Newspaper Headlines, November 12, 2026
This is what the papers reported:
Daily Graphic
1. Budget 2027 Preview: Govt To Buy Back GH¢29bn Bonds – GH¢11bn Interest To Be Paid By Jan. 2028
Summary: Ahead of the 2027 Budget, government plans to buy back GH¢29bn in bonds, with GH¢11bn in interest to be paid by January 2028.
2. Offer Bold Policies To Stimulate Growth – AGI, GNCCI, GUTA To Govt
Summary: AGI, GNCCI and GUTA are calling on government to introduce bold policies to stimulate economic growth.
3. Govt Launches Foundational Learning Agenda
Summary: Government has launched a Foundational Learning Agenda to improve basic education.
4. Chief Of Staff Urges Public Servants To Improve Service Delivery
Summary: The Chief of Staff has urged public servants to improve the quality of service delivery to the public.
5. The Cedi Story: The Ghana Heritage Series Banknotes
Summary: The paper features the story of the cedi and the new Ghana Heritage Series banknotes.
Ghanaian Times
1. Tadi to Become Ship Repair Hub – Pres Mahama Cuts Sod for $137m Floating Dry Dock
Summary: President Mahama has cut sod for a $137m floating dry dock project, which is expected to make Takoradi (Tadi) a ship repair hub.
2. Economy Grows 6.8% in August – Services Account for 69.9% of Expansion
Summary: Ghana’s economy grew by 6.8% in August, with the services sector accounting for 69.9% of the expansion.
3. End Bureaucratic Delays in Public Service – Chief of Staff
Summary: The Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, has called for an end to bureaucratic delays in the public service.
4. At COP31: Ghana Pushes for Bankable China-Africa Green Projects
Summary: At COP31, Ghana is pushing for bankable China-Africa green projects.
Daily Guide
1. 3 Killed As NAIMOS Clashes With Galamseyers In Ashanti
Summary: Three people were killed following a clash between NAIMOS and illegal miners (galamseyers) in the Ashanti Region.
2. Obuasi SHTS Sex Scandal: Don’t Shield Suspect – Speaker
Summary: The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has warned against shielding the suspect involved in the Obuasi SHTS sex scandal.
3. 17-Year-Old Arrested Over Javits Frimpong Murder
Summary: A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the murder of Javits Frimpong.
4. AG Opposes Wontumi’s Move To Recall Witness
Summary: The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has opposed Wontumi’s attempt to recall a witness.
5. Sky Train Case: Solomon Asamoah Seeks To Halt Trial Again
Summary: In the Sky Train case, Solomon Asamoah is seeking to halt his trial again.
The Daily Searchlight
1. NAIMOS Rampage Kills 3 @ Manso Keniago!
Summary: Three people were killed at Manso Keniago in a deadly shooting involving NAIMOS. Chiefs have rejected NAIMOS’ account of the incident and are demanding an independent probe.
2. Afenyo-Markin Questions Budget Presentation @6pm!
Summary: Afenyo-Markin has questioned why the Budget is being presented at 6pm.
3. 17 Year Old Suspect Arrested In Bronx Killing Of Ghanaian Student Javits Frimpong
Summary: A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Bronx over the killing of Ghanaian student Javits Frimpong.
4. Small Scale Miners Accuse Military, Police and NAIMOS of Extorting GH¢2.5 Million During Galamsey Crackdown
Summary: Small scale miners accuse the military, police and NAIMOS of extorting GH¢2.5 million from them during a galamsey crackdown.
5. Nana Kwame Bediako Challenges $14.9 Million London Court Judgment, Disputes Signature on Loan Guarantee
Summary: Nana Kwame Bediako is challenging a $14.9 million London court judgment, disputing his signature on the loan guarantee.
The Chronicle
1. Galamsey Menace: US Alarmed Over Mercury Pollution Of Ankobra, Pra
Summary: The US is alarmed over mercury pollution in the Ankobra and Pra rivers caused by galamsey, with mercury concentrations more than 55 times the average levels recorded in streams in the United States.
2. Mahama Receives 11 Envoys
Summary: President Mahama has received 11 envoys.
3. Nigeria Election: Akufo-Addo Leads ECOWAS Observer Mission
Summary: Former President Akufo-Addo will lead the ECOWAS observer mission for Nigeria’s election.
Day Break
1. GMTF Intervention Timely And Divine, Says Dr. Baabiineh
Summary: Dr. Baabiineh has described the GMTF intervention as timely and divine.
2. Coconut Cocaine: Spain Seizes 2.6 Tonnes Hidden In Coconuts From Tema
Summary: Spanish authorities seized 2.6 tonnes of cocaine hidden in coconuts that came from Tema.
3. ICC, TikTok Launch Digital Commerce Labs To Boost Ghanaian SMEs
Summary: The ICC and TikTok have launched digital commerce labs to support and grow Ghanaian small businesses.
4. Napo To Mahama: Walk The Talk On Your Promises
Summary: Napo has urged President Mahama to fulfil and act on his promises.
The Dispatch
1. VEEP NAANA LIKELY TO PICK HARUNA AS RUNNING MATE IF SHE WINS; WHO WILL JULIUS & ASIEDU PICK FROM THE VOLTA REGION?
Summary: If Vice President Naana wins, she is likely to choose Haruna as her running mate, while questions remain over who Julius and Asiedu will pick from the Volta Region.
2. BAWUMIA LIKELY TO RETAIN NAPO AS HIS RUNNING MATE
Summary: Bawumia is likely to keep NAPO as his running mate.
Daily Democrat
1. COCOBOD Workers Face Sack Threats Over Petition, Strike
Summary: COCOBOD workers who petitioned and threatened to go on strike are reportedly facing threats of dismissal.
2. Rawlings Endorses Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for 2028 Presidential Race
Summary: Rawlings has endorsed Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to run for president in the 2028 election.
3. Ghana Gas Targets Expanded Local Content Through Infrastructure Investments
Summary: Ghana Gas plans to increase local participation and benefits through new infrastructure investments.
4. 78.7% of Ghanaian Diabetes Patients Undiagnosed – Dr. Mrs. Denyoh
Summary: According to Dr. Mrs. Denyoh, 78.7% of people living with diabetes in Ghana have not yet been diagnosed.
5. President Mahama to Launch New Ghana Heritage Banknotes Today
Summary: President Mahama is set to officially launch the new Ghana Heritage banknotes today.
6. Passport Director Was Abroad When Illegal Documents Were Issued
Summary: The Passport Director was reportedly out of the country at the time illegal passport documents were issued.
Business & Financial Times
1. Export Diversification Critical to Sustaining Economic Gains – Fidelity Bank
Summary: Fidelity Bank says diversifying Ghana’s exports is critical to sustaining the country’s economic gains.
2. Economy Expands 6.8% in August … With Services Leading Growth
Summary: Ghana’s economy expanded by 6.8% in August, with the services sector leading growth.
3. 2027 Budget Last Defence Against Election-Year Slippage – KPMG
Summary: KPMG says the 2027 Budget is the last defence against election-year fiscal slippage.
4. Ecobank Rolls Out GH¢1m X’mas Promo to Drive Savings, Customer Referrals
Summary: Ecobank has launched a GH¢1m Christmas promo to encourage savings and customer referrals.
5. 2027 Budget: Turning Public Money Into Public Value
Summary: The paper looks at how the 2027 Budget can turn public money into public value.
6. The Corporate Doctor With Dr. Nana Okogyedom Adofo: BRICS and the Industrialisation Agenda
Summary: Dr. Nana Okogyedom Adofo discusses BRICS and the industrialisation agenda and what it means for Ghana’s economy.
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