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T-bills auction: Government exceeds target by 11.9%, but interest rates surge
The 91-day bill was once again the most subscribed, as GH¢3.56 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 58.4% of the total bids. The uptake was, however, GH¢3.50 billion.
Under-invoicing scandal hits Ghana’s raw rubber exports, over US$700m unaccounted for
and export irregularities exceeding $70 million over a two-year period. Investigations indicate that exporters significantly understated both the value and volume of shipments, raising concerns about revenue losses and the sustainability of the country’s local rubber processing industry. Data from the Ghana Revenue Aut...
Aggrieved customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Company demand payments of locked up fund in Mid-Year Budget
Aggrieved customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Company have appealed to President John Mahama to direct the Minister of Finance to make a full budgetary allocation for the payment of all outstanding investments owed to customers in the Mid-Year Budget scheduled to be presented next week. The group in a state...
Ghanaian group raises alarm over alleged attacks on JonahCapital assets in Nigeria
The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) has expressed concern over the alleged destruction of Ghanaian-owned JonahCapital’s assets at River Park Estate in Abuja, warning that the dispute could strain relations between Ghana and Nigeria if not resolved through legal channels. At a press co...
2026 Legacy Expo comes off on June 3, 2026
The 2026 Legacy, a landmark edition celebrating a decade of innovation, growth, and transformation within Africa’s beauty and wellness industry is expected to take place from 3rd to 5th June, 2026. The event will convene leading brands, entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond...
Nkoko Nkitinkiti introduced to cut poultry imports and boost local production – Demordzi
The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, says its Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme is a key import substitution intervention designed to increase domestic poultry production, create jobs and reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported chicken. As part of efforts to transform agriculture and strengthen...
Non-tariff barriers add 20% to cost of cross-border trade in West Africa – Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described non-tariff barriers as the most stubborn obstacle to regional trade in West Africa, warning that they continue to impose significant costs on businesses and consumers across the region. Speaking at the 5th Joint Meeting of ECOW...
Community banking must be built on trust, inclusion and strong justice system — Justice Bernasko
The Chairperson of the Judicial Service Gender Equity Committee, Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko, has highligthed the critical link between financial inclusion, community development and access to justice, urging Ghana's banking sector to place trust, integrity and good governance at the centre of its future growth.
Complete Farmer deepens agritech Innovation with farmer and buyer focused platforms
Complete Farmer’s CF Grower and CF Buyer platforms are positioning digital technology as a practical tool for improving how farmers produce, how buyers source, and how Ghana’s agricultural value chain operates. The platforms are designed to support farmers with better production guidance while giving buyers a more reli...
We have not approved any fare increase – GPRTU clarifies
The Deputy Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has denied reports that the union has approved an increase in transport fares. He said although the union has taken note of reports about fare increases in some parts of Accra, no official directive has been issued to members to incre...
T-bills auction: Gov’t exceeds target by 77%, but to pay more for one-year bill at maturity
The government recorded 77% oversubscription of the treasury bills auction, as the yield on the one-year bill hit 12.99%. According to the auction results by the Bank of Ghana, most of the investors bought the 364-day bill because of the attractive interest rate. However, the government will have to pay more to serv...
Kwahu Business Forum 2026 to deepen business–finance partnerships — Essuman
Special Aide to the Chief of Staff, Benjamin Essuman, has announced that the third edition of the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 will focus on strengthening collaboration between businesses and financial institutions. President John Dramani Mahama and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah are expected to attend the forum. Speaking o...