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Lands Minister honours former Environment, Science and Technology Minister
"As we bid him farewell, let us honour his memory not merely with words, but by committing ourselves to the ideals he cherished—honest leadership, environmental responsibility, scientific progress and steadfast service to our country," he said.
Petrol prices to drop today with diesel up in mixed pump price review
Petrol prices are expected to fall while diesel prices could rise from today, August 17, in a mixed review of petroleum prices at the pumps. Data from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) show that petrol could fall by up to 2.90%, bringing the indicative price to about GH¢15.82 per litre. Diesel, however, is...
EBID secures Moody’s credit rating upgrade, moves closer to investment grade
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has secured a major credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Ratings, with the international agency raising the bank’s long-term issuer rating from B2 to B1 with a stable outlook. The upgrade, announced on August 14, 2026, is being described as a strong endorsement of EBI...
US$4.8bn SME financing gap exposes Ghana’s credit challenge — A call for swift implementation of open banking, open finance reforms
Open banking, complemented by a broader open-finance architecture, can help Ghana address one of the fundamental problems behind the SME credit challenge: the information gap between businesses that need finance and financial institutions that must assess risk before providing it. It is tempting to view the US$4.8 bill...
DCS Culinary Expo 2026 slated for 29 August to showcase Ghanaian culinary innovation
Ghana’s culinary landscape will take centre stage on August 29 as the third DCS Culinary Expo brings together chefs, hospitality professionals, students, food entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to explore innovative ways of presenting Ghanaian cuisine through modern culinary techniques. Organised by Dainess Chef School (DCS...
Minister warns premix fuel operators against price hikes in Yeji
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emilia Arthur, has cautioned premix fuel and landing beach operators in Yeji against selling premix fuel above the approved price, warning that offenders will be arrested and prosecuted. According to the Minister, any operator found selling Kuffour gallons of prem...
Gov’t explores egg powder production to tackle glut
The government is exploring plans to process excess eggs into powder and other alternative products as part of efforts to address recurring gluts in the poultry sector and reduce losses suffered by farmers. The move forms part of a broader strategy under the proposed national poultry master plan aimed at stabilising pr...
HR Business Partners play critical roles in aligning business strategy with human strategy – Deloitte HR Head
Speaking as a panelist at a programme organised by HR Certification Center, Mr. Opoku underscored the need for business leaders and C-suite executives to fully appreciate the strategic importance of HRBPs play in aligning business strategy with people strategy to drive organisational success.
Ghana’s currency is ‘long overdue for refreshing’ – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s currency is “long overdue for refreshing”, citing the need to periodically upgrade the security features on banknotes to stay ahead of counterfeiters. According to the President, currencies must be periodically updated to make it more difficult for criminals to reproduce them....
Mahama assents to Value for Money Office Act to check wasteful spending
President John Mahama has assented to the Value for Money Office Act 2026, paving the way for the creation of a new independent body tasked with strengthening oversight of public spending and procurement. The legislation, which was introduced in February by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, establishes a special...
Cedi slips marginally despite relatively anchored expectations; one dollar equals GH¢11.90 at forex bureaus
In the interbank market, it depreciated 1.64% against the dollar to GH¢11.28, while losing 2.46% against the pound to GH¢15.36. It also lost 2.15% against the euro to trade at GH¢13.28.
Government reaffirms commitment to empower Ghanaian youth on International Youth Day
Ghana is marking the occasion under the national theme, “Rebuilding Values, Inspiring Patriotism: Empowering the Youth in the Digital Age.”