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Ghana Mining Industry Awards nominations rise by 31.4%
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has closed nominations for the 12th Ghana Mining Industry Awards, with 113 entries …
Second gas plant could ease pressure on electricity tariffs – Ghana Gas
Ghana’s planned second gas processing plant could help ease pressure on electricity tariffs by increasing the …
Ghana could save $500m a year by switching from liquid fuels to gas – Energy Advisor
Ghana could save close to US$500 million annually by switching from liquid fuels to natural gas for power gene…
Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond at 12%
Official results of the bond auction released last night showed that the government allotted GH¢3.15 billion a…
Government unveils five-pillar plan to build resilient economy
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem announced the strategy on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, w…
Ghana Gas CEO calls for more investment in gas infrastructure
According to her, Africa has sufficient gas resources, but inadequate infrastructure for processing, transport…
Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026 opens
The Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair 2026 has opened at the Joy FM Car Park in Kokomlemle, Accra, with vend…
Republic Bank to offer up to 100% mortgage financing at JoyNews Habitat Fair clinic.
Republic Bank Ghana is set to provide prospective homeowners with insights into its mortgage financing options…
Full funding for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will be ready by end of the year
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson says full funding for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway will be ready by year-en…
West Africa can be self-sufficient in rice production – John Dumelo
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for stronger collaboration among governments…
South Korea says US companies to invest $2 billion in chip, energy sectors
Four U.S. companies have committed a combined $2 billion in investment in South Korea across semiconductors, a…
Customs to scrutinise multiple new phones for possible commercial import at entry points
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified that travellers carrying multiple mobile phones will not autom…
Tanker drivers suspend strike, give gov’t one month to fix deplorable roads
The Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union has suspended its sit-down strike on day two, giving governm…
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
Nvidia has agreed to buy artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face in a deal valued at about $12.9bn (£9.5…
Port inspection delays increasing cost of doing business – ICC Ghana
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Ghana has stated that delays associated with inspection procedures…
Residents of Akaa, surrounding communities demand improved network coverage
Residents of Akaa and several neighbouring communities in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region are appea…
It's not automatic that a traveler carrying more than 2 mobile phones will be required to pay Customs duty
The Authority appreciates the concerns raised and wishes to clarify how Customs treats passenger baggage and p…
GSE to close 2026 with 81% return for investors
According to its second-half year report, financial stocks are poised for continued success, driven by resilie…
New oil agreements should spur economic development – Deloitte Senior Partner
Senior Partner at Deloitte Africa, Joe Eshun, says it is time for Ghana to seize the opportunities in the oil …
Sam George swears in AT Ghana’s PPL Net board as directors vow ‘We will not let Ghana down’
Communications Minister Sam George has sworn in the new Board of Directors of PPL Net Ghana Limited, the compa…
GTP, Woodin enter new era as TexStyles Ghana comes under local ownership
TexStyles Ghana Limited (TSG), producer of the iconic GTP and Woodin brands, is set to enter a new chapter und…
BOSTenergies pays first-ever GH¢34.2m dividend to government
BOSTenergies has paid GH¢34.2 million in dividends to the Government of Ghana, marking the company’s first div…
PETROSOL engages dealers to strengthen retail network and improve customer experience
PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC, a leading Oil Marketing Company (OMC), has held a national engagement session wi…
2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month launched to build digital trust
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), together with key public and private-sector partners, has launched the 202…
Virtual InfoSec Africa renews partnership with Cyber Security Authority
Virtual InfoSec Africa has renewed its partnership with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to intensify cybers…
Enterprise Insurance reaffirms industry leadership with 4 wins at 6th CIIG
Enterprise Insurance has emerged as the most decorated company at the 6th Chartered Insurance Institute of Gha…
GPHA records GH¢2.82bn net profit as revenue rises to GH¢7.62bn
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) recorded a net profit of GH¢2.82 billion in 2025, representing a…
Advans Ghana pays courtesy call on Ga Mantse
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko …
Africa’s energy future must be shaped with ambition and pragmatism
The government's ambition is to move from resource extraction to value creation, drive industrialisation, crea…
BoG slashes September FX support to $500m as GoldBod directly injects $700m into the market
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has significantly reduced the amount of foreign exchange it plans to sell to the marke…
Government is reviewing legislative and fiscal framework governing the upstream sector
These reforms are currently before Cabinet and, following approval, will be transmitted to Parliament
Skills for Progress Africa, ELAF Industrial Automation launch 10 Fellows
…targeting 10,000 to power Ghana’s TVET-to-industry pipeline Skills for Progress Africa (SFPA) has officially …
Absa Auto Fair creates one-stop marketplace for vehicle buyers
Absa Bank’s first-ever Auto Fair, held at Ghud Park in Accra, provided a one-stop marketplace for vehicle buye…
US$3.5bn push turning around Ghana’s oil decline
“I can tell you on authority that coming by the end of this year, we’re going to have an increase in oil produ…
BOSTenergies reports strong 2025 performance, pays first-ever dividend to government
The performance was announced at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today in Accra, where th…
BOSTenergies pays GH¢34.2m dividend to Government
The 2025 financial year marked a defining period in BOSTenergies' transformation, with the Company recording s…
Travelers with multiple new devices returning to Ghana to pay additional charges – Customs Commissioner
Travelers returning to Ghana with multiple new devices including mobile phones and other electronic gadgets ma…
Ghana to host 16th African Economic Summit as Friends of Africa brings Global Investment Dialogue to Accra
From boardrooms to start-up pitches, Ghana is preparing to become the meeting point for investors, governments…
“We have stabilised the present; now we must secure the future” — Deputy Finance Minister
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, says Ghana must now build on its restored macroeconomic …
GFZA, France-Ghana Chamber deepen relations on trade and investment
The engagement, held in Accra on Monday, August 31, 2026, formed part of a courtesy visit by the new CCIFG Boa…