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Sammy Gyamfi rejects Afenyo-Markin’s claims that GoldBod made losses
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that the institution has incurred losses, describing the allegation as false. Mr Gyamfi said the claim was not supported by GoldBod’s audited financial statements for the 2025 financia...
Banks’ sustainable success will be defined less by interest margins – PwC
A Banking Survey by PwC has revealed that Ghana’s banks are entering an era where sustainable success will be defined less by interest margins and more by strategic focus, backed by successful business model reinvention. According to the professional services firm, the challenge ahead is not simply to navigate a lower-...
Government clears $1.47bn energy sector legacy debt – Jinapor
The government has paid off about US$1.47 billion in legacy debts owed within Ghana’s energy sector as part of efforts to restore financial stability and improve the sustainability of the industry. Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, said the government had also cut expenditure by approxi...
GRA addresses technical challenges affecting tax payments on Ghana.gov
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is working to resolve intermittent technical difficulties affecting the payment of taxes through the Ghana.gov payment platform. According to the Authority, the challenges, which started on Friday, August 14, 2026, have affected payments initiated through the Integrated Customs...
CSA urges Ghanaians to report cyber threats
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has urged Ghanaians to adopt a proactive approach to online safety by reporting suspected cyber threats before they result in financial or other losses. Speaking at a National Community Media Cybersecurity Capacity Building Programme, Alex Awere-Kyere, of the Critical Information Infr...
Banking sector was undercapitalised for much of decade preceding 2017 cleanup – Opoku-Afari
In addition, the paper revealed that the recapitalisation bonds equivalent to about 2.6% of GDP were issued to support undercapitalised banks as part of broader financial-sector strengthening following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Ghana pushes nuclear cooperation, skills development at US-Africa summit
Ghana has called for stronger international cooperation and increased investment in nuclear energy as African countries explore reliable and sustainable ways to meet growing electricity demand. The call was made by the Acting Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, who re...
Stronger research, industry linkages needed to build a competitive digital economy – Deloitte Technology Senior Manager
Speaking as a panellist at the 2026 National ICT Week Celebrations organised by the National Information Technology Agency (NIITA) at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, Mr Aikins said a stronger collaboration between researchers and industry could help develop homegrown solutions, protect intellect...
Ghana secured US$2.6bn FDIs in 2025 – GIPC Report
The 2025 Report which will be launched in Accra today by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, assesses Ghana’s investment performance in a year, marked by macroeconomic stabilisation, renewed investor engagement and widening pipeline of sector opportunities.
Minority demands permanent ban on MoMo transfer fees
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has escalated its battle against the controversial 0.75 per cent fee on MTN mobile money transactions, demanding a permanent and unconditional halt to any wallet-to-bank or bank-to-wallet transfer charges introduced outside explicit legislative approval.
Controller General directs public entities to seek approval before opening bank accounts
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has directed all covered entities to obtain prior written approval before opening bank accounts with the Bank of Ghana or commercial banks. The directive follows concerns over some covered entities opening bank accounts without the required authorisation from th...
BoG’s gold purchase losses date back to 2021, not 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says losses recorded by the Bank of Ghana under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme are not new, and did not start in 2025 as some critics claim. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Gyamfi said the...