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GoldBod Refines 90% of Gold Locally, Boosting Jobs and Revenue

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) now refines between 80 and 90 percent of the gold it purchases and exports within Ghana. This strategic shift, disclosed by CEO Sammy Gyamfi, aims to create local employment, retain revenue, and strengthen domestic industries. The move represents a significant departure from past practices where most gold was exported unrefined, ensuring more economic benefits remain in Ghana.

GEXIM Urges Banks to Fund Korle-Bu Child Health Department Refurbishment

DVLA Targets 2027 RFID Plate Rollout, Reports GHS 27 Million Sticker Revenue

Wontumi Pleads Not Guilty to GHS 30 Million Exim Bank Loan Fraud Charges

Standard Chartered Ghana Reports GHS 673.48 Million Dividend Payout

Bank of Ghana Directs Financial Institutions on Cross-Border Lending Risks

Bank of Ghana Absorbs GHS 228 Billion in Liquidity as Businesses Seek Funding

Ghana Bank Lending Rates Hit 25-Year Low at 15.94%

Ghana says it led Operation Blackout: 8 arrested, 120 suspected trafficking victims rescued

The Cyber Security Authority says Ghanaian agencies planned and led the cybercrime raids the FBI described as Operation Blackout, with eight suspects arrested, 120 suspected trafficking victims rescued and 136 phones and 130 laptops seized.

Wontumi Farms asks High Court to treat Exim Bank loan dispute as civil

Police arrest 12 in Tamale, seize firearms and suspected drugs

Police: Pentecost Church elder Albert Ogoe arrested over alleged GH¢200,000 fraud, not kidnapped

GRA warns of legal action after alleged assault on officers at Westlands

FBI says more than 130 detained in Ghana in Operation Blackout scam takedown

Media worker and journalist remanded over alleged GH¢800,000 spiritual fraud

NAIMOS seizes 10 excavators in raids on illegal mining along River Pra

Treasury Bills Dominate Ghana Fixed Income Market with GHS 1.03 Billion Turnover

Treasury bills accounted for 64% of the Ghana Fixed Income Market's turnover, reaching GHS 1.03 billion, while trading in Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bonds fell by 65%. This shift occurred despite a 27.88% decrease in overall market turnover to GHS 1.61 billion, indicating investors are preferring less risky, shorter-term government securities.

Ghana Stock Exchange Gains 1.8 Million Shares Despite 88% Turnover Drop

Ghana Stock Market Trading Jumps 36% to GHS 141.88 Million

Ghana Fixed-Income Turnover Jumps 31.64% to GHS 8.98 Billion

Ghana Fixed Income Market Sees GHS 2.23 Billion Turnover Driven by DDEP Bonds

GSE Turnover Surges 365% to GHS 31.89 Million Driven by MTN Ghana

Ghana Stock Exchange Sees Record Activity Amidst 15.24 Billion Cedi Market Cap Drop

Ghana Stock Exchange Turnover Jumps 35.6% to GHS 141.88 Million Amid Concentration Risk

UPSA Students Face GHS 6,000 Hostel Fees, Call for Government Action

Students at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), are struggling with high private hostel fees, with some paying over GHS 6,000 for shared rooms. This financial strain affects their ability to manage academic and living expenses. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has acknowledged the issue and announced the formation of a committee to investigate the rising costs and propose solutions. Students are urging the government to make accommodation more affordable and ensure better facilities.

Ghana Achieves Tier 1 Anti-Trafficking Status, Needs GHS 20 Million More Funding

DVLA Registers Over 7,700 Excavators Under New Tracking Initiative

UN Expert Urges Ghana to Bolster Rent Control Amid Housing Crisis

Ghana Standards Authority Faces Scrutiny Over 15-Year Vehicle Import Restriction

Government Pauses Ban on Bus Preaching and Hawking

TRAFFITECH-GH to Impose Higher Speeding Fines, Minimum GHS 240 Penalty

PURC Secures GHS 338,452 Refunds for Consumers, Recovers GHS 2.9 Million for Utilities

Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Middle East Tensions and Russia-Ukraine Energy Deal

Oil prices saw a slight dip in early European trading on Monday. This was due to a US-announced "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine. The truce helped to offset concerns from escalating Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. Brent Crude traded at $104 per barrel, while WTI Crude was at $91 a barrel. These developments highlight the complex factors influencing global energy markets and their potential impact on Ghana's economy.

Ghana’s Power Crisis Deepens Despite 89% Access Rate

Ghana Targets 89.13% Electricity Access, Revives Oil Refining by 2027

ExxonMobil Return Talks Emerge Amidst GIPA CEO's Silence

Shell, Chevron Sign Exploration Deal as Petrobras Eyes Ghana Oil Blocks

Bono PURC Secures GHS 47,057 in Utility Billing Adjustments for Consumers

Asharami Ghana Boosts LPG Storage by 10% with New 6,000MT Facility

Tullow Sells 1 Million Barrels of Crude to Ghanaian Refinery

Weta Rice Farmers Seek GHS 9 Million Aid After Floods Destroy Crops

Rice farmers in Weta, Volta Region, have formally requested urgent financial assistance and the repair of the Weta Irrigation Scheme from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Floods devastated their crops, impacting over 1,200 registered farmers who had invested heavily in their farms. The farmers also demand an investigation into the use of World Bank funds previously allocated for the scheme's redevelopment.

Ghana to Establish 50 Farmers Services Centres for Agriculture Revolution

Ghana Targets 50 Farmers Services Centres to Boost Agriculture

Ghana's 1.8 Million Tonne Rice Import Bill Spurs Investment Call

Ghana Prioritises Fish Safety and Loss Reduction to Boost Fisheries Sector

Ghana Imported 1.8 Million Tonnes of Rice, Calls for Investment

Ghana's Poultry Production Soars to 22% Under Nkoko Nketenkete Program

Ghana Faces 150,000-Tonne Palm Oil Shortfall Annually

Ghana's ICT Sector Surges 30.9% Amid Uneven Economic Growth

Ghana's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector grew by an impressive 30.9% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the World Bank. This surge contributed significantly to overall economic growth, which remained concentrated in services and hydrocarbons, raising concerns about broad-based development across the economy.

Government Repositions One Million Coders Programme to Target Final-Year Students

Ghana's Digital Ambition Focuses on Jobs and Economic Value

Ghanaian MSMEs Embrace AI for Growth Amidst Digital Skill Gaps

Ghana's GHS 492.9 Billion Mobile Money Boom Bypasses Many Businesses

Mahama Assures Investors of Stable Economy Amidst Global Challenges

President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed the government's commitment to providing reliable power and stable economic conditions to attract investment and drive industrial transformation. This assurance came during the commissioning of Nestlé Ghana's GHS 59 million expanded production line. The Bank of Ghana noted global economic challenges but highlighted Ghana's resilience, with Q2 2026 GDP growth at 6.0% and inflation at 5.0% in August, leading to the Monetary Policy Committee maintaining the policy rate at 14.0%.

Zijin Golden Ridge Generated GHS 7 Billion Economic Value in Ghana

Nestlé Ghana Expands Production to 30,000 Tonnes Annually

Kasapreko PLC Raises GHS 700 Million on Ghana Stock Exchange

Nestlé Ghana Doubles Evaporated Milk Production to 30,000 Tonnes

Businessman Charged with GHS 480,000 Fraud

Dzata Cement Targets 3 Million Tonnes Annual Production in Major Expansion

Ghana's Domestic Tourism Visits Hit 1.79 Million in 2025

Ghana recorded 1.79 million domestic tourism visits in 2025, a 7% increase from the previous year, driven by local travellers. The Ghana Tourism Report 2025 also shows a marginal rise in international arrivals to 1.3 million, but average spending per international visitor decreased. The sector expanded with more licensed enterprises, yet faces challenges with concentrated visitor activity and the need to boost revenue per visitor.

Births In Ghana's Health Facilities Have Doubled Since 1993, But Poorer And Rural Mothers Still Lag

Government Pledges Support for Kumasi Central Market Fire Victims, 15 Shops Destroyed

Ghana's government has promised support for traders affected by a fire at Kumasi Central Market, which destroyed 15 shops. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) will assess the damage to determine the required assistance. Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga confirmed the commitment during a visit, following a presidential directive. Authorities are also planning for temporary trading spaces and the resumption of the stalled Phase Two of the Kejetia Market project.

Sokoban Mattress Showroom Destroyed by Fire in Kumasi