Weija Children’s Hospital now operational with 120-bed capacity – Health Minister

October 3, 2026

• MTN Ghana is set to roll out 5G services upon receiving its spectrum license from the National Communications Authority (NCA).
• The NCA has notified MTN of the award of spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3 GHz bands.
• The acquisition of these spectrum bands could cost MTN approximately US$202 million.
• MTN is currently finalizing payment obligations and formalities, having incorporated the costs into its equity free cash flow outlook.
• The new spectrum will be deployed to strengthen network capacity, enhance service quality, improve customer experience, and drive growth in 5G mobility and home connectivity across Ghana.

October 2, 2026

• Minister Ahmed Ibrahim emphasizes government investment in educational infrastructure at Bandaman Senior High Technical School to develop human capital for sustainable development in Banda district.
• The expansion aims to equip youth with scientific, technical, and vocational skills, enabling them to capitalize on opportunities from projects like the Bui Hydro Dam.
• The investment is critical for Banda to shift from agricultural dependence and ensure local residents benefit from major projects, addressing the low local employment at the Bui Power Authority.
• GETFund is undertaking nine major infrastructure projects at Bandaman SHTS, including a 2,000-capacity dining hall, dormitories, classrooms, and a modern STEM science laboratory, to alleviate current facility constraints.
• Completion of these projects is expected to significantly improve teaching and learning, allow for increased student admissions, and transform the school into a leading regional institution.

October 2, 2026

• Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah was detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after voluntarily reporting himself.
• Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin detailed the MP's treatment, alleging significant delays before questioning and formal arrest.
• The MP was formally arrested at 4 p.m. on October 1st after providing an overview of a case his law firm handled for SIC Life in 2018.
• EOCO conducted searches at the MP's law office, allegedly seizing unrelated documents, and later intended to search his residence.
• The detention is part of an ongoing EOCO investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans concerning suspected financial loss, dissipation of public funds, and money laundering.