Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss Al-Shabab’s next two matches while following a specialised fitness programme. Partey will sit out the games against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha as he continues his return to full fitness. The 33-year-old is undergoing intensive training sessions under the supervision of Al-Shabab’s fitness coach. His absence comes as the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers draw closer. The Black Stars are scheduled to face Côte d’Ivoire on 24 September before playing The Gambia three days later on 27 September. Queiroz is expected to “soon submit” his squad for the upcoming qualifiers. Source: Joysports
Jamestown Waste Evacuation To Begin Next Week – Ayariga
Minister for Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, has announced that the evacuation of accumulated waste from the Jamestown area to the Adepa Waste Management Centre in Nsawam will begin next week. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, September 10, the former Majority Leader said preparations are already underway, with regional coordinators mobilising trucks from across the country to support the exercise. He explained that the coordinators from the various regions have been brought to Accra to coordinate the deployment of trucks and ensure that the evacuation begins within the government’s one-week deadline. Mahama Ayariga said he has also briefed...
Minority Demands Full Account of GH¢49.7m South Africa Evacuation Cost
The Minority in Parliament has renewed its demand for the government to provide comprehensive documentary evidence on the expenditure incurred during the voluntary evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa amid recent xenophobic attacks. The demand follows a September 7 briefing by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in which he disclosed that government spent GH¢49.7 million to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. However, the Minority maintains that the minister’s disclosure must be backed by documents that will allow Parliament and the public to independently verify the expenditure. The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana...
Accra Mayor promises borehole, interim water supply for Chorkor Electoral Area
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced the provision of two boreholes for residents of the Chorkor Electoral Area in the Ablekuma South area to help address its water challenges. The intervention, according to the Mayor, was expected to provide a more reliable source of water for residents, while the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will arrange an interim water supply every two days to the communities in the area pending the completion of the boreholes. The Mayor disclosed this during a Community Dialogue on Social Protection and Social Issues organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and...
Path, InSupply Health Partner Ministry on Maternal Supply Chain
Global health organisations Path and InSupply Health have engaged Ghana’s Ministry of Health to introduce the proposed INSPIRE project, aimed at strengthening the country’s supply chain for maternal and newborn health commodities. During the consultation, the partners sought the Ministry’s input on existing supply‑chain gaps and priorities to guide project design. Officials identified challenges in data management, forecasting, procurement, transportation, and sustainable financing, and requested targeted support to address these areas. Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu‑Danquah, welcomed the initiative and urged the organisations to align their interventions with Ghana’s priority needs. She emphasised the importance of improving...
Mahama Commends GoldBod’s Strong Financial Turnaround
President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its remarkable financial performance, describing the institution’s turnaround as a testament to the value of transparency and accountability in Ghana’s mineral economy. Speaking at the 2026 Governing Boards & CEOs’ Conference organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), the President highlighted GoldBod’s net profit of approximately GH¢896.5 million, a sharp rise from GH¢178.5 million recorded in 2024. “This performance reflects the strategic importance of building transparent, accountable, and nationally beneficial structures around Ghana’s gold trade,” President Mahama stated. He described the results as encouraging, while cautioning...
Accra, Russia explore new areas of cooperation to deepen bilateral ties
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Russian Embassy in Ghana have explored new areas of cooperation to deepen bilateral ties in education, investment, urban development, culture and people-to-people exchanges. The discussions took place on Monday, September 7, 2026 when the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E Anderi Ordash paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and both institutions expressed their commitment to strengthening relations and developing practical partnerships that could deliver mutual benefits. Speaking during the meeting, Mayor Allotey said Accra had much to learn from the development experience of Russian cities, particularly in...
Namibian Delegation Benchmarks GoldBod’s Regulatory Framework
A delegation from Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has paid a working visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as part of a benchmarking and consultation mission aimed at strengthening Namibia’s mining sector. The team was received by GoldBod’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., who led discussions on the institution’s mandate and operational framework. The engagement covered licensing and regulation, gold purchasing and sales, responsible mining and sustainability, financial management, foreign exchange generation, and compliance and enforcement. The Namibian officials described GoldBod’s model as a robust framework from which valuable lessons could be drawn, noting its...
Accra–Kumasi Expressway to Create 30,000 Jobs- Finance Ministry
Government has announced that the ongoing Accra–Kumasi Expressway project will generate an estimated 30,000 direct and indirect jobs, underscoring its commitment to using infrastructure investment as a driver of economic growth. The Ministry of Finance disclosed that the project is designed not only to improve road connectivity between Ghana’s two largest cities but also to expand employment opportunities for citizens across multiple sectors. Jobs are expected to span construction, engineering, transport services, quarry operations, and ancillary businesses that support the delivery of the highway. Officials emphasized that the expressway forms part of a broader national agenda to modernize road infrastructure,...
GNACOPS Calls for Overhaul of Boarding Policy Amid School Placement Crisis
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has urged government to confront the country’s secondary school boarding policy, describing it as the root cause of recurring crises in the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). In a press statement signed by National Executive Director Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, GNACOPS argued that the subsidization of boarding education has created structural distortions in placement, limiting access and fueling inequities. The Council warned that without decisive reforms, the annual placement challenges will persist. “Durable solutions lie in expanding quality day secondary education and realigning boarding policies to reflect current realities,” the...