A delegation from the United States Department of Treasury, accompanied by officials from the Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Accra, paid a working visit to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) on Friday, September 18, 2026. The team was received by GoldBod Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., together with the Director of...
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German‑Ghanaian Consortium Explores Partnership with GoldBod on Sustainable ASM
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has held discussions with representatives of the YEMAYA Science Project consortium to explore collaboration aimed at strengthening responsible and sustainable artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) in Ghana. The consortium, comprising TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany), the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), and the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD),...
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MoFA Unveils National Horticultural Seed Roadmap to Boost Farmers’ Access to Quality Seeds
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Thursday launched the National Horticultural Seed Roadmap, a strategic document expected to reshape the country’s horticultural seed sector over the next three to five years. The launch, held in Accra, brought together key players in agriculture, including government officials, seed industry actors, researchers, farmer groups and development...
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Bank of Ghana, GSE Launch investorConnect to Give Investors Direct Access to Their Holdings
The Bank of Ghana on Wednesday joined the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to launch investorConnect, a new digital platform that will allow investors to open accounts, verify their identity using the Ghana Card, and view their securities and transaction history directly. According to the two institutions, the platform marks a significant step towards giving investors...
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GoldBod Model Draws Interest As 7 African Countries Seek Gold Governance Lessons
The Ghana GoldBod model is increasingly attracting interest from countries across Africa, with seven international delegations undertaking official visits and engagements with the Ghana Gold Board over a 12-month period to study Ghana’s new approach. This is to help these African countries formalised gold trading and centralised gold market regulation toward value maximisation and local...
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Fuel Prices Rise As Star Oil Raises Petrol To GH¢16.77, Diesel To GH¢17.77
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun increasing pump prices for the second pricing window of September. Star Oil is among the first to adjust its prices, raising the price of petrol from GH¢15.17 to GH¢16.77 per litre. The new price, effective Wednesday, September 16, represents an increase of more than 6%. Diesel has also risen...
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Government Targets Industrial Competitiveness
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Ghana’s industrial sector through reliable energy, digital innovation, local value addition, and targeted support for strategic industries. Delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Ghana Industrial Summit & Exhibition (GISE), Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Sampson Ahi, speaking on behalf of Sector Minister Hon. Elizabeth...
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GoldBod, EOCO Deepen Collaboration to Track Illicit Financial Inflows in Gold Trade
The United Kingdom Ghana Gold Programme (UKGGP), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) have held their first technical meeting to operationalise a joint programme designed to track and trace illicit financial inflows within Ghana’s gold trading ecosystem. The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod reaffirmed the Board’s commitment...
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Ghana, Meiji Sign Letter of Intent to Boost Cocoa Industry and Circular Economy
The Government of Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent with Japanese confectionery giant Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd. to strengthen cooperation on the sustainable development of Ghana’s cocoa industry and advance circular economy initiatives. The agreement was formalized at the Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Commemoration and Partnership Event held in Accra. Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare,...
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T-Bill Auction: Gov’t Records 2.8% Oversubscription As Yields Decline
Investor demand for Treasury bills remained resilient at the latest primary market auction, with total bids exceeding the government’s target by 2.83%. Data from the Bank of Ghana show that investors tendered a total of GH¢8.20 billion, compared with the government’s target of GH¢7.97 billion. A look at the data indicates that investor bids exceeded...