Business & Economy
August 19, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Government Acknowledges Unresolved Mining Grievances in Host Communities
The Government of Ghana has acknowledged that environmental destruction, displacement and land-use conflicts remain unresolved concerns in several mining communities across the country. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim said the government must address these grievances honestly while ensuring that disputes are resolved fairly, based on evidence and through the appropriate legal and regulatory institutions. She […]
August 18, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
GoldBod Makes XRF Testing Mandatory for All Gold Transactions From September 1
The Ghana Gold Board has announced that X-Ray Fluorescence assay will become the mandatory standard for determining the purity of gold traded in Ghana from September 1, 2026. The directive applies across the licensed gold supply chain and is intended to establish a more accurate, transparent and consistent system for valuing the precious metal. Under […]
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August 18, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
EU Deforestation Rules Put West Africa’s Cocoa Industry Under Pressure
West Africa’s cocoa industry is facing growing pressure as exporters and farmers race to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation, which is scheduled to take effect on December 30, 2026. The regulation requires companies placing cocoa and other covered commodities on the European market to demonstrate that their products are not linked to deforestation […]
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August 18, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
GCB Bank Overtakes Ecobank to Become Ghana’s Largest Bank by Deposits
GCB Bank has overtaken Ecobank Ghana to become the country’s leading bank by customer deposits, according to the latest PwC Ghana Banking Survey released in August 2026. The survey, which reviewed the performance of Ghana’s banking industry during the 2025 financial year, showed that GCB Bank increased its share of total deposits to 12.37%. Ecobank […]
10min
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August 17, 2026
Josiah
Josiah
Ghana Imports $168m Worth of Tomatoes Annually
They said addressing these challenges could significantly increase domestic production and reduce the country’s dependence on imported tomatoes. Over 85% of Tomato Seed Is Commercial Hybrid Seed Ghana’s dependence on imported agricultural inputs is also a concern for the tomato industry. Dr Osei said more than 85% of tomato seeds planted in Ghana are commercial […]
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August 16, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Morgan Stanley Maintains $300 SpaceX Target as Cursor Deal Strengthens AI Outlook
Morgan Stanley has maintained its base-case price target of $300 for SpaceX shares, a projection that would place the aerospace and technology company’s potential market valuation at approximately $4 trillion. The investment bank also outlined a more optimistic bull-case scenario of $600 per share, reflecting expectations that SpaceX could derive substantial long-term value from its […]
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August 14, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Fiscal and Monetary Discipline Key to Sustaining Ghana’s Economic Recovery — BoG Governor
Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama has stressed that continued fiscal and monetary discipline will be essential to protect the country’s recent macroeconomic gains and restore lasting confidence in the economy. According to the Governor, Ghana must resist pressure for short-term policy responses that could undermine the progress achieved through difficult […]
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1900
August 14, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
TDC and Tema Metropolitan Assembly Clash Over Community 1 Development Project
A dispute has erupted between TDC Ghana Limited and the Tema Metropolitan Assembly over the legality of an ongoing government development project at Community 1, Site 3. The disagreement escalated on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, when a TMA task force led by Metropolitan Chief Executive Ebi Bright moved to the site, stopped construction and demolished […]
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August 13, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Ghana’s Annual Tomato Import Bill Exceeds $230 Million Amid Production Shortfalls
Ghana’s annual spending on imported tomatoes has exceeded $230 million, intensifying concerns about the country’s failure to develop a reliable domestic production and processing industry. Recent data from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and agricultural stakeholders indicate that local farmers currently produce only 15% to 18% of Ghana’s estimated annual demand of 1.4 […]
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August 13, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Damang Gold Mine Creates Local Jobs and Begins Infrastructure Projects Under Ghanaian Ownership
Four months after transitioning to indigenous Ghanaian ownership, the Damang Gold Mine has begun delivering employment opportunities and infrastructure projects across its host communities. The mine is now operated by Damang Gold Mine Limited through Engineers and Planners, a Ghanaian-owned company associated with businessman Ibrahim Mahama. The transition followed the handover of the concession by […]
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