The Parliamentary Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs is demanding clarity from the government on the financing model for the Pwalugu Irrigation Project before the presentation of the 2027 Budget.
Senior Presidential Aide and Senior Presidential Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has called for sustained investment in Ghana’s legal profession to ensure it remains responsive to the changing needs of the country.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenya's President William Ruto have broken ground on a $16bn (£12bn) oil refinery in Lamu, on Kenya's northern coast.
Star Oil Ghana Limited has announced its decision to rejoin the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), while calling for reforms to the Chamber’s governance structure to ensure fairer representation of its members. In a letter dated October 1, 2026, and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of COMAC, the company said its membership would […]
The Norwegian government is supporting a programme aimed at making agrifood markets more accessible to soybean farmers and strengthening the soybean value chain in Ghana.
According to the GSS, exports barely increased as it went down by 1.6%, while imports jumped by 47.5%. Therefore, the smaller surplus came almost entirely from buying more.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final notice to traders, garage operators, businesses, property occupants and other persons operating within the designated project area at Abrepo Junction and adjoining sections to voluntarily vacate the area by Sunday, October 4, ahead of preparatory works for Phase One of the Suame Interchange Project.
The Parliamentary Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs has called on the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, dedicate funds for timely completion of government flagship farmer service centers.
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says diesel prices will remain below GH¢20 per litre in the first pricing window of October, following government interventions to cushion consumers against rising international fuel prices.
In a statement, COMAC, pointed out that “we have no interest in disruption, given the essential service its members provide to households and businesses”.
Global Capacity Hub has held the third edition of its AI, Emerging Technologies & Investment for Business Growth Conference in London, bringing together technology experts, investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders to explore opportunities for innovation, investment and growth. The conference, held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel under the theme, “Innovate. […]
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, has called for the development of integrated systems across Africa to transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses and jobs.
Financial crimes are widespread across key sectors of Ghana’s economy, with fraud and tax evasion affecting banking, international trade, real estate and major commodity industries, according to the Global Organised Crime Index.
Threats against journalists have contributed to reduced media coverage of organised crime, particularly the cocaine trade, in Ghana, according to the Global Organised Crime Index.
Duraplast has lost its entire stock of pipes after an early-morning fire gutted a warehouse at the company’s facility in the North Industrial Area at Avenor, Accra, with the company’s Marketing Manager, Emmanuel Donkor, blaming the intensity of the blaze partly on illegal structures behind its premises and revealing that the facility’s fire hydrants were empty.
The Global Organised Crime Index has identified Chinese long-distance trawlers as the principal culprits in illegal fishing contributing to the severe depletion of Ghana’s fish stocks.
Some drivers operating under registered transport unions in Kumasi have called on the government to introduce price control measures for goods in the country.
Société Générale Group has announced an agreement with Pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has stressed the need for Ghana to speed up commercial dispute resolution, improve licensing certainty, and modernise its legal framework to support investment and the country’s 24-hour economy agenda.
Société Générale Group has signed an agreement with pan-African banking group Attijariwafa Bank to sell its majority stake in Société Générale Ghana.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has signalled that it does not anticipate undertaking a foreign exchange (FX) intermediation programme in the market in October 2026.
Prices of petroleum products are expected to see marginal increases at the pump starting October 1, 2026, according to the latest pricing outlook from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC).
The Parliamentary Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs has commended the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) for its significant financial turnaround, moving from a debt position of about GH¢20 million to recording more than GH¢96 million in profit in 2025.
Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah has alleged that Ghana was close to settling two tax disputes with Tullow Ghana Limited for about US$150 million before the latest arbitral ruling in favour of the country.
Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah has credited former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame with laying the groundwork for Ghana’s successful defence in the nearly US$400 million tax arbitration brought by Tullow Ghana Limited.
In its recommendation on a report titled “Regulation and Supervision of Crypto Markets and Activities, it wants the authorities to ensure they are ready for licensing and supervision to achieve their mandates of consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability.
Managing Partner of Parkwood and Mossane and a 2006 year-group student of Mfantsipim School, Nana Akwasi Awuah, has called for a stronger focus on entrepreneurship and business leadership as the school looks beyond its 150-year legacy.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to open a National Conference on Housing Finance in Accra on October 7, 2026, as stakeholders seek solutions to the financing challenges limiting access to affordable housing.
Ghana’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Brigadier General Alhassan Abu (Rtd), has described the relaunch of Africa World Airlines (AWA) flights between Accra and Abidjan as an important step towards strengthening trade, investment and regional integration in West Africa. He said the renewed air connection would go beyond transporting passengers between the two cities, creating opportunities […]
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Osmond Amuah, has called for urgent investment in Ghana’s food storage infrastructure, warning that the country’s current storage capacity is below 50,000 metric tonnes.
According to a report by the International Monetary Fund, stablecoins are rapidly growing, but the main use cases remain in crypto trading and as a hedge against inflation although the use in cross border settlement in the informal and semi-formal economy is growing.
Ghana is set to deepen its economic and cultural engagement with Australia as Sydney prepares to host the Ghana–Australia Multicultural & Investment Forum (GAIF) 2026, a two-day gathering billed as a flagship platform for building trade, tourism, agriculture and investment bridges between the two countries. The forum, scheduled for October 13–14, 2026, at the PARKROYAL […]
Political protection may explain a decline in visible cocaine trafficking in Ghana, according to findings in the Global Organised Crime Index.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has directed shops, markets, and other commercial establishments within its jurisdiction to suspend operations from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, to participate in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks, John Awuah, has defended the banking sector’s lending practices, arguing that a decline in borrowing costs and strong private sector credit growth demonstrate that banks are responding to improving monetary conditions. He said the Bank of Ghana’s decision to maintain the monetary policy rate at […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said it will work with Tullow Ghana to resolve a US$393 million tax dispute without disrupting the company’s petroleum operations. The assurance follows a ruling by an international tribunal affirming GRA’s tax assessment as lawful.
Tullow Oil took up the issue to the tribunal in London, arguing that the charge by the Ghana Revenue Authority breached Ghana’s Petroleum Agreement. The penalty was applied as well .
In a notice to its investors and other shareholders, it said, “Tullow is disappointed that the Tribunal has come to this decision and will now consider next steps after further engagement with the Government of Ghana”.
New data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that the Combined Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) which measures how the overall cost of constructing buildings changes over time went up by 4.6 percent year on year for August 2026. The Combined Prime Building Cost Index tracks the prices of key construction inputs […]
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government will ensure Ghana receives the revenues due from Tullow Ghana Limited following the country’s victory in an international tax arbitration, while safeguarding the company’s ability to sustain its operations and investments.
Ghana has secured a major victory in an international tax arbitration case involving Tullow Ghana Limited, with an arbitral tribunal ruling in favour of the Republic over the taxation of business interruption insurance proceeds.
Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has assured the Women’s Voices Matter Movement of government’s commitment to addressing concerns affecting women and advancing their rights and welfare.
The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) is seeking to strengthen its liquidity position despite recording a profit before tax of GH¢91.7 million in 2025.
Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor says sustained investment in LPG infrastructure will be critical to achieving the government’s target of at least 50% LPG access in Ghana by 2030.
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing responsive and transparent regulatory support to investors as Puma Energy Ghana expands its investment in Ghana’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector and the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, on Friday engaged the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and leading industry executives as part of consultations towards the 2027 Budget.
Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as the military-led government seeks to process more of the country's mineral wealth at home and tighten its control over one of its most important industries.
According to the 2025 Credit Reporting by the Bank of Ghana, the increasing number of mobile money loans and payroll lending explains the continuous increase in enquiries.
China will collect an additional 55% tariff on beef imports from Brazil beginning on October 1, on top of the current applicable rate, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Wednesday.
A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and motorcycles, has come into effect as a trade war between the two neighbours drags on.