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Adamus reaffirms commitment to Nzema communities amid concession concerns
Management of Adamus Resources Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing concerns and advancing the interests of local communities within the Nzema area of the Western Region. The company said it remains resolute in fulfilling its responsibilities and will not renege on its obligations to people within its op...
West Africa losing 8 million shea trees annually, Global Shea Alliance warns
The Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a major stakeholder in the shea industry, has raised concerns over what it describes as unprecedented pressure on shea parklands across West Africa, warning that the estimated annual loss of eight million shea trees threatens the future of the industry and the livelihoods of generations...
Are Ghana’s banks winning the old fight while losing the new one?
Reported fraud in Ghana’s regulated financial sector rose 48 percent last year to a four-year high, with more than GH¢100 million placed at risk. Read quickly, that number invites alarm. Read carefully, it tells a more useful story — and points to what we should do next. Look beneath the headline and the picture become...
RUPAG rejects claims raw rubber export ban is hurting farmers, defends policy
The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has dismissed claims that the government’s temporary ban on raw rubber exports is depriving farmers, traders and aggregators of markets, insisting the policy is strengthening Ghana’s local processing industry rather than creating monopolies. In a statement issued on Mo...
Technology must transform lives, not just banking—Ecobank
The Executive Director of Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank Ghana, Henry Ampong, has emphasised the need for digital innovation to drive financial inclusion and expand access to economic opportunities across Africa.
OMCs commence fuel price increases; Star Oil sells petrol at GH¢13.67, diesel at GH¢16.27
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps, in line with industry projections of significant hikes.
Ghana touted as a dynamic healthcare & pharmaceutical market in West Africa
Speaking at the launch of the West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo 2026, Mr. Singh said the country imports a substantial volume of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, laboratory equipment, healthcare technologies, and hospital supplies annually, creating immense opportunities for international partnerships, technology t...
We have built required reserves to withstand oil price shocks – BoG Governor
Asked about what will happen if the current shocks should drag, Dr. Asiama said “if it should continue, then the outlook could be impacted”.
Ghana’s construction ‘Gross Value Added’ to slow down in 2027, 2028 – Fitch Solutions
Fitch forecasted Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) construction Gross Value Added (GVA) will grow in real terms by 4.3% in 2026, down from previous forecasts of 4.6% as of April 2026 and of 5.4% as of December 2025, amid the effects of the US-Iran conflict. This will see growth decelerate after the industry expanded by 4.5% i...
Ghana, Germany deepen trade and skills partnership with new MoU
The German Embassy in Ghana and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic cooperation, trade relations and skills development between the two countries. The agreement is aimed at improving collaboration between Ghanaian and...
World Bank Group MD to visit Ghana and Liberia
During his visit, Mr. Donohoe will meet with President John Mahama in Accra and His Excellency President Joseph Baokai in Monrovia. He will also hold high-level discussions with senior government officials on key development priorities in both countries, with a focus on accelerating job creation, improving electricity...
Akosombo fire prompts GRIDCo CEO suspension, ECG Ashanti leadership overhaul
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition has asked the chief executive of power transmission firm GRIDCo to step aside pending investigations into a fire at the Akosombo power control center, Minister of State for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said on Sunday. Kwakye Ofosu, in a Facebook post, also sa...