Ghana's cocoa sector remained on a growth trajectory during the first quarter of 2026, but the pace of expansion slowed considerably, signalling that the industry's strong recovery from last year's production crisis may be losing momentum.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has celebrated its oldest female pensioner, Madam Ima Zenabu Dagomba, on her 100th birthday, using the milestone to intensify calls for more Ghanaians, particularly those in the informal sector, to enroll in the national pension scheme and plan for a financially secure retirement.

Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) is assessing significant financial and operational losses after severe flooding caused by Monday's heavy rains inundated the country's premier technology hub, disrupting business activities and affecting 23 companies operating from the facility.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Ghana's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), calling for accelerated digitalisation and increased access to affordable financing to unlock the sector's full economic potential.

Consumers across Ghana are expected to enjoy lower fuel prices from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following a sharp decline in global crude oil prices and the continued appreciation of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar.

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shaffic Suleman, has revealed that the Government of Ghana spends an average of US$92 million every month in addition to electricity tariff revenues to sustain power generation and ensure a stable electricity supply across the country.

The Government of Ghana has reached a landmark agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines that will see the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) purchase 30 percent of the gold output of all large-scale mining companies operating in the country beginning July 1, 2026.

The government is considering reinstating the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on locally assembled vehicles following concerns from industry players that the removal of the incentive has negatively affected vehicle production, reduced competitiveness, and threatened investments in Ghana’s growing automotive sector.