Author: Philip Antoh

Residents of Abeka Free Pipe near Apenkwa can finally reach their homes after years of difficulties, thanks to a significant decongestion effort by the Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly on Friday. The operation, led by the Assembly’s taskforce, resulted in the removal of two large metallic containers owned by BIC MAC Block Works, a block manufacturing company that had completely obstructed the only road to the community. This blockage also put residents at risk of severe flooding from a nearby storm drain, leaving many stranded during heavy rains. Sources within the taskforce indicated that the Assembly acted only after the company…

The Jospong Group is demonstrating how Ghana’s private sector can successfully transition from carbon market readiness to tangible climate action, according to the General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, Ing. Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah. Speaking during a World Climate Foundation panel discussion on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil Amazonia, Belem climate summit on Friday, November 14, Dr. Gyimah revealed how the company has leveraged Ghana’s Article 6 framework to drive both environmental and social impact. “The clarity brought by Ghana’s Carbon Market Office and National Authorization Framework transformed carbon markets from a policy discussion into a viable…

The government of Ghana, through the Finance Minster, Dr Cassel Ato-Forson has announced the abolishment of the Covid-19 tax introduced by the else Akufo-Addo government during the heat of the global pandemic He announced this during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament adding that the scraping of the levy brings significant and immediate boost to the private sector and household budgets hitherto burdened consumers and businesses since its introduction. The government’s choice to eliminate the levy is clearly presented as a strong stimulus action. While addressing Parliament, the minister affirmed the immediate financial effect…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Policy Planning, Mineral Titles & Local Content at Ghana’s Minerals Commission, Victoria Awuni, has highlighted Ghana’s approach to inclusive mining at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Speaking at the plenary session on “Value for All: Inclusive Strategies Across Mineral Value Chains,” Awuni showcased how Ghana’s mining sector leverages local content and procurement frameworks to promote inclusive employment, gender equality, and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) participation. Awuni noted that Ghana’s local content regime…

Ghana is strategically positioning itself to become a major player in the global lithium industry, with a strong focus on local processing and value addition. Speaking at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) in Geneva, Wisdom Puplampu, Assistant Manager for Research and Statistics at the Minerals Commission, outlined Ghana’s vision to transform its emerging lithium sector into a driver of industrialization and sustainable growth. He said Ghana’s lithium resources, notably the hard-rock spodumene deposits in the Central and Western Regions, hold transformative potential for the nation’s economy. The flagship…

The Government of Ghana has launched a strong campaign against the spread of illegal firearms in the country, urging those with unregistered weapons to turn them in before it’s too late. This announcement was made during a keynote speech on behalf of the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, by the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, at the start of a Trainer-of-Trainers Workshop for the Gun Amnesty Programme (GAP) at the Ghana Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. The workshop gathers officers from the Ghana Police Service and the National Commission on Small Arms…

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the government plans to allocate GH¢150 million in the 2026 fiscal year to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to strengthen efforts against illegal mining and forest damage. While presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” Dr. Forson stated that this allocation reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s natural environment and rehabilitating damaged lands. “An allocation of GH¢150 million has been designated for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS)…

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy aim to create up to 800,000 new jobs in various sectors of the economy. While presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, Dr. Forson explained that the government’s key infrastructure and industrial projects will be the main sources of job creation. He mentioned that contracts worth GH¢63 billion for road projects under the Big Push initiative are expected to create around 490,000 jobs, according to World Bank standards for employment from road investments. The Minister also shared that three new garment…

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassel Ato Forson, has revealed that a total budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is projected as GH¢357,105,639,079.87. He shared this information on Thursday, November 13, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament. The Minister stated that the total planned expenditure for 2026 is GH¢302.5 billion, which is 18.9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This represents a 20.1% increase from the 2025 estimate of GH¢251.7 billion, which was 17.8% of GDP. He mentioned that the 2026 budget reflects a careful balance between fiscal discipline and strategic…

Ghana showcased its mining sector reforms and policy initiatives at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (AGM), held from November 3–6, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Geneva. Organized under the theme, “Value Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Mining for a Resilient Future”, the four-day conference brought together member countries, policymakers, civil society organizations, and industry leaders to share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and review technical sessions, including the induction of new Executive Committee members. At the plenary session on Wednesday, November 5, Ms. Victoria Awuni, Deputy Chief Executive…