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Kenyas energy sector regulators on tour to understudy Ghanas downstream petroleum regulation

The Kenyan delegation is in Ghana on a study tour to understudy the NPAs regulatory framework for the downstream petroleum industry.

US Embassy in Accra suspends routine consular services for maintenance works

The United States Embassy in Accra has announced a temporary suspension of most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026, to allow for scheduled maintenance works at its facility. In a notice issued on Tuesday, July 14, the Embassy said normal consular operations will resume on Monday, August 3, 2026. "Routine consular The post US Embassy in Accra suspends routine consular services for maintenance works appeared first on The Herald ghana.

Kenya's petroleum regulator studies Ghana's downstream reforms at NPA

Ghana's National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted a delegation from Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory cooperation and share experiences in managing the downstream petroleum sector. The Kenyan delegation is in Ghana for a study tour focused on the NPA's regulatory framework and operational practices in the The post Kenya's petroleum regulator studies Ghana's downstream reforms at NPA appeared first on The Herald ghana.

Lands Ministry restores 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes, targets more forest recovery

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has restored 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes through the government's Tree for Life Restoration Initiative, Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has announced. The Minister disclosed this while presenting an update on the performance of the ministry and its agencies during the first half of 2026 as part of the The post Lands Ministry restores 23,600 hectares of degraded landscapes, targets more forest recovery appeared first on The Herald ghana.

NDPC, ICED move to establish digital evidence bank for national development planning

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) have begun efforts to establish a Ghana National Evidence and Gap Map to provide policymakers with easy access to research and evaluation findings. The proposed digital platform is expected to consolidate evidence from academic research, project evaluations and institutional reports The post NDPC, ICED move to establish digital evidence bank for national development planning appeared first on The Herald ghana.

NCA Board gets two new members after deaths of former appointees

The National Communications Authority (NCA) Board has received two new members to fill vacancies created by the passing of two former members, Mrs Augustina Odame and Dr Seth Mahama Sayibu. The new members, Alhaji Abdul Rauf Ibrahim Tanko and Professor Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, were sworn into office by the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, The post NCA Board gets two new members after deaths of former appointees appeared first on The Herald ghana.

Misinformation is eroding public trust in the media—Prof Etse Sikanku

The Dean of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Professor Godwin Etse Sikanku, has warned that the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation is undermining public confidence in the media and weakening journalism's contribution to democratic governance and national development.

Strategic fuel stock programme key to cushioning consumers from pump price hikes – COPEC

The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has called on government to establish a strategic fuel stock programme to protect consumers from recurring increases in fuel prices driven by international market volatility.

J.E.A. Mills Heritage outlines activities to mark 14th anniversary of former president's death

The John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Heritage has outlined a series of activities to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the passing of former President John Evans Atta Mills.

Environmental health practitioners push for independent regulatory council, stronger sanitation governance

The Ghana Environmental Health Practitioners Association (GEHPA) has called for the establishment of an Environmental Health Council to regulate professional standards, licensing, accreditation and ethics within the environmental health profession. The proposal formed part of a series of resolutions adopted at the Association's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Madina, Accra, from June 21 to 23, 2026.

Cabinet approves reforms to limit mining leases to 20 years

Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), including a provision to reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years.

GTFCL hosts SME Connect to drive business growth and expand market access

The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited (GTFCL), in collaboration with the Republic Bank Ghana, has successfully organised the maiden edition of SME Connect, a capacity-building and business linkage program aimed at equipping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge, skills and strategic partnerships required to grow, compete and access new markets. Held at the

Education Ministry urges police to arrest interdicted Bole SHS teacher

The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to urgently arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains on the run weeks after a nationwide manhunt was launched. In a statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education Dr Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry expressed concern that the suspect had still

Majority alleges NPP government misused $600m meant to boost cocoa production

The Majority in Parliament has accused the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration of misappropriating a $600 million approved by Parliament for cocoa farm expansion and other productivity-enhancing projects.

PURC in Central Region resolves 95% of consumer complaints in 1st half of 2026

According to the Commission, the regional office received 908 complaints between January and June, successfully resolving 863 of them.

Kweku Smokes ...like by now FBI carry me' post sparks controversy

The post quickly triggered mixed reactions online, with several users questioning whether Kweku Smoke was indirectly admitting to having been involved in, or tempted by, illegal activities before his music career took off.

Journalism schools must lead AI, misinformation debate — UniMAC-IJ Rector

The Rector of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) Institute of Journalism, Professor Christiana Hammond, has called on journalism schools to take the lead in addressing the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, misinformation, and the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Informal cross-border trade increases to GH¢31bn, surpasses formal trade – GSS

Ghanas informal cross-border trade with its three neighbouring countries (Togo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast) reached GH¢31 billion across the first three quarters of 2025, surpassing the GH¢20.1 billion recorded through formal trade channels over the same period. This is according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures, released by the GSS,

Illegal mining persists because some state officials are failing to act — Ken Ashigbey

Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Ken Ashigbey, says the government's fight against illegal mining will continue to fall short unless state officials entrusted with enforcing the law actively play their part.