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Zenith Bank Donates GHS 150,000 to Childhood Cancer Unit

Zenith Bank Ghana has donated GHS 150,000 to the Childhood Cancer Unit at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. This contribution, made through Cure Childhood Cancer Ghana, aims to support the treatment and care of children with cancer. The donation is part of the bank's 21st-anniversary celebrations and its ongoing commitment to healthcare-focused corporate social responsibility.

Bank of Ghana Clears Attijariwafa Takeover of Société Générale Ghana

Fitch Solutions Forecasts Bank of Ghana Policy Rate to Rise to 16% by 2027

Attijariwafa Bank Acquires 55.22 Percent Stake in Société Générale Ghana

Ghanaian Banking Stocks See Positive Investor Sentiment Amid Stronger Capital Buffers

Women's Development Bank Fails to Launch Two Years On

Manhyia South MP Pleads Not Guilty in GHS 2.2 Million SIC Savings and Loans Case

Ghana Collateral Registrations Fall 32.2% Amid Lending Growth

Ghana Stock Exchange Gains 1.33% Amid 28% Trading Value Drop

The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index increased by 1.33% last week, reaching 14,071.44 points. This gain occurred even as the total value of shares traded fell by over 28% to GHS 104.63 million. MTN Ghana dominated trading, accounting for 90% of the week's value.

DDEP Bond Trading Surges GHS 1.2 Billion as Investors Shift from Treasury Bills

Ghana Bond Market Activity Rises 4% But Outright Trading Falls Sharply

MTN Ghana Drives 88% of Stock Exchange Value on September 18

Cedi Crosses GH¢11.55 Amid Rising Dollar Demand

Ghana Bond Market Turnover Surges 95% to GHS 4.13 Billion

Ghana Faces Shortage of IPO-Ready Companies Despite Strong Investor Appetite

Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Jumps 68.5% to GHS 1.63 Billion

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Explores Healthcare Partnership with Hungary

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is pursuing a partnership with Hungary to enhance specialized healthcare in Ghana. This collaboration seeks to improve access to medical equipment, technology, and infrastructure. Discussions between GMTF Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku and Hungarian Ambassador Tamas Endre Feher focused on areas for Hungarian support. The partnership could introduce specialized equipment and technical expertise, strengthening Ghana's health sector. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to expand healthcare capacity and improve patient access to advanced treatments.

Ghana's Vehicle Import Policy Faces Scrutiny Over Economic Impact

Ghana Launches National Plan to Combat Heavy Metals in Food

Ghana Government Reviews GHS 25,000 Citizenship Fee

Two Arrested Over GHS 22,000 School Placement Fraud

Ghana's School Placement System Faces Persistent Challenges

Ghana Standards Authority Revenue Jumps 18% to GHS 228 Million

NPA Bill 2026 Threatens Over 300 BOST Jobs

Ghana Could Generate Energy From Two-Bin Household Waste System

Lukman Salifu, CEO of Waste Care Associates, suggests a two-bin household waste separation system could support waste-to-energy initiatives in Ghana. This approach would allow organic waste to produce biogas and inorganic waste to generate electricity through incineration. The proposal comes as Ghana grapples with waste management issues and seeks sustainable energy solutions, with nearly 60% of solid waste being organic.

Ghana's Fuel Sector Overcrowded with 245 OMCs, COMAC CEO Warns

COMAC Clarifies Uniform Fuel Pricing Fund Not a Subsidy Amid Rising Oil Prices

COMAC Urges Freeze on Fuel Taxes Amid Rising Global Oil Prices

Ghana Moderates Fuel Price Hikes Despite Global Oil Shock

Ghana Fuel Prices Rise as Import Dependence Exposes Vulnerability

Ghana's PDS Probe Faces Scrutiny Over Unclear Financial Losses

Sentuo Refinery Boosts Ghana Fuel Supply Outlook

Bawa-Rock Provides GHS 700,000 to Eight Flood-Hit Accra Poultry Farmers

Bawa-Rock Limited, an Obuasi-based gold trading and mining company, has provided GHS 700,000 in financial assistance to eight poultry farmers in the Greater Accra Region. These farmers suffered significant losses from the June 29, 2026 floods in Accra. The support aims to help them rebuild their businesses and recover from the natural disaster.

COCOBOD Secures GHS 3.39 Billion at 11% Interest in First Commercial Paper Tranche

Ghana's Tuna Industry Faces Crisis as 20 Hook-and-Line Vessels Collapse

Ghana Tomato Shortfall Could Reach 400,000 Tonnes

Ghana Cashew Apple Initiative Targets New Jobs, Income Streams

Cocobod GHS 4 Billion Debt Threatens New Cocoa Season

DBG Launches AI Platform to Boost Agricultural Lending and Farmer Productivity

Ghana Maize Prices Jump 8.9 Percent in August

Ghana's Digital Systems Predate US and Nigeria Initiatives by Years

Ghana launched its consolidated government services portal, Ghana.Gov, in 2021, five years before the US introduced America.Gov. Similarly, Ghana's National Digital Property Addressing System, GhanaPost GPS, debuted in 2017, nine years ahead of Nigeria's new digital postcode system. These initiatives, spearheaded by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, highlight Ghana's early adoption of digital solutions for public services and national addressing.

Ghana Needs More IPO-Ready Businesses Despite Strong Investor Appetite

Ghana faces a shortage of businesses prepared for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), even as investor appetite and available capital grow. The Ghana Stock Exchange saw a 137.4% return in 2025, with pension assets reaching GHS 111.1 billion, creating a significant pool of long-term investment. Experts from PwC Ghana emphasize that businesses must strengthen governance and transparency to tap into these opportunities, transforming perception barriers into growth. This readiness is crucial for economic growth and regional competitiveness.

Ghanaians Link Double-Track System to Reduced SHS Quality

A recent survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) found that 64.7% of Ghanaians believe the double-track system has lowered the quality of Senior High School (SHS) education. This finding highlights public dissatisfaction with the system, introduced in 2018 to manage increased enrolment from the Free SHS programme. The poll also showed strong support for government borrowing to build more schools, despite concerns about Ghana's public debt.

Zabzugu MP Distributes GHS 300,000 to 300 Students

The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhaji Alhassan Umar, has disbursed GHS 300,000 to 300 selected students in his constituency. Each student received GHS 1,000 to help cover educational expenses. The initiative aims to alleviate financial pressure on families struggling with school fees and other costs. The MP also urged beneficiaries to embrace technology, pursue innovation, and strictly avoid drug abuse, which he noted is a growing concern among young people.