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    Economy

    NEW1,587 Common Fund Projects Non-Existent

    Approximately one-third of District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) projects surveyed across Ghana in a recent audit were found to be non-existent. Michael Harry Yamson, the DACF Administrator, disclosed that 1,587 out of 4,767 traced projects could not be located. This finding highlights significant issues with financial oversight and accountability within the fund.

    Ama Mensah|6m ago
    Economy

    NEWGhana Needs New Workforce Strategy For Changing Job Market

    Ama Mensah|6m ago
    Business

    NEWPolice impound 188 vehicles in Kumasi traffic enforcement

    Ekow Quansah|6m ago
    Business

    NEWUpper West Region to Become Major Commercial Hub

    Ekow Quansah|6m ago
    Business

    NEWFinancial Sector Fraud Cases Jump 48% to 24,778, GHS 101 Million at Risk

    Kwesi Boateng|7m ago

    World

    World

    NEWMahama Pledges Upper West Development Support

    President John Dramani Mahama has assured chiefs and residents of Ghana's Upper West Region that his administration will provide significant government support for the region's development. This commitment stems from the region's strategic importance as a gateway to Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel, with high potential in agriculture, cross-border trade, renewable energy, and tourism. The government plans to focus on infrastructure expansion, export development, and job creation, with specific initiatives like the Shea Park Resource Centre aimed at boosting value addition in agriculture.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|7m ago
    Agriculture

    NEWGhana to launch 11 new Farmer Service Centres this year

    President John Dramani Mahama announced Ghana will establish 11 Farmer Service Centres this year. One of these centres will be in the Upper West Region. These centres will provide farmers with mechanisation, storage, irrigation, and climate-smart technologies. The initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity, modernize farming, and increase farmer incomes across the country.

    Dr. Nana Asare|22m ago
    Business

    NEWGhana Inflation Drops, Cedi Stabilises, Sparking Women's Development Bank Launch

    Ghana's economy shows renewed stability with significantly lower inflation and a stable cedi due to the Bank of Ghana's monetary policy. This improved environment fosters investor confidence and better planning for businesses and households. A new Women's Development Bank is launching to convert this stability into broad-based prosperity, providing affordable capital to women entrepreneurs.

    Kwame Kusi|22m ago

    Economy

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    NEWGARID Project faces scrutiny over GHS 1.2 million spending

    Ghana's Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has drawn scrutiny over approximately GHS 1.2 million in expenditures. These expenses include management training, an end-of-year retreat, and funeral-related costs, among others. The World Bank downgraded the $350 million project's implementation to "Moderately Unsatisfactory" due to fiscal controls imposed by the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry of Finance defended its tighter oversight, citing concerns over past spending. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in managing large-scale infrastructure projects in Ghana.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|52m ago
    Breaking

    NEWGhana Floods Claim 35 Lives in 2026

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1h ago

    NEWAttorney General Seeks to Revoke Ex-Buffer Stock CEO's Travel Order Over UK Retailer Booking

    Ama Mensah|1h ago
    Breaking

    Minority demands removal of Attorney General over GHS 350 million flood fund disbursement

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Ghana bond market turnover jumps 56% to GHS 2.44 billion

    Ghana's secondary bond market recorded a 56.45% increase in turnover, reaching GHS 2.44 billion. Trading activity concentrated heavily on bonds maturing between 2031-2034 and 2027-2030, signaling renewed investor interest in medium-term government debt. This surge is attributed to expectations of continued market support from a new government issuance calendar.

    Abena Owusu|8h ago

    GSE Turnover Falls to GHS 9.56 Million Amidst Kasapreko Dominance

    Dr. Nana Asare|15h ago

    Ghana Treasury Bill Rates Edge Up After New Auction

    Abena Owusu|1d ago

    Business

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    Business

    NEWAfrican Banks Encounter Digital Asset Imperative

    African banks must embrace digital assets to modernize payments, expand access, and support trade. Digital asset adoption is crucial for addressing high remittance costs and limited financial inclusion. Africa's approach to digital assets differs from global banks, focusing on practical consumer-led solutions. Meanwhile, global banks prioritize institutional finance and tokenized assets. Over 500 million people actively use mobile money monthly in Africa.

    Kwame Kusi|22m ago

    Rural Banks Record 51% of Ghana's Cash Suppression Cases Amid Fraud Decline

    Kwesi Boateng|3h ago

    GIA Calls for Stronger Insurance Leadership Amidst Rising Global Risks

    Kwame Kusi|3h ago

    Ghana banks dismissed 34% of staff involved in fraud in 2025

    Kwesi Boateng|3h ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Ghana Vice President Urges Citizen-Centric Public Service Metrics

    Ghana's Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, stated that the true measure of public service success must come from citizens' experiences. She called for reforms focusing on accessibility, fairness, and efficiency at the launch of 'Citizen Experience: A reset for superior public and civil service delivery'. The book highlights the gap between internal perceptions of success within government institutions and the lived realities of citizens.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3h ago

    Supreme Court Justice cautions lawyers against seeking judicial office for wealth

    Kofi Asante|5h ago

    NPP to elect new national officers on September 19

    Nana Yaw Amoako|6h ago

    Volta Region has 102 Unapproved Border Routes

    Grace Adjei|12h ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    Jackdaw Gas Field Emissions Deemed Minor by Owner Adura

    Adura, owner of the controversial Jackdaw gas field, released an updated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) stating its emissions will not significantly worsen global warming. The report claims the project will account for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases. This assessment was a requirement from regulators after a previous submission was deemed inadequate, and followed a legal challenge by environmental groups that successfully argued for a more detailed climate review.

    Akosua Boateng|2h ago

    Oil Prices Rise Nearly 2 Percent After US Strikes in Iran

    Samuel Darko|12h ago

    Mahama receives UAE delegation for energy investment

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Oil Prices Rise Slightly Despite Increased Supply

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    Ghana’s Aquaculture Sector Sees Innovation Surge

    Ghana's aquaculture sector is experiencing a rise in innovation-driven partnerships. These collaborations involve local institutions, government agencies, research organizations, and international partners. They seek to enhance fish production, ensure sustainability, and build a resilient aquaculture value chain. The initiatives address challenges like fingerling quality, high production costs, and market access for small and medium-scale farmers.

    Dr. Nana Asare|4h ago

    Ghana Secures Gulf Deals for Processed Cocoa Products

    Abena Owusu|19h ago

    CMC Ghana Secures Gulf Deals for Semi-Finished Cocoa

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Ghana aquaculture partnerships target 4 key challenges

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    Ghana Digital Economy Fraud Cases Increase to 16,733

    Ghana’s digital financial sector reported 16,733 fraud cases in 2024, a 5.5% increase from the previous year. The total value at risk rose by 13% to GHS 99 million, according to the Bank of Ghana. This surge in fraud highlights weaknesses within the interconnected financial system as banks and fintechs argue over who faces stricter regulation, diverting focus from a collaborative, industry-wide solution.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|6h ago

    AI Adoption Spurs Economic Productivity

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|13h ago

    Ghana Digital Fraud Cases Rise to 16,733 in 2024

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    MediQas Ghana Donates GHS 300,000 Medical Equipment to Trust Fund

    Nivaansh MediQas Ghana Ltd. has donated medical equipment valued at GHS 300,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. This contribution, comprising three Eaglenos Blood Gas Analysers and 75 test cartridges, aims to bolster specialist healthcare services by improving diagnostic capabilities across the country. The donation highlights the crucial role of private sector partnerships in strengthening Ghana's healthcare infrastructure and advancing patient care.

    Kwame Kusi|2h ago

    Gold Fields Lobbying Efforts Stalled Amid Diplomatic Tensions

    Kwesi Boateng|9h ago

    Oregon AG Seeks Court Order in Paramount Warner Bros Merger Probe

    Kwame Kusi|16h ago

    Businesses ignore customer rejections, lose valuable market insights

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    Research

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    Research

    NEWVisa overstay data exploited for political aims globally

    In 2024, the US Department of Homeland Security reported 427,204 foreign nationals overstayed their visas, representing less than 1% of expected departures. Despite this high compliance, this data has been politically exploited to justify entry bans on 19 countries, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa. These targeted nations accounted for less than 0.3% of all overstays, highlighting a selective application of data for political rather than governance reasons. This manipulation transforms administrative voids in immigration systems into tools for nationalist agendas.

    Dr. Nana Asare|1h ago

    Ghana Standardises Food Measures After Wide Market Variations Found

    Dr. Nana Asare|13h ago

    Ghana Struggles with Non-Standard Food Measures GSS Finds

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Most Read

    11,587 Common Fund Projects Non-Existent2Ghana Needs New Workforce Strategy For Changing Job Market3Police impound 188 vehicles in Kumasi traffic enforcement4Upper West Region to Become Major Commercial Hub5Financial Sector Fraud Cases Jump 48% to 24,778, GHS 101 Million at Risk6Mahama Pledges Upper West Development Support7Ghana to launch 11 new Farmer Service Centres this year8Ghana Inflation Drops, Cedi Stabilises, Sparking Women's Development Bank Launch9African Banks Encounter Digital Asset Imperative10GARID Project faces scrutiny over GHS 1.2 million spending