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    NEWPrivate Schools Demand Scrap 15% SHS Priority Quota

    The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called for the complete removal of the 15% priority placement quota in Senior High School (SHS) admissions. GNAPS argues this policy unfairly favors public school students, undermining private schools' financial viability. The association warns of declining enrollment and potential school closures if the system remains unchanged.

    Kofi Asante|1h ago
    Agriculture

    Ghana Maize Prices Halve While Consumer Food Costs Remain High

    Abena Owusu|7h ago
    Economy

    GMet Faces GHS 50 Million Debt Amidst Critical Weather Forecasts

    Nana Yaw Amoako|8h ago
    Economy

    Ghana Education Minister Calls for Foundational Learning Shift, Citing GHS 3.4 Billion Spending

    Ama Mensah|8h ago
    Economy

    GETFund Allocates GHS 250 Million for Top Senior High Schools

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|8h ago

    Economy

    Economy

    Ghana's 2026 Economic Growth May Miss 7% Target

    Former President John Dramani Mahama stated that Ghana's economic growth for 2026 might not reach the projected 7% target. He cited global developments as the primary reason for this potential underperformance. Mahama emphasized that Ghana was on track for significant progress, but external factors have altered the economic outlook. This assessment comes as the government prepares for the 2027 budget, which is expected to address critical national issues.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|8h ago
    Energy & Resources

    Ghana's Energy Sector Inefficiencies Cost GHS 40 Billion Annually

    Ghana's energy sector inefficiencies are costing the nation an estimated GHS 40 billion annually, exacerbating fiscal challenges and social inequalities. Ben Boakye, Executive Director of ACEP, highlights massive losses at ECG and reliance on high-interest borrowing to cover operational gaps. He argues that ordinary citizens bear the financial burden without guaranteed electricity access, calling for urgent structural reforms to ensure efficiency and sustainability.

    Samuel Darko|9h ago
    Agriculture

    El Niño Threatens Ghana's Cocoa Exports, Government Revenue

    Fitch Solutions reports that Ghana's export sector, particularly cocoa, faces significant risks from El Niño conditions. Lower rainfall and higher temperatures during the October-December cocoa pod development period could reduce yields, impacting export earnings, government revenues, and rural incomes. This situation also poses risks to food security and could strain hydropower output.

    Dr. Nana Asare|9h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Ghana Bond Market Turnover Plummets 68% to GHS 2.12 Billion

    Ghana's secondary bond market experienced a sharp 68% decline in turnover, falling to GHS 2.12 billion. This significant drop occurred as investor attention moved towards a new four-year government bond, which successfully attracted GHS 4.46 billion in bids. The shift was influenced by recent liquidity injections from COCOBOD payments and unallocated treasury bill bids, signaling a strategic move by the government to manage its debt profile.

    Abena Owusu|20h ago

    Ghana Fixed-Income Trading Reaches GHS 1.21 Billion With Focus on Longer-Dated Securities

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Ghana Stock Exchange Transactions Soar 324% Amid Market Boom

    Abena Owusu|3d ago

    Treasury Bills and DDEP Bonds Dominate GH¢1.53 Billion Fixed Income Market

    Abena Owusu|4d ago

    Business

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    Business

    Mahama Urges Contractors to Accelerate 24-Hour Market Projects

    President John Dramani Mahama has urged contractors to speed up work on 24-hour market projects across Ghana, following an inspection in Nadowli-Kaleo. He noted delays at some sites due to contractors lacking financial capacity. These markets are crucial for expanding trading opportunities, boosting local economies, and providing farmers with reliable sales outlets.

    Ekow Quansah|1d ago

    IFC Managing Director Visits Ghana to Boost Private Investment

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    Ghanaian Banks Strengthen as Economic Conditions Stabilise

    Kwesi Boateng|1d ago

    GPHA Rejects Port Congestion as Sole Reason for Cement Price Hikes

    Ekow Quansah|2d ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    GNAPS Demands Scrapping of 15% Priority Placement Policy

    The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called for the complete removal of the 15% priority placement policy for private school students entering senior high schools. GNAPS argues the policy is discriminatory, despite a previous reduction from 30% to 15%, and highlights broader concerns about examination result inconsistencies and public confidence in the education system.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|15h ago

    France intercepts 3.9 metric tons of cocaine from Ghana valued at €225 million

    Grace Adjei|1d ago

    Government Demands GHS720 Container Charge Compliance for Shipping Talks

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3d ago

    Broadcasters Face GHS 85,000 Monthly DTT Tariff by 2027

    Nana Yaw Amoako|4d ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    NPP Warns Fuel Intervention Risks GHS 500 Million Monthly Debt

    Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) has warned that the government's GHS 2-per-litre diesel intervention is draining over GHS 500 million monthly from the petroleum downstream sector. The party argues this method, which withholds statutory margins, risks creating a new energy sector debt crisis similar to past issues. The NPP urges the government to suspend fuel taxes instead of accumulating debt to key industry players.

    Akosua Boateng|14h ago

    Oil Tanker Rates Soar to Record Highs Amid Middle East Risks

    Samuel Darko|1d ago

    Thermal Power Fuels 74% of Ghana's Electricity in July

    Yaw Osei|2d ago

    Ghana Union Demands IPP Pricing Review Amid Energy Crisis

    Samuel Darko|3d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    GROW2 Project Exceeds Targets Supporting 52,000 Women Farmers

    The GROW2 project, funded by the Canadian government, has significantly surpassed its goals in Northern Ghana, reaching 52,000 women smallholder farmers. This initiative also supported 5,000 micro-entrepreneurs and 61 small and medium-sized enterprises, exceeding initial targets and contributing to regional economic development.

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Ghana Fishing Industry Shrinks 24.7% in Q2 2026

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Nabdam Stakeholders Seek Expansion of Land Restoration Project to 10,000 Beneficiaries

    Abena Owusu|6d ago

    Ghana Demands Fairer Cocoa Prices for Farmers

    Dr. Nana Asare|9d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    Digital Economy Powers Ghana's GDP to 6% in Q2 2026

    Ghana's economy grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by the digital economy. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector showed a robust 30.9% year-on-year growth, making it the largest contributor to the expansion. This growth occurred despite a slight slowdown from the 6.6% recorded in the same period of 2025, largely due to moderated growth in agriculture and industry.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1d ago

    Ghana to Mandate Biometric SIM Verification by 2026

    Ama Mensah|5d ago

    Ghanaian Consumers See Up To 70% Drop In Fibre Broadband Prices

    Nana Yaw Amoako|5d ago

    Ghana to Upgrade All Rural Telephony Sites to 4G

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|6d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    GoldBod Reports GHS 896.5 Million Profit Surge

    Ghana's state-owned gold buying entity, GoldBod, announced a net profit of GHS 896.5 million in 2025, a substantial increase from GHS 178.5 million in 2024. This surge was largely attributed to record purchases from artisanal and small-scale miners, contributing to nearly US$11 billion in foreign exchange. President John Dramani Mahama hailed the performance but cautioned against complacency, emphasizing the need for sustained operational improvements.

    Kwesi Boateng|1d ago

    Tema Oil Refinery Records GHS 1.09 Billion Profit After Years of Losses

    Kwame Kusi|2d ago

    UMB and 3TREES Launch Nationwide Paint Discount Scheme

    Kwame Kusi|2d ago

    BOST Energies Pays GHS 34.2 Million Dividend After GHS 684 Million Profit

    Kwesi Boateng|8d ago

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