4 h. ago COPEC warns BoG must step in as cedi spirals after black market swoops

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the Bank of Ghana must urgently intervene to stabilise the forex market following the swoop on black market dealers.

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5 h. ago Crackdown on black market dealers hurting forex market – COPEC’s Duncan Amoah

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, says the state must rethink its sudden crackdown on black market forex dealers because the action is already distorting rates and hindering efforts to stabilise fuel prices.

Economics

12 h. ago 2026 World Cup: Ghana fans to pay between $140 and $600 for group stage tickets

Ghanaian supporters planning to cheer the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need at least $140 (GH₵1,610) for a match ticket, according to prices released by world football governing body FIFA on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

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13 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Market Records 1.61 Billion Cedis in Trading

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-records-1-61-billion-cedis-in-trading/The Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) processed 1.61 billion cedis across 554 transactions on December 11, 2025, with new government bonds capturing the largest share of trading activity. New Government of Ghana (GOG) notes and bonds dominated the session with 939.87 million cedis traded through 53 separate deals. Treasury bills accounted for 347.73 million cedis […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-records-1-61-billion-cedis-in-trading/

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15 h. ago SML case: Court grants former GRA boss, 4 others GH₵50m bail with two sureties

The Accra High Court has granted GH₵50 million bail, with two sureties to be justified, to the former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), and four others.

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21 h. ago The black race isn’t inferior; we’ll stand up for our people – Ablakwa on spat with Israel

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a warning against the demeaning treatment of Ghanaians abroad, asserting that the black race is not inferior and that the country will always defend the dignity of its citizens.

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21 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Market Records 1.58 Billion Cedi Trading Volume

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-records-1-58-billion-cedi-trading-volume/Ghana’s fixed income market recorded total trading volume of 1.58 billion cedis across 461 transactions on December 10, 2025, with government securities dominating activity. New government of Ghana notes and bonds accounted for 915.29 million cedis through 64 transactions, representing the largest segment of market activity. Sell and buy back trades involving government notes and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-records-1-58-billion-cedi-trading-volume/

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21 h. ago Federal Reserve Rate Cut Signals Two More Reductions in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federal-reserve-rate-cut-signals-two-more-reductions-in-2026/The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point on December 10, with financial analysts predicting two additional cuts next year despite cautious central bank messaging. The Fed lowered its benchmark rate to a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent while delivering hawkish language intended to temper market expectations for rapid follow […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/federal-reserve-rate-cut-signals-two-more-reductions-in-2026/

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26 h. ago State Housing Company, Republic Bank seal mortgage deal to help tackle Ghana’s housing deficit

Ghana’s housing deficit—estimated at nearly two million units—is set to receive a major boost following a new mortgage partnership between State Housing Company Limited (SHC) and Republic Bank. The agreement aims to improve access to affordable home financing and ease long-standing affordability challenges within the housing sector. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed in Accra, is designed to expand mortgage availability to Ghanaians across various income levels, targeting one of the most significant constraints in the country’s real estate market. Despite strong demand for housing, mortgage financing remains inaccessible to many, preventing a large section of the population from entering the formal housing market.

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39 h. ago Ghana’s World Cup draw with England: A golden PR moment waiting to be claimed

Ghana’s placement in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside England, Croatia, and Panama has sparked excitement among football lovers. But beyond football, this draw presents one of the most powerful global public relations and nation-branding opportunities Ghana has had in years. The Black Stars remain one of Africa’s most successful and recognizable […]

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40 h. ago $10bn forex support aided IPPs, bondholders and debt payments – BoG clarifies

Bank of Ghana (BoG) says the reported $10 billion forex market support provided this year was used to facilitate critical payments, not solely to defend the cedi.

Economics

43 h. ago Parliament to revise all mineral royalties; lithium deal withdrawn in the interim – Ayariga

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says the government’s decision to withdraw the lithium mining agreement is part of a broader plan to overhaul Ghana’s mineral royalty regime and link it directly to world market prices. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga explained that commodity prices have shifted significantly since the original agreement was brought before the House, making the fixed royalty structure outdated and unattractive for investors.

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44 h. ago Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Role in Driving Sales Growth and Revenue Performance

Revenue growth is the clearest indicator of market relevance. CEOs must set the tone for commercial discipline, customer focus, and scalable sales strategies.

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48 h. ago The truth behind Ghana’s accumulated CPI: Why prices never seem to fall

In recent months, Ghana’s inflation narrative has shifted from aggressive acceleration to a more measured pace. The Ghana Statistical Service continues to report declining year-on-year headline inflation, and policymakers have rightly highlighted this trend as evidence of improving macroeconomic stability. Yet, for the average Ghanaian, the lived experience tells a different story. Market prices remain […]

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49 h. ago Clamping down on ‘Abokyi’ forex traders in Accra: Police arrests 41, seize GH¢1.2m

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 41 suspects and recovered more than GH¢1.2 million in cash during an operation targeting illegal foreign exchange activities across Accra.

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57 h. ago Ghana Fixed Income Market Processes 1.37 Billion Cedis in Trading

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-processes-1-37-billion-cedis-in-trading/The Ghana Fixed Income Market recorded total trading volume of 1.37 billion cedis across 823 transactions on Monday, December 9, 2025, driven by strong activity in government bonds and treasury bills as institutional investors sustained their appetite for sovereign debt securities. The session demonstrated continued liquidity in Ghana’s debt capital markets amid the platform’s tenth […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-processes-1-37-billion-cedis-in-trading/

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57 h. ago Ghana Stock Exchange Shows Marginal Decline Despite Strong Trading Volume

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-shows-marginal-decline-despite-strong-trading-volume/The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a modest decline in both major indices on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, despite experiencing significantly elevated trading activity compared to the previous session. The 7,109th trading session saw market capitalization slip to 167.71 billion cedis as investors took profits following recent gains. The GSE Composite Index fell 2.29 points to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-stock-exchange-shows-marginal-decline-despite-strong-trading-volume/

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67 h. ago 2026 World Cup: ‘Ghana not afraid of England, Croatia and Panama’ – Betty Krosbi

Technical Advisor for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Betty Krosbi-Mensah, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars of Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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68 h. ago Ghana still poised to become a regional investment hub – Pearl Nkrumah

Ghana is well-positioned to strengthen its standing as a regional investment hub, driven largely by the growing depth and confidence in the country’s fixed-income market.

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2 d. ago Ghana’s Black Stars to face South Africa on December 16 in friendly

Ghana will take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on December 16, 2025, in an international friendly at a venue yet to be confirmed. The match, which comes off in Gauteng, forms part of the hosts’ preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations which begins on December 21. Bafana Bafana are drawn in Group B […]

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