Armah Kofi Buah warns national timber monitoring team against corruption
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has issued a strong warning to members of the newly inaugurated National Timber Monitoring Team, urging them to resist corruption and remain steadfast in their mandate to protect Ghana’s forests. “Don’t go and join the illegality. Don’t go and get corrupted. […]
Unresolved HR disputes push Air Traffic Safety Engineers toward strike
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Tensions are mounting at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as technical personnel under the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) threaten industrial action over what they describe as years of unresolved labour and welfare issues. In a statement dated January 5, 2026, GhATSEA announced it has served formal […]
Economists urge Ghana to treat GoldBod as a strategic policy tool
By Magdalene Andoh Economists are urging policymakers to stop judging the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as a profit-seeking trading entity and instead recognise it as a strategic macroeconomic stabilisation tool that has delivered outsized benefits to Ghana’s economy. This position is outlined in a technical report titled “Evaluating the Macroeconomic Effects of the Ghana Gold […]
GoldBod saves Ghana up to $1bn a year in borrowing costs
By Magdalene Andoh Ghana is saving hundreds of millions of dollars annually in borrowing costs by using gold exports, rather than expensive external loans, to shore up foreign exchange reserves, according to a new economic assessment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). A technical report titled “Evaluating the Macroeconomic Effects of the Ghana Gold Board […]
Tema NDC grassroots commend Mahama for securing strategic partner for VALCO
By Sarah Baafi The Tema Grassroots of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have commended President John Dramani Mahama for securing a strategic partner for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) within his first year in office, describing the move as a major boost to industrial revival and job creation in the Tema metropolis. According to the […]
From smuggling to stability: How GoldBod pulled 39 tons of gold Into Ghana’s formal economy
By Magdalene Andoh A new independent economic assessment has credited the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) with significantly curbing gold smuggling and restoring state oversight in a sector long plagued by leakages, bringing an estimated 39.4 metric tonnes of gold into Ghana’s formal economy in 2025 alone. The findings are contained in a technical report titled […]
Ghana stands out as one of Africa’s most stable economic environments – GIPC
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has described Ghana as one of Africa’s most stable economic environments, citing the country’s political stability, rich natural resources and strong global connectivity. In a post on its official X page, the Centre said, “From political stability and rich resources to strong global connectivity, […]
IPGs commend government for clearing power sector arrears
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Independent Power Generators (IPGs), Ghana, have praised the Government of Ghana for settling a large part of the long-standing debts owed to power generation companies. In a statement issued in Accra on January 12, 2026, the IPGs said the payments made in 2025 mark a major step toward restoring financial stability […]
BoG’s ‘Gold Loss’ explained: Economists say figures hide bigger economic gains
By Magdalene Andoh Economists have dismissed widespread claims that Ghana lost heavily from gold trading, saying the Bank of Ghana’s reported gold losses are largely accounting figures that mask major economic gains from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). In a new technical report presented to GoldBod, researchers from the University of Ghana and the University […]
Nigerian investors inject US$103.61m into Ghana economy in first nine months of 2025
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Nigerian investors legally injected a total of US$103.61 million into the Ghanaian economy during the first nine months of 2025, according to new data released by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).The figures point to a strong and growing Nigerian investment presence in Ghana, largely driven by a sharp surge […]
BoG data contradicts NPP minority claim: DGPP/G4R recorded billions in losses since 2021
By Magdalene Andoh The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released official figures showing that the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), including the Gold-for-Reserves (G4R) component, recorded significant losses between 2022 and 2024, contradicting claims by the NPP Minority Caucus that the programme incurred no losses in previous years. The disclosure is contained in a January […]
Government settles $393m IPP debts in major energy sector reset
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Finance has announced that the Mahama administration disbursed about US$393 million in 2025 to settle outstanding legacy debts owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), marking a significant step in the government’s ongoing energy sector reforms. According to a press statement issued on January 12, 2026, the payments were part […]
GoldBod delivers 18x value: Ghana gains $3.8bn as smuggling falls sharply
By Magdalene Andoh A new independent economic assessment has found that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has delivered massive macroeconomic gains for the country, generating an estimated US$3.8 billion in additional foreign exchange in 2025 alone by sharply reducing gold smuggling and formalising artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) exports. The findings are contained in a […]
Government pays $1.47bn to clear energy sector debt, restores World Bank guarantee
By Sarah Baafi The Government of Ghana says it has paid a total of US$1.47 billion within its first year in office to clear legacy energy sector debts and restore the country’s credibility with international partners, marking what it describes as a decisive reset of the troubled power sector. According to the Ministry of Finance, […]
