…as services and mining drove expansion By Juliet ETEFE The economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by strong performances in the services and industrial sectors – particularly information and communication as well as mining and quarrying – according to provisional estimates from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This growth […] The post Economy grew 6.4%

The Coalition of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (CONRAG) has proposed a six-pronged Regulated Export Quota System as an alternative to government’s 10-year prohibition on raw rubber exports, arguing that a blanket ban risks suppressing farm-gate prices, eliminating thousands of rural jobs and ultimately undermining the domestic processing industry it seeks to promote. The proposal […] The post CONRAG

…at EL Industries Days 2026 The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has urged members of European Lotteries (EL) and the African Lotteries Association (ALA), as well as stakeholders in the gaming and lottery industry, to be relentless in the fight against illegal gambling to protect their economies and citizens from […] The post NLA

By Kizito CUDJOE Gold production is expected to remain at historically high levels in 2026, with output projected at between 6.1 million ounces (oz) and 6.9 million oz as both large-scale and small-scale miners increase production, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines. The chamber forecasts large-scale gold production of between 3.2 million oz and […] The post Mines chamber bullish on 2026

Ghana’s budget transparency score has nosedived from 46 percent in 2023 to 22 percent in the latest Open Budget Survey, placing the country well below the sub-Saharan African average of 38 percent. According to a press release by SEND Ghana, this triggers concerns about public accountability in the management of state resources. The 2025 Open […] The post Budget transparency

Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has praised his players and technical team for their commitment and resilience after guiding the club to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The Phobians endured a challenging start to the campaign, suffering a surprise early exit from the MTN FA Cup at the hands of True Life FC. Despite the setback, Hearts gradually improved as the season progressed, although inconsistent performances at home prevented them

Tony Elumelu has been elected as the next Chairman of Seplat Energy . He will succeed the current Chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, effective January 2027, ushering in a new chapter of leadership as the company continues its growth and transformation journey, said a board statement The board has also appointed Engr. Effiong Okon as […] The post Tony Elumelu appointed chairman of Seplat

As part of efforts to reduce flooding and improve environmental sanitation during this rainy season, the Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDEMS Group Ltd, together with Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and MMDAs have commenced a three-day […] The post Zoomlion,

Portugal concluded their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly on Wednesday night.The European side had to battle back after Nigeria cancelled out their first-half lead, with Francisco Conceicao's late strike ultimately proving decisive in the warm-up game ahead of the tournament.Portugal made a bright start and broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. The winger was picked out by Diogo