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The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the driver of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and a secretary at the office of the Ministry’s Chief Director have not returned to Ghana after travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the Minority, the two were among 431 individuals sponsored by the government …

President John Dramani Mahama has referred a petition by the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) to the Ministry of Transport for consideration. The petition calls for a review of the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana’s (SOAAG) representation on the boards of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The IEAG …

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has disclosed that it spent approximately $1.26 million to procure 2,922 tickets for Ghana’s group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tickets were secured for Ghana’s fixtures against Panama, England and Croatia, with 948 tickets allocated for the Panama match, 1,000 for the England game and 974 for the Croatia fixture. Appearing …

Traditional leaders in the North East Region have petitioned the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to formalise mining activities through strategic partnerships aimed at promoting economic development in the region. The petition, submitted by the Overlord and elders of the area, proposes collaboration among the Traditional Council, government and potential investors to establish responsible and sustainable mineral extraction operations. …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has challenged a GH¢79.65 million judgment debt awarded to Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited, arguing that the amount should be independently reconciled before any payment is made from its Tax Refund Account. The dispute dates back to 2009 and centres on an alleged overpayment of import duties of less than GH¢1 million, according to the GRA. …

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered Empire Cement Ghana Ltd to immediately suspend operations at its factory following investigations into alleged air pollution and nuisance associated with the facility.The directive follows several complaints from members of the public concerning air pollution allegedly linked to the company’s operations.According to the EPA, its investigations found that the facility was producing sustained …

Motorists and other petroleum consumers are expected to face higher fuel prices as Ghana enters the second pricing window for September 2026.The latest outlook from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) projects increases across major petroleum products, largely reflecting higher international crude oil and refined petroleum prices amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.Petrol prices are projected to rise …

Morgan Yao Attipoe, a contestant for the position of constituency chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ayawaso Central, has outlined his vision for the constituency, placing strong emphasis on member welfare and organisational revival should he be given the nod by delegates. Speaking on his candidacy, Attipoe said one of his primary objectives would be to strengthen the …

_Crystal Palm Hotel Hosts UNFPA-PPAG funded Programme Training Sexual and Gender-Based Violence / Sexual Reproductive Health Rights A two-day capacity building workshop aimed at strengthening the response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) has been held for frontline service providers. The workshop, organized under the UNFPA-PPAG Funded and implemented Programme, was held at the Crystal Palm Hotel and brought together …

A new nationwide poll by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has found that 64.7% of respondents believe Ghana’s Double-Track System has negatively affected the quality of Senior High School (SHS) education. The survey, conducted in August 2026, covered 1,062 respondents across all 16 regions of the country. The IEA said the findings reflect public concerns about the impact of …