Lesotho says US plans to extend AGOA trade deal by a year
Lesotho’s trade minister said on Wednesday that the U.S. plans to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which
Economy
Ghana backs World Bank-led Mission 300 to end energy poverty by 2030
Ghana has joined 16 other African countries in endorsing a National Energy Compact under Mission 300, a bold World Bank
Fuel prices rise with petrol now at GH¢13.38, diesel GH¢14.20
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun adjusting prices at the pumps, with GOIL leading the way. A litre of
Major utility tariff adjustments expected from January 2026 under Multi-Year Review
A major review of utility tariffs is expected to take effect from January 2026, as part of the Multi-Year Tariff
IMF Staff Mission expected in Ghana from Sept. 29 for 5th Programme Review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra from September 29, 2025, for Ghana’s 5th programme review.
Amanano Rural Bank posts unprecedented 199% profit before tax
Amanano Rural Bank Plc is celebrating its gains after posting an unprecedented profit before tax margin of over 199% at
South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab
South African police say they have dismantled a crystal methamphetamine laboratory, with drugs worth $20m (£15m), discovered on a farm
Gov’t launches procurement reforms to save GH¢2.36bn lost annually
The government has announced major reforms in the country’s public procurement system aimed at stemming the billions of cedis lost
Franklin Cudjoe slams Akufo-Addo over criticism of Mahama, NDC
Policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has attacked former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, after the ex-leader suggested that Ghanaians have realised
Sierra Leone turns to GoldBod model to curb smuggling, boost revenue
Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, has held talks with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board