Latest news in Ghana? September 5th, 2026

The latest major news headlines and developments in Ghana for September 5, 2026:

• WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results: The West African Examinations Council released the provisional results for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. WAEC cancelled the entire results of 861 candidates for bringing mobile phones into exam halls and nullified subject results for 7,434 candidates due to unauthorized materials. Additionally, results for candidates across 169 schools remain withheld pending investigations into suspected collusion. Ghana News Agency+ 2
• Antitrust Concerns Over Cement Price Surcharges: Public policy think tank CUTS International issued a warning regarding potential cartel behavior after the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) introduced a uniform GH¢12 per bag clinker demurrage surcharge. While manufacturers cited severe Tema Port congestion and roughly $45–$50 million in demurrage costs, policy analysts raised concerns over collective rather than independent pricing. Asaase Radio+ 1
• Fintech Investment Milestone: Ghanaian digital finance startup SeevCash secured $333,000 in grants from the Stellar Development Foundation and announced the launch of its new Visa card product to expand regional cross-border payments. Dealroom
• Accra-Kumasi Expressway Funding Update: Following recent progress updates from government spokespersons, the Ministry of Finance reiterated that complete funding for the major Accra-Kumasi Expressway project will be secured and finalized by the close of 2026, marking one of the nation’s largest domestic-funded road infrastructure undertakings. Ghana News Agency
• Judicial Service Addressing State Enterprise Statements: The Judicial Service addressed ongoing public debates regarding recent commentary on state-owned enterprise efficiencies and governance within the legal and regulatory framework.