The Ghanaian government has stated it will not pay compensation for private structures demolished on market lands in the Savannah Region, asserting that the owners had encroached on public property.
CUTS International has called on the Ghanaian government to intervene and engage sachet water producers to suspend a planned price increase, pending an independent assessment of cost claims.
Ghana's Lands Minister has assured that the bid process for the controversial Damang Mine is progressing well, with the government committed to protecting jobs as a new company is sought to take over operations.
Ghana's Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing the Tema Motorway expansion project by August 2027, aligning with President John Dramani Mahama’s infrastructure timeline.
Ghana's government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu indicated that the government might review fuel taxes and levies if rising global oil prices put excessive pressure on consumers. Meanwhile, consumers are seeking ways to keep fuel costs down as prices continue to climb.
The Ghanaian government plans to borrow GH¢15.231 billion through treasury bills and bonds between March and June 2026, aiming to establish benchmark bonds, according to a release from the Bank of Ghana.
The CEO of the Ghana Railway Development Authority, Frederick Appoh, announced that the government has approved the release of GH¢11.6 million to begin clearing months of unpaid salaries owed to railway workers.
Ghana's Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has announced the official salary payment schedule for civil servants, Ghana Education Service employees, and all other public sector workers for 2026.
The government of Ghana is reportedly considering implementing a performance-based pay system for state enterprises, a move aimed at improving efficiency and accountability within public sector entities.
Ghana's Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is accelerating efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence into public sector operations to boost productivity and economic transformation.
The Government of Ghana officially re-entered the domestic capital market for long-term borrowing on March 2, 2026, following the expiration of a three-year restriction imposed during the 2023 Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.
Ghanaian MP Collins Dauda has reaffirmed the government's dedication to equipping young people with industry-relevant technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills to combat unemployment.
A senior presidential official in Ghana, Otokunor, stated that the government is hopeful of resolving the cocoa farmer payment crisis and clearing outstanding arrears within the next two to three weeks.
The Ghanaian government is preparing to commence enrollment for affordable homes under the National Homeownership Fund, with the Minister for Works and Housing inspecting ongoing sites.
The Ministry of Health in Ghana has approved a structured payment plan to settle salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives posted in the 2024/2025 service year.
The Ghanaian government has approved the payment of gratuity arrears to retired military personnel under Constitutional Instrument 129, as announced by the Ghana Armed Forces.
The Ghanaian government is exploring the use of local raw materials to stabilize the production costs of sachet water, aiming to protect consumers from rising prices.
Ghana's Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the tourism sector through targeted investments in feeder roads, infrastructure, and sanitation in coastal communities.
The Ghanaian government has granted financial clearance to recruit 7,000 teachers nationwide, prioritizing those for deprived communities, and an additional 1,200 tertiary faculty positions.
The Ghanaian government has directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to immediately cease taxing illegal miners, threatening severe sanctions for non-compliance, while Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu explained that previous levies were institutional, not personal, hence the lack of sanctions.
The Ghanaian government has announced an Initial Pricing Guidance (IPG) range of 12% to 12.5% for its upcoming 7-year cedi-denominated bond, as its market re-entry efforts gain momentum.
For the second consecutive week, the Ghanaian government failed to meet its treasury bills target, recording a 20.14% undersubscription in its latest auction, as interest rates continue to surge.
Gold Fields has confirmed that preparations for the transition of the Damang mine to the Government of Ghana are progressing well, in line with the agreed arrangements announced in April 2025.
The Ghanaian government granted a 'no-objection' letter on March 12, 2024, approving the acquisition of the Damang Mine by E&P, a pivotal document in the ongoing acquisition story.
The Ghanaian government is calling for comprehensive reforms within the education sector to enhance the nation's global competitiveness, with institutions like the University of Professional Studies, Accra, already relaunching initiatives in response.
The Secretariat of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has commenced a nationwide registration of small-scale miners in Ghana.
Ghana's Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, announced that the government has distributed thousands of water pump machines, seized from illegal mining ('galamsey') operators, to farmers across the country to boost irrigation farming.
The Ghanaian government is preparing to commence the enrollment of prospective homeowners into newly developed housing units under the National Homeownership Fund.
The Ghanaian government has approved a payment plan for outstanding salary arrears owed to nurses and midwives recruited in the 2024/2025 recruitment year, following successful negotiations.
The Ghanaian government is urging policymakers, financial institutions, academia, and private operators to collaborate and address the country's deep-rooted transport system challenges.
Ghana's government recorded a 32% undersubscription in its latest T-bills auction, with interest rates rising again. The 91-day bill was the most subscribed, but the overall uptake was lower than tendered bids.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated the government’s commitment to completing all projects initiated by the previous administration.
The Government of Ghana has successfully secured GH¢3.1 billion in bids from investors during its first 7-year cedi-denominated bond auction since the implementation of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing the Ghana Defence University, announcing a GH¢25 million seed fund to advance the project.
Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced plans to establish Farmer Services Centres nationwide to enhance access to agricultural machinery and services.
The government of Ghana is preparing to issue a local bond, setting a GH¢50,000 minimum bid in its Domestic Bond Programme as bond issuance officially resumes.
Ghana's government recorded a 25% undersubscription for its T-bills, with the 91-day bill being the most subscribed. This development led to a marginal increase in interest rates.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, announced that the government has initiated steps to recapitalize the central bank, including the issuance of a bond to support the process.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, alleges that the Ghanaian government has instructed Licensed Buying Companies to halt cocoa purchases nationwide, a move he claims is causing distress among farmers.
The Ghanaian government surpassed its target in the latest T-bills auction by 7.4%, with the 91-day yield falling to 4.71%. Approximately 70% of the bids were for the 91-day bill, with GH¢5.8 billion accepted out of GH¢6.15 billion tendered.
The Ghanaian Minister for Health announced that the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers.
The Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, reaffirmed the Ghanaian administration's commitment to ensuring affordable and accessible housing for all citizens.