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Showdown in Parliament as Minority, Majority clash over Chief Justice vetting remarks

A heated confrontation erupted during the vetting of Ghana’s Chief Justice nominee as the Minority and Majority leaders battled over the opening remarks and the right to label the nominee disputed

Mahama to launch flagship ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme on Wednesday, November 12

President John Dramani Mahama will, on Wednesday, November 12, launch the flagship poultry programme (Nkoko Nkitinkiti) aimed at boosting local production and cutting down on imports

Ghana’s 2026 Budget to prioritize economic growth, job creation, and tax reforms

Ghana’s 2026 Budget will emphasize economic growth, job creation, and simplified tax reforms. Finance Minister Ato Forson signals revised tax rules and business-friendly policies based on KPMG–UNDP findings

Ghana’s credit rating upgraded to B- minus; Inflation to remain single-digit through 2026 – S&P

Standard & Poor’s upgrades Ghana’s credit rating to B- minus with a stable outlook. Inflation expected to remain single-digit through 2026, with economic growth projected at 5% over the next three years

Ashanti Youth Alliance blocks Abronye from Ashanti campaign over ‘disrespectful conduct’

The Ashanti Youth Alliance (AYA) warns NPP leaders and political aspirants not to include Abronye in any Ashanti Region campaign activities, citing disrespectful conduct and threats to party unity

Gov’t approves 9% salary increase for public sector workers; Minimum wage rises to GH₵21.77 for 2026

Ghana’s government has approved a 9% salary increment for public sector workers and raised the national minimum wage to GH₵21.77 for 2026 after successful negotiations with Organised Labour

Gov’t to release helicopter tragedy report on Monday

Minister of Government Communications, has announced that the full report on the August 6 helicopter tragedy will be presented to the National Security Council on Monday, November 10