Tanzanian Minerals Commission delegation visits GoldBod
By Magdalene Andoh A 15-member delegation from the Tanzanian Minerals Commission on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, paid a study visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to understudy Ghana’s gold governance and regulatory framework. The visit formed part of Tanzania’s efforts to modernise the management of its minerals sector, with a particular focus on understanding […]
Forestry Commission Deputy CEO targeted for defending Ghana’s forests
The ongoing legal and administrative challenges confronting Elikem Kotoko, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, are increasingly being viewed by forestry experts and civil society groups as a calculated attempt to punish an official who has refused to compromise Ghana’s fight against illegal logging. Mr. Kotoko has emerged as one of the most […]
Technological surveillance in the fight against illegal mining in Ghana
By: Kweku Atta Hagan Illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana’s forests and rivers and water bodies. The resulting environmental damage threatens food production, drinking-water supplies and public health. Research and field reports have linked mining-related contamination to harmful chemicals in food crops and to adverse birth outcomes in affected communities. […]
Ghana set for Austria friendly test in March ahead of World Cup build-up
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars are set for a trip to Europe this March for a marquee friendly against Austria, intensifying their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Set for Friday, March 27, 2026, at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium kick-off 17:00 GMT, the game delivers a stern European challenge […]
