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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.

August 28, 2026

• Minister Ofosu-Adjare advocates for Ghana to add value to its cotton domestically to develop a strong textile and apparel value chain, instead of exporting raw materials.
• She highlighted that Ghana and other African countries lose significant economic value by exporting raw cotton while importing processed textile products.
• The Minister pointed to over four million hectares of uncultivated northern savannah zones suitable for cotton production and cited Bente Energies Limited's successful experimental cultivation with plans for expansion.
• She stressed the need for Ghana to emulate countries like China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam by investing in manufacturing, infrastructure, skills, and market access to become a competitive player in the global apparel market.
• The newly launched Northshore Apparel manufacturing hub in Savelugu was showcased as an example of indigenous investment, designed to create jobs and produce for local and international markets, reinforcing the government's commitment to industrialization and export growth.