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Ministry of Roads and Highways

Ministry of Roads and Highways — government body overseeing road construction and infrastructure projects, including Accra-Kumasi Expressway and Enchi-Elubo road initiatives.

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  1. May 2026
World & Region

IMF warns of slowing growth, debt risks for developing economies

The News

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned at April 2026 spring meetings that global growth declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with sub-Saharan African countries most vulnerable to negative impacts, particularly those that import energy and have limited policy space; global public debt is projected to breach 100% of GDP by 2029.

20 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Yesterday

  1. IMF warns of slowing growth, debt risks for developing economies

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned at April 2026 spring meetings that global growth declined from 3.4% in 2025 to 3.1% in 2026, with sub-Saharan African countries most vulnerable to negative impacts, particularly those that import energy and have limited policy space; global public debt is projected to breach 100% of GDP by 2029.

    20 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  2. Roads Ministry praises GCB Bank, Timeline Innovation for infrastructure investment

    The Ministry of Roads and Highways commended GCB Bank and Timeline & Innovation Company Limited for supporting Ghana's "Big Push" industrial and infrastructure development agenda. The companies commissioned a fleet of heavy-duty construction and logistics equipment including tipper trucks, bulldozers, graders, and excavators to strengthen operational capacity for major infrastructure projects.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. UHAS graduates 1,097 students at 10th Congregation ceremony

    The University of Health and Allied Sciences held the second session of its 10th Congregation ceremony in Ho, graduating 1,097 students—967 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate—in health and allied science programmes. The ceremony centred on bridging Africa's reproductive health gap through health training institutions.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

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

  2. Government 'Dig Once' policy could cut fibre costs by 60%

    Ghana's government proposes a 'Dig Once' policy that integrates fibre optic installations into road construction works, potentially reducing broadband deployment costs by up to 60 per cent. The initiative will require road contractors to include fibre chambers in designs, allowing telecom operators to lay cables without additional excavation.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Top International Engineering reaffirms commitment to Enchi-Elubo road project

    Top International Engineering has acknowledged concerns raised by the Minister of Roads and Highways about the pace of work on the Enchi–Elubo road project and reaffirmed its willingness to cooperate with government authorities to address concerns and accelerate progress.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Roads Minister defends Accra-Kumasi Expressway timeline

    The Minister for Roads and Highways has defended the government's proposed schedule for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, saying it reflects intentional policy decisions to accelerate infrastructure development, after the President of the Ghana Institute of Architects raised concerns about the project's realistic completion timeframe. The Minister stated that the expressway is advancing through a combined approach integrating multiple phases, with over 20 kilometres already cleared while design and studies continue.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Top International Engineering responds to road project delay criticism

    Top International Engineering has responded to Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza's criticism over slow progress on the Enchi–Elubo road project, assuring government of its commitment to completion. The minister had directed the contractor to appear before the Ghana Highway Authority over delays, noting only about 5% of work had been completed since December 1, 2025, and that the contractor had already received an advance mobilisation payment of GH¢80.2 million.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Upper East Minister urges road rehabilitation for safety

    The Upper East Regional Minister has appealed for urgent rehabilitation of the 163-kilometre Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway, citing deteriorating conditions with numerous potholes that have expanded into deep gullies, increased travel time from 2.5 to 4 hours, accidents, and impacts on healthcare delivery to the region.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Upper East Minister calls for urgent Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway repair

    The Upper East Regional Minister has appealed to government to urgently rehabilitate the deteriorating 163-kilometre Tamale–Bolgatanga Highway, citing its poor condition with numerous potholes and deep gullies that have increased travel time from about two and a half hours to nearly four hours and caused accidents, injuries, and delays in healthcare delivery.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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