The Damang Gold Mine has delivered 110 kilograms of gold to the Ghana Gold Board, marking 100 percent of its first production output under new ownership in what is being described as a landmark moment for Ghana’s mining sector. The transaction is significant because it represents the first time a large-scale private mining operation has […]

William Agyapong, Chief of the Defence Staff, has announced the establishment of a new welfare initiative known as the Ghana Armed Forces Trust Fund to support personnel and their families. The announcement was made on April 30, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen social protection within the Ghana Armed Forces. The fund is designed […]

Ghana has officially launched a “market sounding” exercise to identify a strategic partner for the establishment of a new national airline, with operations targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Transport under Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe, invites established airlines and aviation consortia to submit proposals by […]

John Abdulai Jinapor, Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, delivered a national update on April 27, 2026, outlining the government’s response to recent power outages and its broader strategy to stabilize the energy sector in Ghana. The minister highlighted progress following the fire incident at the Akosombo Dam substation on April 23, which disrupted electricity […]

Ghana has withdrawn from a $109 million health aid agreement with the United States, citing concerns over national sovereignty and data privacy. The decision, announced on April 28, 2026, came after Ghanaian officials rejected U.S. conditions that would have required access to sensitive personal health data of its citizens. According to government sources, Ghana viewed […]

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is currently in discussions with potential partners to develop a major onshore oil block in the Voltaian Basin, an area believed to hold “billion-barrel” resource potential. The project forms a central part of Ghana’s broader strategy to expand hydrocarbon exploration beyond its established offshore fields and unlock new energy resources […]

During the Government Accountability Series held on April 27, 2026, John Abdulai Jinapor, Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, praised engineers and technical teams for their rapid response in restoring electricity after a major fire at the Ghana Grid Company Akosombo Substation. The incident, which occurred on April 23, involved an explosion and fire […]