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The Minister of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has announced plans to introduce regulations and directives requiring Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to broadcast their meetings live on local FM stations.The initiative is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in local governance while giving residents greater access to assembly proceedings and decisions that affect their communities.Speaking at …

A fire has broken out at the North Industrial Area in Accra, with the blaze reportedly intensifying as firefighters work to bring it under control.The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 1, 2026, with thick smoke and flames reportedly seen coming from an area within the industrial enclave.Two fire tenders have arrived at the scene to fight …

Societe Generale Group has reached an agreement to sell its entire 60.22% stake in Societe Generale Ghana to pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).Under the agreement, Attijariwafa Bank will acquire a 55.22% stake in the Ghanaian bank, while SSNIT will acquire an additional 5% stake.The transaction will mark the exit of Societe …

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has urged contractors working on the Accra-Kumasi Bypass to intensify their efforts to ensure the project is completed on schedule.Mr Agbodza said the Konongo section remains one of the most challenging portions of the bypass because of the congestion it causes on the existing carriageway.He noted that the section has been …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has appealed to pre-tertiary teacher unions to suspend their ongoing strike as government intensifies efforts to address their outstanding concerns. Director-General of the GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, said the industrial action could disrupt efforts to maintain a stable and predictable academic calendar. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, September 29, Professor Davis said …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has adjourned the sitting of the House until further notice, shortly after ruling against a Minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics consignments linked to Ghana. The motion sought the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the handling of major narcotics consignments, including their processing, inspection, clearance and export from Ghana. …

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has directed consultants and road agencies to expedite the review and approval of construction designs to minimise delays on road projects. He proposed that design review meetings be held in a single sitting, bringing contractors, consultants and relevant road agencies together to address proposed changes and resolve technical challenges immediately. The …

Afenyo-Markin rejects Bagbin’s ruling on narcotics probe Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to dismiss a Minority motion seeking a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana. Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that the Speaker erred by relying on ongoing criminal proceedings to determine the scope of Parliament’s proposed inquiry. He maintained that the existence …

The Ghana Police Service has postponed the full implementation of its automated traffic law enforcement programme, TRAFFITECH-GH, from October 1 to November 1, 2026. The Service said the decision was to allow for a more extensive public awareness and education campaign before the programme becomes fully operational. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 29, the Police, through the Motor …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has rejected a Minority motion seeking a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics consignments linked to Ghana, citing concerns that the proposed investigation could interfere with ongoing court proceedings. The motion, filed on September 28 by First Deputy Minority Whip and Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu, called for the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to …