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Damang Mine Deal: Mireku Duker questions four-day tender process

Former Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has raised concerns over the tender process used in awarding the Damang mine,...

New Metro Mass buses won’t collapse our operations – GPRTU PRO

Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has assured that the introduction of 100 new metro mass buses...

TAGG threatens strike over Publican AI customs system

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has called for an industrial strike over the implementation of the Publican AI Customs system, citing its severe...

No excuse for delay in GHS1 fuel levy report — MP fires government [Audio]

The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has questioned government over delays in submitting a mandatory report on the Energy Sector...

Suspension of fuel levies long overdue — Afigya Kwabre North MP [Audio]

The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee and Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, says the Minority believes government’s decision...

$31bn transferred without matching imports in five years — GRA boss

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, says a five-year review of trade data has uncovered about $31 billion transferred out...

Qualcomm unveils startup selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026

With this fourth edition, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to empowering Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and IP generation initiatives. Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the...

Mahama orders fuel tax cuts after emergency cabinet meeting

The Government has outlined a set of urgent measures aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices following an emergency Cabinet meeting held...

Asunafo South cocoa farmers demand Agric Minister explain price cuts, unpaid debts

A section of cocoa farmers in the Asunafo South District have declared their Member of Parliament and Minister for Agriculture, Eric Opoku, “wanted” over...

Invite more investors to explore Ghana’s oil and gas potentials – PIAC to gov’t

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee, (PIAC) has made a proposal to government to institute measures to invite new investors to explore potential oil...

Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana clarify false claims about Databank’s Bond Market status

The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana have issued a disclaimer to address circulating claims suggesting that Databank has been re-affirmed or...

NIA debunks claims Ghana Card can be used for financial transactions

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed reports claiming that the Ghana Card can now be used for financial transactions, describing them as inaccurate...

Government will not reintroduce E-levy despite revenue needs – Eric Afful

Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Eric Afful, has ruled out any plans to reintroduce the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), insisting that Ghanaians...

Ahafo cocoa buyers raise alarm over unpaid funds, safety concerns

Cocoa buyers in the Ahafo Region have expressed serious concerns over threats to their lives amid delays in payments from the government. The buyers explained...

Ghana records 7.5% economic growth in January 2026 driven by services sector

Ghana’s economy expanded by 7.5 per cent in January 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, signalling sustained growth at the start of the...

Accra hosts 24th EBID Annual General Meeting as Finance Minister calls for bold action

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has hosted the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), urging...

Discussions on petroleum taxes review ongoing with Finance Minister – Energy Minister

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has disclosed that the ministry is having a series of engagements with the Finance Minister to...

Ghana’s economy shows recovery signs, but risks persist – S&P maintains stable outlook

Ghana’s sovereign credit rating has been affirmed at ‘B-/B’ with a stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improving economic conditions alongside persistent fiscal...

Minority to petition Asantehene over government’s cocoa price reduction

The recent reduction of cocoa prices is significantly affecting farmers across Ghana. During a visit to cocoa farmers in the Tano North, Asutifi North, and...

Stakeholder engagement resolves onion trade impasse

Efforts to resolve disruptions in the onion trade across West Africa have made significant progress following a stakeholder meeting convened by Ghana’s Ministry of...

Sugar sacks now used to bag cocoa – Annoh-Dompreh claims

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised alarm over what he describes as the use of sugar sacks...

ECG to upgrade substations with GH¢240m investment, planned outages announced

The Electricity Company of Ghana has announced a GH¢240 million infrastructure upgrade project to improve power supply reliability across parts of Accra. The initiative includes...

BoG’s $1.3bn profit from gold sale could help narrow 2025 losses

The Bank of Ghana (BoG)'s decision to sell more than half of its gold reserves in November & December 2025 may have provided an...

Financial Institutions must back local enterprises to spur growth – Jerry Ahmed Shaib

The Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has called on financial institutions to play a more active role in supporting local businesses to drive...

59 Ghanaian onion trucks locked in Nigeria amid trade dispute

A total of 59 onion trucks belonging to Ghanaian traders have reportedly been locked up in Nigeria, preventing their return to Ghana amid an...

Legal and procurement red flags in Ghana Gas insurance change — IMANI

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has raised legal and procurement concerns over the circumstances surrounding a change in insurance arrangements at the Ghana National...

Kwahu Easter Festival: Vendors experience decline in sales

Vendors who travelled from various parts of the country to take part in this year’s Kwahu Easter Festival in the Eastern Region have reported...

Sachet water price remains unchanged as Ministry halts planned increase

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Ghana has confirmed that the price of sachet water will remain unchanged following the suspension of a...

Sachet water producers clarify GH¢15 as maximum price, not fixed rate

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has clarified that the newly announced GH¢15 price for sachet water is a maximum retail...

Onion supply faces disruption as trucks from Niger held up in Nigeria

The supply of onions to Ghana is under threat following the seizure of several trucks transporting the commodity from Niger through Nigeria, spokesperson for...

No more waiting for head office – GCB boss pushes Ghana-first banking

Managing Director of GCB Bank, Farihan Alhassan, says his move from multinational banking to a local institution has shifted decision-making power closer to Ghana’s...

Buy wrong gold, face prosecution – Gold Board CEO cracks down on rogue dealers

Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has warned that individuals and firms buying gold outside approved channels risk prosecution as authorities...

Analysis: Why the Bank of Ghana sold half its gold reserves

Somewhere between November and December 2025, the Bank of Ghana decided to sell roughly half of its gold reserves. At the last reporting before the...

Suspend the importation of selected agricultural products, particularly tomatoes— Chamber of Agribusiness

The Ghana Chamber of Agribusiness has urged the government to suspend the importation of selected agricultural products, particularly tomatoes, to boost local production and...

Govt has cut IPP debt by 20%, now paying power bills on time – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama says his administration has restructured and partly settled the $1.7 billion owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), easing one of...

President Mahama optimistic about Ghana’s economic progress at Kwahu Business Forum 2026

President John Dramani Mahama hailed significant improvements in Ghana’s business environment during his address at the Kwahu Business Forum 2026. Speaking to a gathering of...

TCDA responds to media reports on rubber exports, rejects allegations of under-invoicing

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has formally responded to recent media reports, including the March 31, 2026, Daily Graphic article titled “Under-Invoicing Rocks...

Kwahu Business Forum: Chief of Staff urges Ghana to prioritise manufacturing, collaboration, and mentorship

The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum has emerged as a key platform for translating ideas into tangible outcomes, with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah highlighting...

Mahama’s industrial push gains momentum: Kwahu 2026 ignites Ghana’s manufacturing future

Ghana has taken a decisive step toward industrial transformation with the opening of the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso, positioning the country’s future...

Airport tax revenue shrinks by GH₵400m, misses 2025 target by 20%

Ghana’s airport tax revenue has dropped by GH₵400 million, missing its 2025 target by about 20 per cent, as the nearly GH₵2 billion projection...