The government will construct 10 new secondary schools and rehabilitate 150 existing schools under a US$300 million World Bank-funded initiative aimed at expanding infrastructure and improving the quality of secondary education across Ghana, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson said the investment forms …

The government will introduce statutory time limits for goods kept in bonded warehouses as part of efforts to curb abuse of the warehousing system, improve customs administration and boost domestic revenue collection, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson said the reforms are intended …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that Ghana outperformed several of its major macroeconomic targets during the first half of 2026, attributing the gains to the government’s fiscal reforms and economic management policies. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson said the country’s first-quarter economic performance reflected broad-based improvements in …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has assured bondholders that the government will honour its next GH¢10.8 billion payment under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) on August 18, 2026, saying the obligation will be settled on time and in full. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said the payment reflects the …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has declared that Ghana will not return to the economic difficulties that led the country to seek international support, insisting that government reforms have restored stability and placed the economy on a stronger footing. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said fiscal discipline had been re-established, …

The government will allocate funding in the 2027 national budget to implement a long-term solution to the persistent flooding that affects Accra and other flood-prone communities across the country, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Ato Forson said the move forms part of the government’s …

The government will maintain its 2026 budget at GH¢357.1 billion, with no changes to the total appropriation approved by Parliament, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Ato Forson said the government was instead adjusting spending priorities within the existing budget to better align resources with …

In the delicate world of industrial relations, a single misleading headline can mean the difference between a peaceful negotiation and a nationwide strike. Recognizing the immense power of the media in shaping public sentiment and workplace harmony, the National Labour Commission (NLC) has taken a decisive step toward fostering a more transparent, well-informed labour ecosystem.On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a series of far-reaching reforms aimed at expanding the continent’s flagship tournament and strengthening football development across the region. Speaking on Wednesday, CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will expand from 24 to 28 teams beginning with the 2027 edition, while the 2026 Women’s Africa …

Story by Lester Rodney Allotey Ghana has officially joined the global community in marking the 2026 Global Week of Inclusion, with a launch ceremony held at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly. The five-day observance, running from July 20 to July 24, brings together government agencies, educators, disability advocates, and Special Olympics partners under the symbol of the red …