Challenges Minerals Commission Revocation Claims
The company argues the Commission’s justification is full of falsehoods, disputes debt figures and calls for dialogue to protect Ghanaian mining investments.
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Crime
Wontumi Allegedly Targeted in Prison Poisoning Attempt
Senior aide reports inmates tried to poison former Ashanti Regional NPP chairman as he marks 100 days behind bars, investigations underway.
Business
Olam Commends Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers for Producing Quality Cocoa
Olam’s Senior Cocoa Trader lauds Ghana’s best farmers for their consistent quality and flavour, while a UK tour deepens ties between farmers, COCOBOD and the global chocolate industry.
Politics
AGN Chair Calls Youth to Drive Integrated Climate Action Ahead of COP31 and COP32
Dr Nana Antwi‑Boasiako Amoah urges African nations and young leaders to unite on a climate agenda that blends resilience, equity and tangible outcomes.
Politics
Education Minister Meets Teacher Unions Over 28,000 Pending Promotion Arrears
Haruna Iddrisu will convene union leaders today to resolve validation issues that have stalled payments for nearly thirty thousand teachers.
Business
Ghana to Reform Laws to Enable Cargo Documents as Loan Collateral
The government will review transport, sales and electronic transaction laws to align with the Accra Convention, opening new financing routes for SMEs.
General
GSA Calls for End to Stigma Against Stammering in Ghana
The Ghana Stammering Association urges the nation to foster inclusive spaces where those who stammer can speak freely without fear of ridicule.
Business
Tema Oil Refinery and TDC Form Joint Team to Reconcile GH¢581m Rent Dispute
The Managing Director of TOR has said a reconciliation team has submitted its first draft, with a final agreement and payment plan pending review.
Entertainment
DStv Launches Cheaper Ghana Packages, Tailored for Sports Fans
MultiChoice Ghana unveils four new subscription plans from GH¢50 to GH¢570, set to launch on November 5, 2026, sparking praise from CUTS International’s regional director.
Business
EPA Warns Empire Cement Ghana May Relocate Over Dust Pollution
The Environmental Protection Authority has shut down the factory and threatens relocation unless the company upgrades its pollution‑control technology.
Politics
Abu Wins Amasaman NDC Chairmanship with 1,315 Votes
Mohammed Abubakari, the youngest ever to lead the NDC in Amasaman, tops the ballot ahead of the 2028 general elections, promising unity and a concerted push to retain the seat.
Education
Ghana Urges Better Data to Gauge Lawyer Supply
Experts call for a national occupational outlook to match law graduates with real demand, warning that current numbers may mislead students and employers alike.
Business
IMF Expands Ghana Talks as PCI Review Enters Second Week
The IMF will widen its engagement with state‑owned firms and private players as it reviews Ghana’s Policy Coordination Instrument, focusing next on fiscal performance and debt management.
General
Trust in Hiring: Ghana Faces Rising Abuse and Fraud Cases
From school hallways to bank vaults, recent incidents expose gaps in vetting, urging stricter checks for roles that touch children, homes and finances.
Business
Bright Simons Proposes $13m AI Assistant as Cheaper Alternative to GhanaChat
Vice‑President Bright Simons argues a sovereign AI assistant for civil servants could deliver better value than the $270m GhanaChat data‑center plan.
Business
IMF Delegation Visits Tema Oil Refinery to Gauge Rehabilitation Efforts
The Fund’s Ghana Resident Representative met TOR’s Managing Director to review the refinery’s financial health, debt restructuring talks and plans for a future stock market listing.
Politics
Frank Gavor Wins Ayawaso West Wuogon NDC Chairmanship
Gavor secured 647 votes to become the National Democratic Congress’ new constituency chairman, defeating three rivals in a tightly contested election.
General
EPA Expands Styrofoam Ban Campaign to Five Northern Regions
The Environmental Protection Authority is rolling out a week‑long public education drive across the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah and North East regions to prepare stakeholders for the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam products.
Business
GoldBod Launches Stakeholder Consultations for 2027 ASM Formalisation Programme
The Ghana Gold Board has begun talks with miners, civil society and government bodies to shape a 2027 initiative that will bring artisanal mining into a regulated, financed framework.
Politics
Ghana Hosts Workshop to Test Global Climate Adaptation Indicators
Accra’s West African Genetic Medicine Centre hosted a three‑day session where African negotiators, government officials and UN experts examined whether the 59 Belém Adaptation Indicators truly measure life‑saving outcomes.
Politics
Asafo‑Adjei Questions GH¢49.72m Evacuation Cost, Claims Figures Do Not Add Up
Parliamentary opposition lawmaker Nana Asafo‑Adjei Ayeh has challenged the government’s accounting of the 1,964‑person evacuation from South Africa, demanding clearer evidence and tighter scrutiny of the spending.
Business
Trade Minister Urges Laboratories, Factories to Partner for Local Production
Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare called on KNUST alumni to bring expertise, capital and time to strengthen Ghana’s manufacturing capacity.
Business
China’s Africa Trade Surges 23% After Zero‑Tariff Rollout
China’s imports from Africa jumped 23.3% and exports rose 23.9% year‑on‑year by September 2026, driven by a new zero‑tariff policy that opened markets for Ghanaian and other African products.
Business
Colgate Ghana Launches 8‑Week Scholarship Campaign with Melcom
The global oral‑care leader partners with Ghana’s Melcom supermarkets to award GH¢240,000 in scholarships and GH¢120,000 in shopping vouchers from October to December 18, 2026.
Politics
CPA Marks 20 Years Without Consumer Protection Law, Urges Bill Passage by December
The Consumer Protection Agency has called on President and Parliament to enact Ghana’s long‑awaited bill before the end of 2026, warning consumers remain exposed to unfair practices.
Business
2027 Base Pay Talks End Inconclusively, Resume Next Week
Negotiations between the Ghanaian government and Organised Labour over the 2027 base pay adjustment for public sector workers concluded without an agreement, with both sides set to reconvene next week.
Business
Government Targets GH¢15.38bn Q4 Borrowing Ahead of 2027 DDEP Bond Buybacks
The Treasury plans to raise net domestic financing of GH¢15.38 billion between October and December 2026 to fund upcoming buybacks of 2027 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme bonds.
Politics
NDC Sets ID and Voting Rules for Saturday Constituency Elections
The party has banned tally voting for eight positions and will enforce strict ID checks before ballots are cast on October 24.
Politics
Parliament Human Rights Committee Meets Religious Leaders to End Witchcraft Accusations
The Committee held a two‑day session with the Office of the National Chief Imam and the Christian Council of Ghana, pledging to use their influence to protect vulnerable citizens from violence and discrimination.
Business
GoldBod Announces US$130 Million FX Sale to Support Cedi
The Ghana Gold Board said it sold US$130 million on the spot market at GH¢11.60 per dollar to ease dollar liquidity and strengthen the local currency after three weeks of appreciation.
Business
Mobile Money Now Lets Ghanaians Buy Treasury Bills via USSD
The rise of branchless banking has turned a simple payment app into a full‑fledged financial ecosystem, allowing users to invest in T‑Bills directly from their phones.
Business
Bright Simons Calls for Removal of Licensing Barriers to Boost Digital Jobs
Vice‑President of research at IMANI Centre urges the government to ease rules that hinder ordinary Ghanaians from earning through digital platforms.
Business
YEA Unveils Four New Youth Employment Programmes for 2027
The Youth Employment Agency announced a slate of initiatives targeting domestic services, delivery, corporate roles and agriculture to boost job prospects for Ghanaian young people.
Sports
Black Maidens Urge Must‑Win Against Brazil in U17 World Cup
Head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa declares a victory over Brazil essential for Ghana’s progression after a 3‑0 opening loss to Norway.
Business
Ghana Positions Itself as Strategic Gateway for Foreign Investors into Africa
Turkish businessman Utku Bengisu, President of the World Cooperation Industries Forum, says Ghana’s democratic credentials and business networks make it an ideal launchpad for investors eyeing the continent.
Politics
Unions Must Pay Members During Prolonged Strikes in Ghana
Anti‑corruption activist Vitus Azeem calls on the government to enforce labour laws and hold unions accountable for financially supporting workers who strike beyond a reasonable period.
General
NACOC Forensic Lab 90% Complete, Minister Says
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak announced the Narcotics Control Commission’s new forensic laboratory is near completion, aiming for operational status by year‑end 2026.
General
Ghanaian Agric Colleges Equip Lecturers With Drone Training to Drive Digital Farming
Five colleges are receiving hands‑on drone and precision farming instruction under a World Food Programme and KOICA‑backed programme, aiming to close the digital skills gap in agriculture education.
General
Ghana Urges Dedicated Budget Line for Maternal Health
Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu‑Danquah has asked Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee to earmark a specific line item in the national budget to secure sustainable funding for maternal health services.
Business
PHDC Secures $28bn Deal to Build Refinery, Petrochemicals and Storage in Jomoro
Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Corporation has signed a Build‑Operate agreement with a global consortium led by Global Sphere, marking a major step toward industrialising the country’s energy sector.
Politics
Ghana’s Constitutional Legitimacy: A Colonial Legacy Questioned
The nation’s democratic record is shadowed by a debate over whether its state was born from consent or inherited colonial administration.
Business
Legal Structure: The Key Growth Lever for Ghanaian MSMEs
Choosing the right legal identity can unlock credit, government contracts and venture funding for micro‑ and small‑enterprises.
Business
PFAG Urges Affordable Agricultural Innovations to Boost Smallholder Farmers
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has called on the government, development partners and private‑sector stakeholders to invest in practical, low‑cost solutions that can improve productivity and resilience for the country’s smallholder farmers.
Politics
Afenyo-Markin Urges Politicians to Abandon Tit-for-Tat Politics
The Minority Leader of Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo‑Markin called for a new political culture that prioritises constructive engagement over retaliation.
Education
WFP, Partners Launch Digital Agriculture Skills Programme in Ghana
The World Food Programme, backed by Korea’s KOICA, has begun a pilot training of trainers for five Ghanaian agricultural colleges, aiming to embed modern digital tools into farming education.
Business
Ministry Promises Nationwide Boost in Rural Telephony Coverage
Minister Sam Nortey George announced a plan to complete 2,016 mini‑masts and extend service to 5,000 more communities, while urging tighter coordination to prevent fibre cuts.
General
Wedding Cancelled After Bride’s Flying Kiss to Ex
A viral video of a bride blowing a kiss at her former boyfriend is said to have prompted the groom to call off the ceremony before the pastor could officiate.
Politics
Gender Ministry Reviews National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
A Technical Working Group convened by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection assessed progress, gaps and strategies to strengthen Ghana’s anti‑trafficking response.
Sports
Black Starlets to Face Ivory Coast in WAFU B U17 Semi‑Final
Ghana’s U17 team will clash with Ivory Coast on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, with a spot in the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations on the line.
Politics
Ghana Proposes Visa Waiver with Lebanon to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The Ghanaian ambassador to Lebanon announced a new agreement covering diplomatic, service and ordinary passports during his presentation of letters of credence to President Joseph Aoun.
Business
Fanaka University and GISI Sign MoU to Boost Capital Market Training
The partnership will embed professional capital market skills into Fanaka’s MSc Finance, aiming to bridge academia and industry in Ghana’s securities sector.
Business
Ghana: Host UN Convention Signing on Digital Cargo Documents on October 26
Accra will welcome global leaders for the signing of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, a step that could streamline trade paperwork and cut costs for Ghanaian businesses.
Business
Compughana Unveils Cashback Festival: Two New BYD Cars and Cash Prizes Await
From October 19 to December 2026, the tech retailer offers a chance to win 2026 BYD vehicles and cash by spending at least GH¢1,000 at its showrooms.
Business
VAT on Digital Services Criticised by MP Dr Gideon Boako
The MP argues the 20% tax could unfairly penalise Ghanaians abroad while exempting some foreign residents.
Business
Sam George Urges One Million Coders Participants to Finish All Three Levels
Minister Samuel Nartey George called on trainees at the Ho Community Information Centre to complete the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced stages of the programme to enhance job prospects locally and abroad.
Business
Ghana’s Data Centres and IXPs Drive Digital Banking Speed
Carrier‑neutral hubs and local traffic exchanges are reshaping Ghana’s financial services, boosting speed, reliability and customer trust.
Business
Hyundai to Build West Africa Assembly Plant in Ghana
Ghana will host a new Hyundai automotive manufacturing facility, a move aimed at boosting local vehicle production, creating jobs and positioning the country as a regional manufacturing hub.
Politics
Mahama Urges Religious Inclusivity to Strengthen Ghana
President Mahama called for unity across faiths, stressing that Ghana’s diverse religions are a national asset that must be protected for peaceful coexistence.
General
Ghanaian Engineer Warns: Society Protects Its Own Sickness
Prof Douglas Boateng argues that Ghana’s persistence in defending corruption, inequality and environmental abuse threatens future generations.
Business
Mahama Meets Trade Ministry, Free Zones Authority Over Customs Act Concerns
President Mahama will convene a meeting next week with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and the Ghana Free Zones Authority to address business worries about the new Customs Act 2026 and its impact on free zone incentives.
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Karpowership Awards GH¢210,550 in Scholarships to 63 TTU Engineering Students
The Ghanaian company has granted a total of 63 scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year, supporting mechanical, electrical, civil and newly added petroleum engineering programmes.
Politics
Bagbin Calls for Legislative Backing of Journalist Certification
Speaker Alban Bagbin has pledged support for a Private Member’s Bill that would set professional and ethical standards for journalists in Ghana.
Crime
Yahaya Masussuka: Islamic Cleric Shot Dead in Katsina
The 47‑year‑old preacher was gunned down outside his home in Dutsin‑Ma after a motorcycle attack, leaving him and a guest dead.
Politics
Opong‑Fosu Urges Full Decentralisation of Government Departments
The NDC aspirant argues that MPs and DCEs are blamed for local development failures because they lack the authority and resources to deliver projects.
Business
Afreximbank Net Income Climbs 24% to US$813.5 m in First Nine Months of 2026
The African Export‑Import Bank and its subsidiaries reported a robust profit rise, bolstered by expanded lending, stronger interest income and disciplined cost control amid a tough global backdrop.
Business
Ghana’s National Airline Task Force Nears Completion of Work
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe announced the task force is close to finishing its studies, paving the way for a new carrier that will boost regional connectivity and strengthen Ghana’s aviation sector.