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New Chamber of Mines President Unveils Three-Pillar Agenda for Ghana’s Mining Industry

 The newly elected President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Fred Attakumah, has outlined an ambitious agenda focused on growing mineral production, deepening local content and strengthening environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards across the mining industry. Speaking in an interview after assuming office at the Chamber’s 98th Annual General Meeting in Accra, Attakumah said his administration would focus on three strategic priorities aimed at enhancing the sector’s contribution to Ghana’s economy. According to him, the first priority is expanding the mining industry through increased investment and production. He noted that mining remains Ghana’s most significant contributor to foreign exchange earnings and plays a critical role in supporting economic growth. Mining contributes more than gold, oil and gas and many other sectors combined when it comes to foreign exchange returns. If we are able to grow the sector, everybody benefits,” he said. Attakumah stressed the need ...
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Mining Reforms Will Balance Investor Confidence, Environmental Protection and National Interest – Armah-Kofi Buah

 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has assured investors that government’s ongoing reforms in the mining sector are aimed at strengthening accountability, enhancing environmental protection and increasing local participation while maintaining Ghana’s attractiveness as a leading mining destination. Addressing the 98th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines in Accra, the minister said the review of Ghana’s mining laws and policies is intended to create a more transparent and sustainable framework for the industry while ensuring that the country derives maximum benefits from its mineral resources. According to him, the reforms will provide clearer policy direction on mineral resource utilisation, mine closure and reclamation, local content development and responsible small-scale mining. Government will continue to engage closely with industry stakeholders, traditional authorities, civil society organisations and local communities to ...
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Ghana’s Mining Sector Hits Record Growth, Contributes GH¢24.2 Billion in Fiscal Revenue

 Ghana’s mining industry recorded a strong performance in 2025, with gold production reaching historic highs and the sector contributing more than GH¢24.2 billion in fiscal revenue to the state, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Addressing the Chamber’s 98th Annual General Meeting in Accra, outgoing President Michael Edem Akafia said the industry remained a critical pillar of Ghana’s economy, driving export earnings, employment creation, foreign exchange accumulation and government revenue despite policy uncertainties and rising operational costs. According to the Chamber, attributable gold production increased by 23.4 percent from 4.82 million ounces in 2024 to 5.94 million ounces in 2025, largely driven by a surge in small-scale mining output. For the first time in more than a century, small-scale mining overtook large-scale mining as the largest contributor to Ghana’s gold production, accounting for 52.4 percent of total national output after production rose by 63.8 perce...
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MTN Ads Driving Smarter Business Growth And Digital Transformation In Ghana

  As businesses across Ghana increasingly operate in a digital-first environment, access to customer insights and targeted communication tools has become essential for improving competitiveness, driving efficiency, and unlocking new growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). At the maiden edition of the MTN Digital Transformation Conference in Accra, MTN Ghana showcased how data-driven innovation through its MTN Ads platform is helping businesses grow while supporting Ghana’s broader digital transformation agenda. The MTN Ads platform enables digital marketers and businesses to access customer insights and behavioural data, helping them deliver timely, relevant, and personalised communication to clearly defined audience segments. The platform leverages mobility and location data to help businesses optimise where, when, and how they engage their audiences, ultimately driving stronger customer connections and better marketing outcomes. Speaking at the...
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Climate Research Must Deliver Real-World Impact – Speakers at WASCAL Dialogue

  The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, researchers, development partners, the private sector and communities to translate climate commitments into practical actions that improve livelihoods and build resilience across West Africa. Speaking at a World Environment Day celebration and Climate Action Dialogue in Accra, WASCAL Executive Director, Prof. Emmanuel Wendsongre Ramde, said the impacts of climate change are already being felt across the region through floods, droughts, heat stress, ecosystem degradation and threats to agriculture, health and livelihoods. The event, held under the theme “ From Global Commitments to Practical Implementation: Youth, Science and Diplomacy for Climate Action, ” brought together policymakers, diplomats, researchers, development partners, media practitioners, entrepreneurs and youth leaders to discuss pathways for implementing climate solution...
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MP sues Musk’s xAI after deepfake bikini picture

  A Suffolk MP said she had launched legal action against Elon Musk's xAI over the design of its Grok chatbot tool, after she claimed it was used to create fake images of her in a bikini. Jess Asato, the Labour MP for Lowestoft,  previously said she felt violated  after an image of her was manipulated using artificial intelligence. She said a legal case was filed at the High Court on Wednesday. The MP is seeking damages but also wants to set a precedent that would hold companies liable for the design of AI systems. xAI has been contacted for comment. It comes after a backlash earlier this year over how  Grok was being used to create false sexualised images . Asato was targeted in January after speaking up, she said, and spoke in the Commons at the time about how Grok had been used to create fake images of her. Amid the backlash, xAI said  users would no longer be able to use the tool to generate sexualised images of real people . It has since become illegal to c...
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Ecobank Group shareholders to receive $40m dividend payment for 2025 financial year

  Shareholders of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has approved all resolutions tabled at its 2026 Annual General Meeting in Lomé, including the approval of a final dividend for the 2025 financial year – the Group’s first distribution to shareholders since 2022. The dividend payment of 0.16 US cents per share marks a significant milestone, validating the successful execution of the Group's Growth, Transformation and Returns (GTR) strategy. This strategy has focused on reinforcing the Group’s fundamentals, enhancing capital and asset quality, and prioritizing long-term resilience and shareholder value. The full year 2025 results prove that this disciplined approach is now translating into measurable value for our shareholders. For the year ended 31 December 2025, Ecobank reported record Profit Before Tax of US$801 million, up 21% year-on-year, while net revenues increased by 17% to US$2.45 billion. Pre-provision, pre-tax operating pr...
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