Ghana set a new production record in 2025 with 6 million ounces of gold, according to provisional data shared by the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Large-scale mines produced 2.9 million ounces, unchanged year on year, while artisanal and small-scale mining…
Cocoa farmers have been urged to remain patient and keep working with authorities as the sector navigates current challenges. Emmanuel Agyei, Deputy Ashanti Regional Manager of COCOBOD and head of Operations, made the call at a rally in Nkawie. He…
Ghana is producing thousands of graduates each year, yet firms struggle to find technicians, mechanics and machine operators. Manufacturers report persistent vacancies on the shop floor. Meanwhile, more than 380,000 new job seekers enter the labour market annually. The gap…
Ghana’s latest food security data point to a persistent drag on human capital and growth. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reports 12.5 million people were food insecure in the third quarter of 2025. That is below the peak of 13.4…
Ghana is placing “Feed Industries” at the heart of its 24-Hour Economy push. The Ministry of Trade, Industries & Agribusiness says the framework will expand industrial raw-material supply, sustain day-and-night factory operations, create youth jobs, and raise exports. The plan…
Government will seek Parliament’s approval to restructure about GH¢5.8 billion of legacy debt owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance (Ghana). Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said the plan is…
Ghana has commissioned the Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Pru into service at the Sekondi Naval Base. During the ceremony, the government also reaffirmed that the 2026 Budget provides for two Offshore Patrol Vessels. Officials said these steps will extend patrol…
The Ghana cedi posted a small depreciation against the US dollar in early February trading, as the interbank market opened the month slightly weaker than the end of January, according to Bank of Ghana data. On February 3, the central…
Fuel price changes at the pumps across Ghana are again focusing attention on living costs, after new minimum pricing thresholds took effect for the first half of February and oil marketing companies began updating their retail prices. Ghana fuel prices…
Ghana’s Parliament has passed amendments meant to tighten how the Bank of Ghana can finance government, as officials move to curb monetary financing and strengthen central bank safeguards. Parliament’s Communications Directorate said lawmakers approved the Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Bill,…
