Thursday, 12 November 2026 News Headlines: Ato Forson Presents “No New Taxes” 2027 Budget as Government Plans GH¢29bn Bond Buy-Back
Finance Minister Tables 2027 Budget with No New Taxes
Storyline: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is presenting the 2027 Budget Statement today, with early indications pointing to a no-new-taxes framework and a major plan to buy back GH¢29 billion worth of locally issued bonds.
2. New Currency Launch
Headline: Mahama Unveils Ghana Heritage Series Banknotes Today
Storyline: President John Dramani Mahama is expected to officially launch the new Ghana Heritage Series banknotes at the Bank of Ghana Square, marking a major redesign aimed at improving security and celebrating national heritage.
3. Deadly Galamsey Clash
Headline: Three Killed as NAIMOS Clashes with Galamseyers in Ashanti
Storyline: A violent confrontation between NAIMOS operatives and illegal miners at Manso Keniago has left three people dead and several others wounded, with local chiefs rejecting the official account and demanding an independent probe.
4. Other Notable Stories
Small-scale miners allege they were forced to pay GH¢2.5 million in extortion to security operatives during recent galamsey crackdowns.
The United States has raised alarm over extremely high mercury pollution levels in the Ankobra and Pra rivers.
Spain has seized 2.6 tonnes of cocaine concealed in coconut shipments from Tema.
