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The Ministry of Finance says all 6,300 Ghana Education Service (GES) employees recruited in 2024 without financial clearance have now received their salaries, ending concerns over unpaid arrears. The Ministry explained that the affected staff were inherited by the current government in 2025 after their recruitment was undertaken without the required financial clearance. It said steps were subsequently taken to …

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is set to begin replacing traditional static billboards with digital advertising boards from 2027 as part of a broader plan to modernise and bring order to outdoor advertising across the metropolis.Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Boadi Agyemang announced the initiative during an engagement with 28 registered advertisers in the city.According to the KMA, the Mayor said …

A travel and tour agent has been remanded into lawful custody after allegedly collecting GH¢107,000 from a civil servant and his relatives in a purported recruitment deal involving Ghana’s security services.Clement Osei-Wusu has been charged with defrauding by false pretences and pleaded not guilty when he appeared before an Accra Circuit Court.The court, presided over by Joseph Y. Kunsong, remanded …

Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has begun controlled spillage from the Weija Dam as the water level continues to rise following heavy rainfall across the Densu River catchment area. The company said on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that the dam’s water level had reached 45.2 feet, just below its 46-foot threshold. According to GWL, the controlled release is a precautionary measure …

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has shut down the Amsterdam Pub at Laboma in Accra and arrested three people following an intelligence-led operation over suspected narcotics-related activities at the facility.NACOC said the operation was carried out overnight on Friday, September 4, 2026, after intelligence suggested that the entertainment venue was allegedly being used in connection with illicit drug activities.According to …

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has described the Accra–Kumasi Expressway as a major legacy project that could define President John Dramani Mahama’s contribution to Ghana’s road infrastructure.His comments come after engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces completed the clearing of the right-of-way along the entire expressway corridor, paving the way for the next stages of the …

Tomato prices are expected to drop sharply in the coming weeks as local farmers begin harvesting their crops, easing pressure on the domestic market and improving nationwide availability, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo announced. The price relief follows months of severe supply constraints triggered by reduced rainfall across major growing regions. Market data indicates tomatoes recorded the …

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has described the growing congestion of containers at the Tema Port as a significant challenge, saying government is taking steps to upgrade infrastructure and improve the movement of cargo. Mr. Nikpe made the remarks during a visit to the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal at the Tema Port, where he met with management to discuss …

Kenya’s Trade Ministry has issued a sharp warning to foreign nationals, asserting that visa-free entry privileges do not grant them the right to work or operate local businesses, as the government moves to shut down unlicensed small-scale traders across the country. The warning coincides with a deadline set by President William Ruto requiring foreigners operating small-scale enterprises to immediately cease …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Government of Ghana spent GH¢49,721,786.00 to safely evacuate 1,964 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following a wave of targeted xenophobic violence against foreign workers. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed the detailed financial breakdown during a press briefing on Monday, September 7, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to public transparency and post-crisis accountability. The …