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Ghana Chamber of Mines rejects calls by IEA to nationalise mines
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has pushed back against proposals by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) to nationalise mining assets in Ghana, insisting that the country must rather focus on strengthening regulation, transparency and investor confidence.
MTN Ghana continues to dominate, capturing 81% of the data market share
Ghana’s telecom market continues to be dominated by MTN Ghana. According to the latest figures (February 2026) from the National Communications Authority (NCA), MTN Ghana controls 81.29% of the country’s mobile data subscriptions as of February 2026 — up from 81.27% in December 2025. Its two rivals, Telecel and AT Ghan...
GRA triggers emergency measures to save businesses as heavy rains paralyse Accra
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued an urgent directive to the business community, detailing emergency measures to support business continuity as heavy, disruptive rains continue to lash Accra and other parts of the country.
Over 3,000 suspected scam phone numbers reported on TrustGH
TrustGH, Ghana’s first public database for scam phone numbers, has recorded more than 3,000 reports of suspected fraudulent numbers since its launch. The platform said the reported numbers have been linked to various forms of scams, including e-commerce fraud, investment and job scams, romance scams, impersonation and...
2026 mid-year budget review: Govt to abolish 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices
The government has announced the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, introduced in 2023, as part of measures to support agro-processing, boost local production and create jobs. The tax relief was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the presentation of the 2026...
GIADEC denies reports of planned sale of VALCO to Ibrahim Mahama
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed reports that the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) is being sold to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday (27 July), GIADEC said neither Ibrahim Mahama nor any company...
MTN Ghana announces internet disruption over subsea cable cuts off Côte d’Ivoire
MTN Ghana has announced that damage to undersea cables off the coast of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is currently affecting internet connectivity and data services across Ghana and several other countries in the sub-region. In a customer notice issued on Saturday, June 27, the telecommunications giant explained the cause of...
GoldBod begins new London-based gold pricing regime
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has introduced a new gold pricing regime based on the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) pricing windows, along with new trading and booking timelines for licensed gold buyers and miners. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Board said the new system took effect imm...
COCOBOD CEO calls for greater trust and unity in Ghana–Côte D’Ivoire cocoa partnership
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the two countries work to strengthen cooperation and secure better value for cocoa on the international market. Addressing stakeholders at a meeting of th...
New GIPC Act removes minimum capital requirement for foreign investors
Foreign investors will no longer be required to meet minimum capital thresholds before establishing businesses in most sectors of Ghana’s economy following the passage and presidential assent of the new Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act. The reform removes one of the country’s long-standing investment requir...
Ghana’s roads fall to E1 in latest infrastructure report
Ghana’s road infrastructure has suffered a significant decline over the past decade, with mounting contractor arrears, overloaded heavy vehicles and poor maintenance emerging as key factors behind the deterioration. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (15 July), Vice-President of the Ghana Institution of...
CBG donates relief items to NADMO to support flood victims
The donation forms part of CBG's corporate social responsibility efforts to support vulnerable communities during emergencies while contributing to national disaster relief initiatives.