Also known as: Tarkwa area
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Daily Guide
Some members of the medical team A total of 38 persons with hernia in Tarkwa and its surrounding communities have undergone successful surgery under a free surgical outreach programme. …
38 Hernia Patients Undergo SurgeryThe Chronicle
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has expanded its annual Cocoa Farmers Support (COFAS) Programme to benefit 205 cocoa farmers in communities within the Tarkwa catchment area, reinforcing efforts to improve productivity and promote sustainable cocoa farming. …
GoldFields intensifies support for cocoa farmersBusiness & Financial Times
… By Elvis MENSAH The ongoing debate over the renewal of Gold Fields Tarkwa mining lease must not be treated merely as a legal, political, or mineral-rights matter. …
The Tarkwa dilemma: Beyond gold, jobs and communities at stakeJoy Online
… Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday amid the growing debate over the renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease, Dr Manteaw said the controversy reflects a broader national sentiment that Ghana is not receiving enough benefits from its mineral wealth. …
The world’s mining winners don’t sit back – Steve Manteaw backs bigger Ghanaian stake in miningJoy Online
Policy analyst and extractive governance expert Dr Steve Manteaw says the fierce public interest surrounding the renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease reflects a growing belief among many Ghanaians that the country is not receiving enough value from its natural resources. …
Ghanaians feel shortchanged – Steve Manteaw explains growing backlash over Gold Fields leaseJoy Online
Before the controversy surrounding the renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease, few mining lease applications in Ghana had generated such intense public interest. …
Don’t hand mines to Ghanaians on sentiment – Steve Manteaw warns gov’tJoy Online
Host communities of Gold Fields Ghana Limited in Tarkwa are urging the government to renew the mining company’s lease, citing ongoing development projects and job creation for local youth. …
Host communities in Tarkwa appeal to gov’t to renew Gold Fields contractJoy Online
The President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Rashid Ibrahim Esq., has warned of sustained student-led action if government proceeds with the renewal of Gold Fields’ mining lease at Tarkwa, linking the issue to xenophobic attacks on Africans in South Africa. …
Xenophobia: NUGS President warns of mass action if gov’t renews Gold Fields leaseDaily Guide
Medeama SC player celebrating their triumph Medeama SC officially celebrated their 2025/26 Ghana Premier League triumph with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Basake Holy Stars during a colourful coronation ceremony at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Wednesday night. …
Medeama Crowned Ghana Premier League ChampionsJoy Online
… Speaking at the university’s 2026 Mini Congregation Ceremony in Tarkwa, Prof. Amankwah said the initiative aligned with President John Mahama’s vision of training one million coders to advance Ghana’s digital economy. …
UMaT graduates 95 students, commits to training 1,000 codersThe Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UMaT has called for bold policy reforms including temporary removal of taxes on solar equipment to accelerate Ghana's transition to renewable energy, citing the success of the country's LPG adoption programme as a model for mass uptake.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UMaT has called for bold policy reforms including temporary removal of taxes on solar equipment to accelerate Ghana's transition to renewable energy, citing the success of the country's LPG adoption programme as a model for mass uptake.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Professor Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi has urged the government to remove all taxes on solar panels and accessories to reduce costs and increase residential accessibility, citing power deficits in the Accra East Region and the need for structural reforms to make solar PV systems affordable for Ghanaians.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Business & Financial Times publishes an opinion piece arguing that the Institute of Economic Affairs' May 2026 call to deny Gold Fields' mining lease renewal in Tarkwa and award it to a local owner would paradoxically harm Ghanaian enterprises that have grown within the mining ecosystem, including Engineers and Planners, ZEN Petroleum Holdings, Western Transport Services, and Genser Energy.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, declared he will not rest until Dr Mahamudu Bawumia becomes Ghana's next president, emphasizing unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A reporter recounts choosing to investigate galamsey (illegal mining) after viewing an Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposé in 2011, and describes encounters with armed miners while documenting environmental damage in places like Tarkwa.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An editorial highlights the contradiction between Ghana's green finance initiatives—including Green Bond Guidelines and carbon trading agreements—and the environmental damage from illegal mining, which has destroyed almost 9,000 hectares of forest reserves, polluted over 60 percent of water bodies, and created dangerous tunnels beneath homes.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Speakers at Ghana's Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 warned that illegal mining and environmental degradation could undermine the country's green finance agenda and carbon market frameworks. Experts argued that businesses must prioritize environmental sustainability as core business strategy rather than charity, citing Ghana's estimated two percent annual deforestation rate.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Heavy rainfall in the Western Region caused a major landslide that blocked the Akoon–Bogoso Junction road near Tarkwa on Sunday, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes. No injuries were recorded, though the incident raised safety concerns and highlighted recurring slope instability at the location.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Western Central Regional Police Command says calm has been restored in Benso near Tarkwa following a violent disturbance on Sunday, June 7, which left two people injured, including one sustained gunshot wounds. The incident began when a 22-year-old man's motorcycle was moved by forestry officials; when he returned and demanded its release, he came back with a large group that attacked the Forestry Commission office.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A free surgical outreach programme in Tarkwa, jointly implemented by the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana, Ghana Health Service, and Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, performed 58 surgeries including 38 hernia cases and 8 lipoma cases on patients screened from 254 clients.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
A total of 38 persons with hernia in Tarkwa and surrounding communities underwent successful surgery as part of a free surgical outreach programme that performed 58 surgeries overall. The initiative was implemented through a partnership between the Society of Family Physicians of Ghana, the Ghana Health Service, and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has expanded its Cocoa Farmers Support Programme to benefit 205 cocoa farmers in the Tarkwa catchment area, with 105 new enrollees joining 100 existing farmers. Beneficiaries receive approved cocoa production inputs and technical support over three production cycles, including insecticides, fertilizer, and fungicides for four-acre farms.
10 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Gold Fields Tarkwa mining lease renewal debate extends beyond mineral rights to a question of employment, community livelihoods, and national development. The operation supports over 4,700 direct employees and contractors, alongside thousands in surrounding economic networks, making the decision critical to worker protection, livelihood preservation, and Ghana's investment reputation.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Policy analyst Dr Steve Manteaw supports efforts to increase Ghanaian participation in mining, arguing that countries that derive the greatest value from natural resources actively participate in extraction. He points to public concern that Ghana is not receiving enough benefits from its mineral wealth, a sentiment reflected in debate over Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Steve Manteaw attributes fierce public interest in Gold Fields' Tarkwa mining lease renewal to a widespread perception that Ghana is not receiving enough value from its mineral resources and wants greater benefits retained domestically. He notes that public frustration has been fuelled by claims that Ghana retains only a small fraction of value from mining, though he describes such figures as inaccurate.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Policy analyst Steve Manteaw cautioned against using public sentiment as the sole basis for handing mines to Ghanaians, noting that while widespread perception suggests Ghana retains only about five per cent of mining sector value, such figures are inaccurate and policy should be guided by sound analysis rather than emotion.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Host communities in Tarkwa—Abekoase, Tebe, Huniso, and Pepesa—are appealing to government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's mining lease, citing infrastructure projects, scholarships, and job creation for local youth. Community leaders warn that contract termination would cause massive unemployment and negatively impact area development, and they urge government to separate the lease decision from ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of the National Union of Ghana Students has warned of sustained student-led action if government renews Gold Fields' mining lease at Tarkwa, arguing that national resources should prioritize local participation and that Ghana has capable local investors who could benefit from the sector.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC defeated Basake Holy Stars 2-1 in a coronation ceremony at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Wednesday, securing their second Ghana Premier League title. The match featured goals from Prince Owusu and substitute Derrick Fordjour after the champions had already clinched the league with a game to spare.
29 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Mines and Technology has held its 2026 Mini Congregation Ceremony in Tarkwa, graduating 95 students and committing to train 1,000 coders this academic year in support of the government's digitalisation agenda. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has donated 200 laptops and provided 2,000 slots for students and staff to obtain Google certifications.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Champions Medeama SC will be formally presented with the Ghana Premier League trophy following a ceremonial coronation match against Basake Holy Stars at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, marking their second Premier League title in three seasons.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation's HEAL outreach programme held a health screening at Brahabobome targeting about a thousand residents of mining host communities around Tarkwa, where medical teams screened for hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, skin conditions and other illnesses, with the response described as overwhelming.
20 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that the Institute of Economic Affairs' call for Ghana to deny Gold Fields' mining lease renewal in favour of local ownership overlooks the company's consistent tax and environmental compliance and Ghana's need to maintain investment-friendly frameworks for attracting foreign capital.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama won the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League title with a game to spare, securing Ghana's spot in next season's CAF Champions League. The Tarkwa-based club previously reached the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time during the 2023-24 season.
19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has rejected allegations that it has failed to undertake meaningful corporate social responsibility projects in host communities around Tarkwa, describing the claims as inaccurate. The denial comes amid public debate over renewal of the Tarkwa mine lease, which expires in April 2027.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that while Ghana's mining wealth must benefit communities more, the critical issue is not whether mines are foreign- or Ghanaian-owned, but whether ownership changes would actually alter business realities—tax payments, royalties, operational costs, and community spending.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
With the Ghana Premier League in its decisive final phase, clubs are fighting for crucial points to define their seasons. League leaders Medeama SC, with 59 points from 32 matches, will host Heart of Lions in one of the weekend's defining fixtures as the title race approaches its conclusion.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has announced extended working hours at 16 selected offices across the country, operating from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Friday to improve service delivery and flexibility for motorists seeking registration, licensing, and related services.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Davis Opoku Ansah, MP for Mpraeso, has urged Ghana to secure greater economic benefit from its mineral resources, arguing that successive governments have failed to maximise value from the nation's mineral wealth despite abundant resources. He cited mining communities like Tarkwa and Obuasi as examples of areas that continue to struggle with poor infrastructure and limited social amenities despite years of mining activity.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields Ghana Limited has signed a US$5 million sponsorship deal over two years to become an Official Partner of the Ghana Football Association, supporting the Black Stars, Black Queens, Women's Premier League, and Ghana's national amputee football team.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →