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Ghana Chamber of Mines Opens Nominations for 12th Mining Industry Awards

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has launched the 12th edition of the Ghana Mining Industry Awards (GMIA), officially opening nominations to recognise outstanding achievements and best practices across the country's mining sector. The awards, which celebrate excellence in mining, are open to mining companies, contractors, service providers and industry professionals whose work made a significant impact during the 2025 reporting year. Speaking at the launch in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, described the awards as one of the industry's most respected recognition platforms, designed to reward excellence, innovation and responsible mining. He encouraged eligible organisations and individuals to submit evidence-based nominations that demonstrate measurable outcomes, stressing that credibility and transparency remain at the heart of the awards process. According to him, all entries will undergo rigorous assessment by an independe...

Protecting two decades of sanitation gains Reliable funding model critical — Stakeholders

By Adade Gyamfi FOR years, Ghana has been celebrated as one of Africa’s emerging leaders in waste management and environmental sanitation. Modern composting plants, waste treatment facilities and innovative recycling initiatives have transformed the country’s sanitation landscape, earning recognition across the continent. Yet, behind these successes lies a growing concern: how to sustainably finance the collection, treatment, and disposal of the ever-increasing volumes of waste generated daily. That concern took centre stage at a high-level stakeholder dialogue on landfill and waste management held in Accra, where government officials, local authorities, sanitation experts and private sector operators warned that Ghana risks reversing decades of progress unless a reliable funding model is urgently established. The meeting, organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs under the theme: ‘Alleviating Waste Disposal Crisis in Greater Accra,’ brought ...

Cabinet Revokes E.I. 144 to Fully Restore Protected Status of Achimota Forest Reserve

Cabinet has approved the immediate revocation of Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144, a move that restores the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full legal status as a protected forest and reverses the excision of portions of the reserve. The announcement was made by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, during the Government Accountability Series, where he reaffirmed the government's commitment to conserving one of Ghana's most important urban forests. E.I. 144, which took effect on May 1, 2022, removed approximately 361.5 acres (about 146 hectares) from the Achimota Forest Reserve, declaring that the affected land would no longer form part of the protected forest. The Executive Instrument contained detailed survey plans identifying the specific parcels that were excised. The decision at the time sparked widespread public opposition from environmental groups, civil society organisations and members of the public, who warned that removing the protec...

GoldBod buys 54 tonnes of gold from small-scale miners in first half of 2026

Gold Board (GoldBod) bought up to 54 metric tons of gold from Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) in the first half of 2026, and output from the sector is on track to match or surpass last year’s record, ⁠the state entity’s CEO said on Tuesday. The figures and prediction point to another strong year for Ghana’s biggest export and foreign exchange earner, helping underpin dollar inflows and support an economy emerging from its worst financial crisis in decades. Africa’s largest gold producer has seen ASM output surge following sector reforms to stem smuggling losses and boost foreign exchange earnings. Production reached a record 104 metric tons last year, overtaking large-scale mining output for the first time. We are ‌around 50- 54 metric tons this year (in purchases),” Gold Board (GoldBod) CEO Sammy Gyamfi told reporters. “At this rate, we are likely to match or even surpass last year’s output.” Gyamfi said the board generated nearly $11 billion in foreign exchan...

U.S. Embassy in Accra to Suspend Most Routine Consular Services from July 20 for Facility Maintenance

The U.S. Embassy in Accra has announced the temporary suspension of most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026, to facilitate scheduled maintenance works at its consular facility. According to a public notice issued by the Embassy, normal consular operations are expected to resume on Monday, August 3, 2026. During the maintenance period, the Embassy said walk-in services, including notarial services and Consular Reports of Death Abroad (CRODA), will not be available. However, applicants who have already received email notifications confirming that their passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) are ready for collection will still be able to pick up their documents. Collections will take place every Thursday between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. throughout the maintenance period. The Embassy also indicated that adult passport renewal applications submitted through its drop box service will continue to be processed without interruption. Applicants seeking to ...

Lord Fiifi Quayle Donates Pricing Uncertainty to Lashibi Senior High School to Inspire the Next Generation of Economic Thinkers

Political economist, author, and Founder of Africa Macro Intelligence (AMI), Lord Fiifi Quayle, has donated copies of his book, Pricing Uncertainty: Black–Scholes, Risk, and the Future of African Finance, to the library of Lashibi Senior High School as part of his commitment to promoting economic literacy, critical thinking, and a culture of reading among Ghana’s youth. The donation forms part of a broader educational initiative to make knowledge on economics, finance, risk, and public policy more accessible to students while encouraging them to pursue excellence in scholarship, leadership, and innovation. Speaking during a brief ceremony at the school, Mr. Quayle urged students to embrace education as the most powerful tool for preparing for an uncertain future. Life is full of uncertainty, but education equips us to face it with confidence. Every book you read, every lesson you learn, and every question you ask prepares you to make better decisions and create opportunities—not ...