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Dorcas Affo-Toffey promises economic revival for Elubo traders

The Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has assured traders in the municipality, particularly those at Elubo along...

Pig farmers demand “Prako Nkitinkiti” support to mirror government’s poultry initiative

The Pig Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) is calling on government to introduce a dedicated policy to support pig production, strengthen the value chain,...

Ghana Gas CEO Judith Adjobah Blay woos investors at Global Energy Show in Canada

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Judith Adjobah Blay, has showcased Ghana’s growing investment potential in the natural gas...

Inflation could be coming down due to expected harvest season – Government Statistician

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, expects inflation to come down later in the year, due to the expected harvest season. According to him, since...

Gov’t distributes 1.7 million poultry birds under Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme

The Government has, so far, distributed 1.7 million poultry birds to farmers across the country under the Feed Ghana Programme, popularly known as “Nkoko...

Middle East conflict sends global growth to lowest rate since COVID-19 – World Bank

The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid...

Concerned Drivers Association demands probe into fuel price increases

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG) has raised concerns over what it describes as unauthorised increases in fuel prices at some filling stations...

Non-tariff barriers adding up to 20% to cost of trade in West Africa – Trade Minister

Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described non-tariff barriers as the most persistent obstacle to regional trade in West Africa,...

Ghana International Bank CEO sacked, new CEO named

UK-based Ghana International Bank “GhIB”, has had its Chief Executive Officer, Dean Adansi, relieved of his duties. The GhIB Board, controlled by the Government of...

Ghana launches landmark Women and Youth Employment Programme to create over 30,000 jobs

Ghana has officially launched the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO) Programme, a major initiative expected to create more than 30,000...

Statistical Service targets mid-2027 rollout of rebased GDP and inflation data

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) says it is on course to introduce rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures by...

We are guarding our economic achievements jealously – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has assured Parliament that the government is jealously safeguarding the economic gains achieved since 2025 and...

GRIDCo Board calls on Speaker of Parliament Bagbin

The Board of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has held discussions with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, as part of efforts to strengthen...

Cedi weakens further against major currencies as demand for foreign exchange rises

The Ghana cedi has continued to depreciate against major trading currencies over the past two weeks, with rising demand for foreign exchange and growing...

NPA marks World LPG Day 2026, reaffirms commitment to clean energy expansion

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Monday commemorated World LPG Day 2026, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and...

Cedi remains under pressure despite BoG’s intervention; one dollar going for GH¢12.40 at forex bureaus

The cedi remained under pressure over the two-week review period, driven largely by heightened demand pressures. In the interbank market, the cost of obtaining a...

Ghana still open to foreign mining investment despite push for local ownership — GIPC

As debate intensifies over the future ownership of the country's strategic mineral assets, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has assured investors that Ghana...

Sentuo Refinery takes delivery of 1 million barrels of jubilee crude for local processing

Private oil refinery firm Sentuo Oil Refinery is expected to receive a significant consignment of crude oil from Ghana’s offshore fields today for local...

Deputy MD of Ghana Stock Exchange retires

The Deputy Managing Director of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Frank Yoofi Mensa Berle, has retires, effective June 3, 2026. Mr. Berle joined the Exchange...

Government tightens grip on premix funds as accountability exercise tracks GH¢4.6 million

The Government has intensified efforts to strengthen accountability and financial oversight within the premix fuel distribution system, with Landing Beach Committees accounting for GH¢4,676,011.14...

Ghana records 23.41 pct increase in gold production in 2025

Ghana increased gold output by 23.41 per cent to 5.94 million ounces in 2025 from 4.82 million ounces a year earlier, the Ghana Chamber...

Begoro District Forestry to plant 160,000 trees under ‘Tree for Life’ initiative

The Begoro District Forestry Department in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region is set to plant 160,000 trees this year under the...

We have built required reserves to withstand oil price shocks  – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has expressed confidence that the country has built the required reserves to help withstand oil price...

Ghana Link dismisses claims of ICUMS failures, demands evidence from accusers

Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has strongly rejected allegations that the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is dysfunctional and causing disruptions to port and...

Finance Ministry releases 85% of Agriculture Ministry’s 2026 budget – Deputy Finance Minister

The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢1.677 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing 85 percent of the ministry’s approved...

BoG Governor pushes digital credit, bankable projects to boost private sector lending

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, says improving access to credit for businesses and individuals remains a major priority...

Inflation rate climbs to 3.7% in May

Ghana’s inflation rate rose for the second consecutive month in May 2026, signalling a slowdown in the country’s disinflation trend as food prices continued...

We don’t see inflation increasing above 5% by December 2026 – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is optimistic inflation will not go beyond 5% by the end of the year. He, however, sees inflation rising...

Government misses revenue and borrowing targets despite stability claims – Amin Adam

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has criticised the government’s economic management, arguing that key fiscal and monetary targets have not been achieved...

Amin Adam accuses government of introducing new taxes despite abolishing ‘nuisance taxes’

Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while claiming credit for abolishing what it described as...

Amin Adam rejects Finance Minister’s claim that IMF programme derailed under Akufo-Addo gov’t

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, has strongly rejected claims by the current Finance Minister that Ghana’s IMF-supported...

Agriculture is where the money is – Eric Opoku urges investors to explore the sector

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has encouraged Ghanaians and investors to turn their attention to agriculture, describing the sector as one of...

Ghana records egg surplus as poultry production rises – Agric Minister

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has disclosed that Ghana is currently experiencing an abundance of eggs due to increased poultry production driven...

Government to establish poultry processing centre to support farmers – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that government is partnering with a private investor to establish a poultry processing centre...

Bond market turnover declined by 17% to GH¢475m

Trade activity in the secondary bond market moderated 17.27% week-on-week to GH¢475 million, compared to last week’s strong turnover. This comes after a holiday-induced pause,...

Gov’t misses target in auction 2009 treasury bills sale

Government fell short of its treasury bills target at Auction 2009, according to results released by the Bank of Ghana. Government had set a target...

Road Transport Operators dismiss reports of 20% transport fare increase

Road Transport Operators have dismissed reports of a purported 20 percent increase in public transport fares scheduled to take effect from June 2, 2026,...

COCOBOD to issue commercial papers to raise $1bn for 2026/2027 crop season – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will soon issue commercial papers to raise about US$1 billion...

Some OMCs begin increase in fuel prices; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢15.20 

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps from this morning, June 1, 2026. The increase is...

No green light yet for transport fare hike – GRTCC

The General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), Emmanuel Ohene, says the association has not approved any increase in transport fares...