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Goldman Sachs

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2026-04-272026-09-18

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Each September, a who’s who of executives from across Silicon Valley descends on San Francisco’s Palace Hotel to charm investors at a conference hosted by the investment bank Goldman Sachs.

    Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
  3. Joy Online

    he ⁠key risk is whether the recent attacks on oil tankers lead to fewer ship-to-ship transfers taking place in the Gulf of Oman, which have so far played a key role in providing oil to global markets and keeping a lid on prices.” A growing number of banks, including Goldman Sachs

    Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies
  4. Joy Online

    Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs raised its Brent and WTI price forecasts by $5 to $85 and $80, respectively, for December 2026, and to $80 and $75, respectively, for 2027, reflecting its new assumption that Middle East shipping disruptions continue into 2027.

    Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries
  5. Joy Online

    It is a strategy which has played out before in times of global instability. “Some European central banks moved part of their gold holdings to New York during the Cold War,” said research analysts Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven of Goldman Sachs.

    Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says evidence gathered and tested in the United States could significantly strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the bribery case involving former Goldman Sachs banker and forme

    US-tested evidence could strengthen OSP’s case against persons of interest in Asante Berko case – Kpebu
  8. Joy Online

    The project involved the Government of Ghana, Turkish energy company AXA Energy Eratim and Goldman Sachs.

    OSP must investigate everyone in AKSA deal’s value chain – Mary Addah
  9. Joy Online

    The alleged payments were linked to the development and financing of a 370-megawatt fuel oil plant in Tema under an agreement involving the Government of Ghana, Turkish energy company AXA Energy Eratim and Goldman Sachs.

    Naming persons of interest in AKSA case is a step towards accountability – Mary Addah
  10. Joy Online

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has rejected claims that it lacks the capacity and track record to investigate the Ghanaian aspect of the corruption allegations involving former Goldman Sachs investment banker and former Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Managing Director, Asant

    We worked with the FBI on Asante Berko case – OSP rejects claims it lacks competence
  11. Joy Online

    The alleged payments were linked to the development and financing of a 370-megawatt fuel oil plant in Tema under an agreement involving the Republic of Ghana, Turkish energy company AXA Energy Eratim and Goldman Sachs.

    Kwabena Donkor, four others named as persons of interest in Asante Berko case – OSP
  12. Joy Online

    The initial public offering (IPO) is being backed by Wall Street investment giants Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan.

    Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Opinion

AI researcher warns of existential risks, Silicon Valley skeptical

The News

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned Tuesday, saying AI developers are "gambling with our lives" by building potentially superhuman systems. While other AI insiders have echoed safety concerns, some Silicon Valley executives and investors have reacted with skepticism, with Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly preparing major IPOs.

13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 13 September

  1. AI researcher warns of existential risks, Silicon Valley skeptical

    Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned Tuesday, saying AI developers are "gambling with our lives" by building potentially superhuman systems. While other AI insiders have echoed safety concerns, some Silicon Valley executives and investors have reacted with skepticism, with Anthropic and OpenAI reportedly preparing major IPOs.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Brent crude exceeds $100 as Middle East conflict deepens

    Brent crude oil futures surpassed $100 a barrel on Wednesday, a more than six-week high, amid intensifying Middle East conflict that threatens oil flows from the region. Prices have risen a quarter since early last month as the six-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict continues, with recent Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and crude shipments via the Red Sea raising supply concerns.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Oil prices rise amid prolonged Middle East conflict risks

    Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as Iran threatened retaliation against U.S. attacks, escalating concerns over supply disruption in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 0.5% to $97.49 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1.6% to $92.92 a barrel.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 6 September

  1. Dutch central bank relocates 86 tonnes of gold from North America

    The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 26 August

  1. US-tested evidence may strengthen OSP's Asante Berko bribery case

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says evidence tested in a US court could significantly strengthen the Office of the Special Prosecutor's investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the Asante Kweku Berko bribery case, which involves five named persons of interest including former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. OSP should investigate all AKSA deal actors, Transparency International urges

    Transparency International Ghana's Executive Director Mary Addah has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the Ghanaian dimension of the Asante Kweku Berko bribery case, extending beyond the five identified persons of interest to encompass all institutions and individuals in the deal's value chain, including GRIDCo.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. OSP naming AKSA persons of interest aids accountability push

    Transparency International Ghana's executive director says the Office of the Special Prosecutor's decision to name persons of interest in the Ghanaian dimension of the AKSA bribery case is a positive step towards accountability, clarifying who was responsible for supervising the issues surrounding the deal. She stressed that being named a person of interest does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. OSP rejects claims of incompetence in Asante Berko corruption investigation

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has rejected suggestions that it lacks capacity to investigate the Ghanaian aspect of corruption allegations against former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko, noting its role in providing investigative materials to the FBI that contributed to his successful US prosecution.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. OSP names five as persons of interest in Asante Berko bribery case

    The Office of the Special Prosecutor has named former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor and four others as main persons of interest in its investigation into Ghana's connection to the bribery case of Asante Kweku Berko, who was convicted in New York in August 2026 over a scheme involving alleged bribes to Ghanaian officials between 2014 and 2015 linked to a fuel oil plant project in Tema.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. Shein targets $27bn valuation in Hong Kong IPO debut

    Fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to raise up to HK13.86bn when its shares begin trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September, at a valuation of almost $27bn—significantly lower than its $100bn private valuation in 2022 due to slowed sales growth and higher costs amid US tariff pressures.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. EOCO leads AKSA bribery probe due to money laundering allegations

    Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai explained that EOCO, rather than the Office of the Special Prosecutor, is leading Ghana's local investigation into the AKSA bribery scandal because the case involves money laundering and other offences that fall within EOCO's mandate rather than OSP's. He dismissed suggestions the decision was meant to avoid OSP scrutiny, stating that investigative bodies have different legal mandates and may collaborate as needed.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cancelling AKSA deal hastily risks judgment debt, Deputy AG warns

    Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has cautioned against immediate cancellation of the AKSA power contract following a former Goldman Sachs banker's bribery conviction in the US, saying the government must first undertake a comprehensive review of the agreement to establish legal grounds for termination to avoid exposing the state to judgment debt. He added that bribery and fraud are distinct legal concepts, and that invalidating the contract would require evidence-based investigations establishing fraud.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Deputy AG assures public President Mahama will not protect AKSA scandal officials

    Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has assured the public that President Mahama will not shield anyone implicated in the AKSA bribery scandal or conceal evidence. The assurance follows the US conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker and TOR Managing Director Kwaku Asante Berko in connection with a bribery scheme involving payments of more than US$1 million to Ghanaian government officials for a power plant project approval.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 15 August

  1. Ghana must investigate AKSA power deal, Dafeamekpor urges

    Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for renewed investigations into the AKSA power deal and sanctions where breaches are found, arguing Ghana should not rely solely on US proceedings to determine what happened in the transaction involving Ghanaian institutions and officials. His call follows a US criminal case involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko that has raised questions about alleged payments to public officials connected to the Turkish energy company Aksa Enerji project.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dafeamekpor backs expert-led inquiry into Aksa power bribery scandal

    The Majority Chief Whip has urged Parliament to distance itself from investigating the alleged Aksa power deal bribery scandal, proposing instead a committee of experts from the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Attorney-General's Office, judiciary, and civil society organisations to avoid conflicts of interest.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP denies using nolle prosequi to shield appointees from prosecution

    Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah defended the New Patriotic Party's record on corruption prosecutions, stating that no NPP government has used nolle prosequi to discontinue corruption cases against its appointees. He cited the prosecution and conviction of former Sports Minister Alhaji Mallam Issah under President Kufuor as evidence.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Attorney General must account for AKSA bribery probe information

    Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr says the Attorney General has a duty to inform Ghanaians about information his office holds concerning alleged bribery linked to the AKSA power deal and what action is being taken, regardless of public mistrust in state institutions.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Dafeamekpor urges swift Ghana probe into Aksa bribery allegations

    The Majority Chief Whip has called for Ghana to pursue a thorough and speedy investigation into bribery allegations linked to the Aksa power plant transaction, following a US prosecution of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko that brought the decade-old matter back into focus.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Newsfile examines GoldBod losses, AKSA deal, and ORAL cases

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme discusses three high-profile governance issues: the IMF's report of US$1.7 billion in losses related to Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes; allegations of bribery in a power transaction involving former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko; and the status of Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Newsfile examines GoldBod losses, AKSA energy deal, and ORAL cases

    A Newsfile episode discussed three accountability issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses associated with Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, with GoldBod disputing the characterization as a loss; allegations of bribery in a US prosecution involving a former Goldman Sachs banker and a Ghanaian power transaction; and questions about the progress of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Prime Insight to examine legal vacation and Goldman Sachs bribery issues

    Joy Online reports that Prime Insight, a current affairs programme, will on Saturday, August 15, examine two legal and governance issues: the controversy over whether trials can proceed during the legal vacation, and the conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko in the United States. The two-hour programme will bring together political and legal voices to discuss their implications for Ghana's justice system and anti-corruption efforts.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Newsfile to examine AKSA deal, GoldBod losses, ORAL cases

    Joy Online's Newsfile programme will discuss three issues: the IMF's reported US$1.7 billion in losses from Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (with GoldBod disputing the characterisation), allegations of bribery in a Ghanaian power transaction involving a former Goldman Sachs banker, and the status of the government's Operation Recover All Loot cases during legal vacation.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Dr Amoah urges Mahama to pursue Berko conviction corruption leads

    Businessman Dr Kofi Amoah has challenged President Mahama to use the US conviction of former TOR Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko for bribery and money-laundering linked to a Ghanaian power project as an opportunity to pursue those allegedly involved on Ghana's side, urging the Attorney-General to follow the case and hold officials accountable.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Manhyia South MP backs public inquiry into Aksa Energy bribery

    Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah supports a public inquiry into the alleged Aksa Energy bribery scandal, arguing it would expose culprits, allow innocent persons to clear their names, and help prevent similar incidents from recurring.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. MP calls for investigation into Mahama relative's AKSA role

    The Manhyia South MP has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of a President Mahama relative in the AKSA Energy power project, seeking to establish the person's identity, relationship to Mahama, and role in the transaction approval.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP MP accuses AG of separate justice system for NDC members

    Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has accused Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine of creating a "separate justice system" for NDC members and associates, citing decisions to discontinue prosecutions involving individuals linked to the former NDC government. Awuah questioned the Attorney General's justification for dropping cases based on their length in court, arguing this does not constitute sufficient grounds for discontinuing a prosecution.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. MP questions why Ghana's institutions miss corruption foreign agencies detect

    The Manhyia South MP has questioned why Ghana's security and anti-corruption institutions often fail to uncover corruption schemes later exposed by foreign law enforcement, citing the U.S. conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko on charges related to paying over US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials for a power plant deal.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP questions AG's ability to impartially probe AKSA Energy deal

    The opposition NPP said it lacks confidence in Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine's ability to independently investigate alleged bribery in the AKSA Energy power project, citing cases where he has discontinued prosecutions involving persons linked to previous and current administrations.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. EOCO urged to name all persons linked to Berko bribery case

    An NPP Gender Committee spokesperson has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office to conduct a thorough investigation into the Ghanaian aspect of former Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Asante Kwaku Berko's US bribery conviction and make public the identities of all persons involved in the alleged scheme.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former Power Minister Donkor denies bribery allegations linked to Asante Berko

    Dr Kwabena Donkor has denied involvement in bribery allegations linked to US case figure Asante Berko, stating he has never met him. Donkor acknowledges his ministry negotiated with ASKA Energy for power generation during Ghana's "Dumsor" period and sent a technical team to Istanbul for equipment inspection, but denies any request or demand for money.

    11 August 2026 · The Chronicle

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