The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, says the Board is working with the Ministry of Finance to settle arrears owed to cocoa farmers. He said management was fully aware of farmers’ concerns about payment delays and pledged to resolve them as soon as possible. Mr Abbey said this at...
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Ghana Signs Landmark Pact to Safeguard Gold Sector from Financial Crime
Ghana has taken a decisive step to tighten controls against money laundering and terrorist financing in its gold sector, with the signing of a landmark inter-agency agreement chaired by Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem. The high-level ceremony at the Ministry of Finance brought together heads of regulatory, law enforcement, and intelligence institutions, marking...
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President Mahama Hails GoldBod Reforms in Address to Zambian Parliament
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the transformative role of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in Ghana’s economic reset, citing the institution as a key driver of increased gold exports, foreign exchange inflows and domestic value addition in the mining sector. Speaking at the Parliament of Zambia during an official address on February 5, 2026,...
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President Mahama Urges Shift from Diplomacy to Dealmaking at Ghana–Zambia Business Forum
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a bold reorientation of Ghana–Zambia relations, urging both nations to translate political goodwill into tangible economic outcomes. Speaking at the Ghana–Zambia Business Forum, President Mahama stressed that the gathering was not a ceremonial occasion but a strategic platform to forge concrete commercial partnerships. “This business dialogue is not...
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Africa’s Single Market Must Work for SMEs, Women & Youth” – Trade Minister
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive industrialisation and trade-led growth under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with a strong call for women, youth and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be placed at the centre of Africa’s single market agenda. Delivering a keynote address at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue (APD) 2026 in...
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GoldBod Boss Champions Inclusive Mining at Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026
At the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 Breakfast Meeting, Gertrude Emefa Donkor Esq, Managing Director of GoldBod Jewellery Limited, delivered a powerful keynote address on the theme “Youth, Women and SMEs in Mining.” Ms. Donkor underscored the critical role of women, youth, and small enterprises in Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector, describing them as the...
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Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2026: Ghana Applauds AGOA Extension Amid Tariff Challenges
The Government of Ghana has welcomed the one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States, describing it as a vital safeguard for jobs and industries reliant on duty-free access to the U.S. market. In a press release issued on 4th February 2026, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry,...
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3.8% Inflation Drop Contradicts Reality – Oppong Nkrumah
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned the credibility of Ghana’s January 2026 inflation figures, arguing that the data does not reflect the lived realities of ordinary Ghanaians in the marketplace.Ghana tourism packages According to figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday, February 4, inflation...
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Ghana Begins Local Refining of ASM Gold
The Ghana Gold Board, in collaboration with Gold Coast Refinery, has officially commenced the local refining of gold sourced from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The initiative marks a significant step in the country’s efforts to add value to its mineral resources while formalising the ASM industry. A high-level tour of the refinery...
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Ghana Records Historic Drop In Inflation To 3.8% in January, Lowest Since 2021
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced that Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate for January 2026 stood at 3.8 percent, marking the lowest level since the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in 2021. This represents a 1.6 percentage point drop from the 5.4 percent recorded in December 2025 and continues a 13-month streak of...