Women and youth leaders from communities affected by the Ewoyaa Lithium Project have used a Town Hall Dialogue on Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) to demand greater representation in formal project consultations, warning that their voices risk being drowned out by male-dominated and traditional leadership structures. The dialogue, organised by the Centre for Public […]
Residents of the Nkoranza North and South communities in the Bono East Region have called for a fair and inclusive energy transition as Ghana moves away from oil, gas and coal toward solar, wind and other clean energy sources. The call came at the end of a two-day peer-learning forum held on 7th and 8th […]
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has reaffirmed its preparedness to deploy the necessary personnel and logistics to help mitigate public health risks arising from the recent floods in the Volta Region. The Volta Regional Manager of the company, Mr Emmanuel Amemakalor, gave the assurance during a four-hour disinfection and disinfestation exercise conducted at the Ho Central Market […]
A Rocha Ghana has pushed back against recent government claims that its assessment of forest reserves affected by illegal mining is inaccurate, insisting that the evidence behind its findings is sound and calling for open, objective verification rather than accusation. In a press statement released on September 9, 2026, the environmental organization, a member of […]
MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and supporting the restoration of degraded sections of the forest. The initiative fits into MTN’s Doing for the Planet sustainability pillar, which focuses on environmental stewardship and climate action, and contributes to wider efforts […]
The government has begun preparations for the large-scale evacuation of accumulated waste at Jamestown in Accra to the Adipa Waste Management Centre, an engineered landfill facility at Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, announced the plan after a working visit to the facility on […]
Newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called for a major overhaul of Ghana’s waste management system to improve waste collection, transportation, treatment and final disposal across the country. Hon. Ayariga made the call on Tuesday, September 1, during a tour of key waste management facilities in the […]
Proforest has presented 22 motorbikes to the Ahafo Regional Forestry Commission to strengthen forest patrols, improve access to remote forest areas, and support restoration work across the Asunafo-Asutifi landscape. The presentation was made under the Support for Forest Protection and Rehabilitation in the Asunafo-Asutifi Landscape project, implemented as part of the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ […]
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Ahafo Region, has intensified its ongoing disinfection and disinfestation exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation and safeguarding public health. The exercise is targeting public facilities and areas identified by the Assemblies, including markets, schools, public places of convenience, refuse container […]
A young entrepreneur and beautician, Jemima Mawuena Asuo, has joined the race for the coveted Miss Galaxy Ghana 2026 crown with a strong pledge to champion women’s empowerment through skills development and entrepreneurship. The second-cycle school graduate believes that empowering women with practical skills is one of the most effective ways of creating confident leaders […]
By Adade Gyamfi Plastic has become one of the world’s most widely used materials. Since large-scale production began in the 1950s, global plastic production has grown exponentially because of its versatility, durability, and relatively low cost. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world now produces more than 430 million tonnes of plastic […]
Community members in Afrangua in the Central Region have expressed serious concerns over compensation arrangements and livelihood impacts linked to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, as implementing partners officially launched the Feminist Minerals Initiative (FMI) in the area. The inception meeting, organised by the Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL), Friends of the Nation (FoN) and […]
