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 person who sustained gunshot wounds. …
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. …
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. …
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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
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. …
Before the controversy surrounding the renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease, few mining lease applications in Ghana had generated such intense public interest. …
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. …
The University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa has officially opened an underground demonstration mine on campus to provide students with hands-on experience in underground conditions and serve as a hub for mining research and innovation. The Chief Inspector of Mines said the facility represents a living laboratory where Ghanaian students can bridge theory with practice and develop solutions to modern mining challenges.
The University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa has officially opened an underground demonstration mine on campus to provide students with hands-on experience in underground conditions and serve as a hub for mining research and innovation. The Chief Inspector of Mines said the facility represents a living laboratory where Ghanaian students can bridge theory with practice and develop solutions to modern mining challenges.
Ghana's mining industry recorded 34 serious accidents and 210 first-aid accidents in 2025, though fatalities declined from seven in 2024 to three, representing a 57 per cent reduction. Chamber of Mines CEO Ken Ashigbey called for continued focus on safety and zero-harm goals.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) recovered GH¢4.3 million from illegal connections between January and June in the Western Region during revenue protection exercises across Sekondi, Takoradi, Agona, Tarkwa and Sefwi Wiawso districts. During the period, 2,367 customers were screened, uncovering meter tampering, meter bypasses and unauthorised service connections totalling 3.64 gigawatt-hours of electricity.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has backed the renewal of Gold Fields Ghana Limited's Tarkwa mining leases, stating the company has "materially met" its existing lease terms. Five leases and a development agreement are due to expire in April 2027, with Gold Fields having submitted its renewal application in November 2025.
Medeama SC, the reigning Ghana Premier League champions, will face Nations FC, the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup winners, in the 2026 Champion of Champions on August 30 at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, marking the ceremonial opening of the 2026/27 domestic football season.
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police personnel from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions in recognition of their roles in successful operations, including the arrest of armed robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
The Inspector General of Police has promoted 25 personnel for their exceptional performance in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions, including roles in the arrest of suspects involved in robbery and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 police personnel from the Bono East, Tema and Western Central regions for their roles in operations that led to the arrest of robbery suspects and the interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at Tema Harbour.
Opinion leaders and youth representatives from Huniso and surrounding communities have rejected calls to deny Gold Fields Ghana a 20-year lease renewal at Tarkwa Mine, warning the move could threaten jobs, state revenue and the local economy. They accused sections of the Apinto Divisional Council of pursuing a self-serving agenda under the guise of promoting local ownership, and urged the government to scrutinise the alternative "Apinto Shared Prosperity Proposal" as economically unviable.
Former Tarkwa MP Mireku Duker has questioned whether newly appointed Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has sufficient grassroots political experience for the role, arguing that the ministry requires a leader with strong understanding of local politics and community-level governance rather than just parliamentary experience.
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation launched the Prisons Agro-Support and Empowerment (PASE) Project at Tarkwa Local Prison, supporting cultivation of an additional 20 acres of oil palm to supplement food production and equip inmates with practical agricultural skills for post-release employment.
Ghana champions Medeama SC will face TP Mazembe of DR Congo in a two-legged preliminary-stage match in the CAF Champions League, with the first leg at Medeama's TnA Stadium in Tarkwa and the return in Kinshasa. The first preliminary round is scheduled for September 4–6 (first legs) and September 11–13 (return fixtures).
Professor Bernard Kumi-Boateng, a 47-year-old Full Professor of Geomatic Engineering and UMaT alumnus, has been installed as the University of Mines and Technology's fourth Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. He pledged to pursue a four-year strategic plan positioning UMaT as the "MIT of Africa" through alignment with existing institutional frameworks.
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem has commissioned a modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tarkwa Municipal Hospital, replacing a makeshift facility to provide specialized treatment for premature babies and infants with life-threatening conditions. Regional health officials welcomed the facility as a critical investment to reduce preventable newborn deaths in the Western Region.
A blast at a tailings site in Aboso near Tarkwa killed three people, including site owner David Kofi Fletcher, when pellets from a shotgun fired at a python struck illegally stored explosives; three others were injured and surrounding properties sustained damage.
An explosion at a tailings site near Tarkwa on Tuesday, August 4, killed three people including site owner David Kofi Fletcher, and injured three others. Police suspect the blast was triggered when a gunshot intended to kill a python struck illegally stored explosives at the site.
Police say illegally stored explosives at a tailings site near Tarkwa were ignited when the site owner fired a shotgun at a python, killing the owner and two workers. The blast also injured three others and caused damage to nearby houses and vehicles.
The Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium has received Category 2 Stadium Approval from CAF, allowing Medeama SC to host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches there. The approval marks the first time continental club football will be held in Tarkwa and reflects Ghana's efforts to improve football infrastructure.
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in partnership with Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited, organised a healthcare outreach programme in Awudua and neighbouring communities for World Hepatitis Day, offering free medical services including screening, consultation, and NHIS support at a cost of GH¢452,231.
The University of Mines and Technology and Ghana National Fire Service have inaugurated a new fire station on UMaT's campus in Tarkwa to improve emergency response and safety in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. The facility, which comprises an officer's office, administrative and operational suites, a watch room and crew room, is expected to reduce response times to fire outbreaks and rescue operations.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain across parts of northern Ghana this evening, with mostly cloudy conditions nationwide; the forecast also includes possible mist and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas on Sunday morning.
The University of Mines and Technology commissioned a Ghana National Fire Service station on its Tarkwa campus to improve emergency response. The move follows 12 fire incidents in Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in the first half of 2026, including four fires on the UMaT enclave itself.
Medeama SC will host their 2026/27 CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium after CAF granted the venue Category 2 Stadium Approval, allowing the club to host continental football in Tarkwa for the first time.
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC has received CAF Category 2 Stadium Approval to host their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium, marking the first time continental football will be hosted in Tarkwa.
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mine has commissioned a Smart Systems Centre at the University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa, equipped with high-performance computing, robotic units, and advanced software to provide students and researchers hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and robotics.
The University of Mines and Technology will appoint Professor Bernard Kumi Boateng, a 48-year-old Geomatic Engineering professor and alumnus, as its first Vice Chancellor in 2026. Boateng, who rose from working as a toilet attendant in Kumasi to becoming a mining engineer, plans to develop UMAT into a world-class engineering centre of excellence focused on Ghana's mining and mineral resource governance.
Dai Mingsheng arrived in Ghana in 2001 with mining machinery and has spent a quarter-century introducing mechanised mining technology to the country's small-scale mining sector, growing from two containers into a full-service operation supplying machinery, technical support, and training through China Xinzheng-Ghana Friendly Development Company Ltd.
Ghana Police conducted a two-day operation in the Western and Central regions intercepting 789 vehicles, seizing unauthorised sirens from 57 and unauthorised strobe lights from 732, while educating drivers and planning nationwide similar exercises.
Gold Fields Ghana has defended its bid to renew mining leases for the Tarkwa Mine, stating it paid GH¢5.8 billion in taxes and GH¢8.8 billion on local procurement in 2025, and invested $110 million in infrastructure, while emphasizing its 30-year commitment to community engagement and responsible mining.
The University of Mines and Technology will strictly enforce its dress code and Code of Excellence for Junior Members starting next academic year, with violators denied access to lecture halls and campus facilities. The university's Vice-Chancellor defended the measure as necessary to maintain order and professionalism in the academic environment.