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Gov’t Plans New Landfills in Greater Accra and Eastern Region as Kpone Facility Nears Closure

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga

The government is planning to construct new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions as part of efforts to address the increasing volume of waste being generated across the country.The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the expansion of waste-management infrastructure had become necessary as existing facilities face growing pressure.Speaking on Monday, September …

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S&P Global Warns Ghana’s Reserve-Building Strategy Could Increase Fiscal Pressure

S&P Global Warns Ghana’s Reserve-Building Strategy Could Increase Fiscal Pressure

S&P Global has warned that Ghana’s efforts to build up its foreign exchange and gold reserves could come with significant fiscal costs and put pressure on recent improvements in the country’s public finances.The international rating agency said the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which relies heavily on gold to strengthen the country’s external reserves, could impose substantial costs …

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Parliament Reconvenes for Emergency Sitting Over Cocaine Seizures

Parliament Reconvenes for Emergency Sitting Over Cocaine Seizures

Parliament is set to reconvene today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for a one-day emergency sitting following a petition by the Minority Caucus over recent cocaine seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana.The extraordinary sitting follows the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at France’s Port of Dunkirk from a container reportedly shipped from Ghana.The development has intensified scrutiny of Ghana’s …

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