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Road Minister Agbodza gives Kumasi Inner Ring Road contractor two-month ultimatum

557  The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has given contractors working on the Kumasi Inner Ring Road project a two-month ultimatum to significantly accelerate work or risk facing consequences for failing to meet the expected pace of construction. The Minister expressed concern about the slow progress of the 47-kilometre project, which has […]

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MTN Ghana to Invest US$1.1bn to Boost Connectivity in Northern Ghana

404  MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and supporting economic growth in Northern Ghana as part of a major three-year investment programme valued at US$1.1 billion. The investment, which includes approximately US$380 million in 2026, is aimed at enhancing network capacity, improving service quality and strengthening the resilience of the telecommunications […]

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GFZA Reviews Afienya SEZ Draft Local Plan…  Stakeholders advance plans for 1,238-acre industrial park

473  The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has taken another major step towards the development of the proposed Afienya Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a technical review of the draft Local Plan for the project. The review brought together key stakeholders from the Ningo-Prampram and Shai-Osudoku District Assemblies, as well as a number of state […]

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Inflate Claims, Face EOCO — Roads Minister

453The government has warned surveyors, lawyers and other intermediaries who allegedly manipulate property compensation claims and frustrate major road projects that they risk being reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Governs Kwame Agbodza, said the government would no longer tolerate what he described as deliberate […]

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Every Head Deserves a Safe Helmet — Dr Julius Debrah

435  The Chief of Staff, Hon.Dr Julius Debrah, has called for a stronger commitment to road safety, particularly for motorcycle riders, stressing that the increasing use of motorcycles across Africa must be matched with strict safety standards, effective enforcement and continuous public education. He made the call when he joined partners and key stakeholders to […]

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Just In:CEO of Kessben Group of companies Dies

686  The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kessben Group of Companies, Mr Stephen Kwabena Boateng, Esq., has died. His death has sent shockwaves across Ghana’s business, media and political communities, with tributes expected to pour in from individuals and institutions that interacted with him throughout his career. Mr Boateng was widely associated with the Kessben […]

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Planned ECG Maintenance To Affect Parts Of Ashanti Region Tomorrow

590  Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) customers in several communities in the Ashanti Region are expected to experience a temporary power outage tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, 2026, as the company undertakes planned maintenance works. The exercise, according to ECG, forms part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance the reliability of electricity supply to […]

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SSNIT D-G Commissions New Vehicles for Trust Logistics to Boost Operations

628  The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr Kwesi Afreh Biney, has commissioned a new fleet of vehicles for Trust Logistics Limited (TLL), an investee company of SSNIT, as part of efforts to strengthen its operational capacity and improve service delivery. The new vehicles are expected to augment the company’s […]