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Ghana disburses GH¢9.7bn to domestic bondholders under DDEP
CNBC Africa
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August 20, 2025
Ghana has recently made a significant financial move in its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) by disbursing GH¢9.7 billion to bondholders, a strategic step towards economic stabilization and investor confidence restoration. This payment,...
Ghana’s Producer Inflation Cools, Easing Cost Pressures on Businesses
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
Businesses across Ghana finally caught a break in July as the pace of rising factory gate prices slowed noticeably. New data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows the Producer Price Index fell to 18.3 percent, down from 21.7 percent the...
Ghana’s Cocoa farmers receive highest farmgate price in West Africa-COCOBOD
Ghana News Agency
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August 20, 2025
Accra, Aug. 20, GNA – The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) says any assertion that farmers in Côte d’Ivoire are better off in terms of producer price is factually inaccurate and misleading. The Board reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding farmer...
Ghana’s government unveils farmer pay increase, amid EUDR traceability system roll-out plans
Confectionery Production
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Ghana’s government has confirmed a higher price to be paid to cocoa farmers facing key production challenges, along with the planned introduction of a new traceability system linked to the EUDR environmental policy, writes Neill Barston. As noted...
Ghana’s Oil Sector Faces Decline as Regulator Calls for Urgent Investment
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
Ghana’s oil production has fallen for five years straight, and a key oversight body is now sounding the alarm. The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is urging Parliament to push for new investments in the country’s upstream...
Ghana’s Exporters Set to Gain as Producer Inflation Cools
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
Ghana’s export sector may be about to catch a favorable wind. New data shows producer price inflation slowed significantly in July, dropping to 18.6 percent from 24.2 percent the previous month. This easing cost pressure could make key exports...
Ghana’s SMEs face higher, more volatile borrowing costs than households for June 2025 — BoG
Ghana News Agency
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August 20, 2025
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 29, GNA – An analysis of the Annualized Percentage Rates (APRs) for June 2025 has revealed a significant disparity in loan costs, with households often receiving more favourable rates than Small and Medium...
Ghana Stock Exchange Sees Sharp Drop Amid Broad Sell-Off
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange took a significant downturn during Wednesday’s session, with the benchmark Composite Index falling by more than 112 points. The drop to 7,303.81 marks one of the session’s steepest declines in recent weeks,...
Ghana’s Public Accounts Committee Demands Stricter Fiscal Oversight
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The head of Ghana’s parliamentary accountability body is pushing for full enforcement of the nation’s public finance law to reduce waste and improve governance. Abena Osei Asare, who chairs the Public Accounts Committee, told ministries and...
Ghana Sets Up Dedicated Funds to Ease Future Debt Burden
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The government has created two special accounts to make sure it can pay back its loans without sudden budget crises. Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson announced the new Cedi and US Dollar Sinking Fund Accounts, designed to cover bonds that will come...
Ghana’s Endless Battle with Galamsey: Lives Lost, Rivers Poisoned, Hopes Fading
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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August 20, 2025
By Daniel Donkor Ghana’s fight against galamsey, or illegal small scale mining, remains one of the most painful and persistent struggles in its history. For decades, governments have launched interventions, yet the menace continues to destroy...
Ghana Pays Top Price for Cocoa, Board Insists
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
If you’re a cocoa farmer in West Africa, Ghana is the place to be, according to the country’s cocoa regulator. The Ghana Cocoa Board, known as COCOBOD, has released new data defending its pricing, stating it now offers the highest farmgate rate in...
Ghana’s Infrastructure Push Fuels Construction Cost Rise
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
New data reveals a squeeze on major infrastructure projects in Ghana. The cost of construction work rose by 5.3 percent this July compared to the same time last year. This increase, reported by the Ghana Statistical Service, was primarily driven...
Ghana’s Tax Authority Embraces Digital Shift to Ease Compliance
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The Ghana Revenue Authority is pushing ahead with plans to make tax compliance simpler and less intimidating for citizens and businesses. At its second annual Customer Experience Conference in Accra, senior officials outlined a renewed drive...
Ghana Hospital Retrains Staff to See Patients as Customers
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
A major hospital in Ghana’s Upper West Region is overhauling how its staff interacts with the public. The Upper West Regional Hospital just completed an intensive customer care workshop for all 500 of its employees, from doctors and nurses to...
Ghana’s Accountability Watchdog Vows to Guard Public Funds
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is tightening its grip on state spending, promising to protect every cedi of public money. Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare declared that the committee will enforce stricter oversight and demand real...
Ghana Gas Vows to Finish Critical Plant Repairs Ahead of Schedule
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The head of Ghana National Gas Company says major maintenance work at the country’s key Atuabo processing plant is progressing faster than expected. Chief Executive Officer Judith Adjoba Blay promised the facility would resume operations within...
Ghana launches Green Cooling Project
MyJoyOnline
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August 20, 2025
Ghana has launched the Green Cooling Project, a bold initiative aimed at cutting emissions and promoting sustainable air conditioning across the country. The project, funded by Switzerland’s KliK Foundation and implemented by GIZ in collaboration...
Ghanaian Artist Asumadu Signs with Hometown Records and Events
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
A fresh wave of excitement is sweeping through Ghana’s music industry as rapper and DJ Asumadu officially joins Hometown Records and Events. The multi-talented artist, formerly known as Young So, brings a unique blend of lyrical skill and...
Ghana’s new ‘Green Cooling’ project aims to combat 80 per cent of national emissions
Ghana News Agency
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August 20, 2025
By Kodjo Adams, Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 20, GNA — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed that the air-conditioning sub-sector accounts for 80 per cent of Ghana’s national greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the critical...