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    Energy & Resources

    NEWOil Prices Jump 3% Amid Middle East Conflict and Diplomatic Stalls

    Oil prices initially surged by over 3% in early Asian trade due to escalating Middle East attacks and a postponed diplomatic meeting. Continued conflict, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and threats to shipping lanes, fueled fears of significant supply disruptions. This global price hike will likely impact Ghana's economy, increasing import costs and potentially affecting inflation and the cedi's stability. Analysts are closely watching for de-escalation or supply restoration to ease market pressure.

    Samuel Darko|31m ago
    Economy

    NEWTema Port Customs Revenue Surges to GHS 1.2 Billion Monthly

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|46m ago
    Agriculture

    NEWGhana Food Prices Stable in August, Maize Up 8.9%

    Abena Owusu|1h ago
    Economy

    NEWGhana's Fiscal Deficit Projected to Shrink to 2.2% of GDP

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago
    Economy

    Ghana Education Service Places 95% of SHS Students

    Nana Yaw Amoako|4h ago

    Agriculture

    Agriculture

    COCOBOD's GHS 5.11 Billion Profit Masks Financial Recklessness

    Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) reported a GHS 5.11 billion profit, primarily from exchange-rate gains. However, a new investigation based on 4.8 million files from ICBC reveals COCOBOD is on a lender's watchlist due to mounting debt, chronic secrecy, and financial mismanagement. The Board was significantly affected by Ghana's Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, restructuring GHS 15.5 billion in short-term local debt. Experts highlight a lack of transparency in COCOBOD's operations and the broader cocoa sector, despite a government promise to inject GHS 1 billion if equity turned negative.

    Abena Owusu|5h ago
    Politics & Policy

    GRA Proposes Simplified Tax Scheme for Small Businesses with GHS 750,000 Turnover

    The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) plans to expand its Modified Taxation Scheme (MTS) to include small limited liability companies with annual turnovers up to GHS 750,000. This policy shift aims to simplify tax compliance for small businesses, which currently face complex requirements designed for larger corporations. The move is expected to encourage business formalisation and align tax regulations across different business structures, with legislative amendments anticipated by December 2026.

    Grace Adjei|8h ago
    Energy & Resources

    NPA Raises Fuel Price Floor, Petrol Hits GHS 16

    The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased the minimum price floor for petroleum products, effective September 16. Petrol is now set at GHS 16.00 per litre and diesel at GHS 16.77 per litre. This adjustment signals a more expensive period for fuel in Ghana, with potential ripple effects across the economy, particularly for transport and logistics sectors. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) projects even higher retail prices, driven by rising international crude oil costs.

    Samuel Darko|9h ago

    Economy

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    Economy

    Ghana Urged to Boost Fuel Relief to GHS 5 Per Litre

    Former Deputy Energy Minister Andrew Egyapa Mercer has called on the Ghanaian government to increase its fuel intervention from GHS 2 to GHS 5 per litre. Mercer argues that rising global crude oil prices, now around $100 per barrel against a budgeted $76, have provided the state with significant additional revenue, which should be used to cushion consumers from high fuel costs.

    Ama Mensah|14h ago

    Laboma Demolitions Threaten 3,000 Jobs

    Ama Mensah|22h ago

    GMet Faces GHS 50 Million Debt Amidst Critical Weather Forecasts

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2d ago

    GETFund Allocates GHS 250 Million for Top Senior High Schools

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2d ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Rises 10% to GHS 1.04 Billion

    Ghana's fixed income market saw a 10% increase in turnover, reaching GHS 1.04 billion, driven primarily by strong investor interest in Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bonds. A single 2032 DDEP bond accounted for over half of the market's total activity, indicating a shift towards restructured government debt. Despite higher turnover, the number of transactions fell, suggesting larger institutional trades are shaping the market.

    Abena Owusu|9h ago

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Reaches GHS 943.64 Million

    Abena Owusu|1d ago

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

    Abena Owusu|4d ago

    Ghana Bond Market Turnover Plunges 68% to GHS 2.12 Billion

    Abena Owusu|5d ago

    Business

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    Business

    Ghana Targets GHS 78 Billion Mining Procurement for Local Industrial Growth

    Ghana is developing a new economic strategy to leverage its mining sector's substantial procurement spending, which reached GHS 78 billion (US$7.14 billion) in 2025, to drive local industrialisation. The plan focuses on identifying mining inputs that Ghana can competitively produce domestically, moving beyond traditional export-focused benefits. This initiative seeks to convert the industry's purchasing power into local manufacturing, technology, and job creation, with a proposed National Mining Industrial Linkages Programme to coordinate efforts across various ministries and stakeholders.

    Kwesi Boateng|11h ago

    Ghana Pledges Domestic Funding for Accra-Kumasi Expressway

    Esi Larbi|12h ago

    Ghana Reserves Space for Accra-Kumasi Railway Line

    Ekow Quansah|12h ago

    469 Farmers Receive Compensation for Accra-Kumasi Expressway Land

    Esi Larbi|15h ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Illegal Mining Breaches Atewa Forest, Police Accused of Complicity

    An undercover investigation by Save the Mining Communities-Ghana (SMC-Gh) has exposed extensive illegal mining activities within the protected Atewa Forest. The report details miners operating inside the reserve, alleged police complicity in collecting money from galamsey sites, and a significant transformation of local communities into lawless gold rush towns. This crisis jeopardizes critical water sources for millions and Ghana's environmental heritage, highlighting a profound failure in anti-galamsey efforts.

    Grace Adjei|15h ago

    Private Schools Demand Scrap 15% SHS Priority Quota

    Kofi Asante|2d ago

    Ghana Abolishes 20% Excise Duty on Local Fruit Juices

    Grace Adjei|3d ago

    Government Accused of Failing Education Reset Amidst Placement Chaos

    Grace Adjei|4d ago

    Energy & Resources

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    Energy & Resources

    Eni and Vitol Secure Two Offshore Oil Blocks

    Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd have signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Ghanaian government. These agreements cover the GH WB three and GH WB eight offshore blocks in the Tano Basin. This development marks a significant step towards finalizing Petroleum Agreements for these areas. The blocks span approximately 2,100 square kilometres, with water depths ranging from 750 to 2,800 metres. This move reinforces Eni's long-term commitment to Ghana's upstream petroleum sector, building on its existing operations and infrastructure-led exploration strategy. The agreements are expected to boost foreign investment and potentially increase Ghana's oil and gas production capacity.

    Samuel Darko|19h ago

    Fuel Prices Set to Rise Sharply, Diesel Up 10.23 Percent

    Akosua Boateng|1d ago

    Ghana's Energy Sector Inefficiencies Cost GHS 40 Billion Annually

    Samuel Darko|2d ago

    Dangote's GHS 180 Billion Kenyan Refinery Faces Major Hurdles

    Akosua Boateng|3d 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|4d ago

    Ghana to Mandate Biometric SIM Verification by 2026

    Ama Mensah|7d ago

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

    Nana Yaw Amoako|7d ago

    Companies

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    Companies

    Bawa Rock Donates GHS 1.5 Million to Obuasi Fire Victims

    Bawa Rock Limited, an Obuasi-based gold trading company, has donated GHS 1.5 million, 65 industrial sewing machines, and 110 Butterfly-branded sewing machines to victims of the recent Obuasi Town Hall fire. This significant contribution aims to support those who lost their livelihoods and properties in the devastating incident.

    Kwame Kusi|19h ago

    GoldBod Reports GHS 896.5 Million Profit Surge

    Kwesi Boateng|3d ago

    Tema Oil Refinery Records GHS 1.09 Billion Profit After Years of Losses

    Kwame Kusi|4d ago

    UMB and 3TREES Launch Nationwide Paint Discount Scheme

    Kwame Kusi|4d ago

    Most Read

    1Oil Prices Jump 3% Amid Middle East Conflict and Diplomatic Stalls2Tema Port Customs Revenue Surges to GHS 1.2 Billion Monthly3Ghana Food Prices Stable in August, Maize Up 8.9%4Ghana's Fiscal Deficit Projected to Shrink to 2.2% of GDP5Ghana Education Service Places 95% of SHS Students6COCOBOD's GHS 5.11 Billion Profit Masks Financial Recklessness7GRA Proposes Simplified Tax Scheme for Small Businesses with GHS 750,000 Turnover8NPA Raises Fuel Price Floor, Petrol Hits GHS 169Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Rises 10% to GHS 1.04 Billion10Ghana Stock Exchange Rises 0.07% as Banking Stocks Boost Market