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November 1, 2026

• Northern Ashanti Mines Limited Company (NAMLC) has issued a legal warning to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) regarding interference with its CCTV cameras and server room at its Konongo site.
• NAMLC threatens legal action if NAIMOS officers access its server room or disconnect surveillance equipment, citing the need to preserve electronic evidence.
• The company states the CCTV system contains recordings relevant to an ongoing legal dispute over the purported revocation of its mining leases and the takeover of its concessions.
• An application for an interlocutory injunction against the Minerals Commission and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources is currently pending in court.
• NAMLC alleges that illegal mining activities have continued at its concessions since NAIMOS's operation on October 22, 2026, and emphasizes constitutional requirements for due process.

October 31, 2026

• The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) called for increased Qatari investment into Ghana's strategic sectors.
• Ghana aims to deepen investment cooperation across agriculture, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, financial services, tourism, and creative arts.
• Improved air connectivity between Ghana and Qatar was highlighted as crucial for facilitating business, trade, and investment flows.
• Ghana is actively showcasing its investment potential at international forums, like the World Investment Forum, to attract foreign businesses.
• The GIPA CEO emphasized Ghana's efforts to improve its business environment and provide incentives for investors, particularly in free zones.

October 31, 2026

• Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accuses the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of applying double standards regarding accountability.
• He asserts that the NDC, having spent eight years in opposition demanding scrutiny from the NPP, now appears offended when subjected to similar criticism.
• Afenyo-Markin emphasizes that questioning government contracts, demanding transparency, and assessing public expenditure are legitimate acts of democratic oversight, not personal attacks.
• He challenges the NDC to maintain the same principles of accountability it championed while in opposition, regardless of its current position in power.
• The Minority vows to continue its role of scrutinizing government documents, contracts, and spending to ensure consistent accountability, stating it should not depend on which party occupies the Presidency.