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Frenchman Hervé Renard has been relieved of his duties as Saudi Arabia coach, less than two months before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. The 57-year-old had returned for a second spell as Saudi coach at the end of 2024, having led them at the last World Cup four years ago in Qatar. “That’s football … Saudi Arabia have qualified for the World Cup seven times, including twice with me,” Renard told the news agency AFP on Friday. “And there’s only one coach who has led them through both the qualifiers and the World Cup;…

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has impounded 40 vehicles at the Tema Harbour following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered the use of fraudulent Drive from Port (DP) stickers. In a statement issued on Friday, April 17, the Authority said investigations also revealed instances where genuine DP stickers had been affixed to vehicles with mismatched records. Preliminary findings indicate that the vehicles were imported into the country by CFAO. However, the DVLA noted that an agent engaged to clear the vehicles on behalf of the company allegedly resorted to illegal methods, resulting in the discrepancies identified. According to the…

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has undertaken a working visit to MND Metals Company Limited in the Tema Free Zones Enclave as part of efforts to strengthen engagement with key players in Ghana’s industrial sector. The visit, which took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, aimed to provide the Minister with first-hand insight into the company’s operations, while also identifying challenges within the sector and assessing alignment with the government’s industrialisation agenda. During a tour of the facility, the Minister reiterated government’s commitment to promoting value addition, particularly within the metals industry. She explained that the…

The government has taken delivery of a new fleet of buses for Metro Mass Transit, marking the first major addition to the company’s fleet in over nine years. According to the Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo Toffey, the first batch of 100 buses out of a planned total of 300 have been successfully inspected. She gave the asurance more buses are coming to augment the capacity of MMT in delivering smooth transport services across the country, when she together with the CEO of MMT, Kale Ceasar did a pre-inspection of the 100 buses that have arrived in the coun …

The Sipim of Manya-Aklomuase in the Lower Manya Krobo Traditional Area of the Eastern Region, Narh Tekpetey II, has expressed concern over the slow pace of work on the Somanya–Kpong road, urging contractors to accelerate construction ahead of the upcoming Ngmayem festival in October.Speaking to the media, the traditional leader said while some progress has been made, the current rate of work is not satisfactory and risks inconveniencing residents and visitors expected to converge in the area for the celebrations.“I’m not happy with the pace of work on the Somanya–Kpong road. I don’t know whether it is due to a…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a strong call to individuals, businesses, and corporate entities across the country to fully comply with their tax obligations, stressing that national development depends on collective contributions. The appeal was made by the Commissioner-General, Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, during the presentation of over GHS153 million in corporate income tax by the KGL Group in Accra. While commending KGL Group for its compliance, Mr. Sarpong said the gesture should serve as a benchmark for all taxpayers, emphasizing that tax payment is a civic duty that directly supports infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other critical sectors. “No…

Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has issued a statement following a meeting with the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, and the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, over concerns about the Publican AI system. At the meeting, the group presented four key demands: suspension of the Publican AI system, restoration of the existing appeals process with resolution within 24 hours, full disclosure of the system, and involvement in a proposed government committee only after clear terms of reference are defined. According to the outcome, government agreed to revert the appeals process to the previous arrangement…

The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has intensified efforts to strengthen engagement with industrial operators, as its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mary Awusi, led a high-level delegation on a working visit to two Free Zone enterprises (FZEs) at the Tema Industrial Area of the Greater Accra Region. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, forms part of the Authority’s broader strategy to assess operational challenges faced by companies and reinforce its commitment to industrial growth and investor support. The delegation first visited Aburi Energy, a renewable energy firm involved in the production of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules…

Seven women have been arrested at Akyem Maase in the Eastern Region for allegedly being in possession of palm oil suspected to have been mixed with a harmful industrial dye. The Food and Drugs Authority says the substance involved, known as Sudan dye, is sometimes illegally added to palm oil to enhance its red colour and make it more attractive to consumers. However, the Authority warns that ingestion of the dye has been linked to serious health risks, including an increased risk of cancer. Officials say the arrests form part of ongoing enforcement efforts to clamp down on the sale…

Road works are ongoing between Dorfor Adidome and Asikuma in the Volta Region as part of the Eastern Corridor Road Project. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, shared an update on the progress, noting that the stretch forms part of the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme. “Ongoing road construction at Dorfor Adidome in my beloved constituency all the way to Asikuma as part of the Eastern Corridor project. We shall keep working for you. For God and Country,” he said. The Eastern Corridor Road is a major north-south route designed to link the southern and northern parts…