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President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, a comprehensive 10-year roadmap (2025–2035). The initiative is backed by a $270 million (~GHc2.97 billion USD) commitment, including $250 million for a national computing center. The plan aims to train 300,000 Ghanaians in coding and AI this year alone as part of the 'One Million Coders Programme.'
This represents one of the largest single technological investments in West Africa, positioning Ghana to move from a technology consumer to a developer. For the administration, this is a cornerstone of the '24-hour economy' vision.
The establishment of a Responsible AI Office and the $250 million computing center offer significant opportunities for public-private partnerships in infrastructure and data services.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill continues to face intense scrutiny. Recently, MP Samuel Nartey George criticized the Ghana AIDS Commission over the distribution of lubricants, while the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has proposed specific exemptions for health and human rights institutions to ensure they can still fulfill statutory mandates.
The bill has been a point of significant friction between Ghana's traditional/religious leadership and international human rights organizations. It remains one of the most watched pieces of legislation by the diaspora and diplomatic community.
President Mahama has set a firm November 2027 deadline for the completion of the 160-bed La General Hospital, a 50 million Euro project. Additionally, the government announced it has cleared all outstanding arrears for contractors working on 'Big Push' infrastructure projects, including the Kasoa–Winneba road corridor.
Completing these 'stalled' projects is a key political promise of the Fourth Republic's new administration to restore public trust in infrastructure delivery.
Following the explosion at the Akosombo GRIDCo substation, which crippled nearly 1,000MW of transmission capacity, the Ministry of Energy has ordered thermal plants to fill the gap. Simultaneously, ECG and NEDCo have begun transformer upgrades in Tamale and the Teshie-Nungua enclave to stabilize voltage and reduce unplanned outages.
Power stability is critical for the manufacturing sector. The swift move to thermal backup is designed to avoid the 'dumsor' cycles that have historically hampered GDP growth.
A seven-member committee chaired by William Amuna is investigating the fire. Their report could lead to new safety mandates for national grid infrastructure.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem announced the successful removal of over 67,000 'ghost' names from the public sector payroll. This move is expected to save the state millions in monthly expenditure.
This signals the government's commitment to the IMF-backed fiscal consolidation program, aiming to reduce the public wage bill and improve the primary balance.
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned South African envoy Thando Dalamba following a surge in attacks against Ghanaians. Concerns are high after the family of Israel Ashitei Kamoah alleged his body was returned from South Africa with missing organs. High Commissioner Benjamin Quashie has urged Ghanaians in South Africa to remain law-abiding but vigilant.
If you have family in South Africa, encourage them to register with the High Commission and avoid areas with active unrest. The Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber warns these attacks could stifle AfCFTA progress.
A new report from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that while 91% of the population has acceptable food consumption, 2.6 million Ghanaians remain nutritionally vulnerable. The northern regions are disproportionately affected, with 40% of households struggling with food security.
This vulnerability persists despite Ghana's status as a lower-middle-income country, highlighting deep regional economic disparities between the south and the north.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed veteran Carlos Queiroz on a four-month deal to lead the 2026 World Cup campaign. Queiroz praised former coach Otto Addo for the foundation laid and promised to integrate young talents like Prince Amoako Jr. and Oscar Naasei for the upcoming Mexico friendly.
Black Stars context: With Ghana in a tough World Cup group alongside England and Croatia, Queiroz's vast experience at Real Madrid and Portugal is seen as a 'tactical gamble' for a deep tournament run.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies secured their Women's Premier League title after a 2-1 win over Hasaacas Ladies in Swedru. This marks the fourth year of Malta Guinness sponsorship for the flourishing league.
Stonebwoy has announced that BHIM Fest will make its international debut at the OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15, 2026. This marks a major milestone for the global expansion of the BHIM brand.
This move cements Stonebwoy’s position as a premier global ambassador for Ghanaian culture in the UK market.
Due to renovations at larger venues, the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) will take place at the Palms Convention Center on May 9. Media access will be restricted to ensure safety and quality.
Today we covered Ghana's bold $270 million AI investment, the urgent response to the Akosombo substation fire, and the diplomatic tensions regarding the safety of Ghanaians in South Africa. Thank you for reading the Ghana News AI Daily Brief!
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