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    Energy & Resources

    NEWThermal Power Fuels 74% of Ghana's Electricity in July

    Ghana's electricity generation in July 2026 was dominated by thermal power, accounting for 74.33% of the total. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) expressed concern over this heavy reliance on expensive liquid fuels, which exposes the nation to global price fluctuations. Despite a 3.99% decline in overall generation from June, Ghana maintained a significant capacity surplus and remained a net exporter of electricity. The PURC advocates for increased investment in renewable energy and improved natural gas access to stabilize the power sector.

    Yaw Osei|25m ago
    Business

    NEWIndo-Ghana Begins Local Liquid Oxygen Supply to Hospitals

    Kwesi Boateng|1h ago
    Economy

    NEWGhana's Economy Grows 6.5% in June, Services Lead Expansion

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|1h ago
    Companies

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

    Kwame Kusi|1h ago
    Business

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

    Esi Larbi|1h ago

    Companies

    Companies

    UMB and 3TREES Launch Nationwide Paint Discount Scheme

    Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) and 3TREES Ghana have partnered to launch the 'Brighten Ghana Initiative', offering significant discounts on paints and planning to establish sales outlets in every parliamentary constituency. This national project aims to support beautification efforts across Ghana ahead of its 70th independence anniversary in March 2027, fostering local economic activity and community pride.

    Kwame Kusi|2h ago
    Business

    GHS 4.2 Billion Weija Dam Flood Project Starts This Year

    A GHS 4.2 billion (USD 350 million) flood control project will begin in December 2026. This project aims to stop the regular flooding from the Weija Dam. It will build a large canal to carry excess water to the Atlantic Ocean. The initiative involves the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and Hi-Limit Group. It is expected to finish by December 2028.

    Ekow Quansah|3h ago
    Business

    Ghana Port Congestion Surges 100 Percent, Minister Orders Urgent Action

    Ghana's Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has ordered immediate measures to address a 100 percent surge in container traffic at Tema Port, a level not seen in 20 years. The unprecedented increase has caused severe congestion, particularly impacting Meridian Port Services Terminal, and is exacerbated by system outages. The government plans to remove overstayed containers and encourage shipping lines to evacuate empty units to restore efficiency at the nation's busiest port.

    Esi Larbi|4h ago

    Economy

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    Economy

    Ghana's Economy to Grow Over 6.5% by 2026 Databank Forecasts

    Databank Research projects Ghana's real GDP growth rate will exceed 6.5% by the end of 2026. This optimistic forecast is driven by ongoing structural reforms, domestic monetary easing, and a strong recovery in key industrial sectors. The projection significantly surpasses the government's target of 4.8% and builds on a 6.0% growth recorded in 2025.

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|7h ago

    Ghana Economy Grows 6% in Q2, Price Pressures Ease

    Nana Yaw Amoako|20h ago

    Bank of Ghana Affirms 8 ± 2% Inflation Target Amidst Rising Risks

    Nana Yaw Amoako|21h ago

    IFEST Warns Basic Education Failures Threaten Ghana's Future Workforce

    Ama Mensah|23h ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Ghana Fixed-Income Trading Reaches GHS 1.21 Billion With Focus on Longer-Dated Securities

    Ghana's fixed-income market recorded GHS 1.21 billion in trading on September 9, 2026, driven primarily by Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) securities and Treasury bills. DDEP bonds alone accounted for 58.86% of the total turnover, with significant interest in longer-dated instruments. This trend indicates investors are seeking stability and higher yields in extended maturity profiles within Ghana's sovereign debt.

    Dr. Nana Asare|9h ago

    Ghana Stock Exchange Transactions Soar 324% Amid Market Boom

    Abena Owusu|1d ago

    Treasury Bills and DDEP Bonds Dominate GH¢1.53 Billion Fixed Income Market

    Abena Owusu|1d ago

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Records GHS 2.02 Billion Turnover

    Abena Owusu|2d ago

    Business

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    NETRIGHT Urges Rural Focus for Women's Bank, GHS 452.3 Million Allocated

    The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) has urged the government to prioritise rural businesses, women, and youth in the operationalisation of the Women’s Development Bank (WDB). This call follows the allocation of GHS 452.3 million in seed funding across the 2025 and 2026 budgets for the bank, which remains unoperationalised. NETRIGHT highlights the need for the WDB to address systemic barriers like collateral requirements and high interest rates that exclude rural women from traditional financial services.

    Kwesi Boateng|5h ago

    Bank of Ghana Sells GHS 11.85 Billion in Short-Term Bills

    Kwesi Boateng|9h ago

    Ghana Bank Lending to Private Sector Surges 39 Percent to GHS119.1 Billion

    Kwame Kusi|16h ago

    Transport Unions Suspend Fare Hike Amid Government Fuel Intervention

    Esi Larbi|22h ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Government Demands GHS720 Container Charge Compliance for Shipping Talks

    Ghana's government insists shipping companies must charge the approved GHS720 Container Administrative Charge before resuming negotiations. This follows a High Court decision dismissing attempts to block the fee. The charge, a regulatory ceiling, aims to address high port costs but has faced resistance from shipping lines, impacting trade and business expenses at Ghanaian ports.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|8h ago

    Broadcasters Face GHS 85,000 Monthly DTT Tariff by 2027

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2d ago

    Cement Makers' GHS 12 Surcharge Raises Cartel Concerns

    Grace Adjei|4d ago

    FDA Recalls Arcan Bitters Over Undeclared Erectile Dysfunction Drug

    Nana Yaw Amoako|7d ago

    Energy & Resources

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    AKA Energy Plans 270MW Solar Project for Gomoa Economic Zone

    AKA Energy Systems plans a 270-megawatt solar energy project for the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Eco Park. Member of Parliament Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A Plus, led a delegation to inform President John Dramani Mahama. This project aims to provide a major power source for manufacturing and industrial activities, with Phase One expected by late 2027. It represents a significant investment in Ghana's renewable energy sector and regional development.

    Akosua Boateng|17h ago

    Energy Ministry Clarifies ECG Private Sector Role, Not Privatisation

    Yaw Osei|1d ago

    Global Fuel Prices to Remain High Until 2027 Due to Refining Crunch

    Samuel Darko|6d ago

    TOR and GOIL Explore Alliance for Fuel Security

    Samuel Darko|7d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    Ghana Proposes 6% Cocoa Price Hike for 2026/27 Season

    Ghana's COCOBOD has proposed a 6.00% increase in the cocoa producer price for the 2026/27 season. This would raise the farmgate price to GHS 2,737 per 64-kilogram bag, surpassing prices in Côte d’Ivoire. The move aims to incentivize cocoa beans to move into Ghana, reversing historical smuggling patterns. This proposal follows a volatile period for COCOBOD, marked by fluctuating global prices and exchange rates. The new price must balance farmer welfare with the financial viability of Ghana's cocoa sector.

    Dr. Nana Asare|9h ago

    Ghana Secures GHS 1 Billion for Poultry Sector Transformation

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Bawumia Prepares New Cocoa Policy Package for Farmers

    Abena Owusu|4d ago

    Tomato Prices Soar 158.3% in August, Driving Inflation

    Abena Owusu|6d ago

    Technology

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    Technology

    New GHS 95,000 Monthly DTT Fee Threatens TV Stations

    Ghanaian television stations face significant financial strain from a new US$7,000 (approximately GHS 95,000) monthly fee for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) transmission, effective January 2027. Awal Mohammed, a political figure, warns this charge will collapse many stations, citing that few earn GHS 100,000 in monthly profit. The Communication Minister, Sam Nartey George, announced the tariff as part of a sustainable cost-sharing framework for the national DTT platform, aiming for long-term viability while supporting broadcasters during the transition. Critics fear widespread job losses and reduced media diversity, urging a review of the policy to prevent a crisis in the broadcasting sector.

    Ama Mensah|1d ago

    Ghanaian Households Save on Data and Pay-TV as Prices Fall

    Nana Yaw Amoako|2d ago

    Ghanaian Consumers Secure More Data For Less Money

    Ama Mensah|2d ago

    Rural Data and Calls to Become Cheaper by Q1 2027

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|4d ago

    World

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    World

    Upper East Region Unveils GHS 8.6 Billion Development Plan

    The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri, has launched a GHS 8.6 billion development plan. This 10-year initiative, called PEARL, targets job creation, investment attraction, and infrastructure improvement. It covers all 15 municipalities and districts in the region. The plan seeks to align with national development goals and secure support from various stakeholders.

    Ama Mensah|6d ago

    South African Tourism Leaders Wear Kente Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|6d ago

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    1Thermal Power Fuels 74% of Ghana's Electricity in July2Indo-Ghana Begins Local Liquid Oxygen Supply to Hospitals3Ghana's Economy Grows 6.5% in June, Services Lead Expansion4Samba Foods Posts GHS 265,000 Profit After Tax in 20255GPHA Disputes Port Congestion as Sole Cause for GH₵12 Cement Price Hike6UMB and 3TREES Launch Nationwide Paint Discount Scheme7GHS 4.2 Billion Weija Dam Flood Project Starts This Year8Ghana Port Congestion Surges 100 Percent, Minister Orders Urgent Action9NETRIGHT Urges Rural Focus for Women's Bank, GHS 452.3 Million Allocated10Ghana Government Demands GHS 720 Container Charge Before Talks