9 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers See Little Gain from Price Surge, IMANI Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/Record cocoa prices won’t automatically rescue Ghana’s struggling farmers, policy think tank IMANI Africa warns. Despite the government hiking producer prices, most smallholders still earn as little as GHC 5.90 daily per hectare barely enough to cover costs. The problem isn’t prices but productivity, IMANI stresses. With 70% of farmers tending plots under two hectares, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/

Politics

25 h. ago Ghana Equities Stall After Record July Surge as Access Bank Approves Dividend

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/Ghana’s stock market held flat on Tuesday, August 12, with the GSE Composite Index unchanged at 7,411.94 points a pause following July’s explosive 11.9% rally. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares (GH¢34.6 million), dominated by MTN Ghana (85% of value) at a steady GH¢3.95. Only eight equities saw activity, including static prices for Standard Chartered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-equities-stall-after-record-july-surge-as-access-bank-approves-dividend/

Politics

29 h. ago Sam George alleges covert moves by MultiChoice Ghana to evade a 30% DSTv price cut

Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has revealed that MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv, is involved in intense behind-the-scenes lobbying to pressure him into reversing his directive for a significant price reduction.

Politics

30 h. ago Sustainability of Ghana’s macroeconomic recovery hinges on elevated gold prices – Fitch Solutions

In its analysis of the Ghanaian economy, it said a substantial decline in gold prices would drive a sharp rebound in inflation. This will prompt the Bank of Ghana to maintain a tighter policy stance than currently anticipated.

Economics

30 h. ago New HIV Prevention Shot Priced at US$28k Sparks Access Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-hiv-prevention-shot-priced-at-us28k-sparks-access-concerns/Gilead Sciences has secured US approval for Yeztugo, a groundbreaking twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, but its $28,000 annual price is raising alarms. The drug, lenacapavir, offers a vital alternative for people who struggle with daily pills. In globally diverse trials involving thousands, Yeztugo proved over 99.9% effective at preventing HIV infection. It’s approved for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-hiv-prevention-shot-priced-at-us28k-sparks-access-concerns/

Economics

49 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers Reject Government’s Price Increase as Broken Promise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/Cocoa farmers across Ghana are protesting what they call a betrayal by President John Mahama’s administration after it failed to deliver a promised sixfold price increase. Last week’s announcement of a GHS128.75 per bag hike bringing prices to GHS3,228.75 fell drastically short of the GHS6,000 pledge central to Mahama’s 2024 election campaign. The gap leaves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/

Politics

61 h. ago Cedi’s Rise Squeezes Cocoa Farmers Despite Global Price Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedis-rise-squeezes-cocoa-farmers-despite-global-price-surge/Ghana’s currency appreciation is delivering mixed blessings for its vital cocoa sector. While the cedi’s 40% gain this year bolsters national economic stability, it has sharply limited local benefits from soaring global cocoa prices. Farmers recently learned their produce will fetch only 4% more in cedis this season, despite international prices jumping over 60% in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cedis-rise-squeezes-cocoa-farmers-despite-global-price-surge/

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3 d. ago Data Shows Local Food Prices Drive Ghana’s Stubborn Inflation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-shows-local-food-prices-drive-ghanas-stubborn-inflation/Ghana’s inflation battle faces a new complication, with official statistics confirming traders’ claims that locally produced goods, not imports, are now the primary drivers of persistent high prices. Recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) aligns with the Ghana Union of Traders Association’s (GUTA) stance, revealing a stark divide between imported and domestic inflation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-shows-local-food-prices-drive-ghanas-stubborn-inflation/

Economics

3 d. ago Ghana’s Stubborn Prices Defy Cooling Inflation, Traders Cite Dual Hurdles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stubborn-prices-defy-cooling-inflation-traders-cite-dual-hurdles/Ghanaian consumers are seeing inflation ease but feeling little relief at the market. Despite improving macroeconomic indicators, prices for many goods, like cement, remain stubbornly high, falling short of public expectations. This disconnect prompted the Roads and Highways Minister, Governs Kwame Agbodza, to issue a stark warning: only businesses lowering prices to reflect economic gains […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-stubborn-prices-defy-cooling-inflation-traders-cite-dual-hurdles/

Economics

4 d. ago Davido Confirms US$3.7 Million Price Tag for Miami Wedding to Chioma

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/davido-confirms-us3-7-million-price-tag-for-miami-wedding-to-chioma/Nigerian superstar Davido has revealed his Miami wedding to long-time partner Chioma Rowland cost a staggering $3.7 million (approximately ₦5.5 billion). The disclosure came during Friday’s “Havana Night” pre-wedding celebration, where the Grammy-nominated artist told guests, “We spent 3.7 million dollars in cash. You should know what we are doing. It’s crãzy.” The lavish ceremony […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/davido-confirms-us3-7-million-price-tag-for-miami-wedding-to-chioma/

Economics

4 d. ago Oil Prices Tumble as Tariffs and OPEC+ Output Rattle Markets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-tumble-as-tariffs-and-opec-output-rattle-markets/Global crude prices plunged toward weekly lows on August 8, 2025, as U.S. tariff threats and OPEC+ production hikes spooked traders. Brent crude slid to $66.39 a barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $63.79 both down sharply from the previous day’s close. The drop followed former President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on all Indian […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oil-prices-tumble-as-tariffs-and-opec-output-rattle-markets/

Economics

5 d. ago Economist Slams MultiChoice’s “Mathematically Impossible” Cedi Claim

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-slams-multichoices-mathematically-impossible-cedi-claim/Ghana’s pay-TV giant MultiChoice faces intense scrutiny after an economist debunked its claim that the cedi depreciated 240% since 2017 a figure dismissed as “palpably false and mathematically impossible.” Dr. John Kwakye, Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), challenged the company’s justification for refusing to reduce subscription prices despite government pressure. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-slams-multichoices-mathematically-impossible-cedi-claim/

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana’s Oil Palm Farmers Struggle Amid Climate and Price Swings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-palm-farmers-struggle-amid-climate-and-price-swings/Ghana’s oil palm sector faces mounting sustainability pressures as climate change and extreme weather destabilize farmer incomes while global price volatility threatens industry growth, development organization Solidaridad warns. The group’s 2024 Palm Oil Barometer reveals smallholders increasingly squeezed between erratic harvests and shifting market demands, often locking them out of profitable value chains. Imagine harvesting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-palm-farmers-struggle-amid-climate-and-price-swings/

Society

5 d. ago Shein and Temu’s Cheap Fashion Tide Threatens African Clothing Jobs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shein-and-temus-cheap-fashion-tide-threatens-african-clothing-jobs/A tsunami of ultra-cheap shirts, dresses, and jeans from Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu is flooding African markets, threatening to wash away local textile industries and tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs. Across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, bargain-hunting shoppers are embracing the platforms’ rock-bottom prices, leaving domestic producers struggling to compete against […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shein-and-temus-cheap-fashion-tide-threatens-african-clothing-jobs/

Events

5 d. ago Ghana’s Fufu and Kenkey Prices Surge as Inflation Bites the Dinner Table

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fufu-and-kenkey-prices-surge-as-inflation-bites-the-dinner-table/Ghana’s cherished comfort foods are feeling the heat of rising costs. New Consumer Price Index data shows sharp jumps for fufu with soup and kenkey with fried fish, turning cultural staples into pricier meals for households nationwide. Fufu with soup saw one of July’s steepest food price hikes, its inflation leaping from 0.2% in June […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-fufu-and-kenkey-prices-surge-as-inflation-bites-the-dinner-table/

Economics

5 d. ago Ghana Viewers Turn to Nigerian TV Bouquets Amid DStv Pricing Dispute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-viewers-turn-to-nigerian-tv-bouquets-amid-dstv-pricing-dispute/Ghanaian consumers are exploring cross-border television alternatives as regulators escalate pressure on MultiChoice Ghana over DStv subscription costs. With the Premium bouquet priced at $82.40 locally nearly triple Nigeria’s $28 equivalent some dealers now offer Nigerian packages to circumvent the disparity. This workaround delivers major international sports and entertainment content but excludes Ghanaian channels like […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-viewers-turn-to-nigerian-tv-bouquets-amid-dstv-pricing-dispute/

Politics

6 d. ago DStv’s Ghana Future Hangs in Balance as Price Cut Deadline Passes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstvs-ghana-future-hangs-in-balance-as-price-cut-deadline-passes/Ghana faces a potential pay-TV blackout as MultiChoice’s deadline to slash DStv prices by 30% expired today, with no resolution announced. Communications Minister Sam George’s ultimatum demands lower subscription fees, accusing the company of “fleecing Ghanaians” after a 15% price hike in April despite improved economic indicators. MultiChoice remains silent on compliance, risking license suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dstvs-ghana-future-hangs-in-balance-as-price-cut-deadline-passes/

Events

7 d. ago Ghana Builders Demand Price Relief as Cement Costs Defy Cedi Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-builders-demand-price-relief-as-cement-costs-defy-cedi-gains/Ghana’s real estate developers report home sales remain 60% below pre-pandemic levels, with stubbornly high building material prices now crippling recovery. GREDA President Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay told the B&FT the sector faces a “fresh challenge” despite broader economic rebounds, stating: “Realtors are still in the woods.” Cement prices hover between GH¢105–118 nationwide despite the cedi’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-builders-demand-price-relief-as-cement-costs-defy-cedi-gains/

Economics

7 d. ago IMANI Questions Legal Authority Behind Minister’s DSTV Price Directive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-legal-authority-behind-ministers-dstv-price-directive/Ghanaian policy think tank IMANI Africa has challenged Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George’s legal authority to compel MultiChoice Ghana to reduce DSTV subscription prices. Senior Research Associate Amprofi Agyemang contends no provision in the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) empowers ministerial intervention in pay-TV pricing. The demand, according to IMANI, exposes regulatory ambiguities in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-questions-legal-authority-behind-ministers-dstv-price-directive/

Politics

7 d. ago Gov’t must lead affordable housing agenda – PWC Ghana partner

Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana (PwC), Winfred King, has urged the government to take the lead in making Ghana’s towns, cities, and villages more livable as part of efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target for livable cities by 2030.

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