The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced sweeping changes to its assay regime for local gold purchases, effective October 1, 2026, alongside a stern reminder to aggregators and licensed buyers to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. In a compliance notice signed by Chief Executive Officer Samuel Gyamfi, Esq., the Board stated that the Water Density method will henceforth serve only as an indicative assessment of gold purity. The definitive basis for determining purity, pricing, and payment will be X‑Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Assay. Where XRF is unavailable, or parties voluntarily elect to use water density, transactions will attract a 0.7%...
Police Arrest Three in Connection with Kidnap and Murder of Nana Yaw Kyere
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the kidnap and murder of 33‑year‑old Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22 after leaving his Kokomlemle residence. According to the Public Affairs Directorate, investigations revealed that the victim was lured to the residence of suspect Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, where he was attacked and later died. His body was allegedly transported in a Kia Morning vehicle and set ablaze at a mortuary on September 20. Family members identified the remains at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24. The suspects named are...
Black Stars Ready To Solve Challenges Ahead of Gambia Clash – Queiroz
Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has acknowledged that the team is facing “a couple of challenges” ahead of Tuesday’s AFCON qualifier against The Gambia but insists the national team itself is not the problem. Speaking ahead of the match on Monday, September 28, 2026, Queiroz said the technical team was focused on addressing the challenges while preparing the players to deliver against The Gambia. “Black Stars are facing a couple of challenges, a couple of problems, but Black Stars is not a problem,” Queiroz said. He said dealing with difficulties was part of the responsibility of professionals, stressing that...
Morocco 0-2 Ghana: Black Starlets ease past Morocco in first international friendly
The Black Starlets recorded an impressive 2-0 victory over Morocco’s U17 side in the first of two international friendly matches played at the King Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The two sides produced an entertaining opening spell, with both teams showing attacking intent. Ghana eventually broke the deadlock on the 24th minute when Hope Agbasi finished off a flawless cross from Yaw Acheampong to give the Black Starlets the lead. Ghana continued to apply pressure after taking the lead and came close to doubling their advantage on two occasions. However, efforts from Alidu Issah and Yaw Acheampong were kept...
Bank of Ghana Clarifies Representation on Gold Board
The Bank of Ghana has issued a formal clarification regarding its representation on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), following recent public discussions about the role of its officials on the statutory body. In a statement released by the Communications Department, the Bank confirmed that Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama ceased to serve as a member of the GoldBod Board effective May 2026. Since that date, he has not participated in any meetings or activities of the Board. The clarification cites Section 4 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), which provides for representation by the Governor or an official...
CAGD Says Only 6,079 of 58,620 Teacher Promotion Cases Submitted by GES for Payment
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has clarified the payroll validation process for promotions and upgrades of teachers, following recent complaints by teacher unions over delays in placing promoted teachers on their appropriate salary scales. In a press release dated September 27, 2026, the CAGD said it had taken note of statements from the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG) regarding the alleged delays, and acknowledged the concerns raised by the unions and affected teachers. The Department explained that Government of Ghana’s payroll system operates...
GES Disowns NCPTA-Prospectus Ghana Deal, Says Purchases Remain Voluntary
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has distanced itself from a reported partnership between the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) and Prospectus Ghana Limited, aimed at marketing and selling products across some 200 schools nationwide. In a statement issued to prevent misapprehension and protect parents and students from unapproved financial commitments, Management clarified that the NCPTA has not been mandated, appointed or authorised by the GES to represent, speak, or enter into commercial agreements on behalf of the Service, public schools, parents or students. The GES explained that Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) function strictly at the individual school level,...
NPP Kicks Against GH¢2,650 Cocoa Producer Price, Says It Breaches Cocoa Board Act
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns over the producer price announced by the NDC Government for the 2026/27 cocoa season, describing the GH¢2,650 per 64kg bag price as not only inadequate but unlawful. In a press statement dated September 27, 2026, and issued by its Policy Secretariat, the party said the price, announced by the Government on Friday, September 25, represents an increase of just GH¢63, or 2.4 percent, over the reduced price that prevailed at the close of the 2025/26 season. The NPP argued that the figure falls below the statutory minimum set by the Ghana Cocoa...
DVLA Clarifies Legal Basis for Delinquency Charges on Expired Driver’s Licences
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a statement clarifying the legal basis for delinquency charges imposed on drivers who fail to renew their licences before expiry, following concerns raised by clients over charges levied at its service centres. The Authority explained that the responsibility for keeping a driver’s licence active rests with the holder, stressing that a licence is at no point supposed to be allowed to expire. According to the DVLA, the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (LI 2519) provides under Regulation 46(1) that a driver’s licence may be renewed at any time within one month before...
COCOBOD Announces GH¢2,650 Producer Price for 2026/27 Cocoa Season
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced a new producer price of GH¢2,650 per 64kg bag of cocoa for the 2026/2027 crop season, effective Friday, September 25, 2026. According to the Board, the new price translates to GH¢42,400 per tonne and represents 71.18 percent of the Realized Gross Free-on-Board (FOB) price for the season. The announcement comes at a time when the producer price has become a subject of public debate, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) recently contending that the figure falls short of the 70 percent statutory minimum required under Section 57 of the Ghana Cocoa Board Act,...