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Ghana Highways Authority

Agency responsible for managing road contractors and highway projects in Ghana, currently addressing staffing shortages and contractor performance issues.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The group subsequently engaged the Ghana Highways Authority and the Roads and Highways Ministry, where they were assured that the contractor would return to the site.

    Abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project should not become a waste of taxpayers’ money — chief warns
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The forum brought together representatives from key institutions, including the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Ghana Highways Authority, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), as well as media pr

    MTN marks 30 years with renewed focus on digital inclusion
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Participants included officials from the Ghana Highways Authority, the Ghana Police Service, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and other key stakeholders.

    DVLA to pilot new number plate system this month – CEO
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has expressed concern over the failure of some Regional Directors of the Ghana Highways Authority to promptly report contractors who are delaying the execution of road projects.

    Agbodza criticises highways officials over failure to report delayed road projects
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Accompanied by Mr Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, Central Regional Minister and senior officials of the Ghana Highways Authority, President Mahama urged contractors and supervising engineers to adhere strictly to de

    Mahama demands strict quality checks before road payments
  9. Joy Online

    Local road safety advocates are now demanding urgent intervention from the Ghana Highways Authority to repair the Abease-Elubo stretch, warning that the current state of the road remains a clear and present danger to thousands of commuters daily.

    Two dead, seven injured in head-on collision on Elubo-Takoradi section of N1 highway
  10. Joy Online

    It also includes stakeholders from the Ghana Highways Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Roads and Highways.

    NPA inaugurates 16-member committee to develop bitumen regulatory framework
  11. Joy Online

    Majority of Contracts Competitively Tendered The report further established that across the entire roads sector, the government awarded 1,441 contracts through various agencies, including the Ghana Highways Authority, the Department of Feeder Roads and the Department of Urban Roa

    Only 47% of ‘Big Push’ projects awarded through sole-sourcing — Gov’t
  12. Joy Online

    The breakdown showed that the Ghana Highways Authority awarded 405 contracts, while the Department of Feeder Roads awarded 896.

    90.28% of road contracts awarded through competitive tendering — Gov’t rebuts ‘sole-source factory’ claims
  13. Joy Online

    Of that figure, the Ghana Highways Authority awarded 405 contracts, the Department of Feeder Roads awarded 896 contracts, while 23 projects were inherited from the previous administration and re-awarded for various reasons.

    Only 4.58% of road contracts awarded through sole-sourcing — Kwakye Ofosu

Monday 17 August

  1. Chief warns abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project risks wasting funds

    The Kyidomhene of Berekuso-Akuapem has warned that the abandoned Dome-Berekuso-Kitase road project must not become a waste of taxpayers' money, stating that residents' checks found no contractor on site despite the Roads and Highways Minister telling Parliament that the contractor was present.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. MTN Ghana marks 30 years with digital inclusion focus

    MTN Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion, economic growth and community development through investments in network expansion and enterprise solutions as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The company accounts for about six per cent of the country's total tax revenue and plans to invest US$1.1 billion over the next period.

    11 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 4 August

  1. DVLA pilots RFID-enabled number plates in August 2026

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority is rolling out a new digital vehicle number plate system with embedded Radio Frequency Identification chips and Ghana Card integration, beginning with a pilot phase on government vehicles in August 2026, followed by a mandatory nationwide rollout in January 2027. The system aims to create a more credible vehicle registration database, prevent registration of stolen and uncustomed vehicles, and align Ghana with international best practices.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. Highways Minister criticises directors for not reporting delayed projects

    Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has expressed concern that some Regional Directors of the Ghana Highways Authority are failing to promptly report contractors who are delaying road project execution. During an inspection of major road projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions, he stressed that officials must identify challenges early, take appropriate action, and hold underperforming contractors accountable instead of waiting for ministerial inspections to reveal problems.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Mahama directs strict quality checks before road project payments

    President Mahama has instructed road engineers and contractors on Government "Big Push" infrastructure projects to ensure all road works meet highest quality standards before payments are approved, saying this will guarantee value for money, enhance durability, reduce travel costs, improve safety, and prevent premature road failure. He made the directive during an inspection of phase-two of the Kafodzidzi–Abransa road rehabilitation in the KEEA Municipality, cautioning that "we will not accept substandard work" and emphasizing that payments will be tied to verified quality and completion milestones.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 27 June

  1. Two dead, seven injured in N1 highway head-on collision

    A head-on collision between a tipper truck and a bus on the Elubo-Takoradi section of the N1 highway on Thursday killed two people and injured seven others. Preliminary investigations indicate the bus driver swerved to avoid a pothole, veering into the path of the oncoming truck.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. NPA establishes committee to create bitumen regulatory framework

    The National Petroleum Authority has inaugurated a 16-member committee to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ghana's bitumen industry, which currently lacks dedicated regulations for importation, storage, transportation, distribution and quality assurance despite years of operation in the country's road construction sector.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Government says 47% of Big Push projects awarded through sole-sourcing

    The government defended its 'Big Push' infrastructure programme, revealing through a 72-page investigative report commissioned by President Mahama that 47.14 per cent of contracts were awarded through sole-source procurement, contrary to allegations of widespread non-competitive contract awards.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 90.28% of road contracts awarded through competitive tendering

    The government says that 90.28 per cent of all road contracts awarded since 2025 were subjected to competitive procurement procedures, according to a 72-page report by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs following allegations of sole-source procurement abuse by investigative outlets.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Government says only 4.58% of road contracts used sole-sourcing

    The government has dismissed allegations that the Ministry of Roads and Highways abuses sole-source procurement, revealing that only 4.58 per cent of road contracts awarded under the current administration were procured through sole-sourcing. A 72-page investigative report commissioned by President John Mahama found no evidence of widespread abuse of sole-source procurement in road contract awards.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Bogoso–Prestea road reassigned to new contractor after stalled work

    The Roads and Highways Minister has reassigned the 23-kilometre Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor after the previous contractor, Black Oak, failed to deliver within expected timeframes. The minister told Parliament that a new contractor has mobilized to begin work following repeated unsuccessful attempts to accelerate progress on a project affecting transport and mining operations in the Western Region.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Roads Ministry requests 1,000 new staff to strengthen agencies

    The Minister for Roads and Highways has told Parliament that the Ministry has requested recruitment of approximately 1,000 additional personnel to address staffing shortfalls and strengthen operational capacity across road agencies. The shortage is attributed to pressure on existing staff, expanding responsibilities, and the creation of six new administrative regions without corresponding personnel increases, leaving technical departments stretched and affecting project quality assurance.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Somanya-Kpong road receives bitumen surfacing after years of delay

    The Somanya-Kpong road in the Eastern Region's Yilo Krobo and Lower Manya Krobo municipalities has begun bituminous surfacing works as of May 22, 2026, following years of deterioration and public complaints. The reconstruction project, which started from Somanya Roundabout, involves primer seal application followed by asphalt laying to address the road's poor condition and improve durability.

    25 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 14 May

  1. Contractor pledges to accelerate Enchi–Elubo Road construction work

    Top International Engineering (GH) Limited has committed to speeding up work on the Enchi–Elubo Road project following concerns raised by the Roads and Highways Minister about the construction pace. The contractor said it will cooperate with relevant authorities to address the issues and improve progress on site.

    14 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Roads Minister orders Ghana Highways Authority to terminate Black Oak's contract

    The Minister for Roads and Highways has ordered the Ghana Highways Authority CEO to begin terminating the contract of Black Oak, the contractor on the Bogoso–Prestea Road. The contractor, which mobilised to site in March 2026 after clearing roadside vegetation, abandoned work claiming lack of design documents, with less than two percent of work completed.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

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