According to a report by GhanaWeb on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Ghanaian cedi is still facing weakness on the interbank market. As of that date, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) is selling the US dollar at GH¢10.40. However, rates at forex bureaus across the country are much higher, with the dollar trading at GH¢11.95. […]
The Save Ghana Movement’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Robert Andzie Ansah has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to offer whistleblowers a 10% of seized gold or cash from illegal gold traders. Andzie Ansah made the assertion known during an exclusive interview on Fabea FM’s Me Man Ho Dadwen show hosted by Apiah-Kubi Andzie […]
Tema Oil Refinery Ltd (TOR) and the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) have agreed in principle to collaborate on a transformative initiative aimed at training 500 Ghanaian youth for careers in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. The agreement was reached during a preliminary meeting held at TOR’s premises, where both institutions committed to advancing […]
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the GoldBod Taskforce, a specialized unit comprising personnel from the National Security, military, and other key security agencies. The taskforce’s primary objective is to protect Ghana’s natural resources and ensure the responsible management of its gold industry. During the inauguration ceremony at the National Security Secretariat in Accra, President […]
A high-stakes legal dispute between two Ghanaian companies over the Black Volta gold project has escalated to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), with claims and counterclaims now exceeding US$100 million. At the centre of the conflict is a terminated development agreement between Engineers & Planners (E&P), a construction firm owned by Ibrahim Mahama, brother […]
The Bank of Ghana has released the official exchange rates for Tuesday, 8th July 2025, and the Ghanaian cedi has recorded another drop in value against the US dollar. According to the new figures published by the central bank, the US dollar is being bought at GHS 10.3448 and sold at GHS 10.3552. This shows […]
Ghana’s small-scale mining sector is teetering on the brink of collapse, as the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) unleashes a desperate plea to the government to stop the relentless intimidation and extortion that is crippling its members. “Enough is Enough!” declared the association, signaling a boiling point in a crisis that threatens […]
The CEO of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Dr. Riverson Oppong, has warned that fuel prices are expected to surge significantly in the upcoming pricing window, despite the marginal drop recorded this week. Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, June 17, Dr. Oppong explained that although consumers are currently experiencing a slight […]
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s president, is set to introduce a groundbreaking agricultural programme aimed at boosting the country’s economy through farming. The initiative, known as the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP), will be launched at Methodist School Park in Techiman, a region historically known for its vital contribution to national food production. Initially slated for an earlier […]
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate ban on DSTV and other satellite television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, citing the need to curb unnecessary government spending and promote fiscal discipline. According to a high-level source within the presidency, the directive is part of a broader initiative by the President to eliminate non-essential expenditures […]
