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 […]
