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September 4, 2026

• Cape Coast, despite its status as an education hub, has not translated its academic strengths into sufficient economic opportunities for residents.
• A key challenge is the disconnect between knowledge production in universities and its practical application and investment in the local economy.
• Prof Ampah-Mensah urged successful indigenes to invest back into Cape Coast and called for stronger links between academic research and policymaking.
• He advocated for a fundamental shift in education towards skills development, practical application, and cultivating the right attitudes (head, hand, heart) over mere knowledge acquisition.
• He also stressed the importance of local residents taking advantage of available educational opportunities and called for community sensitization to improve school attendance.

September 5, 2026

• CUTS International has raised competition concerns over the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG)'s uniform GH¢12-per-bag clinker demurrage surcharge, labeling it as potential cartel conduct.
• COCMAG justified the surcharge due to severe congestion at Tema Port, leading to vessel waiting times of 30-40 days and estimated industry-wide demurrage costs of US$45-50 million in the first eight months of 2026.
• CUTS argues that while manufacturers have a right to recover costs, competing firms with differing cost structures should independently determine their prices or surcharges, not collectively agree on a uniform amount.
• The think tank cited the airline industry's independent fuel surcharges as a comparative example, emphasizing that a common industry problem does not necessitate a common industry price.
• CUTS called for urgent government intervention to address port operational constraints and stressed the critical need for Ghana to pass its Competition and Fair-Trade Practices legislation and establish an effective national competition authority.

September 5, 2026

• The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair concluded its second and final day in Kokomlemle, Accra, attracting strong patronage.
• Parents, guardians, and students attended to purchase school essentials and take advantage of special deals.
• The fair offered a wide range of products from various vendors, including books, stationery, school bags, shoes, and clothing.
• Main sponsor Compu Ghana provided discounts of up to 40% on selected electronics, with the promotion continuing until September 20.
• The event aimed to make back-to-school preparations easier and more affordable by centralizing essential products and services.