The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has petitioned the Finance Minister over more than GH¢380 million in locked-up funds belonging to over 19,000 mineworkers, warning that continued delays could trigger widespread industrial action across the mining sector. In a petition dated August 20, 2026, the union demanded the immediate resolution of outstanding issues involving distressed Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDIs), including The Seed Funds Savings & Loans Limited (TSF) and Jislah Financial Services Limited. The affected funds include workers’ Provident Fund contributions, Welfare Funds, Leave Savings, Personal Investments and Severance Packages. The union said the funds...
Supreme Court Adjourns Ruling on Legal Vacation Warrants to August 21
The Supreme Court has postponed to Friday, August 21, its decision on a case questioning the constitutionality of administrative warrants issued by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie authorizing selected High Court judges to sit during the legal vacation. The suit, brought by Ofoase‑Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, contests the move to continue hearing certain criminal matters during the vacation period. After Thursday’s proceedings, Oppong Nkrumah’s counsel, Frank Davies, reiterated that the Attorney General should not be representing the Chief Justice in the matter. The court had earlier dismissed that objection. Davies argued that since the Chief Justice was directly named as...
Finance Ministry Projects 1,000 Jobs, $2bn Gains in Five Years
The Ministry of Finance has announced that Ghana stands to benefit from nearly 1,000 new jobs and about US$2 billion in economic gains over the next five years. According to the Ministry, the anticipated benefits will be derived from fuel savings, foreign exchange savings, taxes, levies, and dividends. Officials say the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s fiscal position while creating employment opportunities for citizens. The Ministry underscored that the projected gains will not only ease pressure on Ghana’s foreign reserves but also contribute significantly to government revenue streams. The expected job creation is seen as...
“Exercise Restraint” – Jinapor Appeals After Accra Power Outage
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has urged Ghanaians to remain patient following Thursday morning’s electricity disruption that affected parts of Accra and other areas nationwide. The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) traced the disturbance to a fault on the Akosombo–Volta transmission line. Speaking at the inauguration of a new office complex for the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Jinapor explained that the latest outage was tied to a temporary system introduced after Akosombo’s transmission infrastructure was severely impacted by an earlier incident. He noted that government had faced two choices: either shut down the Akosombo plant...
FC Samartex Secure Meshack Sowah on Four‑Year Deal
FC Samartex 1996 has confirmed the signing of midfielder Meshack Adjetey Sowah from Vision FC on a four‑year contract, strengthening the Timber Giants’ squad ahead of the new season. The club described Sowah as a talented addition who is expected to bring creativity and energy to the midfield. Management expressed confidence that the player will make his mark in the club’s green and black colours. Welcoming him, FC Samartex noted: “We look forward to seeing him make his mark in the green and black. Welcome to the Timber Giants, Meshack!” The signing underscores Samartex’s ambition to build a competitive team...
Wontumi’s incarceration will not stop his chairmanship bid – Palgrave
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Dankwah, spokesperson for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says his incarceration will not derail his bid to contest for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) national chairmanship. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight, he said supporters of the former Ashanti Regional Chairman would pick up nomination forms on his behalf before the end of the week despite concerns over his eligibility under the party’s constitution. According to him, Chairman Wontumi remains committed to his ambition of leading the party and intends to go ahead with the process despite being in prison. “Chairman Wontumi is a politician. His friends...
Over 200,000 People Newly Displaced In Sudan’s Kordofan As Fighting Rages
More than 200,000 people have been newly displaced across Sudan’s Kordofan region due to intensified fighting since late last year, the United Nations has said, as continued drone attacks target critical water and electricity infrastructure in the region’s biggest city, el-Obeid. The warning from the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) came on Wednesday as seasonal flooding in nearby North Darfur state also compounded the displacement crisis. “The warning signs are impossible to ignore,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope. “Across Sudan, families are fleeing violence, losing access to water, electricity and healthcare, and now facing the added burden of destructive floods.”...
AMA to Deploy Undercover Officers to Curb Unauthorised Transport Fares
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to deploy undercover personnel to board commercial vehicles as ordinary passengers in a bid to monitor fare charges and arrest drivers who impose unauthorised fares on commuters. Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, disclosed the measure at a press conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, noting that the Assembly would collaborate with security agencies and relevant authorities to enforce approved transport fares and protect passengers from exploitation. He described the practice of arbitrary fare increases as unacceptable, warning that drivers found charging beyond approved rates would be arrested and prosecuted. The...
Government Showcases Transparency in Gold Resource Management
The Government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of Ghana’s gold resources, highlighting reforms that are reshaping the sector. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., outlined the institution’s current trade model and funding structure. He emphasised that the new framework has delivered significant gains, including increased gold aggregation, reduced leakages, stronger action against gold smuggling, and a more efficient trading model designed to maximise the economic value of Ghana’s gold.
AMA Orders ‘Aboboyaa’, ‘Pragya’ Operators to Install Reflectors, Stay Off Inner Lanes by August 31
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has directed all tricycle and auto‑rickshaw operators, popularly known as ‘Aboboyaa’ and ‘Pragya’, to install reflective stickers on the back and sides of their vehicles by August 31, 2026, as part of new measures to improve road safety and visibility. Announcing the directive at a press conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, also instructed tricycle riders to wear reflective clothing while operating on the roads. He further ordered operators to stay off the inner lanes of major roads, restricting them to service or side roads where available. In...