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Bond market: Turnover declines 42.47% to GH¢2.27bn

The Secondary bond market activity moderated over the week, with aggregate turnover declining 42.47% week-on-week to GH¢2.27 billion. The flow dynamics suggest a clear preference...

Real income of cocoa farmers has improved – Agriculture Minister

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has stated that cocoa farmers are better off under the current pricing regime despite the recent...

I will tour cocoa-growing areas to explain new price – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide tour of cocoa-growing communities to engage farmers on...

COCOBOD under NPP left 330,000-tonne rollover debt – Eric Opoku

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has alleged that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) left behind a rollover debt of 330,000 tonnes...

Government did not engage cocoa farmers before announcing reforms – Issifu Issaka

The President of the Cooperative Cocoa Farmers Association, Issifu Issaka, has criticised the government for failing to consult cocoa farmers before unveiling sweeping reforms...

MoFA Director pleads for farmers’ patience amidst cocoa price slash

Director of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Evans Amankwah, has acknowledged the potential consequences of the government’s mishandling of the...

Cocoa farmers decry adverse impact of producer price cut on livelihoods

Cocoa farmers in the Ashanti, Ahafo, and Western North regions are raising concerns over the reduction in the producer price of cocoa for the...

If it were cassava, we’d be selling it ourselves – Young Cocoa Farmers lament price drop [Audio]

The Convener of the Young Cocoa Farmers of Ghana, Martin Adu, says the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices will take a heavy toll...

GSE starts 2026 on positive note, 6 firms record gains; GFIM grows by 118%

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) equity market started 2026 on a positive note in January with strong gains, as the GSE Composite Index recorded...

Government to restructure COCOBOD’s GH¢5.8bn debt

Government has announced plans to restructure about GH¢5.8 billion in legacy debt owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Bank of Ghana...

CDM demands immediate reversal of cocoa price reduction

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for the immediate reversal of the newly announced cocoa producer price of GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag,...

Cocoa price cut could fuel galamsey – CDM warns

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has warned that the reduction of the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag could undermine national...

CDM condemns reduction of cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has condemned the government’s decision to reduce the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, describing the...

95% of family businesses fail before the third generation – IFC

Nearly 95 percent of family owned businesses worldwide do not survive beyond the third generation, according to the International Finance Corporation, highlighting persistent governance...

TCDA trains 85 officers to enforce standards, protect Ghana’s tree crop sector

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, has announced that 85 compliance and enforcement officers have...

Ghana is open for business – Lands Minister woos global investors at Mining Indaba

Ghana has positioned itself as Africa’s most attractive mining destination at the 2026 Mining Indaba, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel...

We are partners – GRA assures traders on 20% VAT rollout

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has assured traders that it remains committed to engaging stakeholders over the implementation of the new Value Added Tax...

GUTA expresses concern over lack of engagement on new VAT regime

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Clement Boateng, has expressed frustration over what he describes as the Ghana Revenue Authority’s...

Let’s support “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” programme to revamp collapsed poultry farms – Asutifi North DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asutifi North, Hafiz Dauda, has urged Ghanaians to support the government’s “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” programme, aimed at revitalizing poultry...

Cedi to depreciate modestly in 2026 after historic rally – EM Advisory predicts

After a historic 30% annual gain against the US dollar in 2025, Ghana’s cedi is expected to experience modest depreciation in 2026, according to...

Feed Ghana initiative could reduce food inflation and boost rural livelihoods – EM Advisory

Agricultural modernisation under the Feed Ghana initiative is expected to play a key role in curbing food inflation and strengthening rural livelihoods in 2026,...

Tourism and Creative Arts could boost Ghana’s 2026 growth – EM Advisory projects

Ghana’s tourism and creative arts sectors hold significant potential to diversify the economy and generate employment in 2026, according to EM Advisory. The advisory noted...

PPPs key to meeting Ghana’s infrastructure goals in 2026 – EM Advisory

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a central role in accelerating Ghana’s infrastructure delivery in 2026, as fiscal space remains constrained, EM Advisory...

Services sector to drive Ghana’s baseline 4.8% growth in 2026 – EM Advisory

Ghana’s services sector is expected to remain the main engine of economic growth in 2026, supporting a baseline GDP projection of 4.8%, according to...

Ghana must avoid post IMF fiscal slippage – EM Advisory warns

As Ghana prepares to exit its IMF Extended Credit Facility mid-2026, analysts caution that fiscal discipline will be tested. EM Advisory warns that the country’s...

Cedi stability faces test as external risks mount in 2026 – EM Advisory

Ghana’s cedi, which posted historic gains in 2025, faces potential volatility in 2026 as commodity prices, regional security risks, and global interest rates create...

Gov’t moves to recover GH₵27.7m after audit exposes premix fund lapses

The government has initiated a recovery and reform campaign in the premix fuel sector, following the publication of an audit report that uncovered severe...

NEIP collaborates with Venture Capital Trust Fund on Adwumawura Programme

Earlier today, 9th February 2026, the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and Management Team of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP)...

Group petitions the police over planned demonstration on delayed cocoa payments

A concerned group, Forum for Accountability and Development of Sefwi (FADOS), has petitioned the Ghana Police Service in the Western North Region over a...

Cancelling 1D1F shows lack of policy understanding – Former Trade Minister [Video]

Former Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has expressed surprise and disappointment over the government’s decision to cancel the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) programme. Speaking in...

Is VALCO for sale? Here are the facts

By any serious industrial measure, Ghana’s Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is at a crossroads. Either the country secures a strategic investor to modernise the smelter,...

VAT hike crushing spare parts dealers, GRA ‘too lazy’ – PRO [Video]

Public Relations Officer of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, Kwadwo Takyi Addo, has accused the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) of being “lazy”...

WLA president pledges to enhance lotteries across Africa

The President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), Andreas Kotter, says the WLA is committed to strengthening and supporting its member states in Africa...

Pay us now or farmers will suffer – Licensed Cocoa Buyers urge COCOBOD

President of the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana (LICOBAG), Samuel Adimado, has raised alarms over a “looming collapse” in the cocoa sector due...

T-bills: Government exceeds target by 246; interest rates fall sharply to 9.9%

Investor interest in government securities remained high, as the government exceeded its treasury bills target by 246%. This was, however, achieved at a reduced target...

MIIF projects changing global market dynamics in 2026

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF),  has projected a cautiously optimistic outlook for global and Ghanaian financial markets in 2026, as easing inflation,...

COCOBOD, gov’t explore new funding model to reduce raw cocoa exports

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), in collaboration with government and financial sector players, is exploring a new funding model aimed at reducing the country’s...

Ghana to exit IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicant – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is on course to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

Ghana on track to exit IMF programme by April 2026 — President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana is on track to complete its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

IMF should move its headquarters to Ghana if we can’t manage after exit – GNCCI CEO

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) CEO, Mark Badu-Aboagye, has warned Ghana’s political leadership that the country cannot continue to return...