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NEWGovernment to Pay GHS 12 Million in Teacher Arrears and Allowances

The Ghanaian government will pay the first phase of arrears to 52,000 promoted teachers by Friday, October 16, 2026. This payment addresses outstanding salaries for teachers who have been promoted to new grades. Additionally, the government has allocated GHS 12 million to settle a one-time research allowance for university administrators, aiming to end their ongoing strike by the same deadline. These actions are part of broader efforts to improve conditions of service for public sector workers and maintain academic stability.

GRA Submits Preliminary Report on Drug Shipment Case to President Mahama

Government Aims to End University Administrators Strike by October 16

GRA Clarifies Digital VAT System Will Not Add New 20% Tax

GRA Recovers GHS 1.3 Billion in Unpaid VAT from ECG

Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling in GHS 24 Million SkyTrain Case

Ghana Expands Digital VAT Collection to Mobile Payments, Targets 100 New Providers

NHIA CEO Urges Jomoro to Boost Health Insurance Enrolment Beyond 49.63%

NEWBank of Ghana Reduces Short-Term Liquidity Withdrawal to GHS 4.36 Billion

The Bank of Ghana reduced its short-term liquidity withdrawal to GHS 4.36 billion on October 14, a sharp decrease from GHS 13.83 billion just two days prior. This move indicates the central bank's assessment of current liquidity conditions, aiming to manage the money supply without significantly altering short-term interest rates. The reduction in bill sales, which absorb excess cash from the banking system, suggests a more measured approach to monetary policy after substantial previous operations.

Sinapi Aba Launches Asetenapa Pension for Ghana's Informal Sector

Ghana Airport Passenger Arrivals Jump 23% in First Seven Months of 2026

Suame MP John Darko Granted Bail in GHS 27 Million SIC Savings and Loans Probe

KATH Mother and Baby Unit Stalls Over Payment Delays, Materials Damaged

Ghana Demands Local Mineral Processing in Russia Mining Deals

Ghana Demands Local Value Addition for Mineral Partnerships

BoG Governor Targets Cheaper Payments, Stronger Trust For Africa's Digital Finance

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

National Security operatives in the Ashanti Region have arrested 15 suspects and impounded six trucks, including a wheel loader, over alleged sand winning on the Kumasi-Accra Expressway project in the Sewua, Donyina and Appiadu enclave, MyJoyOnline reports.

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

Ghana says it led Operation Blackout: 8 arrested, 120 suspected trafficking victims rescued

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

CSOs Demand Full Revocation of 10 Offshore Gold Licences

A coalition of 24 civil society organisations and fisheries stakeholders has commended the Ghanaian government for suspending offshore gold reconnaissance activities. However, the groups are demanding the complete revocation of all ten licences, arguing that suspension alone does not address fundamental environmental and legal concerns. The licences reportedly cover 10,000 square kilometres of Ghana's continental shelf, impacting vital fisheries and livelihoods. The CSOs highlight potential environmental damage, inadequate consultations, and legal questions surrounding the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146). They urge the government to maintain the suspension, conduct a comprehensive review, and ultimately revoke all licences to protect marine resources and coastal communities.

GoldBod Invests GHS 35 Million in Tano Nimri Forest Reclamation

Customary Ownership Complicates 80% of Ghana's Land Administration

GRA Excludes Amazon, Alibaba Goods from Initial 20% Digital VAT Rollout

UPSA Students Face GHS 6,000 Hostel Fees, Call for Government Action

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

DVLA Registers Over 7,700 Excavators Under New Tracking Initiative

UN Expert Urges Ghana to Bolster Rent Control Amid Housing Crisis

Fuel Prices to See Mixed Changes: Petrol and Diesel Drop, LPG Surges by 18.50%

Petrol and diesel prices are projected to decrease by 1.67% and 3.32% respectively in Ghana's second October pricing window, offering some relief to consumers. However, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to surge by 18.50%, impacting household cooking costs. The cedi's 1.61% depreciation against the US dollar during the review period could limit the full benefit of falling international fuel prices, as Ghana imports all refined petroleum products. The National Petroleum Authority has also announced new minimum prices reflecting these changes.

Ghana Water Limited Reports 62% Commercial Meter Discrepancy, Faces Revenue Crisis

Ghana Lacks Power Generation Redundancy, Energy Minister Reveals

Tema Community 25 Residents Threaten GWL Occupation Over Water Crisis

Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Middle East Tensions and Russia-Ukraine Energy Deal

Ghana’s Power Crisis Deepens Despite 89% Access Rate

Ghana Targets 89.13% Electricity Access, Revives Oil Refining by 2027

ExxonMobil Return Talks Emerge Amidst GIPA CEO's Silence

COCOBOD Secures GHS 3.4 Billion in Domestic Cocoa Financing

Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has successfully raised GHS 3.396 billion through its first domestic commercial paper issuance. This 266-day senior unsecured instrument, issued at an 11% clearing yield, marks a significant shift towards financing cocoa purchases using Ghana's local capital market, reducing reliance on foreign syndicated loans. The transaction attracted bids totaling GHS 3.586 billion from 38 institutional investors, demonstrating domestic market capacity for strategic agricultural 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

Weta Rice Farmers Seek GHS 9 Million Aid After Floods Destroy Crops

Ghana to Establish 50 Farmers Services Centres for Agriculture Revolution

Ghana Targets 50 Farmers Services Centres to Boost Agriculture

Ghana's 1.8 Million Tonne Rice Import Bill Spurs Investment Call

Ghanaian Youth Turn to Online Entrepreneurship Amidst Job Scarcity

Ghanaian youth are increasingly leveraging online platforms like TikTok and Jiji to create businesses and secure livelihoods, as traditional job opportunities remain scarce. This digital shift, driven by necessity, allows entrepreneurs to reach wider markets and avoid exploitation, despite facing challenges such as high online promotion costs and significant cyber security threats, which saw GHS 9.87 million lost to incidents between January and June 2026.

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

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

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

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

Mfantseman Member of Parliament, Dr. Ebenezer Prince Arhin, has urged Atlantic Lithium and its Ghanaian subsidiary, Barari DV Ghana Limited, to accelerate compensation payments to landowners affected by the Ewoyaa Lithium Project. Residents have faced development restrictions and economic hardship for nearly three years without receiving due compensation. This delay impacts local livelihoods and raises concerns about the equitable distribution of benefits from Ghana's emerging critical minerals sector.

Mahama Assures Investors of Stable Economy Amidst Global Challenges

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

Ghana Hotel Room Demand Falls 7 Percent Despite Ample Capacity

Ghana's hotel sector experienced a 7 percent decline in occupied room-nights from March to June 2025, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. Despite 5 million room-nights available monthly, demand weakened, with national occupancy rates hovering around 40 percent. Hostels showed high occupancy, while hotels struggled. Domestic travelers drove most demand, though foreign visitors stayed longer. Regional disparities were significant, with Central and Western regions outperforming others.

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

Ghana's Domestic Tourism Visits Hit 1.79 Million in 2025

Births In Ghana's Health Facilities Have Doubled Since 1993, But Poorer And Rural Mothers Still Lag

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.

Government Pledges Support for Kumasi Central Market Fire Victims, 15 Shops Destroyed

Sokoban Mattress Showroom Destroyed by Fire in Kumasi