Good Morning Ghana: Budget, public services and safety — 31 October 2026
The 2027 Budget date, action over alleged Ghana Card misconduct, the DVLA backlog and a regional maritime exercise.
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Good Morning Kumasi: local updates for 28 October 2026
KATH loading restrictions, the Suame Interchange target, KMA’s 2027 priorities and today’s Kumasi weather.
Good Morning Ghana: four verified updates for 28 October 2026
Ground-rent compliance, telecom expansion, support for Obuasi students and the regional Ebola response.
Nairobi: Rescue operation under way after Eastleigh high-rise collapse
A building under construction collapsed on 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, with one person rescued and an unknown number feared trapped.
WHO warns health-worker shortfall could reach 11.1 million by 2030
WHO says global staffing has improved but large regional inequalities remain, with Africa far below Europe in doctor, nursing and midwifery density.
Saudi scholarship applications for Ghanaians close 28 October
The Ghana Scholarships Authority directs eligible applicants to the official Study in Saudi portal and says its services are free.
Ghana releases new resources for safer suicide reporting
New media-reporting guidelines and a national evidence review are intended to support suicide prevention while Ghana develops a wider national strategy.
GES schedules teacher promotion exams for 2–4 November
Candidates for Ghana Education Service promotion exams are being urged to verify their index numbers and assigned centres before the 2–4 November sitting.
Kenya detects third Bundibugyo Ebola case in quarantine, WHO reports
WHO says Kenya’s two latest patients were already in quarantine. Authorities reported no evidence of community transmission in the 16 October update.
CAGD reports promotion arrears paid to 56,003 teachers; other cases remain pending
The department says 56,003 teachers have been paid, but corrections and outstanding GES documentation are still needed for other promoted teachers.
ECG Ashanti West urges customers to verify visiting officers and avoid cash payments
Customers should check franchise officers’ IDs and signed authorisation letters. The officers are not authorised to collect money.
University administrators suspend strikes, with return to work set for 19 October
GAUA and TUSAAG members are due back on Monday, while outstanding demands remain under negotiation. Students should check their university’s own notices.
Ghana Police deploys specialised team and armoured vehicle to Nkwanta
The Ghana Police Service says the Inspector-General of Police has deployed an additional specialised police operations team and a multi-purpose armoured vehicle to Nkwanta Municipality to reinforce security and support joint police-military operations.
World Food Day 2026 highlights innovation alongside traditional knowledge
FAO’s 16 October observance focuses on combining new solutions, traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches to improve food systems.
Cocoa Capital launches GH¢16.3bn domestic financing programme
COCOBOD says the programme will mobilise domestic capital for cocoa financing. The headline figure is the programme target, not the amount already raised.
Legal Aid Week reaches its final day with community outreach in focus
The 12–16 October campaign aims to bring legal education closer to communities through mobile clinics at markets and transport hubs.
GRA says digital VAT collection will not add another 20% to already-taxed subscriptions
The collection mechanism introduced on 15 October changes how qualifying foreign digital services are taxed, not the rate already included in compliant subscriptions.
African maritime forum in Accra focuses on cooperation against piracy and trafficking
The African Maritime Security Forum in Accra focuses on cooperation against piracy and trafficking.
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