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August 28, 2026

• The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is taking full control of vehicle number plate production in Ghana, ending reliance on imports and third-party manufacturers.
• A manufacturing centre is under construction at the DVLA's Greater Accra regional office, expected to be completed within three months, to produce RFID-fitted number plates.
• This initiative aims to enhance security, combat counterfeit plates, and strengthen the integrity of vehicle registration and identification in the country.
• The new system will decentralize number plate services, with locally manufactured plates distributed to regional DVLA offices for embossment, equipped with dedicated machines.
• The DVLA will regulate private embossers to ensure quality and standardization, rather than eliminating them, as part of broader reforms to modernize its operations.

August 28, 2026

• Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has expressed strong dissatisfaction with President John Dramani Mahama’s appointees, stating he cannot identify any outstanding performers.
• His criticism comes amid broader public scrutiny of government officials' delivery on campaign promises and responsiveness to citizens.
• Shatta Wale alleges the government owes him approximately GH¢5 million for promotional activities he undertook for the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
• He attributes his inability to name a best-performing minister partly to this alleged unpaid debt and claims his calls to officials have gone unanswered.
• The claim of GH¢5 million remains unverified, and the relevant Ministry has not yet publicly responded.

August 28, 2026

• The newly commissioned Northshore Apparel Ghana factory in Savelugu has immediately created 3,000 jobs, with a projection of 10,000 direct jobs at full operational capacity.
• The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) is the sole funding source for the factory, partnering with Germany's KfW Development Bank and project promoters.
• The facility features 50 sewing lines, a 4,000-square-metre cutting and design centre, extensive warehouses, and a 500-kilowatt peak solar power system.
• It also includes an on-site clinic, crèche, disability-friendly amenities, a biodigester, and a large underground water facility.
• The factory is expected to generate significant indirect business opportunities in supporting sectors like transportation, food services, and logistics, contributing to local economic development and foreign exchange.