Ghana's Trade Surges to $52.5bn in 2025 as Gold Grip Tightens on Export Economy
Ghana's goods trade nearly doubled to $52.5bn in 2025, with gold now accounting for 63% of exports, official statistics reveal.
Cocoa farmers demand delay on new protective Bill, citing confusion and livelihood fears
Ghana's cocoa farmers urge government to pause presidential assent on the Cocoa Board Bill 2026, citing inadequate consultation and concerns over farm conversion restrictions.
Expert urges Ghana to scrutinise COCOBOD Bill content over procedural concerns
Industry analyst Edward Kareweh says Ghanaians should focus on the substance of proposed cocoa reforms, not just consultation methods.
NPP warns Mahama against cocoa bill, demands wider stakeholder talks before assent
Opposition NPP calls for President Mahama to reject Ghana Cocoa Board Bill and return it to Parliament for extensive farmer consultation.
Ghana's Trade Surplus Triples to GH¢148.3bn in 2025 as Gold Drives Export Boom
Ghana recorded a record GH¢148.3 billion trade surplus in 2025, more than triple 2024's figure, driven by strong gold, cocoa and oil exports.
Parliament must consult cocoa farmers before passing Board Reforms Bill – Oppong Nkrumah warns
Minority leader Oppong Nkrumah opposes fast-tracking Cocoa Board Reforms Bill, citing risks to farmers and Ghana's vital export sector.
Cocoa Bill risks harming farmers without proper consultation, warns Oppong Nkrumah
Minority lawmakers demand stakeholder engagement before Parliament rushes through controversial cocoa sector reforms.
Proposed cocoa pricing reforms could destabilise Ghana's farming sector, warns Minority leader
Opposition lawmaker flags concerns that new cocoa pricing formula may harm farmers by removing guaranteed minimum prices.
Ghana's cocoa farmers face pricing overhaul as Parliament debates reforms bill
Opposition warns new cocoa law could strip guaranteed prices that protect farmers from market volatility.
Ghana to overhaul cocoa law: New bill guarantees farmers 70% of export value
Government plans landmark COCOBOD legislation to raise farmer payments, link prices to global markets, and boost local processing.
COCOBOD Clears GH¢162m Debt to Excluded Cocoa Bill Investors
Ghana's cocoa authority settles full arrears to non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders after extended payment delays.
COCOBOD Falls Short: GH¢3.4bn in Cocoa Farmer Arrears Still Unpaid After Missed June Deadline
Ghana's cocoa board failed to clear promised arrears, leaving farmers and buyers owed billions in outstanding payments.