Ghana's Cabinet — the government body that approves policy, legislation, and major expenditures, currently handling education curriculum reforms, mining lease amendments, and pay policy development.
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Organisations of Persons with Disabilities have called on the Cabinet to urgently approve the revised Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2026, describing it as an opportunity to align Ghana’s laws with international human rights obligations. …
Cabinet urged to approve revised Disability Bill without delayJoy Online
… Read Also: Cabinet restores Achimota Forest Reserve to full protected status “We are pleased that EI 144 has finally been revoked. …
Achimota Forest protection commendable, but galamsey fight must target masterminds — Awula SerwahJoy Online
Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), including a provision to reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years. …
Cabinet approves reforms to limit mining leases to 20 yearsJoy Online
… Ministers, national security officials, members of Cabinet, and the President are entrusted with sensitive state secrets, foreign policy decisions, military matters, and the long-term strategic interests of Ghana. …
Ghana’s highest offices must belong to those with undivided national allegianceJoy Online
Cabinet is expected to reconvene to conclude discussions on the Government’s Position Paper for the review of the 1992 Constitution after its scheduled meeting last Friday was postponed due to the National Clean-Up exercise. …
Cabinet to reconvene on Constitution review position paperJoy Online
… Dr Smith-Graham said the bill would go through extensive consultations involving the Judiciary, Executive, Legislature, Organised Labour, and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) before proceeding to the Attorney General’s Department, Cabinet, and Parliament. …
Fair Wages Commission pledges 90% reduction in strikesJoy Online
… The bill would then be submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department for finalisation before proceeding to Cabinet and subsequently Parliament, with all processes expected to be completed and the bill passed before the end of October 2026. …
Public Sector Pay Policy to be ready by October – Fair Wages and Salaries CommissionJoy Online
… The minister said the proposal, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration, is intended to prevent minors from accessing explicit online content. …
Kofi Bentil opposes proposed porn ID verification, warns against ‘morality police’Joy Online
… Nyindam questioned its relevance in the Ghanaian context. “Today, he goes out there and he says that he’s trying to bring a proposal to Parliament or even Cabinet that adults who want to access pornographic websites identify themselves with their ID cards. …
Focus on data prices, not porn ID policy – Nyindam tells Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… According to him, after stakeholder consultations, the proposal will proceed to Cabinet, then to the Attorney-General’s Department for legal drafting, before eventually being laid before Parliament for consideration and further public input. …
Novel consultation process on bill caused public confusion – Acting NITA bossGhana's government reduced the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for a month to lower transport fares and ease inflationary pressure, a move that sources say will cost the state GH¢200 million in foregone revenue. The intervention, announced by the Presidency and effective August 4, 2026, aims to cushion consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's government reduced the regulatory margin on diesel by GH¢2.00 per litre for a month to lower transport fares and ease inflationary pressure, a move that sources say will cost the state GH¢200 million in foregone revenue. The intervention, announced by the Presidency and effective August 4, 2026, aims to cushion consumers and businesses reliant on diesel.
5 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority will begin piloting a new electronic number plate system this month, with nationwide implementation to commence in January 2027, according to the agency's CEO. The rollout had been delayed by a court case and the time needed to secure parliamentary approval and Cabinet clearance for the system.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Bagbin has directed MPs and Parliamentary staff to comply with a Cabinet directive requiring written authorization from the Interior Minister before using sirens or police escort services. The Ghana Police Service has been mandated to remove unauthorised sirens and discontinue unauthorised police escort services, with legal action where necessary.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A coalition of 80 civil society organisations has welcomed government progress on constitutional reforms but is calling for immediate publication of the full Constitutional Review Committee report to enable informed public discussion and engagement.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Education is formally presenting a revised Kindergarten to Junior High School curriculum to the government on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with plans for it to go to Cabinet and Parliament. The new curriculum aims to integrate technology, science, engineering, and mathematics through a "smart start" approach, and will introduce coding, electronics, artificial intelligence, and TVET at the basic education level.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Junior High School, to be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, will integrate technology, science, engineering, mathematics, coding, electronics, and artificial intelligence into basic education. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the revision aims to strengthen foundational learning and shift resources from secondary to basic education levels.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school that will introduce coding, artificial intelligence, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training, designed to strengthen STEM teaching and equip pupils with digital and practical skills.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced a revised basic school curriculum covering kindergarten to junior high school, introducing coding, artificial intelligence, electronics, and TVET to equip learners with skills for a technology-driven world. The curriculum will be formally presented to the Ministry of Education this week, then submitted to President John Mahama, Cabinet, and Parliament for approval.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says the government intends to end the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through building 16 new secondary schools and expanding facilities in existing institutions, financed by a $300 million World Bank facility approved by Cabinet.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that the government aims to eliminate the double-track system in senior high schools by 2027 through construction of 16 new schools and expansion of existing facilities, financed by a $300 million World Bank facility approved by Cabinet.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisations of Persons with Disabilities have called on the Cabinet to urgently approve the revised Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2026, arguing it will align Ghana's laws with international human rights obligations and safeguard the dignity of over 2.1 million citizens living with disabilities. The groups cited persistent challenges including limited access to inclusive education, inadequate health services, employment discrimination, inaccessible transportation, and barriers to justice.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Eco-Conscious Citizens coordinator Awula Serwah has praised the revocation of Executive Instrument 144, which restores the Achimota Forest Reserve to full protected status, but calls for government to prosecute powerful individuals and politically exposed persons behind illegal mining rather than focusing only on small-scale operators.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 that reduce the maximum duration of mining leases from 30 years to 20 years and introduce Community Development Agreements. The revised Bill will be submitted to Parliament for approval as part of broader efforts to strengthen mining sector governance.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's highest constitutional offices should be reserved for those with allegiance to only one country, rather than dual citizens, prioritizing national sovereignty and security over economic contributions from the diaspora.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Cabinet will reconvene to finalise the Government's Position Paper on the 1992 Constitution review after postponing its scheduled meeting. Once approved, the position paper will be harmonised with the Constitutional Review Committee's report and submitted to the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission says a new Independent Emoluments Commission and national pay policy, expected by end of 2026, will cut public sector strikes by 90% or more by addressing political interference in salary decisions and resolving wage disparities.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Fair Wages and Salaries Commission expects a new public sector pay policy to be passed by October 2026. The policy would establish an Independent Emoluments Commission to set salaries across public institutions, introduce a productivity-linked pay structure, cap allowances, and replace ad hoc political pay increases with a rules-based system.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has criticised the government's proposed mandatory identity verification system for pornographic websites, arguing that while protecting children from harmful content is important, the state should not regulate adults' online consumption through national identification systems. The Communications Minister recently disclosed that the government is considering requiring users to verify their age and identity before accessing pornographic websites in Ghana, but Bentil warned the move could lead to abuse and state intrusion into private lives.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Matthew Nyindam told Communications Minister Sam George to focus on reducing data costs and improving digital access rather than advancing a proposed policy requiring identity verification to access pornographic websites. Nyindam argued that Ghanaian voters expected economic relief in the digital space, not controversial policy proposals.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) says the broad stakeholder consultation approach taken in developing the proposed NITA Bill, while intended to strengthen the policy framework, has contributed to public misunderstanding about the draft legislation's status and content.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu says President John Mahama deliberately stayed away from Cabinet discussions on the Damang Mining lease award to Engineers & Planners because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's involvement, and argues the President was "the biggest obstacle" to the bid rather than influencing it in favor of his brother.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu defended President Mahama against state-capture allegations, saying the President deliberately stayed out of Cabinet discussions on the Damang mining lease because of his brother Ibrahim Mahama's interest in the matter, and that Cabinet insisted on a competitive process rather than direct handover.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has backed proposals for traditional leaders to play a formal role in monitoring development projects, directing the creation of a structured framework to strengthen collaboration between chiefs and district assemblies to improve transparency and accountability.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama will chair a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 14, to decide the government's position on proposals from the constitutional review process. A draft position paper prepared by the Attorney General and the President's legal team following consultations will be considered, with the outcome to determine the government's official stance and later be made public.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced that the government is finalising a new Labour Bill extending legal protections, fair contracts, and benefits such as pensions and clear rights to gig economy workers, remote employees, and those on digital platforms for the first time.
1 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana rejected a $109 million health aid package from the Trump administration's "America First Global Health Strategy," citing concerns over sovereignty, data protection, and legal control. The US presented a unilaterally drafted Memorandum of Understanding in November 2025 and pressed Ghana to sign within a week, but Ghanaian officials resisted and sought amendments to address their concerns.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →