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Gold sector reforms: The Gold Board is targeting 127 tonnes of artistanal gold annually over the next three years, building on record production in 2025.

Ghana Targets 127 Tonnes of Artisanal Gold in Bold Sector Reforms Ghana’s Gold Board has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at boosting the country’s artisanal gold production to 127…

Elorm Amelordzi February 26, 2026GHANA GOLD BOARDNo Comments

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Ghana hosted a U.S. delegation for a six-day agricultural leadership tour, positioning the country as a global agribusiness hub.

Ghana Strengthens Agribusiness Leadership with U.S. Delegation Visit Ghana has reaffirmed its ambition to become a global agribusiness hub by hosting a high‑level United States delegation for a six‑day Agricultural…

Elorm Amelordzi February 26, 2026No Comments

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BLUE FOOD INNOVATION HUB LAUNCH

AFRICA’S FIRST-EVER AQUACULTURE TRANSFORMATION On FEBRUARY 25, 2026, GHANA will make history by hosting the launch of AFRICA’S FIRST BLUE FOOD INNOVATION HUB. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the WORLD…

Elorm Amelordzi February 24, 2026BLUE FOOD INOVATION HUBNo Comments

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Komenda Sugar Factory: Government Seeks Strategic Investor Through Transaction Advisor

Introduction The Minister of Trade and Industry has announced plans to engage a transaction advisor to secure a strategic investor for the Komenda Sugar Factory, which has faced repeated operational…

Elorm Amelordzi February 18, 2026KOMENDA SUGAR FACTORYNo Comments

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PwC Report Warns of Ghana’s Economic Vulnerabilities Despite Signs of Stability

Introduction A new PwC West Africa Economic Outlook report has cautioned that Ghana’s economy, though showing signs of stability in 2025, remains highly vulnerable to commodity price swings, global financial…

Elorm Amelordzi February 16, 2026PWCNo Comments

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Cocoa Sector Crisis: President John Mahama Convenes Emergency Cabinet Meeting

President John Mahama has called an emergency cabinet meeting today to address the escalating crisis in Ghana’s cocoa sector. The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is grappling with a mounting debt…

Elorm Amelordzi February 11, 2026COCOBODNo Comments

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Ghana’s Corruption Perception Index: Marginal Gains, Persistent Challenges

Introduction Ghana has recorded a slight improvement in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), moving from rank 80 in 2024 to rank 76 in 2025, with a score of 43. While…

Elorm Amelordzi February 10, 2026CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX, GHANANo Comments

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VALCO Workers Stage Protest: Demand Removal of CEO Over Alleged Mismanagement

Workers at the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) have staged a major protest, demanding the immediate removal of the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The demonstration, which drew significant attention from…

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Electricity Company of Ghana Announces Scheduled Maintenance Outages Across Key Regions

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has officially announced a series of scheduled maintenance outages across several operational regions, including Accra East, Accra West, Central, and Tema, spanning the period…

Elorm Amelordzi February 9, 2026ECGNo Comments

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Diplomatic Milestone: Ghana and Zambia Agree on Visa‑Free Travel, Strengthening Regional Ties

Ghana has achieved a diplomatic milestone with the Republic of Zambia, following the announcement of a visa‑free travel agreement between the two countries. The accord, reached during President John Dramani…

Elorm Amelordzi February 5, 2026No Comments