Staff at VALCO calls for the resignation of GIADEC’s CEO.
Employees of the Tema-based Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) have called for the resignation of Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, Chief Executive Officer […]
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Ghana to get an efficient and fully functional surgical system, Mahama promises
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the government’s dedication to developing a functional and efficient surgical system throughout Ghana. Addressing
Ghana affirms commitment to ethical deployment of AI in military and security operations
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in military and security operations, stressing the need for human oversight and respect for international law. The assurance was given at the 2026 Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in Spain, where Ghana endorsed global efforts to regulate AI deployment in defence and security to promote peace and protect human dignity.
EC schedules February 11 meeting with political parties ahead of Ayawaso East by-election
The Electoral Commission has called an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting as part of preparations for the forthcoming Ayawaso East
Paul Adom-Otchere reveals past proposal to rename Kotoka Airport after Kofi Annan
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has disclosed that during his tenure, the GACL
COCOBOD and government consider alternative approach to cut raw cocoa bean exports
COCOBOD and the government are considering a new financing framework to cut back on raw cocoa bean exports and promote local processing, a move aimed at increasing value retention and strengthening Ghana’s cocoa industry.
Ministry of Finance relocates to Kanda
The Ministry of Finance has officially relocated its offices to Kanda in Accra, with full operations set to begin at
Fragmentation, rather than sovereignty, is Africa’s biggest obstacle
Ace Anan Ankomah has urged African nations to overcome internal divisions and take control of their economic and technological future. He warned that self-imposed fragmentation, not independence, continues to hold the continent back, and called for unity, innovation, and self-reliance as drivers of sustainable growth.
Abu Jinapor slams Mahama government for delays in rolling out 24-hour economy policy
amuel Abu Jinapor has criticized the Mahama administration for the slow rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, calling it a “ploy” that benefits a few officials while failing to create jobs for young Ghanaians. He said the policy is nearly a year old but has yet to be implemented effectively across state institutions.
Richest country on the continent invests $20M in rare earths project
South Africa’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’ Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape, funding a feasibility study for a mine expected to produce rare earths and battery-grade manganese by 2030. The EU, seeking alternatives to Chinese supply, has designated the project a strategic asset, while Frontier explores EU funding partnerships and innovative extraction technology.