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    Politics & Policy

    Ghana Abolishes 20% Excise Duty on Local Fruit Juices

    Ghana has abolished the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, effective October 1, 2026. The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) welcomed this reform, which Parliament passed and President John Mahama assented to. This move aims to boost local production, create jobs, and enhance the competitiveness of Ghana's fruit juice industry, reversing a tax introduced in 2023.

    Grace Adjei|3h ago
    Economy

    Ghana Offers 20% Salary Boost for Deprived Area Workers

    Ama Mensah|4h ago
    Business

    Mahama Urges Contractors to Accelerate 24-Hour Market Projects

    Ekow Quansah|4h ago
    Economy

    Ghana Expands Free Primary Healthcare to All 261 Districts by 2028

    Nana Yaw Amoako|6h ago
    Economy

    Ghana's SOE Debt Hits GHS 282 Billion Amid Political Interference

    Ama Mensah|7h ago

    Economy

    Economy

    Ghana Property Buyers Face 20% VAT Rate After 2026 Tax Reforms

    Ghanaian property buyers now face an effective 20% VAT rate when purchasing from registered developers, a substantial increase from the previous 6%. This change, effective January 1, 2026, stems from the VAT Act 2025 and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act 2025. The reforms also impact stamp duty and legal fees, making property acquisition more expensive and complex.

    Ama Mensah|8h ago
    Business

    Republic Bank Offers 100% Mortgage Financing at Habitat Fair

    Republic Bank is offering up to 100% mortgage financing at the JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair Clinic in Accra. This initiative aims to address Ghana's housing deficit and make homeownership more accessible. The event connects prospective buyers with experts in banking, real estate, and construction, providing crucial financial guidance.

    Kwesi Boateng|8h ago
    Companies

    GoldBod Reports GHS 896.5 Million Profit Surge

    Ghana's state-owned gold buying entity, GoldBod, announced a net profit of GHS 896.5 million in 2025, a substantial increase from GHS 178.5 million in 2024. This surge was largely attributed to record purchases from artisanal and small-scale miners, contributing to nearly US$11 billion in foreign exchange. President John Dramani Mahama hailed the performance but cautioned against complacency, emphasizing the need for sustained operational improvements.

    Kwesi Boateng|9h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Ghana Fixed Income Trading Nears GH¢1 Billion, DDEP Bonds Dominate

    Trading on Ghana's Fixed Income Market reached GH¢996.61 million, with Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bonds making up 76.99% of the volume. Treasury bills contributed another 18.78%, highlighting a strong investor focus on government-related instruments. This concentration reflects the ongoing shift in secondary market activity towards restructured and newer debt instruments, impacting market liquidity and investor strategies.

    Abena Owusu|22h ago

    Ghana Bond Market Turnover Plunges 68% to GHS 2.12 Billion

    Abena Owusu|2d ago

    GCB Bank Drives Ghana Stock Exchange 69% Year-to-Date Gain

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Ghana T-Bill Auction Oversubscribed by 51.6% as Demand Soars

    Abena Owusu|3d ago

    Business

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    Business

    IFC Managing Director Visits Ghana to Boost Private Investment

    Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will visit Ghana from September 15-17, 2026. The visit focuses on mobilizing private investment to support Ghana’s development priorities, strengthen businesses, and create jobs. Discussions will cover agribusiness, education, youth employment, access to finance, industrial development, renewable energy, and the creative economy. This engagement underscores the IFC's commitment to Ghana, following its significant financial commitments in recent fiscal years.

    Kwame Kusi|14h ago

    Ghanaian Banks Strengthen as Economic Conditions Stabilise

    Kwesi Boateng|18h ago

    GPHA Rejects Port Congestion as Sole Reason for Cement Price Hikes

    Ekow Quansah|1d ago

    GPHA Disputes Port Congestion as Sole Cause for GH₵12 Cement Price Hike

    Esi Larbi|1d ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    France intercepts 3.9 metric tons of cocaine from Ghana valued at €225 million

    French customs intercepted a 3.9 metric ton cocaine shipment from Ghana, valued at €225 million, destined for Belgium. The illicit cargo, hidden in plastic waste, is linked to Dutch drug lord Jos Leijdekkers. This incident underscores West Africa's increasing prominence as a transit point for drug trafficking into Europe, prompting a major investigation by French authorities.

    Grace Adjei|12h ago

    Government Demands GHS720 Container Charge Compliance for Shipping Talks

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2d ago

    Broadcasters Face GHS 85,000 Monthly DTT Tariff by 2027

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3d ago

    Cement Makers' GHS 12 Surcharge Raises Cartel Concerns

    Grace Adjei|5d ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    Dangote's GHS 180 Billion Kenyan Refinery Faces Major Hurdles

    Aliko Dangote's ambitious plan to build a 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, faces significant obstacles. The project, estimated to cost GHS 180 billion ($15 billion to $16 billion), struggles with securing a reliable crude oil supply in a non-oil-producing nation. Financing for the massive undertaking also presents a formidable challenge, with analysts questioning the feasibility of raising the required capital alongside other Dangote projects.

    Akosua Boateng|20h ago

    Ghana's Electricity Generation Falls 3.99% in July 2026

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    AKA Energy Plans 270MW Solar Project for Gomoa Economic Zone

    Akosua Boateng|2d ago

    Energy Ministry Clarifies ECG Private Sector Role, Not Privatisation

    Yaw Osei|3d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    GROW2 Project Exceeds Targets Supporting 52,000 Women Farmers

    The GROW2 project, funded by the Canadian government, has significantly surpassed its goals in Northern Ghana, reaching 52,000 women smallholder farmers. This initiative also supported 5,000 micro-entrepreneurs and 61 small and medium-sized enterprises, exceeding initial targets and contributing to regional economic development.

    Dr. Nana Asare|1d ago

    Ghana Fishing Industry Shrinks 24.7% in Q2 2026

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Nabdam Stakeholders Seek Expansion of Land Restoration Project to 10,000 Beneficiaries

    Abena Owusu|5d ago

    Ghana Demands Fairer Cocoa Prices for Farmers

    Dr. Nana Asare|8d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    Digital Economy Powers Ghana's GDP to 6% in Q2 2026

    Ghana's economy grew by 6% in the second quarter of 2026, primarily driven by the digital economy. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector showed a robust 30.9% year-on-year growth, making it the largest contributor to the expansion. This growth occurred despite a slight slowdown from the 6.6% recorded in the same period of 2025, largely due to moderated growth in agriculture and industry.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|22h ago

    Ghana to Mandate Biometric SIM Verification by 2026

    Ama Mensah|4d ago

    Ghanaian Consumers See Up To 70% Drop In Fibre Broadband Prices

    Nana Yaw Amoako|4d ago

    Ghana to Upgrade All Rural Telephony Sites to 4G

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|5d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    Best Assurance Donates GHS 100,000 to GETFund for Education

    Best Assurance Company Limited has donated GHS 100,000 to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund). This contribution aims to provide essential teaching and learning materials in underserved communities across Ghana. The donation is part of the Educational Financial Partnerships Initiative (EFPI), highlighting private sector involvement in educational development.

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    Samba Foods Posts GHS 265,000 Profit After Tax in 2025

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    Poor Governance Threatens Ghanaian SME Survival and Growth

    Kwame Kusi|2d ago

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