4 d. ago We’ll meet you in court – DVLA boss fires back at VEMAG over injunction on new number plates

The Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has expressed surprise at the decision by members of the Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) to seek a court injunction against the rollout of a new digital vehicle number plate registration system scheduled to begin in January 2026.

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4 d. ago Vehicle Embossment Group Seeks Court Order Against DVLA Number Plate Rollout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vehicle-embossment-group-seeks-court-order-against-dvla-number-plate-rollout/The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra seeking to restrain the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) from rolling out a digital or any new vehicle number plate registration system beginning January 2026. The suit was filed on Monday, December 22, 2025, by BEMENCO Embossment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vehicle-embossment-group-seeks-court-order-against-dvla-number-plate-rollout/

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5 d. ago Vehicle Embossment Association files injunction to restrain DVLA over planned rollout of new number plates

The Vehicle Embossment Association of Ghana (VEMAG) has filed an injunction at the High Court in Accra, seeking to restrain the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) from rolling out a digital or any new vehicle number plate registration system beginning January 2026. 

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6 d. ago STC, Metro Mass buses to feature smart monitoring and cashless systems in 2026 – Transport Minister

The Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Saboba, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced that buses to be acquired for the State Transport Company (STC) and Metro Mass Transit (MMT) in 2026 will be equipped with modern technology to improve oversight, transparency and revenue generation.

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6 d. ago Lack of regulation fuelled motorcycle accidents – Transport Minister

The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has attributed the high incidence of motorcycle-related accidents in the country to the absence of a legal framework governing their commercial use.

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6 d. ago State Transport Company turns profitable prompting government loan for new buses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/state-transport-company-turns-profitable-prompting-government-loan-for-new-buses/Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has disclosed that the State Transport Company (STC) has started making profit with its limited fleet, prompting presidential intervention to secure a loan from GCB Bank for new bus acquisitions. The minister assured Ghanaians that STC will take delivery of new buses by the end of the first quarter of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/state-transport-company-turns-profitable-prompting-government-loan-for-new-buses/

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6 d. ago Ghana to launch sea transport service linking Togo, Benin and Nigeria

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has announced the imminent launch of a new marine transport service set to link Ghana to other West African coastal states.

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6 d. ago MTN Ghana launches Business Eye smart surveillance solution for enterprises nationwide

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-launches-business-eye-smart-surveillance-solution-for-enterprises-nationwide/MTN Ghana has officially launched Business Eye, its new enterprise surveillance solution now available to businesses across the country, offering round the clock monitoring with solar powered features and cloud storage capabilities. The smart surveillance system is designed to help companies monitor assets, oversee operations, and stay connected continuously. Business Eye targets a wide range […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-launches-business-eye-smart-surveillance-solution-for-enterprises-nationwide/

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1 week ago Ablakwa commissions six new buses to ease transport burden of Foreign Affairs Ministry staff

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has taken a significant step to improve staff welfare and productivity with the commissioning of six new buses to support the daily transportation needs of its workers.

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1 week ago 380 drivers arrested in Ashanti region for charging illegal fares ahead of Christmas

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that a total of 380 commercial drivers have been apprehended for charging passengers fees that were not approved by the authorities. According to him, the operation began in November 2025 as part of a broader effort to enforce fare regulations during the Christmas season. He also revealed that the Regional Coordinating Council is in talks with the Ministry of Transport to secure additional bus support for the Christmas festivities. In a Facebook post, the Minister stated that "since last month, 380 drivers have been arrested for charging an unapproved fee. We’re also in talks with the Ministry of Transport for bus support.

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1 week ago Ghana to receive 300 new ISUZU buses to boost public transport, deputy transport minister confirms

Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister of Transport, has announced the final inspection of 300 new ISUZU buses in Egypt, which are set to be delivered to Ghana as part of efforts to modernise the country’s public transport system. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Affo-Toffey said the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to providing efficient, safe, and reliable transport for Ghanaians.

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1 week ago ECG and NEDCo performance to face tougher scrutiny in 2026 – Energy Minister

Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has announced stricter performance monitoring for power transmission and distribution agencies in 2026, stressing that inefficiencies in the system can no longer be tolerated.

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2 w. ago Transport Minister promises strict enforcement of road traffic laws as parliament passes Okada Bill

The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has assured the public that the government will fully enforce all road traffic regulations following Parliament’s passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025.

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2 w. ago Artificial Intelligence Industry Shifts Focus to Enterprise Scale and Agent Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/artificial-intelligence-industry-shifts-focus-to-enterprise-scale-and-agent-systems/The artificial intelligence industry is transitioning from experimental pilots to enterprise wide deployments in 2026, with autonomous agent systems emerging as the dominant technology shift reshaping business operations globally. Gartner predicts 40 percent of enterprise applications will integrate task specific AI agents by the end of 2026, up from less than 5 percent currently. International […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/artificial-intelligence-industry-shifts-focus-to-enterprise-scale-and-agent-systems/

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2 w. ago Parliament approves road traffic amendment bill to legalise okada; strengthen safety rules

Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says will sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety. The bill, passed on Wednesday, December 10, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces tighter penalties aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents. Explaining the purpose of the amendment on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the changes are intended to bring order to a sector that has long operated with gaps in regulation.

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2 w. ago Transport Minister signals imminent passage of okada legalisation bill

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has hinted that the long-awaited Okada Bill is expected to be passed in the coming days.

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2 w. ago Transport ministry considers designated termination points for commercial vehicles to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has outlined a long-term strategy to reduce congestion in Accra through the creation of designated termination points for commercial vehicles arriving from other parts of the country.

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2 w. ago Transport ministry to enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers to ease Accra traffic

The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says his Ministry will soon enforce mandatory union membership for commercial drivers as part of efforts to address chronic traffic congestion in Accra.

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2 w. ago Drivers charging illegal fares forced our hand – Transport minister on new peak

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe says the government introduced the new rush-hour bus service because many commercial drivers have abandoned their terminals in order to charge unapproved fares, leaving thousands of commuters stranded every evening.

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2 w. ago Commuters to pay existing approved fares under emergency bus support – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has assured commuters that fares on the newly deployed peak-hour buses will remain the same approved rates agreed between transport unions and the Ministry. He said passengers will pay the usual charges despite the involvement of additional public and private operators to ease Accra’s worsening evening transport crisis. Speaking on The Super Morning Show on Joy FM on Thursday, the Minister stressed that the intervention is not a special service with new pricing.

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