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Mahama Signs New Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act Into Law
President Mahama has signed the new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act, replacing the GIPC Act. The law streamlines investment processes, strengthens investor protection, expands GIPA's m...
Bank of Ghana Warns Against Rejecting Ghana Cedi Coins
The Bank of Ghana has warned that refusing to accept valid cedi coins is illegal and could lead to fines or up to three years' imprisonment. It urged traders, transport operators and businesses to acc...
NPP Challenges Government’s Economic Growth Claims Ahead of Mid-Year Budget
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says Ghana's recent economic growth is being driven mainly by record global gold prices rather than government policies. Ahead of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, he urged the Fina...
Ghana Records 14% Decline in New HIV Infections and AIDS Deaths in 2025
Ghana has recorded a decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, according to the 2025 National HIV Estimates. New infections dropped to 13,951 while deaths reduced to 12,051. The Ghana AID...
Ghana Moves to 65th in FIFA Rankings After 2026 World Cup Round of 32 Achievement
Ghana has climbed eight places in the latest FIFA World Rankings, moving from 73rd to 65th after reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain now lead the rankings after winning the tour...
Bank of Ghana Says Ghana's Falling Inflation Trend Has Ended as Prices Rise Again
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama says Ghana’s prolonged decline in inflation has ended after inflation rose for three straight months, reaching 5.3% in June. He cited transport and haulage co...
Mahama Hosts African Leaders in Accra for AU Health Summit on Universal Healthcare
President Mahama is hosting an Extraordinary AU Summit in Accra focused on strengthening healthcare systems and achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa. African leaders are meeting to discuss st...
Chairman Wontumi Jailed 20 Years Over Akonta Mining Illegal Mining Case
Chairman Wontumi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after the High Court convicted him in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case. Akonta Mining was also fined, with the ruling marking a major mil...
Minority Urges Mahama Not to Sign Tribunals Bill into Law
The Minority has urged President Mahama not to sign the Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing it is flawed and unconstitutional. It says the bill could undermine Ghana’s justice system and has warned it may c...
Police Divert Traffic on Accra-Kumasi Highway After Birimso Bridge Crash
The Ghana Police Service has diverted traffic on the Accra-Kumasi Highway after an articulated truck blocked the Birimso Bridge. Vehicles are being rerouted through Kibi and Apedwa while officers mana...
