Tuesday, 29 September 2026 NEWS HEADLINES: Teachers Reject Government Appeal and Dig In as Nationwide Strike Enters Critical Stage
Teacher Unions Vow to Stay Home Until Salaries Reflect on Payslips
Storyline: Pre-tertiary teacher unions have rejected Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu’s appeal to call off their industrial action. They insist they will not return to the classroom until outstanding salary issues are fully resolved and reflected on their payslips.
2. GoldBod Developments
Headline: GoldBod Changes Assay Rules for Local Gold Purchases
Storyline: The Ghana Gold Board has revised its assay rules for local gold purchases. Meanwhile, the Bank of Ghana has clarified its representation on the GoldBod board following recent resignations and appointments.
3. Accra-Kumasi Expressway
Headline: Part 5 – Ghana Highways Law Breached in Expressway Project
Storyline: The Daily Searchlight’s ongoing investigation into the Accra-Kumasi Expressway alleges further breaches of the Ghana Highways Law in the clearing and funding of the project.
4. Other Notable Stories
Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku is locked in a dispute with the Finance Minister over a World Bank food project, with GH¢643 million said to be at risk.
President Mahama has announced plans for a 1,200MW thermal power plant, described as Ghana’s largest power facility.
Residents of Nsawam have rejected the relocation of Agbogbloshie waste (“House Flies”) to their community.
NPP National Chairman aspirant John Boadu has drawn a firm line against internal dissent ahead of the party’s national delegates’ conference.
