Gold Fields, one of the world’s leading gold producers, has officially confirmed that it will exit operations at the Damang Gold Mine in Ghana by April 2026. The announcement marks a major shift in the company’s operations in West Africa and is expected to have significant implications for the local
Feb 21, 2026
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court for a bond hearing as part of an ongoing immigration-related legal case. The hearing, which is expected to take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, will determine whether he will be gran
Feb 19, 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has officially signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s economic reform agenda and paving the way for the full implementation of the country’s 24-hour economy policy. The bill, which was passed by Parliament after extensiv
Feb 19, 2026
After nearly three decades of inactivity, the long-awaited runway expansion project at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra has officially begun, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s aviation and transport development. The project, led by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), represents
Feb 17, 2026
The Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Ghana’s Minister of the Interior and National Security, has confirmed that a truck carrying Ghanaian tomato traders was caught up in a terrorist attack in Titao, a town in northern Burkina Faso. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of cross-border t
Feb 16, 2026
Several gold trading and export companies operating within Ghana’s mining sector have been implicated in a $17 million financial scandal, raising serious concerns about regulatory oversight, transparency, and accountability in the country’s gold industry. Investigations into the matter reveal that t
Feb 16, 2026
Ghana’s Ghanaian Cedi has been recognized as one of the best-performing African currencies in 2026, ranking fourth among the continent’s strongest currencies so far this year. The ranking, published by GhanaWeb, highlights the resilience of several African economies amid global economic uncertaintie
Feb 14, 2026
In a significant development, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has officially removed the Red Notice that had been issued against Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori‑Atta. The notice, which previously alerted law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisiona
Feb 14, 2026
The Controller and Accountant‑General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a stern warning to all public sector employees in Ghana to ensure that their Ghana Card details are updated with the department by March 15, 2026, or face the suspension of their salaries. The directive is part of a nationwide effo
Feb 13, 2026
