Agency responsible for managing road contractors and highway projects in Ghana, currently addressing staffing shortages and contractor performance issues.
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Joy Online
… Addressing the Economy and Development Committee of Parliament on Wednesday, Mr Agbodza said several efforts by the Ministry and the Ghana Highways Authority to accelerate work on the 23-kilometre stretch had failed to yield results. …
Bogoso–Prestea road reassigned after years of stalled work- Minister tells ParliamentJoy Online
… He revealed that approval had already been secured for the recruitment of 137 staff for the Ghana Highways Authority, including engineers and quality, safety and environmental officers. …
Roads Ministry requests recruitment of 1,000 staff to boost agency capacityThe Chronicle
… Through their respective Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs), the coalition appealed to the president to direct the Ministry of Roads and Highways as well as the Ghana Highways Authority to compel the contractor to resume work within sixty days. …
Somanya-Kpong road finally receives bitumen surfacing after years of public outcryDaily Guide
… In a statement, the contractor said it “acknowledges the concerns raised” by the minister and appreciates the oversight from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highways Authority. …
Top International Engineering Pledges To Speed Up Enchi–Elubo Road ProjectJoy Online
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has ordered the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Highways Authority, Mallam Issah Ishak, to begin the process of terminating the contract of Black Oak, the contractor working on the Bogoso–Prestea Road. …
Terminate Black Oak’s contract now – Roads Minister orders Highway Authority CEOThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →