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Rent Payments Drive 13.9% of Ghana's September Inflation

Rent payments emerged as the second-largest individual contributor to Ghana's inflation in September 2026, accounting for 13.9% of the overall rate. This highlights the significant pressure housing costs place on household budgets. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported that overall year-on-year inflation rose to 5.2% in September from 5.0% in August, reversing recent declines. Fresh tomatoes were the top inflation driver at 20.3%, while ginger contributed 9.9%. The broader housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels category saw inflation of 10.3%. This situation is compounded by widespread demands for advance rent payments, often exceeding legal limits, which further strains tenants' finances.

Ghana to Join BRICS as Partner Country, Cabinet Decides

Teachers Continue Negotiations After Strike Suspension, GNAT Demands Unmet

Ghana to Join BRICS as Partner Country, Seeks Economic Diversification

Ghana Government Ends Private Sector Crowding Out, Interest Rates Fall to 9 Percent

Teachers Suspend Strike, Government Agrees GHS 3,100 Professional Allowance

Teacher Unions Continue Negotiations Despite Strike Suspension

Ghana Government to Mobilise Long-Term Cedi Finance for Affordable Housing

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 Fixed Income Trading Surges 165% to GHS 2.14 Billion

Trading on Ghana's Fixed Income Market more than doubled to GHS 2.14 billion, a 165.3% increase, driven by strong demand for Treasury bills and sell/buy-back transactions. Treasury bills accounted for GHS 1.26 billion, or 58.8% of the total turnover, while sell/buy-back transactions surged over 3,100% to GHS 486.01 million. This surge indicates investors prefer liquid, short-term instruments and institutions are actively managing their cash positions.

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

Ghana Stock Exchange Turnover Jumps 300% to GHS 17.65 Million

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

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

Government Pauses Ban on Bus Preaching and Hawking

Ghana's government has suspended the implementation of a Legislative Instrument (L.I.) that banned preaching and hawking in moving public service vehicles. The decision follows widespread public debate and concerns raised by religious leaders regarding the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519). This pause allows for further consideration of the controversial measure, which had introduced tougher penalties for offenders, including fines up to GHS 600 and up to eight months imprisonment.

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

EOCO Returns £6,700, GHS 2,750, Devices to Former Buffer Stock CEO Hanan

IMF Urges BoG and SEC to Harmonise Crypto Risk Assessments

Catholic Bishops Demand Tougher Action on Tramadol and Marijuana Abuse

Nurse Salomey Baffoe Granted GHS 100,000 Bail After Three Weeks Detention

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 Prioritises Fish Safety and Loss Reduction to Boost Fisheries Sector

Ghana's government is intensifying efforts to enhance food safety and reduce post-harvest losses in its fisheries sector. New priorities include improved fish processing technology, better storage, and stricter hygiene standards. These measures aim to protect consumers, boost the livelihoods of fish processors, and unlock greater economic potential within the sector, which is vital for national food security.

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

COCOBOD Raises GHS 3.4 Billion in First Cocoa Notes Offer, Missing Target by 15%

Ghana Raises Cocoa Farm-Gate Price to GHS 42,400 Per Ton Amidst Global Price Crash

Cocoa Capital Lists GHS 3.4 Billion Commercial Paper on Ghana Fixed Income Market

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

Ghana's mobile money market has seen a significant boom, with transactions reaching GHS 492.9 billion by June 2026. This growth, however, has not translated into widespread digital payment adoption among businesses. A recent survey reveals that only 37% of Ghanaian enterprises accept digital payments, creating a gap that hinders economic expansion and access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This disparity limits the potential for improved sales, better financial management, and formalization across the business sector.

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

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

Sokoban Mattress Showroom Destroyed by Fire in Kumasi

A major fire incident at Sokoban-Ampayoo in Kumasi has completely destroyed a mattress showroom. The blaze consumed a substantial part of the facility, with residents attempting to protect nearby vehicles. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the extent of financial loss is yet to be determined.