Environment

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has inaugurated a Government Negotiations Team to lead discussions with a strategic partner for the modernisation of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). The team was inaugurated on August 21, 2026, and has been tasked with negotiating definitive terms of engagement with a prospective strategic investor for the retooling, expansion and long-term sustainability …

By Linda Konadu Agyemang The Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Richard Amo Yartey, has raised concerns that certain cultural practices and religious beliefs in parts of Ghana are obstructing effective disaster response efforts. Speaking on Adoa TV, Mr. Yartey explained that some long-held traditions and faith-based norms are making it difficult for emergency personnel to act swiftly …