The Tema Youth Association (TYA) has called on the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to attract investors and strategic development partners to transform the Five Beach enclave into a modern economic hub capable of creating sustainable employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth within the metropolis.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB Ghana) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ethics, professionalism, and collaboration across Ghana's banking industry as part of efforts to build a more resilient, secure, and trusted financial sector.
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The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has highlighted Ghana's recent progress in stabilising its energy sector, revealing that the government has settled more than US$1.4 billion in legacy energy sector debts over the past 18 months while implementing key reforms aimed at improving electricity reliability and long-term sustainability.
Ghana Manganese Company Limited (GMC) has announced plans to achieve a record monthly production of 700,000 tonnes of manganese ore in August 2026, citing improved weather conditions and the successful deployment of new heavy-duty mining equipment as major factors expected to drive the increase.
The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) has strongly opposed the government's decision to introduce private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), arguing that recent reforms have already led to significant improvements in the performance of the two state-owned electricity distributors.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published a list of 20 unlicensed digital credit service providers, warning the public against borrowing from mobile loan applications operating without regulatory approval.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed a GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel as part of efforts to cushion Ghanaians from rising fuel prices and ease the pressure on the cost of living.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Dr. Patrick Kwaku Ofori, has dismissed reports suggesting that Ghana is preparing to introduce daily fuel price adjustments, assuring consumers that the country's existing bi-weekly petroleum pricing system remains unchanged.
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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has described the successful revitalisation of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) as a major milestone in Ghana's energy sector, saying the refinery's transformation will strengthen investor confidence, increase local crude oil refining and reduce the country's dependence on imported petroleum products.
President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Board, Management and staff of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) for successfully restoring the refinery's operations without financial support from the government, describing the achievement as a remarkable demonstration of resilience, disciplined leadership and effective corporate governance.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s approach to managing its natural resources, urging governments and stakeholders to prioritise African ownership, value addition and long-term economic transformation.
Economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has urged the government to ensure that Ghana's recent macroeconomic gains translate into meaningful employment opportunities, arguing that economic stability alone will have little impact unless it improves livelihoods and creates sustainable jobs.
Ghana has officially entered a new phase of engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the successful completion of its US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, with the country now transitioning to a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
