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Digital Chamber backs BoG’s Zeepay licence revocation, assures public of payment system stability
The Digital Chamber of Ghana has assured the public that Ghana’s digital payments ecosystem remains stable following the Bank of Ghana’s decision to revoke the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence of Zeepay Ghana Ltd.
Gov’t targets petroleum upstream recovery after five years of consecutive decline
The Ministry of Energy has projected a major turnaround for Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, forecasting a decisive rebound in crude oil production after five consecutive years of a worrying decline in output. The state has subsequently rolled out a series of aggressive structural measures designed to strengthen the...
Publican AI and the A–B–C Corridor
How Publican AI Sees Your Declaration: The A–B–C Model Explained Part I — Before the Legal Debate In the weeks following the April 2026 deployment of the Publican AI-assisted valuation and classification support system by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the atmosphere within Ghana’s trading communi...
Government reiterates tougher scrutiny for renewal of mining licenses
The government has reiterated its commitment to subjecting the renewal of mining concessions to stricter scrutiny as part of efforts to ensure responsible and sustainable mining in the country. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel A...
GhIE congratulates Ing Rev. Prof. Charles Anum Adams on election as WAFEO president-elect
Prof. Adams was elected during the WAFEO–ECOWAS Inaugural Conference held on 15 June 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and will officially assume office in January 2027 for a two-year term ending in January 2029, succeeding Engr. Dadley Decontee Toe of Liberia.
NPA CEO commends Ghana Downstream Award winners for advancing petroleum industry
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has commended the nominees and winners of the 2026 Ghana Downstream Awards for their contribution to the growth and sustainability of Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry. Speaking at the second edition of the Ghana Downstream Awar...
Freight Forwarders announce 4-day strike at Tema Port over new AI system
A coalition of trade and freight forwarders’ associations has announced a coordinated four-day strike action at the Tema Port, warning of significant disruptions to port operations over what they describe as operational challenges associated with the introduction of a new public and AI-driven system. The group says the...
GRA interdicts four officers over attempted diversion of transit cargo
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted four officers for their alleged involvement in an attempted diversion of transit cargo into the local market, as part of efforts to strengthen customs enforcement and protect state revenue.
MPC meets as inflation, cedi stability and global risks dominate agenda
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana begins its three-day meeting today to assess developments in the economy over the past two months, with inflation, external risks and the recent stability of the cedi expected to dominate discussions. The meeting will end on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with an anno...
Gov’t to establish new cocoa financing framework under proposed COCOBOD reforms
The government has announced plans to introduce a new financing framework for cocoa purchases and related operations as part of reforms aimed at improving the sustainability of Ghana’s cocoa sector. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this while presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliame...
Global conflicts contributing to Cedi depreciation — Prof Asuming
An economics lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Patrick Asuming, has attributed the recent depreciation of the Ghana cedi partly to escalating global conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties.
Ibrahim Mahama denies interest in acquiring VALCO, threatens legal action over claims
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has denied claims that he is seeking to acquire the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO), describing the allegations as false and announcing plans to take legal action against those responsible for circulating them. The denial follows a protest by workers of VALCO and the Industrial and Co...