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    Energy & Resources

    NEWFuel prices to drop by July 16

    Ghanaian consumers can expect a decrease in fuel prices from July 16, 2026, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). This positive outlook is driven by favorable international market conditions, a stable Ghana cedi, and recent adjustments to fuel price floors by the National Petroleum Authority. While global events like the Middle East conflict typically cause price volatility, COMAC projects a significant reduction, offering relief to consumers and potentially boosting economic stability.

    Akosua Boateng|0m ago
    Technology

    NEWGhana to train 2,000 youth in digital skills

    Nana Yaw Amoako|14m ago
    Politics & Policy

    NEWAshanti RCC Bans Mining in Nweneso 1 and 2 for Land Restoration

    Grace Adjei|14m ago
    Economy

    NEWMiracles Aboagye granted GHS 50 million bail with three sureties

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|14m ago
    Economy

    NEWGovernment Seeks Stronger Zoomlion Partnership for Flood Clean-up Operations

    Ama Mensah|57m ago

    Politics & Policy

    Politics & Policy

    NEWGhana Medical Trust Fund Reviews Hospital Partnership After 5 Patient Pilot Program

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has initiated a review of its partnership with the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH). This assessment follows the successful treatment of five patients during a pilot phase. The review aims to refine operational systems and improve service delivery ahead of a nationwide rollout of the GMTF's specialist healthcare program. Discussions include evaluating the GMTFcare digital platform and strengthening inter-institutional collaboration.

    Kofi Asante|1h ago
    Energy & Resources

    NEWUS Imposes 20% Charge on Hormuz Cargo

    The United States reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports and announced a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows escalating strikes between the US and Iran. The move aims to control navigation through the vital oil shipping route.

    Yaw Osei|1h ago
    Economy

    NEWFormer Presidential Staffer Granted GHS 50 Million Bail in Graft Probe

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a former Presidential Staffer, received GHS 50 million bail with stringent conditions from EOCO. His lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, has called these terms "cruel and oppressive." The Economic and Organised Crime Office is investigating alleged misappropriation of GHS 55 million at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1h ago

    Economy

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    Economy

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye Granted GHS 50 Million Bail in Financial Probe

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a member of the NPP communications team, received bail for GHS 50 million from EOCO. This follows his arrest in connection with an investigation into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation. The probe concerns GHS 55 million in public funds and includes charges like conspiracy to steal and causing financial loss to the state. The NPP has criticized the arrest as politically motivated, while EOCO insists on due process.

    Ama Mensah|2h ago

    Miracles Aboagye Arrest for Accountability Not Politics

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2h ago

    Public Officials Face Criminal Liability for Negligence with State Funds

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2h ago

    Former Official Investigated Over GHS 55 Million Public Funds

    Ama Mensah|4h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    GSE Composite Index Rises 0.80% as Market Value Reaches GHS 287.12 Billion

    Ghana Stock Exchange's Composite Index increased by 0.80%, pushing the market capitalization to GHS 287.12 billion. Total trade turnover also saw a significant 54.06% jump, reaching GHS 67.14 million, primarily fueled by strong performance from MTN Ghana and Kasapreko.

    Dr. Nana Asare|17h ago

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Rises by GHS 1.28 Billion

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Ghana Bond Market Turnover Falls 71% to GHS 1.56 Billion

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Business

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    Business

    Ghana Engineers Call for Maintenance Shift to Preserve Assets

    Ghana's engineers have called on policymakers to shift focus from new infrastructure construction to maintaining existing assets. The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) highlights that poor maintenance drains public resources. The forthcoming Ghana Infrastructure Report Card 2026 aims to guide investment decisions by objectively assessing infrastructure needs. This push reflects concerns about inadequate planning and weak maintenance practices, which lead to significant financial losses and infrastructure deterioration across key sectors.

    Ekow Quansah|2h ago

    CalBank posts GHS353.6 million profit before tax in first half

    Kwesi Boateng|4h ago

    Banks exempted from post-flood cleanup directive

    Kwesi Boateng|6h ago

    Volatile Extractive Revenues Threaten Kumasi-Accra Expressway Funding

    Esi Larbi|7h ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    World Bank Downgrades Ghana Energy Programme Amid Funding Delays

    The World Bank has downgraded Ghana's crucial Energy Sector Recovery Programme to “Unsatisfactory” due to delays in funding and poor execution. This downgrade highlights growing risks in Ghana's electricity sector, where the combined losses of ECG and NEDCo have reached approximately US$1.5 billion, nearly three times the targeted amount. The report criticizes the Ministry of Finance for delayed funding approvals and slow implementation by agencies, impacting critical reforms for efficiency and financial stability. This situation puts Ghana's public finances at risk, as mounting arrears and operational inefficiencies could force the government to step in with subsidies.

    Akosua Boateng|6h ago

    World Bank downgrades Ghana energy programme to 'Unsatisfactory'

    Samuel Darko|15h ago

    Ghana Fuel Dealers Face Losses Amidst Oil Price Volatility

    Yaw Osei|2d ago

    Ghana fuel market faces price volatility amid US Iran tensions

    Yaw Osei|3d ago

    Agriculture

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    NEWQueenmother completes Upper West tour for shea conservation and women's economic empowerment

    Pognaa Salma Chaana Abdul-Razak, the Paramount Queenmother of the Sing Traditional Area, completed an Upper West tour focused on shea tree conservation and supporting women in the shea value chain. The initiative, spanning over 17 communities, involved educating more than 2,000 women shea pickers on sustainable practices. The project aims to combat indiscriminate tree felling, particularly for charcoal production, which threatens shea ecosystems. Women participants called for economic alternatives like irrigation, vocational training, and better access to markets and finance.

    Dr. Nana Asare|1h ago

    Ghana to Host 2026 African Cashew Alliance Conference and Expo

    Dr. Nana Asare|5h ago

    Ghana targets 4-month tomato import cut with solar irrigation

    Abena Owusu|6h ago

    Ghana Secures Cocoa Export Deals with UAE, Saudi Arabia

    Dr. Nana Asare|11h ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    Ghana Must Protect Critical Infrastructure From Cyber Threats

    Ghana's critical infrastructure, including energy and water systems, faces increasing cyber threats. Recent global attacks show cyber operations disrupt essential services. Ghana's Cyber Security Authority is developing an Energy Sector CERT, emphasizing a shift to advanced security models. Implementing cloud-native defenses and Zero Trust Architecture is crucial for national resilience.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|5h ago

    Ghana loses GHS 19 million to cybercrime

    Nana Yaw Amoako|8h ago

    Cyberattacks now 'existential risk' for Ghana's digital businesses: GHS 19 million at risk

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|16h ago

    AfriNova Launches Wastle Platform to Digitalize Waste Collection

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    Corporate Governance Key to Ghana's Economic Growth

    The Ghana Bar Association's Greater Accra Vice President, Andrew Apau Obeng, announced that strong corporate governance is vital for Ghana's economic transformation. He stated that Ghana has sufficient corporate governance laws but struggles with enforcement and compliance. This hinders investor confidence and contributes to business failures. Obeng emphasized that lawyers play a key role in ensuring compliance and accountability. He advocated for competence-based board appointments to strengthen private sector leadership. The remarks come ahead of the Greater Accra Bar's 2026 Law Week, focused on 'Corporate Governance Rebooted: From Rules to Transformation'.

    Kwesi Boateng|3h ago

    Jospong Group urges sustained waste management 2026

    Kwesi Boateng|10h ago

    UniMAC Appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong as First Chancellor

    Kwesi Boateng|2d ago

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