Politics & Governance
* SIM Re-registration Assurance: MP Sam George has assured Parliament that the ongoing SIM re-registration process will remain free and secure for all citizens, addressing recent public anxiety over potential costs.
* “Soloku” Festival Launch: The MP for Manhyia South has officially launched the “Soloku” Festival in Kumasi. The event is trending as a major cultural initiative to celebrate and preserve Asanteman values.
* Sole-Sourcing Debate: Concerns continue to grow over the “Big Push” development contracts. New reports suggest that 81 out of 107 contracts were sole-sourced, sparking calls for an investigation into procurement transparency.
⚖️ National Security & Social Updates * Galamsey Enforcement: The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations (NAIMOS) reports that 237 individuals have been arrested in the latest phase of their ten-month crackdown, which also saw the destruction of 3,000 “changfans.”
* Donkor Siblings Funeral: A state funeral is being held today at the Jubilee House for Captain Frank Donkor and Elisha Donkor, the siblings who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Tema.
* Extradition Clashes: Supporters of Abu Trica have reportedly clashed with police following a court ruling on his extradition.📉 Economy & Finance
* MTN Shareholder Payout: MTN Ghana has announced a massive dividend payout of GH¢6.4 billion to its shareholders, following strong annual performance despite recent market volatility.
* Investor Engagement: The Ministry of Finance successfully held its first investor town hall since 2021. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted that inflation has dropped to 3.3%, signaling a firm recovery after the 2022 default.
* GSE Recovery Effort: After the sharpest decline of the year earlier this week, the Ghana Stock Exchange is showing signs of stabilization as institutional investors react to the positive macroeconomic signals from the town hall.
🥘 Culture & Sports * “Back to Your Village” Food Festival: The two-day festival kicks off today at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra. It is trending as a major weekend destination for traditional Ghanaian cuisine, music, and cultural storytelling. *
Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: The Ghana national cricket team faces Eswatini today at the Achimota Senior Secondary School B Field in Match 12 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-regional Qualifier B.
