Tarkwa

Also known as: Tarkwa area · Tarkwa and Abosso Stadium

2026-04-272026-08-23

In coverage

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May 2026
5 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… E&P currently employs more than 4,000 workers across its operations at Tarkwa and Damang combined, meaning the social stakes are real and immediate. …
Damang Gold Mine: A product of continuity in government for national development
3 MayJoy Online
… The win extends Medeama’s lead at the top of the table to five points with just four matches remaining, putting the Tarkwa-based side firmly on course for a potential historic league triumph.
GPL 25/26: Salim Adams inspires Medeama SC to Crucial 2-0 win over Bibiani Gold Stars
3 MayJoy Online
… E&P currently employs more than 4,000 workers across its operations in Tarkwa and Damang, meaning the social stakes are real and immediate. …
Damang Gold Mine: A product of continuity in Government for national development
April 2026
29 AprJoy Online
… He served as Plant Manager for GP Tarkwa, GP Wassa, GP Chirano, and GP Damang, and led the team that commissioned and later decommissioned the GP Unilever combined-cycle facility. …
From Tema to Chirano, via Oman: A quiet architect of Ghana’s power generation retires
27 AprJoy Online
… This edition features Habib Kassum, a Relationship Officer at UBA Ghana’s Tarkwa Office, who shares his experience so far. …
My Graduate Management Acceleration Programme journey at UBA Ghana

Mining & Energy

UMaT opens underground demonstration mine for student training

The News

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 →

Thursday 20 August

UMaT opens underground demonstration mine for student training
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 →

Tuesday 18 August

Mining industry records 34 serious accidents, three fatalities in 2025
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 →

Monday 17 August

ECG recovers GH¢4.3m from illegal connections in Western Region
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 →
Gold Fields meets Tarkwa lease renewal terms, Chamber says
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 →

Thursday 13 August

Medeama and Nations FC contest 2026 Champion of Champions
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 →

Tuesday 11 August

IGP promotes 25 police personnel for outstanding performance
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.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 10 August

IGP promotes 25 police personnel for crime-fighting achievements
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.
10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
IGP promotes 25 officers for robbery arrests and cocaine seizure
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.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

Huniso opinion leaders back Gold Fields lease renewal
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.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Duker questions Ayariga's grassroots experience for Local Government Ministry
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.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

Gold Fields Foundation expands Tarkwa Prison oil palm farming project
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.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama face TP Mazembe in CAF Champions League prelims
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).
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UMaT installs Prof. Kumi-Boateng as fourth Vice-Chancellor
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.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 5 August

AngloGold Ashanti commissions neonatal ICU at Tarkwa hospital
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three killed in Aboso explosion from suspected illegal explosives
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Explosion at Tarkwa tailings site kills three, injures three
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police investigate explosion at Aboso tailings site; death toll remains three
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.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 3 August

Medeama approved to host CAF Champions League matches at TnA
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.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gold Fields Foundation delivers healthcare services in Q3 HEAL Programme
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.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
UMaT and GNFS inaugurate fire station to enhance campus safety
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.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 1 August

GMet forecasts thunderstorms in northern Ghana, scattered rain
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.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UMaT opens fire station on campus as Tarkwa records 12 incidents
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.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

CAF approves TnA Stadium for Medeama's continental matches
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.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama granted CAF stadium approval to host continental matches
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.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 July

AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem opens $750,000 tech centre at UMaT
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UMAT appoints first alumnus Vice Chancellor in 2026
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.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chinese entrepreneur transforms Ghana mining with mechanization over 25 years
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.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 29 July

Police seize unlicensed sirens, lights from 789 vehicles in two regions
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.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Gold Fields defends Tarkwa Mine lease renewal bid
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.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
UMaT to enforce campus dress code from next academic year
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.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →