The cola nut industry in Tamale is currently grappling with a severe supply crisis and unprecedented price hikes that are placing immense pressure on both merchants and traditional users. This trade, which has historically served as a reliable source of income in the Northern regional capital, is now struggling to remain viable due to a heavy reliance on imports and …

Since 2017, the Ghanaian government has facilitated the creation of more than 350,000 jobs within the coconut value chain through targeted investments and a comprehensive revitalization strategy. Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, CEO of the Ghana Exports Promotion Authority (GEPA), recently noted that this employment surge is the direct result of distributing over one million disease-tolerant seedlings to farmers. This initiative …

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has issued a stark warning regarding the future of Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector, noting that a persistent slump in crude oil output is directly threatening national revenue. During a consultative workshop in Accra, PIAC member Constantine K.M. Kudzedi highlighted that while petroleum receipts constitute approximately 7% of total government income, they serve as …

The Weta Rice Farmers Association in the Ketu North District of the Volta Region has officially launched, aiming to modernize and scale rice production in one of Ghana’s most productive agricultural hubs. The enclave currently produces a substantial 142,450 metric tons of milled rice annually, a feat that requires a massive localized investment of approximately 9.5 million Ghana cedis in …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially announced a nationwide debt recovery operation aimed at retrieving all unpaid taxes owed to the state. In a formal statement, the Authority clarified that this enforcement exercise will target every category of taxpayer, ranging from individual citizens to large corporate entities. The GRA has issued a final window for compliance, urging all persons …

According to a late 2024 report from the World Bank, Ghana’s monetary policy rate reached a record high of 27.0%, the most substantial in Africa at that time. This elevated rate was maintained by the Bank of Ghana to control inflation and establish a sustainable trajectory toward its financial targets. In regions facing persistent double-digit inflation and weakening currencies, such …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has introduced a price floor mechanism for the second half of October 2024, establishing a minimum cost of GH₵12.73 per litre for petrol and GH₵13.43 per litre for diesel. This regulatory directive prohibits any oil marketing company from selling fuel below these specific benchmarks. In its guidance to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Liquefied Petroleum …

Ghana’s cocoa sector is facing a severe financial downturn, with export revenues for 2024 officially falling to $1.73 billion. This marks the first time since 2010 that earnings have dipped below the critical $2 billion threshold, representing a 25.4% decline in just one year. Despite global cocoa prices surging by over 150% in 2024, Ghana was unable to capitalize on …

In a major shift in Ghana’s mining landscape, China’s Zijin Mining Group has officially completed its acquisition of the Akyem Gold Mine from Newmont Corporation. The deal, finalized on April 16, 2025, saw Zijin pay an initial $900 million in cash, with the remaining $100 million unlocked following the Ghanaian Parliament’s ratification of the Akyem East mining lease in late …

In a significant blow to illegal cross-border trade, the Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), supported by national security, seized 100 bags of cocoa beans at Old Akrade. The suspects attempted to bypass heavy security at the Adomi Bridge tollbooths by concealing the beans under a load of chippings in a tipper truck. Security officials believe the …