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August 28, 2026

• Teacher unions in Ghana are threatening industrial action if newly promoted teachers are not placed on their appropriate salary scales.
• The unions have set a deadline of Monday, August 31, 2026, for the placement of these teachers.
• This threat follows a directive from the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, which unions claim contradicts earlier assurances from the Ghana Education Service (GES).
• Union leaders warn they will not be able to restrain their members from striking if the deadline is missed, holding agency heads responsible for any disruption.
• Additionally, unions accuse the GES of failing to provide detailed data on the outcome of the promotional examinations, a practice observed in previous years.

August 27, 2026

• The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have committed to deepening institutional cooperation.
• The engagement involved high-level leadership from both institutions, including the ADB MD and UCC Vice-Chancellor.
• The primary goal was to strengthen their relationship and explore opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration.
• Key areas of focus include knowledge exchange, human capital development, and innovative solutions to bridge academia-industry gaps.
• Both institutions expressed readiness to explore practical areas for deeper collaboration, marking a new chapter in their relationship.

August 27, 2026

• Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye criticizes African governments for failing to convert vast natural and human resources into effective bargaining power, leading to the continent being short-changed.
• Africa primarily exports raw materials and human capital, capturing only a fraction of the value generated from finished products or services.
• Weak negotiating capacity, often stemming from a reluctance to consult independent experts and political leaders prioritizing personal or party gain over national interest, is identified as a key problem.
• Ghana's dealings with Turkey over a power plant are cited as an example where independent expertise was crucial in renegotiating and reducing costs.
• Despite these challenges, Africa has an opportunity to improve its bargaining position due to global powers competing for access, advocating for a multi-alignment strategy based on robust negotiating capacity.