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… 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 Ghanaian Times
Champions Medeama SC will officially be presented with the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League trophy on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, following a ceremonial coronation clash against regional rivals Basake Holy Stars at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa. …
Premier League: Champions Medeama to face Basake Holy Stars in coronation match on May 27The Chronicle
… rs, under the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation’s Health Education and Livelihood (HEAL) outreach programme had begun screening patients for hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, skin conditions and other illnesses affecting residents in mining host communities around Tarkwa …
Hundreds Benefit from Gold Fields Health OutreachHenry Nana Boakye, contesting the New Patriotic Party's National Vice-Chairperson position among 13 aspirants, says his relatively young age belies 26 years of uninterrupted service to the NPP across polling station, constituency, regional, and national levels, including founding TESCON at the School of Mines.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Henry Nana Boakye, contesting the New Patriotic Party's National Vice-Chairperson position among 13 aspirants, says his relatively young age belies 26 years of uninterrupted service to the NPP across polling station, constituency, regional, and national levels, including founding TESCON at the School of Mines.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 40-year-old mason in Tarkwa was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment in hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for defiling and committing incest with his 13-year-old daughter. The court rejected his plea that he was drunk and determined the sentence was necessary to deter similar offences.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Manganese Company is seeking a strategic partnership with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority for a concession at Takoradi Port to transport mining equipment and export refined manganese products. The company is also engaging the Ghana Railway Development Authority to explore reviving rail services for mining communities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sekondi Sports Stadium has undergone rehabilitation and is showing visible improvements after years of neglect and deterioration. Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson cautioned that maintaining the facility through proper utilisation plans will be critical to prevent it from falling back into disrepair.
16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kingsford Quarshie, a 21-year-old ex-convict, was sentenced to eight years' hard labour by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for breaking into a supermarket and stealing items and cash of GH¢50,000. His accomplice, Joshua Hammond, a 20-year-old university student, received 12 months' imprisonment for abetment. Quarshie was previously convicted in 2023 as a juvenile for robbery.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gold Fields Ghana Limited awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students from its host communities, with 86 female beneficiaries and 50 who completed basic education in host community schools. Since the scholarship programme's establishment, 3,092 students have benefited.
14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 150 tertiary students, including 86 females, each receiving GH¢10,500 annually (GH¢9,500 for fees and accommodation plus GH¢1,000 stipend) for four years of tertiary education.
14 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 21-year-old ex-convict, Kingsford Quarshie, to eight years' imprisonment in hard labour for causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry and stealing. His accomplice, 20-year-old Joshua Hammond, a student of Takoradi Technical University, received 12 months imprisonment for abetment.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC travel to Lubumbashi for the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg after losing 1-0 at home to TP Mazembe. The Ghanaian champions need to win by two goals to advance outright, or by one goal to force penalties.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama Sporting Club have arrived in Lubumbashi for the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary stage match against TP Mazembe on Sunday, seeking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss from Tarkwa.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority and Consumer Protection Agency have confiscated more than four million fake, unregistered, or non-compliant baby diapers in a nationwide market surveillance exercise to protect children from unsafe baby care products. The operation, which began in the Western Region, targeted unregistered and unbranded diapers being sold without proper registration, labelling, or evidence of safety compliance.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A Tarkwa Circuit Court sentenced 50-year-old Obedie Brekpo to 10 years' imprisonment with hard labour after he pleaded guilty to repeatedly stabbing farmer Paul Dabuo in the back and stomach with a jackknife in June 2026.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC lost 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday, with substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo scoring three minutes before the end of normal time.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
TP Mazembe's head coach Slimane Raho has cautioned that the CAF Champions League preliminary stage tie against Medeama is not yet decided despite his team's first-leg win, saying they must "confirm qualification in Lubumbashi" in the return fixture.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC lost 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, with substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo scoring a late goal. The return leg is scheduled for next week in Lubumbashi.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC fell to a 1-0 loss to DR Congo's TP Mazembe in the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League at TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with the visitors scoring in the dying minutes to secure a first-leg advantage.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC suffered a 1-0 home defeat to DR Congo's TP Mazembe in the preliminary stage of the CAF Champions League at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with the decisive goal coming in the 86th minute.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their CAF inter-club competition openers. Medeama will host TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on September 6, while Nations FC face Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on September 5.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Referee Daniel Laryea has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Champion of Champions match between Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC and MTN FA Cup winners Nations FC on Sunday at TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Hundreds of Tarkwa residents demonstrated in solidarity with GoldFields Ghana Limited, calling on the government to renew the company's mining lease, which expires in April 2027. The residents cited the company's three decades of investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, employment and livelihood development as grounds for renewal.
27 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has urged the government to show political will to tackle illegal mining, saying the country is paying a heavy price through environmental degradation, water pollution, and rising treatment costs. He stated the government has the authority and resources to confront galamsey but lacks the political will to act decisively.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and community representatives of Tarkwa have petitioned the government to renew Gold Fields Ghana Limited's five mining leases before they expire in April 2027. The petition, submitted through the Minerals Commission to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, urges early approval of the company's November 2025 renewal application to provide certainty for the mine's employees, contractors, and dependent businesses.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GoldFields has called on Ghana's government to treat its application for renewal of the Tarkwa mining leases fairly as negotiations enter a critical phase. The company submitted a comprehensive commercial proposal in July 2026 that includes significant investment and increased value-sharing measures, but said it is still awaiting a formal government response.
26 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gold Fields reported an 81% rise in half-year profit driven by higher gold prices and output, but said uncertainty over the renewal of its Tarkwa mine leases in Ghana—which expire in April 2027—is weighing on the company's valuation and share price. The company submitted a renewal application in November 2025 and has yet to receive a formal response, though it said it is considering all available options including exercising legal rights under the leases.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Gold Fields says it is open to exploring all options, including legal avenues, for renewal of its Tarkwa mine lease, citing uncertainty and delays in government decision-making. The mining giant's CEO stated it seeks fair and equitable treatment and remains hopeful for sensible consideration of its application.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
17 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →