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Ghana’s economy expands by 6.4% in Q1 of 2026, driven by Services and Mining
Ghana’s economy recorded a growth rate of 6.4 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, up slightly from 6.2 percent during the same period last year, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The figures show that growth remained broad-based, with...
Government revokes Adamus Resources Limited’s mining leases for illegal activities
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has announced the revocation of the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited due to violations of Ghana’s minerals and mining laws.
Ghana Industry Leadership Awards celebrate business excellence and innovation
Chief Executive Officer of SIM Group of Companies, Kofi Amoako Attah, has been honoured as Exemplary Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Industry Leadership Awards. The award recognised his leadership, entrepreneurial vision and contribution to Ghana’s business community. The ceremony, held at the Marriott Hotel...
PETROSOL ends 2026 Women in Leadership Conference with strong call for women inclusivity
Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Guest of Honour at this year’s PETROSOL Platinum Energy 2026 Women in Leadership Conference, has commended PETROSOL for setting up this platform for yearly deliberations on women inclusivity. She encouraged women to seek reliable support amid challenges, praising the Petrosol Women’s Network (PW...
Global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026, IMF forecasts
The International Monetary Fund has projected a slowdown in global economic growth to 3.1% in 2026, warning that rising geopolitical tensions—particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East—are increasingly weighing on the world economy. The forecast is contained in the IMF’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook, whi...
24-Hour Economy agenda: Ghana Shippers’ Authority switches into 24-hour mode
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has activated a series of 24-hour operational systems aimed at supporting government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Policy through continuous monitoring, digital complaint management and real-time support services for shippers and logistics operators. According to the Authority, the interventi...
Multinational mining firms pay higher royalties despite lower output — Ken Ashigbey
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has raised concerns over Ghana’s mining revenue structure, revealing that multinational mining firms contribute a higher share of royalties despite accounting for a smaller portion of the country’s gold production.
YIN, GSE, CSD and strategic partners launch National Youth Investment & Financial Literacy Programme
The Young Investors Network (YIN), in partnership with the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Central Securities Depository (CSD), and other strategic institutional partners, has officially launched the National Youth Investment & Financial Literacy Programme and Training. The flagship national initiative is aimed at strength...
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Don’t play the ostrich; not everything is right at the ports — NDC’s Nukpenu on Publican AI System [Audio]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional Organizer, Anthony Nukpenu, has urged calm over the ongoing controversy surrounding the Publican AI system at Ghana’s ports, calling on stakeholders to engage in dialogue rather than confrontation. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Nukpenu cautioned agai...
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited joins fight against growing malaria burden in Amansie West
Health authorities in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have raised concern over a surge in malaria infections, particularly among children under five, calling for intensified collaboration with mining firm Asanko Gold Ghana Limited to curb the trend. Data from the district health directorate shows malari...
Beyond firewalls: architecting cloud-native defense for critical infrastructure
This was not an isolated warning. In April 2022, Russian-linked Sandworm operators attempted to disrupt Ukrainian high-voltage electrical substations using Industroyer2 malware designed to interact with industrial control systems that manage power flows, while also deploying wiper malware against supporting systems. In...
GOLDBOD opens renewal of gold trading licences, introduces strict eligibility thresholds
The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has announced the commencement of the renewal process for gold trading licences, introducing new eligibility requirements for operators in the sector. In a public notice issued on May 25, 2026, GOLDBOD said the exercise will begin on the same date and will apply to all Buying Licence hold...