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Why enforcement alone won't stop galamsey - and what economic fixes could work.

Ghana's galamsey crisis is examined as an economic failure where miners profit while communities bear costs.

Who controls your food? A warning about Ghana's agricultural dependence and what it means for sovereignty.

Ghana's agriculture faces a crisis as imports dominate inputs and farmers abandon traditional methods.

A landmark agreement for a massive gas pipeline project has been reached, but what does this mean for Africa's energy future?

West African leaders have endorsed the framework for the Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a major step for this ambitious energy

Could Ghana's flower industry bloom into a global export powerhouse? The Vice President thinks so - but there's a catch.

Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang opened the 14th Ghana Garden and Flower Show in Accra, urging investment in horticulture.

A new deal could change how an entire nation handles its trash - but what does it really involve?

The Gambia's Vice President has joined Zoomlion Gambia, a Jospong Group subsidiary, at a ceremony for new waste treatment facilities.

What will the new Labadi beachfront look like, and how will locals benefit from the transformation?

SSNIT is redeveloping the Labadi beachfront near its hotels into a tourism hub after clearing unauthorized structures.

A nationwide registration of small-scale miners has begun - but what does this mean for the future of the industry?

The government, in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has initiated a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. This exercise aims to formalise and regulate the sector - but what benefits will this bring to the miners?

Ghana's commitment to sustainable finance was highlighted at a recent meeting - but what does this mean for the economy?

Matilda Asante-Asiedu, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, attended the NGFS Plenary in South Africa. Discussions centered on sustainable finance and climate-conscious financial supervision - and the implications could be significant.

Can the Africa Energy Technology Centre's initiatives restructure the continent's energy architecture?

The Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC 2026) convened in Accra, Ghana, to address Africa's energy paradox- vast resources overshadowed by energy poverty. AETC aims to transition Africa into an integrated economy, but regional value chains remain theoretical without integrated energy systems.

Why is this anti-galamsey campaign being singled out at Ghana's top marketing awards?

The Multimedia Group's #NoToGalamsey campaign is in the spotlight at the 37th CIMG awards in Accra.

Ghana's oil palm industry is at a critical juncture, with new calls for action to unlock its full potential and address significant production

Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for coordinated measures to revitalize the nation's oil palm industry. This

Ghana is placing forests at the center of economic transformation - but can the country overcome deforestation threats?

Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah launched the second Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative, emphasizing the economic potential of Ghana's forests. Stakeholders are rethinking the relationship between forests and national development - but what challenges lie ahead?

A top Ghanaian official is in China with a bold request for a global mining powerhouse - what's at stake?

Ghana's Lands Minister is in China courting Zijin Mining Group for expanded investment.

Ghana's power grid gets a major boost, but a recent switchyard fire reveals hidden vulnerabilities.

Energy Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor addresses the 2026 Energy Sector Performance Review Retreat on Ghana's power sector progress.

The McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute are supporting organizations addressing global challenges - but what issues are they tackling?

The McNulty Foundation and the Aspen Institute have announced the recipients of the 2026 McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund. These early-stage organisations are tackling critical global challenges with innovative solutions - and their work could have a wide impact.

Ghana's remarkable sanitation achievements are under threat. Experts and government officials gather in Accra to demand

Ghana's remarkable sanitation achievements are under threat. Experts and government officials gather in Accra to demand sustainable waste management

Could green integrity be Ghana's ticket to premium global markets? A Danish envoy makes a compelling case.

Danish envoy Jorgen Bollesen urges stronger Ghana-Denmark green industrial ties at the Ghana Industrial Summit.

Youth innovators in Africa are meeting to address climate change and waste concerns - but how will they do it?

Ghana recently hosted the Green Africa Youth Organisation's Developing Youth Ecopreneurs Conference (DYEC) - a gathering focused on green entrepreneurship. The conference aimed to empower young innovators to tackle climate change and waste issues, but what solutions did they come up with?