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By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Ministry of Education is seeking expanded international funding and strategic partnerships to complete the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo, Savannah Region. Although the government secured an initial $30 million grant from China in 2025 to kickstart early construction, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu indicated that these funds fall significantly short of what …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling for the swift recruitment of qualified unemployed graduates with disabilities into the public service, endorsing a formal petition presented by the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities. The petition was received on behalf of the Minority by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei from the Coalition’s convener, Gilbert Boateng …

Fresh tomato prices recorded a dramatic 158.3% year-on-year increase in August 2026, emerging as the commodity with the highest price surge during the month, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).The sharp rise occurred even as overall food inflation eased slightly to 3.0% in August, down from 3.1% in July.Tomatoes Lead Price IncreasesGovernment Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, said the figures …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a caution to inbound travelers: carrying more than two mobile phones upon arrival into Ghana could trigger full customs duties and taxes. Customs officers at border entry points evaluate the nature and quantity of items brought in by passengers to distinguish between personal belongings …

The government has been urged to make ocean conservation a national priority as Ghana seeks to maximise the economic opportunities offered by its marine resources.Professor Edem Mahu, Associate Professor of Marine Biogeochemistry at the University of Ghana, said protecting marine ecosystems was critical to Ghana’s blue economy ambitions, food security and long-term economic development.Prof. Mahu, who is also Co-Lead of …

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has submitted a formal proposal to acquire roughly three acres of land in Cantonments, Accra, from the Department of Parks and Gardens to build its permanent operational headquarters. Under a land-swap arrangement detailed in an August 20 letter, GoldBod plans to construct a state-of-the-art administrative facility for Parks and Gardens, alongside agreed-upon logistical support, in …

The government has announced plans to redevelop the slum area along the Korle Lagoon in Accra into high-rise container housing as part of efforts to improve sanitation, public health and living conditions in the area.Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the redevelopment would follow the military-led evacuation and clearing of the dumpsite.The waste cleared from …

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Office of the President has stepped in to resolve a long-standing institutional conflict between the Tema Metropolitan Assembly and TDC Ghana Limited, issuing a clear directive on their respective mandates to establish a lasting framework for cooperation. Presidency Reaffirms Municipal Authority In a letter dated August 28, 2026, the Presidency affirmed that the local …

The Ghana Armed Forces Engineers have cleared 170 kilometres of the 176-kilometre corridor earmarked for the proposed Accra–Kumasi Expressway, leaving just six kilometres to complete the exercise.The latest progress marks a major step forward in preparations for the long-awaited road project, with the military engineering team continuing its advance towards Sawua. Final Stretch Reached On Thursday, September 3, the Ghana …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demanded the immediate resignation of Ghana’s Chief Justice, accusing the head of the Judiciary of abandoning judicial neutrality after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly making partisan political comments. In a scathing statement issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party expressed “profound shock and …