17 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

22 h. ago Gold Retreats as Geopolitical Fears Ease, Trade Truce Extends

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-retreats-as-geopolitical-fears-ease-trade-truce-extends/Gold prices fell sharply yesterday, dipping below $3,400 per ounce as fading global risks weakened safe-haven demand. The decline follows a sustained rally driven by months of geopolitical tension and trade uncertainty. In a key development, the U.S. and China agreed to extend their tariff pause for 90 additional hours, averting a deadline escalation. Former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-retreats-as-geopolitical-fears-ease-trade-truce-extends/

Politics

34 h. ago Ghana Sets Stage for Africa’s US$40 Trillion Sustainability Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-stage-for-africas-us40-trillion-sustainability-push/Ghana will host the first major stakeholder meeting for the Sixth Africa Sustainability Report and Think Energy SDGs Awards on August 28 in Accra. The gathering, spearheaded by the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability alongside the newly formed Association of African Sustainability Practitioners (AASuP), aims to turbocharge the continent’s race against the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-stage-for-africas-us40-trillion-sustainability-push/

Politics

35 h. ago Ghana’s Economic Surge Faces Sustainability Test, Report Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economic-surge-faces-sustainability-test-report-warns/Ghana’s economy shows dazzling short-term gains under President Mahama’s second-term administration, but a new mid-year review cautions these victories rest on shaky ground. The cedi’s unprecedented 42.6% surge against the dollar, inflation’s 10-point drop, and robust 5.3% first-quarter growth signal a “near-perfect turnaround,” according to EM Advisory’s analysis. Yet the report flags gold exports, IMF […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-economic-surge-faces-sustainability-test-report-warns/

Events

36 h. ago ECOM Ghana upgrades access to quality education in Brodekwano community

In a display of commitment to empowering communities and promoting education, ECOM Ghana's Sustainable Management Services (SMS) has upgraded the educational infrastructure of Brodekwano Methodist Basic School in the Bosomtwe District, Ashanti Region.

Politics

3 d. ago Tullow Oil’s US$61M Loss Spotlights Efficiency Urgency, Analysts Warn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tullow-oils-us61m-loss-spotlights-efficiency-urgency-analysts-warn/Energy experts are pushing oil firms to slash costs and boost output after Tullow Oil posted a $61 million first-half loss, reversing its $196 million profit from 2024. The slump underscores broader industry strains as stagnant crude prices squeeze margins. Benjamin Nsiah, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy, minced no […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tullow-oils-us61m-loss-spotlights-efficiency-urgency-analysts-warn/

Events

3 d. ago Napo Urges Lasting Support for Families of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/At a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in Jubilee House gardens, New Patriotic Party stalwart Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (“Napo”) called for unity and sustained compassion toward families of Ghana’s recent helicopter crash victims. The former Energy Minister framed the tragedy which killed two cabinet ministers and six others as a moment for “sober reflection” beyond partisan […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/napo-urges-lasting-support-for-families-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

Events

3 d. ago Ghana’s Palm Oil Farmers Battle Volatility Despite Pricing Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-palm-oil-farmers-battle-volatility-despite-pricing-gains/Ghana’s palm oil sector faces intensifying sustainability and market pressures, threatening thousands of smallholder farmers amid climate risks and low yields. While global sustainability standards increasingly exclude small producers from profitable markets, Ghana’s minimum pricing policy offers rare stability, according to Solidaridad’s 2024 Palm Oil Barometer. Enforced by the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA), the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-palm-oil-farmers-battle-volatility-despite-pricing-gains/

Events

4 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 Ghana Fixed Income Market Sees Heavy Trading in Government Securities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-sees-heavy-trading-in-government-securities/Ghana’s fixed income market recorded robust activity in government bonds and treasury bills on Thursday, dominated by large-volume trades in sovereign debt instruments. A 2027 Government of Ghana bond led transactions with 125 million cedis traded, reflecting sustained institutional interest amid declining yields. Treasury bills followed closely with a 50.4 million cedi block trade in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fixed-income-market-sees-heavy-trading-in-government-securities/

Politics

6 d. ago Fidelity Bank Launches “Orange Goes Green” Sustainability Month

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-launches-orange-goes-green-sustainability-month/Fidelity Bank Ghana has inaugurated its third annual Sustainability Month under the theme “Sustaining Our World: Collaborating for a Greener Future,” reaffirming its role in promoting environmental and social resilience. Managing Director Julian Opuni said sustainability must be integral to finance strategy and purpose, challenging stakeholders to adapt to climate risks and ensure inclusivity. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-launches-orange-goes-green-sustainability-month/

Politics

6 d. ago Ofankor Unites for Homowo 2025: Mantse Calls for Peace as Festival Calendar Unveiled

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ofankor-unites-for-homowo-2025-mantse-calls-for-peace-as-festival-calendar-unveiled/The Ofankor Palace buzzed with anticipation yesterday, Saturday, July 19th, as community leaders and residents gathered for the grand unveiling of the 2025 Homowo Festival calendar. Marking the official countdown to the revered Ga-Dangme tradition, this year’s celebrations resonate under the powerful theme: “Building Peace and Unity for a Sustainable Development.” Presiding over the event, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ofankor-unites-for-homowo-2025-mantse-calls-for-peace-as-festival-calendar-unveiled/

Sport

8 d. ago Cement Price Surge Tied to Structural Costs, Not Profiteering – IMANI Analysis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cement-price-surge-tied-to-structural-costs-not-profiteering-imani-analysis/Ghana’s persistently high cement prices remaining above GH₵100 per 50kg bag despite gradual cooling of other commodity costs reflect structural economic pressures rather than industry profiteering, according to policy think tank IMANI Africa. The analysis counters recent accusations by officials and citizens blaming producers for capitalizing on construction demand, arguing that complex upstream factors sustain […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cement-price-surge-tied-to-structural-costs-not-profiteering-imani-analysis/

Economics

8 d. ago Gold Fields expects bumper profit as gold price, volumes surge

South Africa's Gold Fields expects its half-year profit to rise by as much as 236%, it said on Monday, on the back of higher gold production and record high bullion prices.

Economics

8 d. ago Government to maintain syndicated loans for 2025/2026 cocoa purchases

The Mahama-led government has announced it will maintain the use of syndicated loans to finance cocoa purchases for the 2025/2026 season, while working with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to explore more sustainable long-term financing options for the sector. For decades, Ghana has relied on syndicated loans from international banks to pre-finance cocoa purchases at […]

Politics

8 d. ago AngloGold Ashanti Q2 Profit Soars on Record Gold Output and Prices

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anglogold-ashanti-q2-profit-soars-on-record-gold-output-and-prices/AngloGold Ashanti reported a 151% year-on-year surge in Q2 2025 headline earnings to $639 million, driven by a 21% production jump and higher gold prices. Gold output reached 804,000 ounces, with Ghana’s Obuasi mine leading growth at a 31% increase. The average realized gold price rose to $3,287 per ounce, up from $2,330 in Q2 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/anglogold-ashanti-q2-profit-soars-on-record-gold-output-and-prices/

Economics

8 d. ago Gold Prices Steady Near US$2,360 as Rate Cut Bets Offset Trade Risks

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-prices-steady-near-us2360-as-rate-cut-bets-offset-trade-risks/Gold traded sideways near $2,360 per ounce, retreating slightly from last week’s 2% surge as conflicting forces—rising U.S. rate-cut expectations and deepening trade uncertainties—left investors cautious. Markets now assign an 80% probability to a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, up sharply from 63% a week ago, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool. This shift followed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-prices-steady-near-us2360-as-rate-cut-bets-offset-trade-risks/

Economics

8 d. ago Sustainability must guide Ghana’s economic and social policies – Dr Annang

Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies, University of Ghana, Dr Ted Nii Yemoh Annang, has called for sustainability to be placed at the heart of Ghana’s economic and social policies.

Events

8 d. ago ASEC urges gov’t to revise oil strategy and royalties to boost revenue

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is calling on the Government of Ghana to urgently revise its crude oil production strategies and royalty structures in a bid to strengthen the country’s petroleum revenue streams.

Politics

9 d. ago Cedi’s recent gains will hold through 2025, 2026, but gold prices decline is a threat – Fitch Solutions

“A hypothetical decline in gold prices, which could potentially be triggered by a sudden easing of geopolitical tensions, would quickly erode Ghana’s export earnings, push the current account back into deficit, and undermine reserve adequacy.”

Events