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    Energy & Resources

    NEWFuel Prices to Drop on July 1

    Fuel prices in Ghana are set to significantly decrease from July 1, 2026. This reduction is driven by a nearly 20% drop in global crude oil prices and a 3.14% appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) projects substantial price cuts across petrol, diesel, and LPG, urging immediate implementation by Oil Marketing Companies to benefit consumers.

    Yaw Osei|11m ago
    Business

    NEWTakoradi Traders Refuse Toll Payments Over Project Delay

    Ekow Quansah|11m ago
    Economy

    NEWIMF Delegation Discusses Ghana's Economic Program at KNUST

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|11m ago
    Business

    NEWIndustrialist Urges Capital Relocation Amid Flood Losses

    Ekow Quansah|11m ago
    Energy & Resources

    NEWGhana Industrialists Question 3% Electricity Tariff Hike

    Yaw Osei|27m ago

    Politics & Policy

    Politics & Policy

    NEWEPA Moves to Reactivate Idle GHS 4.2 Billion Patrol Boat

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) plans to redeploy its Zodiac patrol boat, valued at GHS 4.2 billion, for environmental surveillance. The EPA will collaborate with the Ghana Navy to operate the vessel, which has been largely unused since its procurement in 2014. This initiative aims to combat rising water pollution and frequent flooding across Ghana's water bodies.

    Kofi Asante|57m ago
    Economy

    NEWWorld Bank report attributes GARID project delays to fiscal controls

    A World Bank report on the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has attributed delays in project implementation to fiscal restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Finance. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, stated the report disproves earlier allegations of misapplied funds by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. The World Bank downgraded the project's implementation rating from Moderately Satisfactory to Moderately Unsatisfactory in its May 2026 update, citing expenditure bottlenecks due to public financial management systems.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago
    Economy
    Breaking

    NEWAccra Flood Victims Receive Free NHIS Registration Amid Disease Warnings

    The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has initiated free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration for individuals affected by recent floods in Accra. This action addresses the heightened risk of waterborne diseases like diarrhoea and cholera. The initiative aims to provide timely medical access without financial burden for flood victims and their families.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1h ago

    Economy

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    Breaking

    NEWManhyia South MP Backs Bawumia's Flood Emergency Call

    Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has endorsed former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's proposal to declare a state of emergency over Ghana's recent devastating floods. Awuah argued that the current flooding is unlike previous incidents, necessitating extraordinary government measures for relief and coordination. He emphasized that the scale of destruction is still unfolding, warranting serious consideration of Bawumia's suggestion, especially with forecasts predicting more rainfall. This call for emergency action highlights the significant economic and social impact these floods are having across affected regions.

    Ama Mensah|1h ago

    Ghana Approves GHS 350 Million Flood Relief

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3h ago

    Ghana's Three-Tier Pension Scheme faces coverage gaps despite GHS billions in growth

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|3h ago

    President Mahama Emphasizes Hard Work Over Prayer for Economic Growth

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|3h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    GoldBod Adopts New LBMA Gold Pricing for Global Alignment

    Ghana's Gold Board (GoldBod) has implemented a new gold pricing system linked to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) AM and PM price fixes. This aims to align local gold purchases with international standards. All licensed gold buyers and miners must now follow strict real-time booking rules for transactions, with two official prices published daily.

    Abena Owusu|3h ago

    Ghana Bond Market Turnover Falls 71% to GHS 1.56 Billion

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Business

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    Breaking

    NEWAccra Flooding Exposes Gaps in Emergency Response, Say Experts

    Accra's persistent flooding highlights critical deficiencies in Ghana's emergency response, particularly the lack of water rescue equipment for firefighters. Security consultant Gerald Sintim-Aboagye stresses the urgent need for inflatable boats, life jackets, and specialized training to save lives and mitigate economic losses. The issue extends beyond immediate response, demanding comprehensive improvements to outdated drainage systems, unified command structures, and resilient infrastructure. Experts advocate for proactive measures like community preparedness programs and early warning systems to lessen the impact of future flood events in Ghana's urban centers.

    Ekow Quansah|1h ago

    New Tema Industrial Park to Attract Investment, Create Jobs

    Kwame Kusi|2h ago

    Amansie Central Drivers Strike Over Road Conditions, Fares Halts Public Transport

    Ekow Quansah|3h ago

    Accra Floods Kill 12 Amidst 500 Rescues

    Esi Larbi|4h ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    Ghana Sees 5 Utility Tariff Hikes Since 2025

    Ghana experienced five increases in electricity and water tariffs between May 2025 and July 2026. The latest adjustment on July 1, 2026, added a 3.49% rise for electricity and 0.85% for water. Akuapim North MP Sammi Awuku criticized the timing and impact on citizens.

    Akosua Boateng|3h ago

    Ghana utility tariffs increase 5th time in 18 months

    Samuel Darko|6h ago

    AGI urges PURC to halt 3.5% electricity tariff increase

    Yaw Osei|10h ago

    Fuel Prices Drop: Petrol, Diesel, LPG See Significant Reductions

    Samuel Darko|11h ago

    Agriculture

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    NEWGhana and Côte d’Ivoire lose GHS 142 billion annually in cocoa value

    Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, which produce most of the world's cocoa, collectively missed out on an estimated GHS 142 billion in potential economic value in 2025. This significant loss stems from their limited processing of cocoa into higher-value products like chocolate. The Hershey Company, a major global chocolate producer, generated nearly US$12 billion (approximately GHS 142 billion) in sales in 2025. This figure demonstrates the substantial revenue that cocoa-producing nations could capture through expanded local manufacturing and diversification into related industries.

    Abena Owusu|1h ago

    Tantanlawura, TCDA Launch 1,000-Hectare Tree Plantation

    Dr. Nana Asare|5h ago

    Ghana farmers plant 1.3 million trees in 2025

    Abena Owusu|10h ago

    El Nino to Cut Ghana Cocoa Output to 670,000 Tonnes

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    TikTok Settles Mental Health Lawsuit with Teen

    TikTok has agreed to settle a mental health lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old boy in Florida. The settlement, announced by the plaintiff's law firm, avoids a second high-profile trial in California focusing on claims that social media platforms are designed to be addictive. This agreement follows other settlements by social media companies facing similar allegations across the United States. Nearly every US state has filed lawsuits accusing these companies of misrepresenting their platforms' safety for young users.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|16h ago

    Ford Rehires 300 Human Engineers After AI Quality Checks Fail

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    Companies

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    Ghanaian Businesses Demand Tax Reforms at Awards

    Ghanaian businesses are pushing for comprehensive tax reforms, citing high tax burdens as a major impediment to growth and job creation, even as the broader macroeconomic environment improves. General Manager of Skynet, Abraham Siaw, emphasized that a review of existing taxes is crucial to enable companies to expand, innovate, and contribute more effectively to national development, ultimately benefiting the entire economy through increased investment and employment.

    Kwame Kusi|4h ago

    JonahCapital alleges xenophobic attacks in Nigeria, seeks intervention

    Kwesi Boateng|4h ago

    TotalEnergies Stock Jumps GH¢3.60 as GSE Turnover Hits GH¢7.94 Million

    Kwame Kusi|11h ago

    IFC Workshop Bolsters Family Business Succession Planning

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    World

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    World

    Greater Accra Flood Relief Targets 3,680 People

    Ghana's government, through the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has initiated relief efforts for 3,680 people in 606 households affected by recent floods in Accra. The intervention, backed by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and supported by NADMO and the Carter Charity Foundation, includes distributing essential items like food and mattresses to communities including Alajo and Avenor. This response comes amid projected continued heavy rainfall, prompting calls for increased public vigilance and preparedness.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3h ago

    Central Region Floods Claim 18 Lives, Collapse 58 Houses

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1d ago

    Accra Traders Face Significant Losses After Floods

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1d ago

    Most Read

    1Fuel Prices to Drop on July 12Takoradi Traders Refuse Toll Payments Over Project Delay3IMF Delegation Discusses Ghana's Economic Program at KNUST4Industrialist Urges Capital Relocation Amid Flood Losses5Ghana Industrialists Question 3% Electricity Tariff Hike6EPA Moves to Reactivate Idle GHS 4.2 Billion Patrol Boat7World Bank report attributes GARID project delays to fiscal controls8Accra Flood Victims Receive Free NHIS Registration Amid Disease Warnings9Accra Flooding Exposes Gaps in Emergency Response, Say Experts10Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire lose GHS 142 billion annually in cocoa value