The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has opened discussions with Germany’s TU Bergakademie Freiberg University of Mines on possible collaboration to promote responsible and environmentally sustainable artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana. The engagement was facilitated by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana) through its Market Entry Programme, which seeks to create opportunities for international partnerships, technology transfer and techni

Ghana has launched a new National Strategic Plan for Heavy Metals Reduction in Food, covering the period 2026–2030, as part of efforts to improve food safety and protect public health. The five-year strategy is designed to reduce exposure to toxic substances, including lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic, which can enter the food chain through environmental pollution, farming activities, food processing and packaging. Children and pregnant women remain among the groups most su

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has engaged the leadership of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) on road safety, rider identification and closer collaboration with the Ghana Police Service. The engagement, which was held with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), provided an opportunity for the two sides to discuss concerns affecting okada riders and explore ways to improve cooperation. Mr. Yohuno urged the leadership of