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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has emphasized the need for a review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act (2006), citing significant advancements in technology and development that necessitate updates to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable mining sector. As part of the review process for the mining policy, the Minister engaged the Western and Western North Regional House of Chiefs. This move aims to ensure that the proposed changes benefit all Ghanaians, particularly those in mining communities. Hon. Buah stressed the importance of ensuring that the mining sector benefits all Ghanaians, especially…

The Traditional Medicine Practitioners Council (TMPC) is committed to enhancing safety and regulation within the traditional medicine sector, as emphasized by Dr. (MH) Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, the Council’s Registrar. During the recent inauguration of the new Governing Boards for various health regulatory bodies in Accra, Dr. Yusuf pointed out that a significant portion of the Ghanaian population, approximately 60 to 70%, relies on traditional medicine as their primary source of healthcare. This reliance underscores the urgent need for standardization of practices and products within the industry. “Standardization has always been our primary challenge. The Ghanaian public has consistently advocated for…

The Richard Nii Amarh Quaye Foundation is excited to announce that its transformative Food Bank Project will roll out on August 1, 2025. The Food Bank is a compassionate (free food) initiative designed to ensure no Ghanaian goes without a nutritious meal each day. Rooted in the personal mission of its founder, Richard Nii Amarh Quaye, the Food Bank Project will partner with local food retailers to establish accessible food distribution hubs across the country. The Food Bank Project marks a significant milestone for the Foundation, following Nii Quaye’s recent transition from his role as Board Chairman of Bills MicroCredit…

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), Hon, Armed Ibrahim, has jointly charged the governing boards of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) and the Council of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) to develop policies and programmes aimed at transforming the two institutions in alignment with the ongoing reset agenda. Speaking at the inauguration of the boards on Friday July 11, 2025, Hon. Ahmed indicated that their appointment is a call to duty and service and therefore charged them to deliver and ensure that the trust reposed in them by the President to…

Representatives from government, academia, the private sector, and youth-led organizations came together at the Youth Employment and Skills (YES) Chapter Pan African Coalition for Transformation (PACT) Knowledge Café in Accra, united by a shared aim — to enhance Ghana’s policy development through inclusive discussions, youth input, and industry involvement. Mr. Eric Safro, the Team Lead for Skills and Innovation at Youth Opportunity and Transformation in Africa (YOTA) and the coordinator for the main institution executing YES PACT in Ghana, stated that the initiative aids government policies throughout their entire process — from creation to execution and assessment. “Instead of opposing…

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on Board Members of agencies under his ministry to approach him with solutions and achievements rather than presenting challenges and complaints. He clarified that the role of Board members is to devise solutions to the issues faced by their institutions, which is the primary reason for their appointment to these Boards. This statement was made by Hon. Akandoh on Friday, July 11, 2025, during the inauguration of the six boards for several key health institutions, including the National Blood Service, National Ambulance Service, Ghana Mental Health Authority, Ghana College of…

In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s mining sector and enhance value addition in mineral exports, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, recently concluded a high-profile six-day visit to Tianyuan Manganese Industry (TMI), the parent company of the Nsuta Manganese Company. The trip, which took place from June 28 to July 3, 2025, marks a pivotal step in advancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the development of Ghana’s first major manganese refinery in Nsuta-Tarkwa. Ghana’s Nsuta manganese mine, operational since 1916, has long exported raw ore—primarily to TMI’s processing plants in China. However, under Ghana’s new export…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, inaugurated three key governing boards under her Ministry, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank), to strengthen Ghana’s investment, industrialization, and export agenda. The first to be inaugurated was the 10-member governing board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, chaired by former Minister of State, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu. Other members include Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, CEO of…

The President of Gomoa Traditional Council and Omanhene of Gomoa Ajumako Area, Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, has installed a popular Swedru businessman and Chairman of the Sand Winners Association, Nana Kwame Adu I, as the Asrahene (Chief in charge of lands) at the Gomoa Traditional Area. Osaberemaa Nana Kwame Adu I’s role is to protect all lands under the Gomoa Traditional Council catchment area entrusting him with the critical responsibility of safeguarding communal lands and resolving land disputes that have long plagued the area. Last Friday, July 4, 2025, during a swearing-in ceremony at Gomoa Ajumako, Nana Kwame Adu I…

The Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has performed a swearing-in ceremony in Accra last Thursday July 10, 2025, to officially usher in five critical health regulatory institution governing boards tasked with safeguarding quality, protecting public trust, and advancing Ghana’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh emphasized that these agencies are more than bureaucratic bodies—they are frontline defenders of life, health, and dignity. The newly inaugurated boards include; Health Facilities Regulatory Authority (HeFRA) task to ensure over 35,000 health facilities uphold safe and ethical care standards, Nursing and Midwifery…