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Government sets aside GHS 200 million in 2027 Budget to fight illegal mining

President John Dramani Mahama announced an allocation of GHS 200 million in the 2027 national budget for anti-illegal mining operations. The money will resource the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat and the Blue Water Guards to protect major rivers and degraded land across mining districts.

Government commits GHS 200 million to restore 5000 acres of degraded mining land

Government misses treasury bill target by GHS 1.53 billion as investor demand drops

Ghana to Allocate GHS 400 Million in 2027 Budget for Galamsey Land Reclamation

Ghana Finance Minister Calls for Economic Structural Transformation

University of Ghana Awaits GHS 198 Million Book and Research Allowance Amid Documentation Delays

Ghana's Policy Rate Drops to 14.0% Amid Easing Inflation

KAAF VC Urges Graduates to Create Businesses Amid Job Shortage

High Court sets 4 November for ruling on Wontumi bail application

The Accra High Court has set 4 November 2026 to rule on Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) bail pending appeal of his 20-year illegal mining-related sentence, MyJoyOnline reports.

15 arrested, 6 trucks impounded over sand winning on Kumasi-Accra Expressway project at Sewua

Police arrest 16 suspects, recover 209 live cartridges at Gbane mining site

MTN Ghana Powers GHS 8.41 Million Stock Exchange Turnover as Bank Shares Drop

Ghana Stock Exchange turnover surged to GHS 8.41 million on October 20 as trading in MTN Ghana represented over 84 percent of total market value. Major bank shares including GCB Bank and Ecobank Ghana fell, highlighting shallow liquidity across the broader equity market.

FIABCI Launches Ghana Chapter to Boost Real Estate Investment

Ghana Stock Exchange Market Capitalisation Reaches GHS 271 Billion

Ghana Stock Exchange Ends Week Higher Despite 89% Drop in Trading Volume

Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Falls to GHS 938.69 Million, One Bond Dominates

GSE Trading Surges 702% in Volume, Kasapreko Drives 82% of Value

Ghana Bond Market Turnover Surges 127% to GHS 2.49 Billion

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

GoldBod Engages Ghana Armed Forces to Reclaim 253 Acres of Tano-Nimri Forest

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has contracted the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to reclaim 253 acres of land in the Tano-Nimri Forest, previously damaged by illegal mining. President John Dramani Mahama commended this initiative, emphasizing its importance for environmental restoration and responsible resource management. The project aims to reverse ecological damage caused by 'galamsey' and integrate environmental protection into Ghana's gold sector formalization efforts.

Galamsey Destroys 12,000 Acres of Ghanaian Land, 48 Forest Reserves Affected

Accra Green and Clean City Initiative Committee Inaugurated

Police Seize 142 Parcels of Indian Hemp, Reject GHS 50,000 Bribe

NPRA Warns Pension Funds on GHS 16.3 Billion Cocoa Financing Risks

Ghana Financial Regulators Unveil New GHS 647 Billion Climate Risk Rules

CSOs Demand Full Revocation of 10 Offshore Gold Licences

GoldBod Invests GHS 35 Million in Tano Nimri Forest Reclamation

Ghana's petroleum revenue rises 52% to US$561 million in first half of 2026

Ghana's petroleum receipts rose 52% to US$561.41 million in H1 2026 on higher oil prices and an 11.73% rise in crude output, PIAC says.

ECG begins nationwide meter audit to fight power theft and revenue losses

LPG Prices Jump 18.5% as SEMPA Calls for Government Relief

Ghana Gas Plans 278km Pipeline to Tema, Boosts Capacity by 30 Million SCF

ECG Reports GHS 7 Million Losses Under PAC Scrutiny

ECG Faces Consumer Outcry Over Unexplained Billing Adjustments

Ghana's Crude Oil Production Rises 30 Percent After Five-Year Decline

ECG Reports GHS 7 Million Loss Amidst Power Cost Challenges

GoldBod Reforms Address 11.4 Billion Dollar Gold Export Leakage

Ghana lost 229 tonnes of gold worth 11.4 billion dollars between 2019 and 2023 due to weak trade oversight, according to Ghana Gold Board Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi.

65% of Ghanaians Cannot Afford Healthy Diet, Rural Areas Hit Hardest

Ghana's Gold Output Surges to 103 Tonnes in 2025, Driven by Small-Scale Mining

Cocoa Capital PLC Secures GHS 16.30 Billion for Cocoa Financing

COCOBOD Secures GHS 3.4 Billion in Domestic Cocoa Financing

COCOBOD Raises GHS 3.396 Billion Domestically for Cocoa Purchases

COCOBOD Secures GHS 3.396 Billion for Cocoa Purchases, Excludes Legacy Debt Repayment

Mahama Unveils 100,000-Hectare Oil Palm Project to Create Jobs

UHAS Receives 200 Laptops for Digital Skills Programme

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) received 200 laptops from the Government of Ghana under the One Million Coders Programme. This initiative seeks to enhance digital skills among students, preparing them for a technology-driven job market. Vice-Chancellor Professor Lydia Aziato highlighted the need for more support, noting the 200 laptops serve an 11,000-student population. The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations pledged further assistance and improved internet connectivity.

Ghana Builds 800 New Telecom Sites in 2026 to Boost Rural Connectivity

Spotify Launches Audiobooks in Ghana with GHS 20 Monthly Subscription

UPSA Launches Laptop Assembly Plant, Targets 30% Local Component Production

Ghanaian Youth Turn to Online Entrepreneurship Amidst Job Scarcity

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

Formal Legal Structures Unlock GHS 2 Billion for Ghanaian MSMEs

Ghanaian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) contribute over 70% to national GDP, yet many operate informally. Adopting formal legal structures, such as private limited companies, is crucial for these businesses to access significant financing, including GHS 2 billion leveraged by the Venture Capital Trust Fund, and to benefit from government support programs and public procurement, which accounts for 11% of GDP. Formalisation provides limited liability, protecting personal assets, and enables MSMEs to leverage the Collateral Registry for credit, addressing a US$4.8 billion annual financing gap.

Mfantseman MP Urges Atlantic Lithium to Expedite GHS 100 Million Ewoyaa Landowner Payments

Extreme Fatigue Affects About One In Six Older Adults In Ghana Survey, With Illness The Biggest Driver

An analysis of Ghana Statistical Service survey data on 4,838 adults aged 50 and over found 17% reported extreme fatigue in the previous two weeks, rising to 44.4% among those who reported an illness or injury.

Malaria Vaccine Averted About One In Eight Child Deaths Where Ghana, Kenya And Malawi First Used It

Only 6.9% Of Cocoa Plots In A Six-Region Survey Combine High-Yield And Sustainable Farming

Ghana Hotel Room Demand Falls 7 Percent Despite Ample Capacity

Fewer Than Four In Ten Primary Clinics In Two Ghana Regions Offer Hypertension Care

GIPA Seeks Investors for 128 Northern Ghana Projects

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has launched a strategic roadshow across Northern Ghana to actively mobilize capital for 128 identified investment-ready projects. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to showcase over 600 nationwide opportunities, aiming to drive local investment and economic growth in the Northern, North East, Upper East, Upper West, and Savannah regions.