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November 5, 2026

• Ghana will make its first official appearance at the 2026 Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) in the UAE.
• The initiative is spearheaded by the Consulate of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, with sponsorship from BOST Energies.
• Three established Ghanaian authors – Oswald Okaitei, Elizabeth-Irene Baitie, and Ruby Goka – will represent the nation.
• The participation aims to attract investment, create opportunities, and build international networks for Ghana's book industry.
• A dedicated Ghana Book booth will showcase works by Ghanaian authors and publishers, with authors also participating in sessions and readings.

November 5, 2026

• An Italian chef in Brisbane, Davide Tamburella, was fired from a restaurant for refusing to put pineapple on pizza, citing it as an "insult to his culture."
• The refusal was part of several complaints regarding his behavior, including communication style and workplace frustration.
• Tamburella filed an unfair dismissal claim with Australia's Fair Work Commission, but his case was rejected due to late filing.
• The chef had previously refused to use pineapple on pizzas on multiple occasions and was hoping the restaurant would sponsor his permanent residency visa.
• Queensland, the location of the restaurant, is Australia's primary pineapple-producing region, highlighting a cultural conflict over a widely available local product.

November 5, 2026

• Chiefs in the Wassa Fiase Traditional Area have called on President John Dramani Mahama to bring the Tarkwa Gold Mine under state ownership when Gold Fields Ghana Limited’s leases expire in April 2027.
• They argue that decades of mining have brought insufficient benefits to host communities, citing poor roads, limited infrastructure investment, and delayed royalty payments.
• The Apinto Divisional Council has separately petitioned the government against renewing Gold Fields’ leases, advocating for the concession to go to a Ghanaian investor committed to community development.
• Queen Mother Nana Abena Konadwoa II highlighted significant infrastructure projects in the Damang area following its transfer to Ghanaian ownership as an example of desired investment around Tarkwa.
• The government currently holds a 10% stake in the mine, with Gold Fields holding 90% of this major gold-producing operation.