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NEWPAC Summons Doctor Over GHS 341,229 Unearned Salary

Ghana's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned Dr. Mockshell Esinam Sunu, a senior medical officer, to explain alleged salary payments totaling GHS 341,229. These payments were reportedly made between September 2023 and August 2025 for a study leave in Germany that Dr. Sunu did not utilise. The PAC is investigating how these payments continued and who is responsible for validating them, raising concerns about financial controls within the Ministry of Health.

BRICS Membership Alone Will Not Fix Ghana's Economy, Says Finance Professor

Ghana Faces Large Financing Needs and Debt Costs, World Bank Warns

Ghana Government Inherited GHS 111 Billion Debt, Continues Infrastructure Projects

Ghana's Financial Irregularities Reach GHS 117.9 Billion Over Decade

Ghana's NHIS Active Membership Reaches 70% Amid Funding Boost

Ghana Water Faces GHS 3 Billion Deficit, PAC Demands Minister's Presence

Ghana Spends GHS 917 Million on No-Fees-Stress Policy for 321,807 Students

NEWWontumi Challenges EOCO Over GHS 18 Million Exim Bank Loan Dispute

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, and Wontumi Farms have sued Ghana Exim Bank, EOCO, and the Attorney General. They argue that a dispute over a GHS 18 million loan from Ghana Exim Bank should be treated as a civil matter. The plaintiffs contend that EOCO is overstepping its mandate by pursuing criminal charges. They claim the loan was secured with collateral and a personal guarantee, and that the bank failed to activate insurance after flood damage.

Abrepo Traders Demand Answers Over GHS 200 Relocation Fee Amid Demolition

Banks Threaten to Halt Loans to Public Sector Workers Over GHS 0 Repayment Failures

Ghana's Digital Finance Journey Faces Cash Conversion Challenge

Ghana Lending Rate Drops to 15.9% as Private Sector Credit Surges 35.5%

Ghana Road Crashes Fall 9.48% in September 2026

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Equips Two Central Region Hospitals with Advanced Diagnostic Tools

National Housing Fund Slashes Mortgage Rate to 8.4%

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

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

Cedi Crosses GH¢11.55 Amid Rising Dollar Demand

TRAFFITECH-GH to Impose Higher Speeding Fines, Minimum GHS 240 Penalty

Ghana's Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) will implement higher fines for speeding motorists through the new TRAFFITECH-GH system. Drivers will face a minimum GHS 240 fine for every 5 kilometres per hour above the speed limit, with penalties increasing progressively. This initiative, backed by Regulation 242, seeks to reduce road crashes and fatalities, and is set to begin operations on November 1 after a postponement for public education.

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 Medical Trust Fund Explores Healthcare Partnership with Hungary

NEWExxonMobil Return Talks Emerge Amidst GIPA CEO's Silence

The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, has confirmed ongoing discussions regarding ExxonMobil's potential return to Ghana's petroleum sector. However, Mr. Madjie declined to provide specific details, directing further inquiries to the Ministry of Energy and the Petroleum Commission. This development comes as other significant investments, including a $2 billion plan by Jubilee partners and a $1.5 billion commitment from ENI, signal renewed activity in Ghana's oil and gas industry.

NEWShell, 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

PURC Assures Northern Region Consumers of Improved Utility Services After 9 Percent Tariff Hike

Amangoase Residents Raise GHS 100,000 for Electricity Project

Ghana Faces 150,000-Tonne Palm Oil Shortfall Annually

Ghana requires an additional 150,000 metric tonnes of crude palm oil each year to meet its domestic needs. The country currently produces 250,000 metric tonnes against a demand of 400,000 metric tonnes. This deficit highlights a critical need for increased investment in oil palm farming and processing, particularly involving smallholder farmers and artisanal processors. The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) emphasizes the potential for a US$500 million financing initiative to boost the sector. Digital financial services are also seen as crucial for improving efficiency and access to finance for industry participants.

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

Sankofa Gold Mine Urged to Boost Production Amid Critical Infrastructure Push

Galamsey Redirects Mankran Stream, Destroys GHS 200,000 Farms in Okroase

SankofaFresh Reduces Post-Harvest Losses by 50% for Accra Food Manufacturer

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.

NEWKasapreko PLC Raises GHS 700 Million on Ghana Stock Exchange

Kasapreko PLC successfully listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, raising GHS 700 million for expansion. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) attracted GHS 1.72 billion in investor demand, a 246% subscription rate. President John Dramani Mahama praised the company for its growth and job creation, urging other Ghanaian firms to emulate its success. This listing underscores the potential of Ghana’s capital market and the government's focus on industrialization and private sector growth.

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

MTN Ghana Honours Entrepreneurs at SMEGA 2026 Awards

Women Entrepreneurs Need More Than Smartphones for Business Growth

Ghana Needs More IPO-Ready Businesses Despite Strong Investor Appetite

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

Obesity among Ghanaian women aged 15 to 49 rose from 9.9% in 2003 to 23.0% in 2022, an analysis of national survey data shows, with women in the richest households most affected.