Business

  Sunyani, Bono Region — April 29, 2026   Police in the Bono Region have arrested four persons and confiscated 100 bags of cocoa at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District over alleged smuggling, Bono Regional Minister Joseph Addae Akwaboah confirmed Tuesday.   Speaking at a press conference at the Regional Coordinating Council in Sunyani yesterday, the Minister said the …

  Accra — April 24, 2026 The Ghana Gold Board has engaged the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana to deliberate on critical issues affecting the gold production value chain. During the meeting, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., highlighted concerns about purity losses within the gold value …

Kumasi,Ashanti Region, April 22,2026 Traders from several Kumasi markets, including Bantama, Race Course, Central Market, Kejetia, Abinkyi, Suame and Asafo Market, have expressed disappointment over the non-completion of the Kejetia-Central Market Phase 2 project and Krofrom market. Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi on behalf of Queen Mothers and traders,Madam Grace Adjei Darko, popularly known as Nana Sarkina,said the …

Mining Communities Urged to Explore Supply Chain Jobs, Not Just Direct Employment Sunyani, Bono Region — April 22, 2026 The Chief Operating Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ahmed Dasana Nantogmah, says mining communities must look beyond direct mine jobs to benefit fully from the sector. Speaking at the Chamber’s Mining Development Forum under the theme “Beyond Royalties: How …

  Ekye Amanfrom, Eastern Region — April 20, 2026 The District Chief Executive for Kwahu Afram Plains South, Hon. Moses Tangme, says the district hosts the cheapest livestock market in the region. Speaking on Gadeka Multimedia’s socio-political show with host Torgbui Gadeka, the DCE highlighted the livestock market established last year at Ekye Amanfrom, the gateway to Afram Plains. He …

Ibrahim Mahama Pledges Major Infrastructure for Damang Mine Communities Damang, western region-April 18,2026 The Damang Mine, formerly operated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, has been officially handed over to Engineers and Planners following the company’s successful bid for the concession. The handover ceremony took place at the mine site on Saturday, April 18, 2026, where the Minister for Lands and …

Ghana’s Economic Gains “Not Cosmetic” – Finance Minister Assures Investors in Washington Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has delivered a strong message to international investors, insisting that the country’s economic recovery is real, deliberate, and anchored in deep structural reforms—not short-term fixes. Addressing investors during engagements on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, Dr. Forson emphasised …

TECHIMAN MARKET WOMEN EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT IN PRESIDENT MAHAMA Yam sellers at the Techiman Market in Bono East region have appealed directly to President Mahama and his government to intervene as a deepening cash crunch threatens their livelihoods. The traders voiced their frustration during a visit by the Minority Caucus, led by Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh. The group says poor sales and …

Kumasi Spare Parts Dealers Give Gov’t Two-Week Ultimatum Over Rising Port Duties The Kumasi Spare Parts Dealers Association has issued a strong appeal to the Government of Ghana, expressing deep concern over escalating import duties at the country’s ports and the failure to implement a previously promised flat rate duty system. According to the Association, prior to the 2024 general …

GFZA CEO Visits Two Free Zones Enterprises in Tema On Wednesday, 15th April 2026, Dr Mary Awusi, CEO, led a team from the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) on a working visit to two Free Zones enterprises within the Tema Industrial Area. She said the visit formed part of their ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with our licensed enterprises, assess …