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    NEWGSE Records GHS 7.70 Million Turnover, MTN Ghana Leads Activity

    The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) recorded a turnover of GHS 7.70 million on July 27, 2026, driven primarily by strong investor interest in MTN Ghana. The telecommunications giant accounted for 42.48% of the total market turnover, with its share price rising to a year-high. Ecobank Ghana also saw significant activity, contributing to a concentrated trading pattern where a few large-cap stocks dominated market value. This trend highlights sustained investor focus on liquid and established companies within Ghana's equity market.

    Abena Owusu|13m ago
    Business

    NEWTraders demand enforcement of GHS 720 container fee

    Kwesi Boateng|13m ago
    Markets & Data

    NEWDDEP Bonds Drive GHS 1.51 Billion Fixed Income Trading

    Abena Owusu|13m ago
    Energy & Resources

    NEWNPA Reaffirms Commitment to Petroleum Industry Safety and Efficiency

    Akosua Boateng|14m ago
    Business

    NEWGIADEC refutes Ibrahim Mahama VALCO equity claims

    Kwesi Boateng|14m ago

    Business

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    NEWGhIE President urges GHS 850 million investment in existing roads

    The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, Ing. Kwabena B. Hesse, has advocated for investing GHS 850 million, half of the GHS 1.7 billion allocated for a new expressway, into Ghana's existing road infrastructure. This recommendation comes as several major road projects initiated in 2024 remain stalled due to insufficient funding. The GhIE believes this strategic reallocation would yield greater benefits for the nation by addressing critical maintenance needs and completing ongoing projects, thereby improving overall connectivity and economic efficiency across the country. This proposal highlights ongoing concerns about infrastructure development priorities and fiscal management in Ghana.

    Esi Larbi|14m ago
    Economy

    NEWICU Ghana urges President Mahama to halt 70 percent VALCO sale

    The Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU) has formally appealed to President John Mahama to stop the proposed sale of a 70 percent majority stake in the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). The union argues that VALCO is a strategic national asset that should remain under state ownership, highlighting recent operational improvements and concerns about potential job losses and reduced worker welfare under private management. This appeal follows a protest by VALCO workers and ICU national officers in Tema, emphasizing the company's critical role in Ghana's integrated aluminium industry.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|14m ago
    Politics & Policy

    NEWGreater Accra Courts Suspend Sittings for 150th Anniversary

    The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced that courts in the Greater Accra Region will not hold sittings on July 28 and July 31, 2026. This directive allows judges and magistrates to participate in the 150th-anniversary celebrations of the Supreme Court. The suspension of judicial activities, while temporary, could lead to minor delays in legal proceedings, impacting businesses and individuals awaiting court decisions. The Supreme Court, established in 1876, is a cornerstone of Ghana's legal system, and its anniversary highlights its historical significance.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|44m ago

    Economy

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    NEWGovernment secures 200 jobs for returning South Africa evacuees

    The Ghanaian government has secured 200 jobs for its citizens returning from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks. This initiative, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is part of a broader reintegration strategy. Partnerships with Ghanaian businesses, including Engineers & Planners, AirtelTigo, and Telecel, have made these positions available. The government plans to continue engaging the private sector to create more opportunities and will provide social and mental health support to the returnees.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|59m ago
    Breaking

    NEWGhana approves 623 free passport replacements for flood victims

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago

    NEWGhana government policies receive low public ratings

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago

    US Core Capital Goods Orders Jump 0.9% in June

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2h ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    NEWChief of Staff Julius Debrah completes PhD

    Ghana's Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has earned a PhD in Heritage and Museum Studies from the University of Ghana. He attributed his success to the collective support of his family, academic supervisors, President John Mahama, and traditional leaders from Kwahu. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation also provided crucial funding for his doctoral program.

    Kofi Asante|45m ago

    NEWPolice Arrest Two Over Abesewa Forest Guard Shooting

    Nana Yaw Amoako|1h ago
    Breaking

    NEWShot Fired Outside US Consulate in Toronto Second Time This Year

    Grace Adjei|1h ago

    NEWAccra businesses to close for sanitation day, GHS 0 fines for non-compliance

    Kofi Asante|1h ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    NEWNPA Commended for Strengthening Downstream Petroleum Sector

    A Parliamentary Select Committee has lauded the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for its effective regulation of Ghana's downstream petroleum sector. The committee highlighted the NPA's significant contribution to the nation's economic growth and stability during a working visit. This commendation underscores the Authority's vital role in ensuring a smooth-functioning petroleum industry and its impact on the Gross Domestic Product.

    Samuel Darko|1h ago

    Ghana conference targets Africa's next mining boom

    Akosua Boateng|2h ago

    Tema Oil Refinery Engages CSOs on Recovery Plans

    Akosua Boateng|6h ago

    Home Heating Oil Prices Jump 29 Percent in Three Weeks

    Samuel Darko|8h ago

    Agriculture

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    NEWIllegal Mining Persists Near Police Station in Mpohor Fiase

    Illegal mining activities, known locally as 'galamsey', are rampant in Ghana's Mpohor Fiase District, with operations occurring openly near a police station. Residents and traditional leaders report extensive damage to cocoa farms, food crop plantations, and wetlands, impacting livelihoods and the environment. Affected farmers, like Olivia Tawiah and Samuel Bentum, have lost their primary income sources. Traditional authorities, including Nana Nuakoh III of Adum Trabuom, have appealed directly to President John Dramani Mahama for urgent action to halt the destruction and restore law and order. The situation highlights a broader challenge in Ghana regarding the enforcement of mining regulations and the protection of natural resources.

    Abena Owusu|1h ago

    Government abolishes 20% export tax on fruits

    Dr. Nana Asare|4h ago

    Forest Guard Shot Protecting Abesewa Plantation

    Dr. Nana Asare|6h ago

    Biochar offers hope to Upper East farmers amid GHS 500 fertiliser costs

    Dr. Nana Asare|11h ago

    Technology

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    New Technology Threatens Traditional Factory Dominance

    The traditional advantage of large factories, built on scale and expensive machinery, is eroding due to cheap, accessible, and modular technology, exemplified by China's electric vehicle industry. This shift, driven by artificial intelligence and affordable industrial equipment, will enable individuals and small businesses to produce goods previously exclusive to large manufacturers. Ghana must prepare for an economy based on skilled micro-producers rather than solely focusing on large industrial parks, as value moves from manufacturing to innovation and proprietary formulations.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|4h ago

    Mobile Money Fraud Persists Despite Awareness Campaigns

    Ama Mensah|8h ago

    Film Leak on X Draws 2.1 Million Views

    Ama Mensah|8h ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    NEWIbrahim Mahama denies VALCO acquisition interest

    Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has strongly denied allegations that he is attempting to acquire the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO). His denial follows protests by the VALCO Labour Union regarding a proposed transfer of a 70 percent stake in the company to a private investor. Mahama has stated he has no interest in VALCO and plans legal action against those making the claims.

    Kwesi Boateng|1h ago

    Kantanka Family Halts Funeral Over Will Dispute

    Kwame Kusi|3h ago

    Ibrahim Mahama denies VALCO acquisition claims

    Kwame Kusi|4h ago

    Chelsea acquires Morgan Rogers for £117 million

    Kwame Kusi|7h ago

    Research

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    Research

    Lancet Commission Identifies 14 Factors to Prevent 45% of Dementia Cases

    A new report from the 2024 Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care reveals that up to 45% of dementia cases globally could be delayed or prevented. The Commission identified 14 modifiable risk factors spanning early life, midlife, and later life, underscoring the importance of lifelong brain health strategies. These factors include education, managing conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, and maintaining social connections.

    Abena Frimpong|3h ago

    Black Queens Eye WAFCON 2026 Trophy After Strong Preparations

    Dr. Nana Asare|6h ago

    40 Ghanaian Languages Face Extinction Risk

    Dr. Nana Asare|7h ago

    Ghanaian Sprinter Benjamin Azamati Qualifies for 100m Semi-Finals

    Abena Frimpong|10h ago

    World

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    World

    East La Burma Valley Residents Aid Flood Victims

    The East La Burma Valley Residents Association has distributed relief items to families impacted by recent flooding in Tse-Addo, Accra. This initiative followed a successful community-wide appeal, demonstrating strong local support for those who suffered losses. The effort underscores the importance of community solidarity in responding to emergencies and supporting vulnerable families.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2h ago

    Azamati qualifies for 100m semi-finals at Commonwealth Games

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|7h ago

    Armed Robbers Attack Agona Mankron, Shoot MoMo Vendor

    Nana Yaw Amoako|12h ago

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