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Zijin praised for sustainable mining in Ghana
The Minerals Commission in Koforidua has commended Zijin Golden Ridge Limited for adhering to high standards of sustainable and responsible mining, urging continued engagement with host communities for peaceful coexistence. Ms. Regina Abbey, Principal...
Eastern Regional FDA undertakes operation against unregistered baby diapers
The Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, has embarked on a special operation targeting the sale of baby diapers in Koforidua, Asamankese, and Nsawam. Baby...
Weija Water Treatment Plant to shut down for scheduled maintenance on December 19
, GNA Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - The Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) has announced a planned shutdown of the Weija Water Treatment Plant on Friday, December 19, 2025. This is...
24-Hour Economy: Ghanaians’ appetite for shift-based work high
The appetite for Ghanaians to work in a functional 24-hour economy is high, as nearly half of workers currently not engaging in shift-based employment have interest in working at night and flexible schedules. The 2025 quarterly labour statistics...
Christmas Message: Suhum MP warns against drink-driving, cybercrime
Mr Frank Asiedu Bekoe, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum, has cautioned Ghanaians, particularly motor vehicle drivers, to refrain from drinking alcohol and taking intoxicating substances while driving during...
Ghana revokes controversial mining law, paving way for forest conservation
The government has officially revoked Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, a law that allowed mining activities in forest reserves, as part of efforts to combat illegal mining, or "galamsey." The revocation,...
Unemployment eases to 12.8 per cent in Q3 2025-GSS
A total of 13.3 million out of the 15m labour force in Ghana were employed within the first three quarters of 2025, reducing the country’s unemployment rate from 13.7 in...
Ablakwa commissions six new buses to ease transport burden of Foreign Affairs Ministry staff
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken a significant step to improve staff welfare and productivity with the commissioning of six new buses to support the daily transportation needs of...
Street Academy Marks Christmas with Children’s Feast
Street Academy, a non‑governmental organisation, has provided meals for about 400 vulnerable children at its 25th annual dinner party to mark the Christmas season. The event was intended to reassure the...
Minority calls for ministerial reshuffle amid absenteeism concerns
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has urged President John Dramani Mahama to consider a ministerial reshuffling following the absence of some ministers from parliamentary proceedings. The call comes after Madam Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister of State in...
