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Questions over Bank of Ghana gold reporting deepen scrutiny of Gold for Reserves programme

Ghana’s central banking credibility has come under renewed scrutiny following mounting questions over Bank of Ghana gold reporting, after conflicting accounts emerged regarding losses...

Ghana IMF programme performance boosts confidence as reform durability is tested

Ghana IMF programme performance regained international validation this week after the International Monetary Fund described the country’s 2025 macroeconomic outcomes as “better than expected,”...

Ghana confirms arrest and detention of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu in Nevada

The Government of Ghana has officially confirmed the arrest and detention of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Sedina...

Ghana orders 4 advanced Airbus helicopters to boost defence and transport capabilities

Ghana has taken a major step toward modernising its air capabilities with the signing of a contract for four advanced Airbus helicopters with Airbus...

Takoradi Port milestone accelerates Ghana’s maritime and export ambitions

Ghana’s maritime sector is entering a defining moment as Takoradi Port milestone places the country firmly on the map of high-capacity global shipping. The...

NSS Scandal: Court rejects Gifty Oware-Mensah’s bid to delay trial as proceedings begin January 22, 2026

Ghana’s unfolding National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal has entered a decisive phase after a High Court judge firmly rejected an application by lawyers for...

Controversy in Ghana’s schools: Ntim Fordjour says gender identity content was deliberate, not an error

Ghana is witnessing an escalating national debate over education content following controversy surrounding gender identity definitions included in a Senior High School (SHS) teacher’s...

US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China reshapes the global AI trade balance

The recent US approval of Nvidia chip sales to China marks a significant recalibration of Washington’s approach to technology exports, global competition, and economic...

Ghana’s energy debt reset strengthens World Bank confidence and reshapes the country’s economic credibility.

Ghana’s energy debt reset decision to inject $1.47 billion into its troubled energy sector marks one of the most consequential fiscal interventions since the...

The World Bank warns that global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.6% in 2026, as trade tensions and financial risks mount.

The World Bank’s latest projection that global economic growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026 offers a sobering assessment of the post-pandemic recovery, signalling...

Accra faces deepening public transport crisis amid trotro shortages and skyrocketing fares

Residents of Accra and other major Ghanaian cities are confronting an intensifying public transport crisis, marked by long waits at bus stops, a severe...

Ghana’s GH¢10bn domestic infrastructure bond signals a decisive push to fund roads locally and anchor economic recovery.

Ghana is preparing to raise GH¢10 billion through a landmark domestic bond issuance aimed at financing roads and interchanges, a move that highlights the...

ORC ownership enforcement signals tougher transparency rules for Ghana’s corporate sector

Ghana’s corporate regulatory landscape entered a stricter phase this week as ORC ownership enforcement took effect, with the Office of the Registrar of Companies...

NPP initiates expulsion process against Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng over alleged disparaging remarks

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally begun internal disciplinary processes to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made during a recent television...

Tema Police intercept over 1,600 parcels of suspected narcotic drugs in major anti-trafficking operation.

The Tema Regional Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in Ghana’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking after intercepting more than 1,600 parcels of...

Independent technical report confirms GoldBoD’s strong economic contribution to Ghana’s mining sector

In a significant development for Ghana’s mining industry and national economy, an independent technical report commissioned by the University of Ghana (UG) has affirmed...