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Ghana Cedi Depreciates to GHS 12.10 Against US Dollar at Forex Bureaus

The Ghana cedi has further depreciated against the US dollar, reaching GHS 12.10 at forex bureaus. This marks an 11% year-to-date decline. The depreciation is driven by pre-festive import demand and higher energy costs, despite some foreign exchange interventions. Analysts expect continued volatility, with potential near-term support from gold sales and Bank of Ghana interventions.

University Administrators to Decide on Strike Suspension After Talks

DVLA Collects GHS 27 Million From Temporary Vehicle Stickers In Nine Months

Ghana Seeks BRICS Membership to Diversify Economic Partnerships

Ghana Education Minister Hails Decade's Best Academic Calendar

DVLA Hands Over 357 Suspected Cloned Vehicles to GRA

Ghana Establishes National Defence University with GHS 25 Million Seed Funding

DVLA Impounds 357 Vehicles Over Suspected Chassis Cloning and Tax Evasion

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

Ghana Stock Market Trading Jumps 36% to GHS 141.88 Million

Trading activity on the Ghana Stock Exchange surged by 35.6% to GHS 141.88 million in the week ending October 9, 2026. This increase was largely due to MTN Ghana, which accounted for 91.5% of the total value traded. Despite this rise in activity, the broader market indices, including the GSE Composite Index, experienced minor declines.

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

Ghana Fixed Income Trading Surges 165% to GHS 2.14 Billion

Ghana Cedi Worst Performing African Currency in Q2 2026, World Bank Reports

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

Ghana has been elevated to Tier 1 in the 2026 US Trafficking in Persons Report, a significant achievement. However, anti-trafficking organisation Challenging Heights warns that this progress must not overshadow persistent gaps in victim protection and prosecution. The group calls for at least GHS 20 million in government funding for survivor services and stronger enforcement against cross-border and online trafficking.

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

NPP Youth Organiser Questions 24-Hour Economy, Cites Fuel and Cocoa Price Hikes

Ghana’s Power Crisis Deepens Despite 89% Access Rate

Ghana's electricity sector faces significant challenges despite high access rates, with a US$1.1 billion financing shortfall projected for 2026. Aging distribution infrastructure, weak revenue collection, and costly power contracts lead to unreliable supply and burden public finances. While plans include installing 3,000 transformers and restarting the Tema Oil Refinery, experts warn these measures alone will not solve the systemic issues.

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

Ghana Faces 284 MW Power Deficit in 2025 Amid Rising Costs

Ghana to Establish 50 Farmers Services Centres for Agriculture Revolution

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish 50 Farmers Services Centres across Ghana under the Feed Ghana Programme. These centres aim to revolutionise the nation's agricultural practices by providing mechanised equipment and services to farmers. Construction is already underway for 15 of these facilities, with a target for them to be operational by the end of the first quarter of 2027.

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 Rules Out Total Rice Import Ban, Aims for 56 Percent Self-Sufficiency by 2028

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

Ghana's government has adjusted its One Million Coders Programme (OMCP) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), shifting its focus from first-year students to final-year and third-year students. This strategic change aims to provide graduates with essential digital and artificial intelligence skills just before they enter the job market. The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, announced plans to supply KNUST with an additional 2,000 laptops to enhance the program's reach and effectiveness. This builds on an earlier provision of 500 laptops to support the training centres. The Vice-Chancellor of KNUST, Professor Christian Agyare, confirmed the university has already enrolled 1,444 participants and supports the practical shift.

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

Businessman Granted GHS 500,000 Bail Over Alleged GHS 480,000 BEL-AQUA Contract Fraud

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

Obesity Among Ghanaian Women Of Childbearing Age Has More Than Doubled Since 2003

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