Ghana is at a pivotal moment in its mineral history, one that could shape its economic future for the next century. Following over a hundred years of gold mining, the discovery of commercially viable lithium deposits in the Central, Western, and Volta Regions signals a new era of opportunity. Often Read more…
New York, Sept. 25, 2025 – Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has warned that the world is “fighting a losing battle” against climate change while addressing global leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech on Thursday, President Mahama stated that the planet is Read more…
“I don’t just report stories—I walk with them, live among them, and carry their voices to places they may never reach.” – Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen (Engr Winna’amzua) In a world where journalism increasingly favours clicks over communities, Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen—better known as Engr Winna’amzua—has chosen a different path. It is not paved with studio Read more…
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), comprising 17 interconnected targets aimed at tackling global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development by 2030. Globally, the SDGs have fostered cooperation and mobilized resources to address pressing challenges, driving progress in areas like education Read more…
| Olatunji Olaigbe & Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman It is midday in Barekese, a farming community in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, about 300 km from the capital, Accra. As the sun beats down, Philip Anane, 50, walks through his cocoa farm, stepping on dried brown leaves scattered beneath the trees. His crops Read more…
The ongoing illegal mining crisis, known as “Galamsey,” has become one of Ghana’s most significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. As efforts to combat its effects intensify, the need to understand the problem’s scope and relevant policies has become crucial for developing sustainable solutions. Galamsey, a colloquial term derived from “gather Read more…
Seth Kofi Debrah, University of Ghana Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group; China National Nuclear Corporation; South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Read more…
It is past midday in Asubia, a farming community in Western North Ghana. As the sun scorches, Abubakar, 50, walks on the brown leaves between cocoa trees on his farms, inspecting the progress of his crops. ‘’I have been farming cocoa for more than 30 years, it is what I Read more…
Climate change has become an integral part of media coverage, necessitating journalists’ involvement in reporting and writing about it. The significance of climate change science underscores the importance of journalists in writing this information accurately. However, similar to any subject, there are common mistakes and potential pitfalls that journalists in Read more…
KUMASI (Eco Media) — Ghana has become the third African country to introduce a carbon tax known as the “Emission Levy,” following in the footsteps of South Africa and Mauritius. Starting February 1, 2024, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act of 2023. Read more…