Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

Also known as: Zanetor Rawlings · Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings · the daughter of the late Rawlings · Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings · Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings · Dr Agyeman-Rawlings · Dr Zanetor Rawlings · Korley Klottey lawmaker · Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings · Dr. Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings · Dr Rawlings · Deputy Majority Leader Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings

Minister for Environment, Science and Technology sworn in August 2026, committed to climate action and sustainable development without compromising natural resources.

2026-04-302026-09-13

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September 2026
4 SeptJoy Online
… ated September 2, she reportedly directed that the money be returned, citing concerns about its source and her unwillingness to personally benefit from a parliamentary process involving the vetting of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, Deputy Majority Leader Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings …
GH¢70k is no ordinary gift, it raises serious ethical questions – Edem Senanu
4 SeptThe Chronicle
… She was also quoted as raising concerns over the vetting of two ministerial nominees—Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings—as well as three nominees to the Supreme Court. …
OSP SUMMONS MAMA PAT OVER GH¢70,000 ‘VETTING MONEY’ CLAIM
4 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
THE Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MEST), Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for closer collaboration among stakeholders to address the country’s growing environmental challenges. …
MEST Minister calls for united action on environmental challenges
4 SeptJoy Online
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST), has pledged to pursue science and technology-led development without compromising environmental protection. …
Zanetor pushes science-led development with environmental safeguards
3 SeptJoy Online
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged stronger national systems and closer institutional collaboration to prevent children from being recruited or used in armed conflict. …
Agyeman‑Rawlings calls for stronger child protection in armed conflict
3 SeptJoy Online
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has officially assumed responsibility for the Ministry of Environment following the handover of the ministry by Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. …
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings takes over Environment Ministry
3 SeptJoy Online
Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for balance between Ghana’s development ambitions and the responsibility to protect the environment. …
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings calls for balance between development and environment protection
1 SeptJoy Online
… He was approved alongside Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who was nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. …
Mahama Ayariga calls for major overhaul of Ghana’s waste management system
1 SeptJoy Online
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has pledged to protect Ghana’s natural resources and promote their sustainable use for the benefit of present and future generations. …
Zanetor pledges to protect Ghana’s natural resources for future generations
1 SeptJoy Online
The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has pledged to harness science, technology and innovation to create jobs, strengthen local industries and drive Ghana’s economic development. …
Zanetor pledges to turn scientific research into jobs, industrial growth

Politics

Anti-corruption campaigner flags ethical concerns over GH¢70k payment

The News

Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described a reported GH¢70,000 payment involving Parliament's Appointments Committee as a serious ethical concern. The Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei rejected the money, citing concerns about its source and her unwillingness to benefit from a parliamentary process involving the vetting of senior officials and Supreme Court nominees.

4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Anti-corruption campaigner flags ethical concerns over GH¢70k payment
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described a reported GH¢70,000 payment involving Parliament's Appointments Committee as a serious ethical concern. The Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei rejected the money, citing concerns about its source and her unwillingness to benefit from a parliamentary process involving the vetting of senior officials and Supreme Court nominees.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
OSP investigates GH¢70,000 vetting money claim against deputy minority leader
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun preliminary investigations into allegations that Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei received GH¢70,000 as an alleged advance from the Majority Chief Whip for her participation in vetting ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. According to a purported memorandum, Appiagyei claimed she returned the money because she did not know its source and did not wish to benefit from the vetting process.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
MEST Minister calls for stakeholder collaboration on environment
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the new Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, called for closer collaboration among government, institutions, citizens and other stakeholders to address climate change and environmental degradation and promote sustainable practices.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minister pledges science-led development with environmental protection
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the new Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, has committed to pursuing science and technology-led development without compromising environmental protection, stating that the country's development ambitions must not come at the cost of its natural resources. She emphasized that science, technology and innovation should serve as catalysts for development while safeguarding the environment for future generations, amid growing challenges from climate change and ecological degradation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Minister calls for stronger child protection in armed conflict
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has urged stronger national systems and closer institutional collaboration to prevent children from being recruited or used in armed conflict, stressing the need to identify vulnerabilities early. Her call was made at the opening of a two-day inaugural meeting of the Multi-Stakeholder Working Group on the implementation of the Vancouver Principles in Ghana, organised by the National Peace Council and the Dallaire Institute.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings assumes Environment Ministry role
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has officially taken over the Ministry of Environment from caretaker Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. At the handover ceremony, she called for a balance between Ghana's development ambitions and environmental protection, emphasizing that science and technology must not be pursued at the expense of environmental sustainability.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Environment Minister calls for balance between development and protection
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who assumed responsibility for the Ministry of Environment on September 3, has called for balance between Ghana's development ambitions and environmental protection, saying science, technology, and innovation must not be pursued at the expense of the environment. She stressed that protecting Ghana's environment is a constitutional responsibility shared by both government and citizens.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

Mahama Ayariga calls for major waste management system overhaul
Newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga has called for a major overhaul of Ghana's waste management system to make collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal more efficient, following a tour of waste management facilities in the Greater Accra Region.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Environment Minister pledges sustainable use of Ghana's natural resources
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, has pledged to protect Ghana's natural resources and promote their sustainable use for present and future generations, framing the environment as a national inheritance rather than a resource to exploit. She acknowledged significant environmental challenges including climate change, illegal mining, pollution, degradation and waste management, pledging to work with scientists, researchers, innovators, environmentalists, state institutions, businesses and local communities.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Zanetor pledges research-to-jobs translation program
The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology has pledged to harness science, technology and innovation to create jobs, strengthen local industries and drive Ghana's economic development, emphasizing that scientific research must move beyond academic institutions into practical partnerships with government, the private sector, civil society, communities and universities.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Environment minister pledges action on climate, galamsey, pollution
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, has pledged decisive action against climate change, environmental degradation, illegal mining and pollution. She stressed the need for science, technology and innovation to drive Ghana's development through collaboration between government, the private sector, civil society, communities and universities.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology faces high expectations
Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, daughter of former President Jerry John Rawlings, was sworn in as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology on 29 August 2026. Her appointment carries symbolic weight and scrutiny, with citizens viewing her as either a continuation of a family legacy or a test of whether she can succeed independently in one of Ghana's most difficult ministries.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

Mahama swears in Zanetor and Ayariga as ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology and Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, following parliamentary approval.
29 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mahama swears in Ayariga and Zanetor as new ministers
President John Dramani Mahama swore Mahama Ayariga into office as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology at a ceremony at the presidency on Saturday, August 29. Mahama urged them to approach their roles with integrity, humility and fairness while upholding the Constitution and placing the national interest above all other considerations.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama instructs environment minister to balance job creation and protection
President Mahama has tasked the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology to pursue development that creates jobs and expands economic opportunities without compromising Ghana's environment, and directed the ministry to place science, technology and innovation at the centre of Ghana's development agenda.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two newly sworn ministers pledge to deliver election campaign commitments
Ministers Mahama Ayariga (Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs) and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings (Environment, Science and Technology) were sworn in on August 29, 2026, following Parliament's approval. Ayariga pledged on behalf of both that they would work diligently to fulfil the government's promises to Ghanaians made during the 2024 election campaign.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama directs new science minister to prioritize innovation and research
President Mahama has tasked newly appointed Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to place science, technology and innovation at the centre of Ghana's development agenda, including strengthening scientific research, supporting local inventors, and deepening collaboration between universities, research institutions and industry.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama calls for urgent, practical climate response
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a more practical and urgent national response to climate change, citing flooding, coastal erosion, changing rainfall patterns and rising temperatures as threats to communities, livelihoods and infrastructure. He charged newly appointed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to strengthen Ghana's climate resilience while pursuing development that creates employment without compromising the environment.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama pledges firm action against illegal mining destroying forests
President John Dramani Mahama said his administration will take firm action against individuals profiting from destruction of Ghana's forests and water bodies through illegal mining, which he described as one of the greatest threats to the country's survival. He charged the newly sworn Minister for Environment, Science and Technology to provide determined leadership in protecting natural resources through sound science, effective regulation, and community involvement.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama pledges firm action against illegal mining and forest destruction
President John Dramani Mahama said his administration will take firm action against those profiting from the destruction of Ghana's forests and water bodies through illegal mining, describing such environmental damage as one of the greatest threats to national survival. He charged newly sworn-in Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to provide determined leadership in protecting natural resources through science-based, regulated, and community-involved approaches.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama tasks new minister to lead galamsey fight
President Mahama has tasked newly sworn-in Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to provide decisive leadership in fighting illegal mining, citing the destruction of Ghana's forests and water bodies as a grave threat requiring firm action.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama swears in Ayariga and Zanetor as ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, following their parliamentary approval.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama, Supreme Court nominees sworn in today
President John Dramani Mahama is swearing in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; and three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—at Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following Parliament's approval on Thursday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Minister-designate urges all-of-government galamsey coordination
The Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for stronger coordination among government ministries, departments and agencies to tackle illegal mining and its effects on the environment and human life, describing it as an "all-of-government and all-of-society imperative."
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority opposes rush to vet three Supreme Court nominees
Parliament's Minority has rejected attempts to fast-track the vetting and approval of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah, Justice Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—before the House rises, saying they deserve adequate scrutiny and public participation, though the Minority is prepared to vet two ministerial nominees promptly.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
MP grills environment minister nominee on mercury, plastic waste
During ministerial vetting, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh questioned Minister-designate Dr. Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings on environmental challenges including mercury pollution from small-scale mining, plastic waste management, landfill pollution, carbon trading, and climate finance, demanding practical solutions rather than theoretical explanations.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Editorial backs January 2027 Styrofoam ban deadline
Environment Minister-designate Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has affirmed Ghana's January 1, 2027 deadline for banning polystyrene foam products, citing environmental dangers and noting ongoing public education efforts. The editorial supports maintaining the deadline while emphasizing that the ban must go beyond enforcement to include behaviour change through incentives and penalties.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Zanetor proposes CSIR funding for cassava and hemp plastics
Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings proposed increased CSIR funding to develop biodegradable materials from locally available crops such as cassava and hemp as alternatives to conventional plastics, and called for stronger landfill standards and a coordinated national response to plastic pollution.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Parliament approves Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers
Parliament approved Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following their vetting by the Appointments Committee.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister-designate backs January 2027 styrofoam ban deadline
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, has urged the EPA to maintain the January 1, 2027 deadline for banning the production, importation, distribution, sale and use of polystyrene foam products, citing significant environmental risks and Ghana's waste management challenges.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →