President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to delivering affordable housing with the revival of the stalled Saglemi Housing Project, announcing that developer LMI Holdings will complete the first 700 units by March 2027. Inspecting the site in the Greater Accra Region on Thursday, the President disclosed that the first phase of 1,500 units...
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Mineworkers Petition Finance Minister Over GH¢380m Locked-Up funds, threaten strikes
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...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...