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    NEWWomen-Owned Businesses Secure 60% of DBG's GHS 2.5 Billion Lending

    Development Bank Ghana has disbursed over GHS 2.5 billion since its inception, with more than 60% of this funding directed towards women-led and women-owned businesses. This strategic allocation supports Ghana's economic transformation, focusing on agriculture, manufacturing, and high-value services. The bank's CEO, Prof Randolph Nsor-Ambala, highlighted the impact on nearly 1,000 businesses nationwide, aiming to create jobs and improve food security.

    Kwame Kusi|2m ago
    Energy & Resources

    NEWGlobal Fuel Prices to Remain High Until 2027 Due to Refining Crunch

    Samuel Darko|32m ago
    Business

    NEWGPRTU Seeks Transport Fare Review Amid Rising Fuel Costs

    Ekow Quansah|47m ago
    Technology

    NEWGhana Records 1,818 Online Fraud Cases in Seven Months

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago
    Markets & Data

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Hits GHS 909.15 Million Turnover

    Dr. Nana Asare|2h ago

    Business

    Business

    Bank of Ghana Raises GHS 10.2 Billion in 14-Day Bills

    The Bank of Ghana successfully raised GHS 10.2 billion through 14-day bills in its latest tender. This action highlights the central bank's ongoing efforts to manage excess liquidity within the financial system using short-dated securities. The operation saw a weighted average interest rate of 10.4972%, indicating market expectations for short-term returns. This move is distinct from government borrowing and focuses purely on monetary policy objectives.

    Kwame Kusi|2h ago
    Business

    Cedi Gains Mask State Enterprise Weakness, Analyst Warns

    Dr. Richmond Atuahene warns that recent cedi gains are artificially boosting the reported profits of Ghana's state-owned enterprises. He argues that these profits stem from foreign exchange movements, not improved operational efficiency. This could lead to significant problems if the cedi weakens again, impacting the banking sector and broader economy.

    Kwesi Boateng|4h ago
    Agriculture

    Ghana Demands Fairer Cocoa Prices for Farmers

    Ghana is pushing for a significant shift in the global cocoa trade, advocating for farmers to receive a larger share of the value generated from their produce. Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey of the Cocoa Marketing Company highlighted the need for a fairer distribution, especially as production costs increase. The government aims to guarantee farmers at least 70% of the gross free-on-board price and process 50% of cocoa locally by 2026/27, moving beyond a focus solely on production volumes to value capture.

    Dr. Nana Asare|4h ago

    Economy

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    BOSTenergies Pays First GHS 34.2 Million Dividend to Government

    BOSTenergies has paid GHS 34.2 million in dividends to the Government of Ghana. This marks the company's first dividend payment ever. The payment follows a 72 percent increase in profit after tax for 2025. Revenue also surged by 195 percent, indicating strong financial performance. This milestone reflects improved management and financial oversight within the state-owned enterprise.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|13h ago

    Ghana to Clear 30-Year Korle Lagoon Waste Backlog

    Ama Mensah|19h ago

    SOE Profit Reaches GHS 19.8 Billion Amid Efficiency Concerns

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|22h ago

    State Enterprises Hold GHS 282 Billion Debt Threatening Economy

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|23h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Ghana Stock Exchange Leads Africa with 71.27% Local Currency Return

    The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has emerged as Africa's top-performing equity market in local currency terms, delivering a 71.27% return by August 2026. This significant rebound, fueled by better macroeconomic conditions and a 456.44% surge in trading activity, marks a reversal from previous struggles. While ranking second in US dollar terms, the performance signals renewed investor appetite and improved market liquidity, with key companies like Intravenous Infusions PLC and Hords PLC seeing substantial gains.

    Dr. Nana Asare|4h ago

    Ghana Stock Exchange Forecasts 81% Investor Return by Year-End 2026

    Abena Owusu|9h ago

    Ghana Stock Exchange Trading Value Drops 49% to GHS 39.13 Million

    Abena Owusu|2d ago

    GSE Trades GHS 5.14 Million as MTN Ghana Dominates Activity

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Ghana's Language Barrier Excludes Millions from National Discourse

    Ghana's official reliance on English for state documents and parliamentary proceedings excludes millions of citizens, particularly women and those in rural areas, from understanding critical national issues like the budget and laws. Despite independence 69 years ago, no official translations of the Constitution exist in local languages. This linguistic barrier hinders civic participation and informed decision-making, prompting calls for official translations and multilingual parliamentary proceedings.

    Grace Adjei|20h ago

    Ghanaian Travellers Limited to GHS 500 in Local Currency Abroad

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2d ago

    Chief of Staff Urges Strong Government-Church Partnership

    Kofi Asante|4d ago

    West African Health Organisation Launches Patient Support Centres in Three Nations

    Grace Adjei|5d ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    TOR and GOIL Deepen Partnership for Fuel Supply Security

    The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) have agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to improve the supply and distribution of petroleum products across Ghana. The move is expected to boost energy security and contribute to price stability at fuel pumps. This builds on an existing relationship, with TOR ramping up its refinery operations. The partnership is crucial for Ghana's downstream petroleum sector and national economic stability.

    Akosua Boateng|23h ago

    Fuel Prices Rise 5 Percent in Ghana Amid Global Oil Surge

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Ghana Water Faces 131 Million Gallon Daily Deficit

    Samuel Darko|1d ago

    Ghana Water Uncovers 685 Illegal Connections, Recovers GHS 6.5 Million

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    Tomato Prices Soar 158.3% in August, Driving Inflation

    Fresh tomato prices surged by 158.3% year-on-year in August 2026, making it the biggest price mover according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This sharp increase occurred despite a slight moderation in overall food inflation. The GSS reported overall year-on-year inflation at 5.0% for August, up from 4.6% in July, with non-food items being the primary driver.

    Abena Owusu|6h ago

    Ghana Processes Less Than 6% Of Cashew Output

    Abena Owusu|1d ago

    COCOBOD Settles GHS 2.3 Billion DDEP Obligation for 2026

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Fallen Power Cable Kills 10 Cattle in Krachi East

    Dr. Nana Asare|4d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    Online Fraud Accounts for 47% of Ghana's Cyber Incidents

    Ghana's Cyber Security Authority (CSA) revealed that online fraud constituted 47% of all cyber incidents reported between January and July 2026. This amounts to 1,818 cases out of 3,876 total incidents. The rise in digital financial services has created new opportunities for criminals, leading to significant financial losses and eroding public trust. The Bank of Ghana's 2025 Fraud Report also showed a 48% increase in fraud cases across financial institutions, with GHS 101 million at risk. Experts call for stronger collaboration and improved cybersecurity measures to protect Ghana's digital economy.

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    mNotify Selects 14 Ghanaian SMEs for AI Transformation Programme

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3d ago

    Social Media Profiles Now Public Reference Points, Mogtari Warns Users

    Nana Yaw Amoako|5d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    GPHA Records GHS 2.82 Billion Net Profit Amidst Revenue Growth

    The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) achieved a net profit of GHS 2.82 billion, with total revenue reaching GHS 7.62 billion. This financial success underscores the authority's robust operational strategies and its significant contribution to Ghana's economic landscape, despite ongoing challenges in the global shipping industry.

    Kwesi Boateng|20h ago

    MTN Foundation Disburses GHS 5 Million to 454 MSMEs

    Kwesi Boateng|1d ago

    Camelot Ghana Revenue Rises 31.5 Percent to GHS 36.97 Million in 2025

    Kwesi Boateng|2d ago

    World

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    World

    South African Tourism Leaders Wear Kente Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

    South African Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba wore Ghanaian Kente at a major tourism forum, a gesture intended to foster Pan-African unity. This act of cultural diplomacy comes amidst recent tensions between Ghana and South Africa concerning migration issues and Ghana's rejection of a GHS 20 million support package from MTN Ghana for xenophobia victims.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|11h ago

    Central Region Targets 60,000 New Jobs Through Economic Zone

    Ama Mensah|3d ago

    Most Read

    1Women-Owned Businesses Secure 60% of DBG's GHS 2.5 Billion Lending2Global Fuel Prices to Remain High Until 2027 Due to Refining Crunch3GPRTU Seeks Transport Fare Review Amid Rising Fuel Costs4Ghana Records 1,818 Online Fraud Cases in Seven Months5Ghana Fixed Income Market Hits GHS 909.15 Million Turnover6Bank of Ghana Raises GHS 10.2 Billion in 14-Day Bills7Cedi Gains Mask State Enterprise Weakness, Analyst Warns8Ghana Demands Fairer Cocoa Prices for Farmers9Ghana Stock Exchange Leads Africa with 71.27% Local Currency Return10Ghana's Q1 External Trade Reaches GHS 174.6 Billion