Parliament is set to reconvene today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for an extraordinary sitting following a petition by the Minority Caucus seeking parliamentary scrutiny of a series of major narcotics seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana.
The government is planning to construct new landfill sites in the Greater Accra and Eastern regions as part of efforts to address the growing volume of waste being generated across the country.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has rejected suggestions that Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama’s departure from its Board of Directors signals a disagreement between the two institutions or problems within the gold-trading organisation.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s GH¢2,650 producer price for a 64-kilogramme bag of cocoa for the 2026/27 crop season, arguing that the amount is inadequate and does not comply with the minimum pricing requirement under the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026 (Act 1182).
President John Dramani Mahama has defended Ghana’s decision to reject a proposed health compact with the United States, saying some of the conditions attached to the agreement were unacceptable and raised concerns over Ghana’s health data and regulatory authority.
PwC Ghana has appointed George Arhin as its new Country Senior Partner (CSP), effective October 1, 2026.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Kwasi Asiama, has disclosed that he resigned from the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) about five months ago and no longer participates in its meetings.
First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders and global development partners to intensify investments in healthcare, education and women’s economic empowerment as key drivers of a more prosperous and resilient Africa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ghana is preparing to reopen its diplomatic mission in Ireland as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation with the European country.
The Government of Ghana says it has made significant progress in negotiations to acquire the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa at a price “much lower” than the amounts sought during arbitration, as it seeks to avoid paying the US$235 million award against Ghana Water Limited.
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has dismissed claims that its vessel surveillance system has been out of operation for months, insisting that it continues to monitor Ghana’s maritime space on a 24-hour basis.Ghana Sports Coverage
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) says the Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, failed to honour two invitations issued in February 2026 to assist with an ongoing investigation.
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to address the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says will be the 25th General Debate address delivered by a Ghanaian president.
