GHC21 Million Renovation for Black Star Square Benefited Presidential Inauguration After Independence Venue Change
The Office of Government Machinery has disclosed that GHC21 million was paid to contractors for the renovation of Black Star Square in preparation for the 67th Independence Day celebration in 2024. However, the event was later relocated to Koforidua in the Eastern Region after the contract had already been awarded.
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Ghana is set to welcome the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, on a three-day State Visit from Wednesday, 1st April to Friday, 3rd April 2026. The visit comes as both nations aim to deepen bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation across trade, health, agriculture, tourism, and governance.
President John Dramani Mahama has today assented to five bills passed by Parliament, including three amendment acts. The new legislation is set to bring substantial changes to Ghana’s security architecture, higher education sector, and financial regulatory framework.
Roads Minister Directs Contractors to Align Projects with Planned Electronic Tolling System
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has directed contractors working on new road construction projects to collaborate closely with the Ghana Highways Authority to ensure that all road designs are compatible with the country’s planned electronic tolling system.
Former Information Minister and Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has strongly criticised the decision by Parliament’s Majority side to block a proposed inquiry into the controversial Gold-for-Reserves programme. The Offoase-Ayirebi MP described the move as a serious setback for parliamentary oversight and accountability in Ghana.
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An Accra High Court has directed that proceedings in the criminal trial of Nana Appiah Mensah—popularly known as NAM1—be conducted virtually, following medical advice submitted to the court.
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Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has met with fellow National Executive aspirants in Jamasi, located in the Ashanti Region, in a show of party solidarity during a time of mourning.
In a move that has surprised both his supporters and political critics, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has ordered the immediate cancellation of a planned "hero’s welcome" at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against illegal mining, urging him to publicly name and sanction district-level officials who are allegedly failing to curb the menace.
A heated and deeply symbolic debate unfolded in Ghana’s Parliament on Friday, March 27, highlighting a widening ideological divide over the global push for reparatory justice tied to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The exchange reflected not only differing interpretations of history, but also competing views on accountability, economic inequality, and the legacy of colonialism.
Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has reaffirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) remains consistent in its long-held criticism of sole-sourced contracts, emphasizing that the party still believes such procurement practices can lead to inflated costs and compromised project quality.
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MFWA Executive Director Raises Concerns Over Sole-Sourced Contracts in Big Push Programme
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has raised concerns about the awarding of sole-sourced contracts under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, revealing that some of the companies receiving these contracts were established only recently. He made the disclosure on Saturday, 28 March, during an interview on JoyNews
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Sammy Gyamfi has revealed that his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board came as a surprise to him, stressing that it was not something he had anticipated but rather a reflection of the trust and confidence placed in him by President John Mahama.
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