The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has criticised the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration over its handling of illegal mining, accusing it of targeting individuals who spoke out against galamsey instead of confronting the practice.
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President John Dramani Mahama has said he is not offended by criticism of his administration, insisting that public complaints and feedback help him identify governance challenges and hold his ministers accountable.
The Minority Caucus on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions in Parliament has strongly criticised the newly signed public sector remuneration agreement, describing the proposed 9% total salary increase for 2027 as an “insult” to Ghanaian public sector workers.
Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, has joined Sierra Leonean President Dr Julius Maada Bio, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and other former African heads of state at the ongoing Elevate Africa 2026 Conference in Accra.
The gathering brings together political leaders and other influential African figures for discussions focused on the continent’s leadership, development priorities and future.
Dr Debrah’s participation highlights Ghana’s engagement with continental conversations on Africa’s development, while the presence of serving and former presidents provides a platform for exchanging perspectives on governance, leadership and regional cooperation.
President Bio and former President Jonathan were among the prominent personalities attending the conference, which is taking place in Ghana’s capital.
The event offers an opportunity for African leaders to share experiences and explore ideas aimed at advancing the continent’s development and strengthening cooperation among its countries.
Further details on the conference’s discussions, key speakers and outcomes are expected as the event progresses.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has backed calls to abolish Ghana’s proposed pre-shipment inspection regime for imported vehicles, following a meeting with the leadership of the Vehicles and Assets Dealers Union of Ghana (VADUG).
The Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project could face further delays if outstanding utility relocation works are not completed on time, Project Manager Benjamin Sackey has warned.
Russia has pledged to support Ghana’s application to join the BRICS bloc as a partner country, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov promising to engage the group’s founding members to build consensus in favour of Ghana’s bid.
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has held discussions with the leadership of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the rising cost of living, improve wages and expand employment opportunities for young people in Ghana.
President John Dramani Mahama has been urged to use Ghana’s participation in the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow to press Russian authorities for answers over the deaths of 62 Ghanaians reportedly killed while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war.
President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing optimism about strengthening bilateral relations between Ghana and Brazil and advancing the shared interests of countries in the Global South.
Canal+ and MultiChoice Ghana have introduced cheaper DStv subscription packages as part of efforts to make pay television more affordable and discourage the use of pirated services and illegal digital boxes.The new packages take effect from November 5.The existing six DStv packages will be replaced with four — Starter, Select, Sports and Ultimate — priced at GH¢50, GH¢100, GH¢250 and GH¢570 a month respectively.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has denied claims that some Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa received less than the GH¢5,500 support package announced by the government, insisting that his ministry has not received any formal complaints over alleged payment shortfalls.
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaibu, has petitioned the Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, to provide five dedicated Metro Mass Transit buses to ease persistent public transportation challenges in the constituency.
