Former President John Dramani Mahama has committed GH¢500 million toward expanding oil palm cultivation in Ghana, supporting efforts by the Ghana Palm Oil Development Company (TCDA) to dramatically increase export earnings from the sector. The funding commitment is part of a broader strategy to grow
Feb 27, 2026
Authorities in Ghana have uncovered the identity of an importer allegedly linked to a massive GH¢85 million tax evasion scheme, following a major joint operation by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the National Security Revenue Mobilisation Taskforce. The operation, which took place along the D
Feb 25, 2026
In a significant move to bolster regional cooperation, the governments of Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed seven bilateral agreements aimed at enhancing both security collaboration and economic ties between the two neighbouring West African nations. The accords were formalised during high-level di
Feb 23, 2026
Serious allegations of corruption have emerged within Ghana’s customs system, as officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division have been accused of collaborating with a criminal-minded importer to evade payment of GH¢82.68 million in import taxes. The revelation has triggered nation
Feb 23, 2026
Ghana’s industrial sector faces growing challenges as persistent power and water supply issues threaten the country’s economic growth, according to Sam Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo‑Prampram. The lawmaker warned that unreliable electricity and inadequate water provision are creating
Feb 22, 2026
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has raised serious concerns about food safety practices among some street food vendors in Accra. According to an AMA official, certain sellers of bofrot (Ghanaian doughnuts) and plantain chips have been using plastic materials in the frying process to make the f
Feb 21, 2026
Gold Fields, one of the world’s leading gold producers, has officially confirmed that it will exit operations at the Damang Gold Mine in Ghana by April 2026. The announcement marks a major shift in the company’s operations in West Africa and is expected to have significant implications for the local
Feb 21, 2026
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States immigration court for a bond hearing as part of an ongoing immigration-related legal case. The hearing, which is expected to take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, will determine whether he will be gran
Feb 19, 2026
Ivory Coast is reportedly considering a reduction in the price paid to cocoa farmers, following a similar decision recently taken by Ghana. The potential move is drawing attention across West Africa’s cocoa sector, as both countries play a dominant role in global cocoa production and pricing. Ghana
Feb 19, 2026
