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The Ghana Statistical Service has called for the rapid digitalization of public services and greater transparency in official fees following a sharp increase in reported bribery demands across the country. The recommendation follows the release of Wave 3 of the GSS Governance Series, which indicates that citizens faced growing pressure to make unofficial payments during […]

Ghana was unlikely to have accumulated the same level of gold reserves at a lower immediate cash cost through the international market, despite the substantial losses associated with the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Program. The International Monetary Fund reported that the program generated more than $1.7 billion in losses for the central bank […]

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) collected a record GH¢6.1 billion in customs revenue in July 2026 following the full deployment of its artificial intelligence platform, Publican AI. GRA Commissioner-General Dr. Anthony Sarpong disclosed the figures during a courtesy visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace. Before the introduction of the […]

Ghana’s economy remains resilient and has a positive outlook, supported by easing inflation, increased economic activity and relative stability in key macroeconomic indicators, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama. Provisional estimates indicate that the economy expanded by 6.4 percent during the first quarter of 2026, slightly above the 6.2 percent growth […]

Ghana’s annual consumer inflation declined to 4.6% in July 2026, down from 5.3% in June, marking the first slowdown after three consecutive monthly increases. The Ghana Statistical Service announced the latest Consumer Price Index figures on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The 0.7-percentage-point decline indicates that prices continued to rise but at a slower annual rate. […]

The Ghana Education Trust Fund and UNESCO have signed a Letter of Intent to integrate artificial intelligence and digital skills into Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions across Ghana. Signed at the GETFund headquarters in Accra, the agreement provides the foundation for a National Digital and AI Capacity Building Program aimed at preparing technical […]

Namibia is seeking to use growing international competition for its critical minerals to accelerate domestic industrialization, create employment and reduce its dependence on exporting unprocessed resources. The strategy gained momentum following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Beijing, where Namibia and China signed eight cooperation documents covering green minerals, infrastructure, energy and broader economic relations. […]

As Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote enters the legacy-building stage of his career, attention is increasingly turning to the roles his three daughters—Halima, Fatima and Mariya Dangote—could play in the future of the family’s vast business interests. Rather than publicly naming one successor, Dangote appears to be pursuing a shared leadership structure in which each daughter […]

The Bank of Ghana has directed all commercial banks operating in the country to reduce their non-performing loan ratios to below 10 per cent by December 2026. The central bank issued the ultimatum during a recent high-level meeting with financial industry stakeholders amid growing concerns about the quality of assets held by banks. The directive […]

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it lost GH¢200 million to a licensed gold dealer, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, August 3, 2026, GoldBod denied reports that Dominic Bonsu, owner of Dominic Bonsu Ventures, had absconded with GH¢200 million belonging […]

GSS Calls for Faster Digitalization as Bribery Demands Rise Across Ghana

Why Buying Gold on the Open Market Was Not a Cheaper Option for Ghana

GRA Customs Revenue Hits Record GH¢6.1 Billion Following Publican AI Deployment

Ghana’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite Global Risks – BoG Governor

Ghana’s Inflation Falls to 4.6% in July as Food and Import Costs Ease

GETFund and UNESCO Partner to Introduce AI and Digital Skills in Ghana’s TVET Institutions

Namibia Pushes Local Mineral Processing as China, EU and Japan Compete for Resources

Dangote Daughters Take Bigger Roles in Family’s Expanding Business Empire

Bank of Ghana Orders Banks to Cut Bad Loans Below 10% by December 2026

GoldBod dismisses GH¢200m loss

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Mbappé, Kane, Yamal and Messi Headline 2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist

European Union Film Festival Returns to Accra After Five-Year Break