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Minority to pursue alternative route for narcotics probe after Speaker’s ruling

Minority to pursue alternative route for narcotics probe after Speaker’s ruling

The Minority in Parliament says it will explore another constitutional and parliamentary avenue to push for an inquiry into major narcotics consignments linked to Ghana. The decision comes after Speaker Alban Bagbin rejected the Minority’s motion seeking a bipartisan investigation into recent drug seizures at Tuesday’s emergency sitting. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the caucus would not allow the matter …

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Gov’t Plans New Landfills in Greater Accra and Eastern Region as Kpone Facility Nears Closure

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga

The government is planning to construct new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions as part of efforts to address the increasing volume of waste being generated across the country.The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the expansion of waste-management infrastructure had become necessary as existing facilities face growing pressure.Speaking on Monday, September …

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S&P Global Warns Ghana’s Reserve-Building Strategy Could Increase Fiscal Pressure

S&P Global Warns Ghana’s Reserve-Building Strategy Could Increase Fiscal Pressure

S&P Global has warned that Ghana’s efforts to build up its foreign exchange and gold reserves could come with significant fiscal costs and put pressure on recent improvements in the country’s public finances.The international rating agency said the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which relies heavily on gold to strengthen the country’s external reserves, could impose substantial costs …

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