Petrol prices spike as global oil surge and cedi weakness squeeze Ghanaian pumps
Oil Marketing Companies raise fuel prices following sharp increases in international crude costs and currency depreciation.
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.
TOR's Revival Marks Turning Point for Ghana's Energy Independence – COPEC Chief
Duncan Amoah hails Tema Oil Refinery's operational turnaround after years of dormancy, citing crude distillation unit commissioning as critical for local fuel production.
Tech for Girls seeks major investment push to train 100+ Ghanaian women in coding annually
Ambassador Johanna Swaniker calls for increased funding to scale digital skills programme targeting young women across Ghana.
Ghana's bond market surges 177% as investors eye IMF relief and budget support
Secondary bond market turnover jumped to GH¢5.01bn last week, driven by mid-term maturities and expectations of IMF disbursement.
Ghana's Food Import Crisis: How GH¢36bn Annually on Chicken, Rice and Sugar Exposes Agricultural Vulnerability
Ghana imported GH¢36.5bn in food products in 2025, with frozen chicken, rice and processed grains dominating the bill despite agricultural potential.
Ghana's trade surplus soars to GHS148.3bn as gold boom masks structural vulnerabilities
Ghana's trade surplus tripled in 2025 to GHS148.3bn, driven by record gold exports, but economists warn the gains mask deepening commodity dependence.
Ghana's Parliament approves new energy levy framework to plug fuel subsidy leaks and combat tax evasion
Parliament has passed the Energy Sector Levies Amendment Bill aimed at stopping fuel subsidy abuse and downstream petroleum tax dodging.
Parliament Approves Mining Leases Amid Opposition Criticism of Minerals Commission Oversight
Ghana's Minority caucus has questioned the Minerals Commission's handling of six mining lease approvals, raising concerns about due diligence in the award process.
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.
Global oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions—what Ghanaian fuel consumers need to know
Oil markets reacted sharply to escalating US-Iran conflict, with prices jumping 3.9%, signalling potential costs for Ghana's import-dependent economy.
Ghana's Youth Must Lead Development Now, Not Wait for Tomorrow – MiDA Boss Urges Immediate Action
MiDA leadership emphasises young Ghanaians are essential partners in nation-building today, not passive actors for the future.