The massive payment without any construction has ignited serious parliamentary scrutiny.
Parliament probe
Bernard Okoe-Boye faces a summons over hospital funds.
GH¢20 million got released for a stalled project.
Auditor General flagged the December 2024 payout.
Samuel Atta Mills demanded full explanations.
Key figures called
The former District Assemblies Common Fund head must appear.
The accountant involved received a similar directive.
Michael Yamson cited a location switch issue.
Dr Okoe Boye signed the original contract.
Ongoing questions
Committee members rejected the delay excuses.
Atta Mills pressed for company accountability too.
No physical work has started on the facility yet.
Lawmakers seek clarity on future building...
The award spotlights a rising star pushing real change in northern Ghana.
Atta Issah recognition
Atta Issah earned the National Progress award.
He serves as Sagnarigu Member of Parliament.
Issah won his seat during the 2024 elections.
His background mixes economics and accounting.
Parliamentarian efforts
Atta Issah runs scholarship programs locally.
He focuses on education plus healthcare access.
Economic empowerment forms part of his work.
The young MP stresses service over glory.
Future commitments
Issah dedicates the honour to his voters.
He promises continued livelihood improvements.
Trust restoration stays central to his goals.
Public backing fuels his ongoing dedication.
His professional skills now fuel fresh traditional power in Ghana.
Michael Kwamena Badu enstoolment
Michael Kwamena Badu received the title Nii Badu Nablah Ahinsah II.
He serves as Jaasetse over the Kpone Traditional Area.
Chiefs from Akwamu attended the rites.
His background features deep security expertise.
New chief background
Badu previously handled operations manager duties.
He led HSE teams and private investigations.
Surveillance systems form part of his toolkit.
Close protection roles sharpened his crisis skills.
Leadership promises
Nii Badu Nablah Ahinsah II urged local unity.
He pushed collective responsibility for growth.
Discipline guides his planned governance approach.
Elders voiced full backing for his vision.
Landmark UN vote branding transatlantic slavery the worst crime against humanity opened fresh doors for reparations talks and global reckoning.
UN Resolution Push
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa briefed the media after the adoption of A RES 80 250 on March 25 2026.
One hundred twenty-three states backed the measure, while three opposed and fifty-two abstained.
President John Dramani Mahama drove the effort as African Union Champion on Reparations.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister hailed it as a shift from mere remembrance to addressing deep legacies.
Slavery Critique
Ablakwa dismissed claims of equal African involvement in any legitimate trade system.
Captives faced forced raids, brutal transport, and sustained violence without consent or...
Strong cedi kept pump prices from exploding despite crude oil hitting one hundred nineteen dollars a barrel amid Middle East tensions.
Cedi Stability Credit
Dr. Steve Manteaw praised the local currency for cushioning fuel costs against external shocks.
Geopolitical conflict since February twenty eight disrupted the Strait of Hormuz supply route.
Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe echoed that a weaker cedi would have driven prices much higher.
Managers maintained stability for over thirteen months, anchoring pressure from the crisis.
Hypothetical Impact
Tamakloe warned prices could reach twenty-three cedis per litre at fifteen to sixteen to the dollar.
Without the firm exchange rate, crude volatility would have sent costs through the roof...
Over sixty thousand trained teachers have been sitting jobless in Ghana since 2023, while officials push ahead with yet another training college.
EduWatch Unemployment Alert
Africa Education Watch slammed the plan for a new college in Jomoro Municipality.
Existing public institutions already churn out more than twice the needed teachers yearly.
A think tank called the expansion a misplaced priority amid rising graduate joblessness.
The group highlighted abandoned projects and admission caps at current colleges.
Policy Critique
New facility risks worsening the clear mismatch between training output and demand.
EduWatch urged completion of ongoing infrastructure instead of fresh builds.
The Ministry should realign teacher education...
Public sector pay overhaul kicked off today and finally rewards workers based on actual job demands instead of treating everyone the same.
Zimbabwe Salary Reforms
The new framework took effect on 1 April after completing job evaluations in 2025.
All civil servants now get reassessed and slotted into grades reflecting their roles.
The Paterson System groups positions from basic tasks up to senior executive levels.
Edgar Moyo confirmed that adjustments align with the National Development Strategy 2 goals.
Shift From Old System
Uniform pay began in 2009 with a flat $100 monthly allowance.
Wages rose gradually but remained compressed, with no differences by skill or responsibility.
Lowest earners reached roughly three hundred...
Chinese firms operating lithium mines in Zimbabwe denied any role in the smuggling that triggered the raw mineral export ban.
Embassy Defence
Liu Yang blamed small unregistered operators for misusing legitimate company papers.
Large Chinese investors have poured over two billion dollars into the sector since 2021.
They possess proper export documents and face huge risks from any illegal activity.
Major players focus instead on safeguarding their existing multi-million dollar stakes.
Government Criticism
The Second Secretary noted multiple past chances for authorities to stop the leakages.
Formal enterprises stand ready to assist crackdowns if officials step up enforcement.
Mines Minister Polite Kambamura cited widespread licence...
Violence and chaos at public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 left many citizens too scared to speak their minds openly.
Day Two Hearing Failures
Election Resource Centre flagged security lapses plus logistical messes across venues.
Doug Coltart suffered assault at Harare City Sports Centre amid rising tensions.
Observers spotted organised intimidation and a coercive vibe at Beit Hall in Mutare.
Unclear roles between committees and police let disruptions drag on unchecked.
Participation Barriers
Large crowds and strict time limits blocked most people from sharing their views.
No clear rules for picking speakers fueled suspicions of bias on the floor.
Attendees now face reported victimisation after voicing opinions...
