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Treasury Bill Auction Records 162.9% Oversubscription, Yields Fall Further Ghana’s Treasury bill auction was oversubscribed for the ninth straight time. It happened at the August 21, 2026 auction, and investor demand stayed strong even as yields kept falling. The numbers…
Buying land in Ghana can be an excellent investment, but failing to carry out proper checks can leave buyers facing fraud, ownership disputes, boundary problems and significant financial losses. Here are 10 essential checks everyone should make before buying land…
Accra, Ghana – Ghanaians living abroad are facing a new concern when sending money home or purchasing goods for family members in Ghana: the rising cost of imported products. Although Ghana’s overall inflation remains significantly lower than a year ago,…
250,000 People to Get Jobs Through Govt’s Oil Palm Plan The government is targeting the creation of about 250,000 jobs through an ambitious plan to establish 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations across Ghana. The initiative forms part of…
DTI Graduates 1,593 Master Craft Persons and SMEs to Drive Informal Sector Transformation The Design and Technology Institute (DTI), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has graduated and certified 1,593 Master Craft Persons (MCPs) and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)…
Kenya Eyes Chinese Investment in Broadband, Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure Kenya is seeking deeper cooperation with Chinese technology companies as it looks to expand broadband connectivity, develop smart cities and strengthen its wider digital economy. The discussions took place…
Kumasi: Passengers clash with trotro drivers over GH¢5 fare hike to Offinso Passengers travelling from Kumasi to Offinso have clashed with commercial drivers over an alleged unauthorised GH¢5 increase in transport fares on the route. The disagreement occurred on Wednesday,…
Government targets 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations The government has announced plans to support the establishment of 100,000 hectares of new oil palm plantations as part of efforts to increase domestic production, create jobs and reduce Ghana’s reliance…
Berekum youth coalition calls for end to galamsey A coalition of youth associations in the Berekum East Municipality of the Bono Region has called on the government to take immediate action to end illegal mining activities in Berekum and surrounding…
Ghana’s goods trade reaches $52.5bn as gold dominates exports Ghana’s trade in physical goods reached US$52.5 billion in 2025, with gold strengthening its dominance of the country’s exports, according to the latest review by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The…
GPRTU, Transport Ministry to Meet Over Proposed 30% Transport Fare Hike Transport unions in Ghana are expected to meet with the Ministry of Transport today, Tuesday, July 28, to discuss a proposed 30% increase in transport fares as operators grapple…
Oman Urges Energy Sector to Show Real Impact, Not Just Announce Projects Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has called on the country’s energy sector to focus on delivering measurable results rather than simply announcing new projects, stressing that transparency…
ACCRA, Ghana — Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana to account for borrowing decisions taken during the previous administration, saying the country’s debt burden should be fully explained to the…
Commercial tricycle (Keke) riders in Ghana can now receive fares digitally following the launch of MTN MobileMoney Limited’s “Ride with MoMo” initiative, a new programme designed to expand cashless payments and deepen financial inclusion across the country. The initiative, launched…
DVLA Opens New Office in Tumu to Improve Licensing Services and Road Safety The DVLA opens new office in Tumu initiative marks a significant step in improving access to driver and vehicle licensing services in Ghana’s Upper West Region. The…
IMF approves $443.9 million for Tanzania after completing key reviews of the country’s ongoing economic reform programmes. The funding follows the successful completion of the sixth and seventh reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the third and fourth…
Strong investor demand pushed Ghana’s latest Treasury bill auction well above its fundraising target, but the government will pay more to borrow for one year after the 364-day yield rose to 12.99%. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s latest Treasury bill auction…
Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has presented a GH¢14.58 million dividend to the Bank of Ghana following a profitable 2025 financial year, with the central bank praising the company for strengthening the country’s digital payments infrastructure. ACCRA, Ghana…
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