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2026-04-242026-09-17

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Databank Research believes the new four-year Government of Ghana bond was strategically timed to capitalise on improved liquidity from the GH¢2.3 billion COCOBOD DDEP payment and GH¢5.82 billion in unallocated bids from the 31 August treasury bill auction.

    Bond market: Turnover falls by 68% to GH¢2.12bn
  3. Joy Online

    Government and private-sector contributions Out of the total expenditure, the Government of Ghana provided GH¢33,721,786.

    Here’s the breakdown of the GH¢49.7m spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa
  4. Joy Online

    The institute said it would “welcome consideration by the appropriate authorities of commendation or advancement for the officers driving this progress.” In a further recommendation, GIGS called on the Government of Ghana to consider giving the Ghana Armed Forces full responsibil

    GIGS commends Armed Forces for Accra-Kumasi Expressway progress
  5. Joy Online

    This reflected in part increased banking sector holdings of Government of Ghana (GoG) securities, while credit to the private sector (including public enterprises) also increased to 11.3%, from 2.1% during the review period.

    Money supply increases to 28.5% year-on-year in June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Fixed Income Market Outlook According to some market Analysts that JOYBUSINESS engaged, the market is expected to be relatively cool as the Government of Ghana seeks to raise GH¢6.55 billion across 19-day, 182-day and 364-day tenors, against maturing bills of GH¢4.64.

    Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond at 12%
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    We delivered strong financial growth, strengthened our balance sheet and achieved the significant milestone of declaring our first-ever dividend to the Government of Ghana,” he said.

    BOST energies pays GH¢34.2m maiden dividend to govt
  8. Joy Online

    In response to the situation, COCMAG said it was engaging the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) on urgent measures to address the congestion.

    Cement price hike looms as COCMAG introduces temporary GH¢12 surcharge
  9. Joy Online

    The company is wholly owned by Airtel Ghana, which is in turn fully owned by the Government of Ghana.

    AT Ghana’s PPL Net must clear audit arrears before spectrum allocation – Sam George
  10. Joy Online

    The company is wholly owned by Airtel Ghana, which is in turn fully owned by the Government of Ghana.

    Sam George swears in AT Ghana’s PPL Net board as directors vow ‘We will not let Ghana down’
  11. Joy Online

    BOSTenergies has paid GH¢34.2 million in dividends to the Government of Ghana, marking the company’s first dividend payment since its establishment.

    BOSTenergies pays first-ever GH¢34.2m dividend to government
Society

Nurse remanded over alleged false news distribution on TikTok

The News

A nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded into police custody by the Circuit Court, Adenta, accused of aiding and abetting the publication and circulation of false news on TikTok. Prosecutors allege she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof," who operated a TikTok account containing offensive and inciting statements, including alleged threats to overthrow the Government of Ghana.

3 hours ago · The Chronicle

Today

  1. Nurse remanded over alleged false news distribution on TikTok

    A nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded into police custody by the Circuit Court, Adenta, accused of aiding and abetting the publication and circulation of false news on TikTok. Prosecutors allege she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof," who operated a TikTok account containing offensive and inciting statements, including alleged threats to overthrow the Government of Ghana.

    3 hours ago · The Chronicle

  2. Afarinick and Meiji partner on sustainable cocoa farming model

    Ghanaian farm company Afarinick and Japan's Meiji Co. Ltd. have signed a Letter of Intent to develop a sustainable agroforestry cocoa model in Ghana that combines cocoa production with agroforestry and reuses farm waste to improve resource efficiency.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ghana and Columbus sign agreement to recruit nurses for US employment

    Ghana's Ministries of Health and Labour have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Columbus, Ohio, to create a pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to work in the United States. The agreement emphasizes ethical recruitment and deployment while protecting the rights and welfare of Ghanaian health professionals.

    15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghana bond market turnover nearly doubles to GH¢4.13 billion

    Secondary market activity rebounded strongly with turnover nearly doubling by 94.65% week-on-week to GH¢4.13bn, with trading concentrated in 2031–2034 maturities accounting for 53.75% at an average yield of 13.90%.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana's MSMEs must invest more strategically in human capital training

    Ghana's MSMEs, which account for over 90% of all businesses and contribute about 70% of GDP, face a 50% failure rate, partly due to severe underinvestment in human capital. The article argues that rethinking training and human capital investment is a strategic necessity for MSME survival.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana has domestic violence laws, but victims face financial barriers

    Commentary examines Ghana's Domestic Violence Act and related support structures, questioning whether survivors can afford to access the legal protections and services available to them, including DOVVSU, courts, and the One-Stop Centre in Accra.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 11 September

  1. Eni, Vitol sign MoUs for two Ghana Tano Basin blocks

    Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd have signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Government of Ghana for offshore petroleum blocks GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin, covering approximately 2,100 square kilometres, paving the way for finalisation of Petroleum Agreements.

    11 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Polo Beach files injunction against Labadi Hotel demolition threat

    Spartan Ives Limited, operators of Polo Beach Club in Accra, has filed for an injunction to restrain Labadi Beach Hotel from demolishing the Club, following threats by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat. The two entities are locked in a High Court dispute over beachfront land, with Labadi Beach Hotel claiming the area is government-owned and subject to a buffer zone policy, while Polo Beach denies the allegations.

    11 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 10 September

  1. Eni, Vitol sign offshore exploration agreements with Ghana

    Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd have signed Memoranda of Understanding with Ghana's government covering two offshore blocks (GH WB 3 and GH WB 8) in the Tano Basin, covering approximately 2,100 square kilometres at water depths of 750–2,800 metres. The agreements are expected to lead to finalisation of Petroleum Agreements and align with Eni's strategy to leverage existing infrastructure for exploration.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Canadian-funded GROW 2 project concludes after five years in northern Ghana

    The $25 million Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (GROW 2) project, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented since 2021 across northern Ghana's Northern, Upper West, and Savannah regions, has concluded this week after helping thousands of women farmers expand year-round farming and financial inclusion. Officials at the close-out ceremony in Tamale praised the project's achievements, including construction of 35 mechanised solar-powered irrigation boreholes and expanded access to finance for women-led farms.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Bond market turnover falls 68% week-on-week to GH¢2.12bn

    Secondary market activity weakened with turnover falling 68.28% to GH¢2.12 billion, with trading concentrated in 2031-2034 maturities. In the primary market, a new four-year bond maturing in September 2030 attracted GH¢4.46 billion in bids, with GH¢3.15 billion accepted at 12.00% clearing yield.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana spent GH¢49.7m evacuating citizens from South Africa

    The government disclosed that the total cost of evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa amounted to GH¢49,721,786, covering flights, transportation, accommodation, medical care, and repatriation of remains. The Government of Ghana provided GH¢33,721,786, while businessman Ibrahim Mahama and his company Engineers and Planners donated the remaining GH¢16 million.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIGS praises military oversight of Accra-Kumasi Expressway project

    The Ghana Institute of Governance and Security has commended the Ghana Armed Forces for their oversight of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, following a working visit by military leadership on August 31, and praised President Mahama's government for initiating what it describes as a critical national infrastructure project.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Broad money supply growth rises to 28.5% year-on-year

    The Bank of Ghana reported that annual growth in broad money supply (M2+) increased to 28.5% in June 2026, up from 15.6% in June 2025, driven by increased Net Foreign Assets and Net Domestic Assets, reflecting higher foreign asset accumulation and increased government securities holdings and private sector credit.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Government raises GH¢3.15bn in 4-year bond auction

    Ghana's government raised GH¢3.15 billion in a 4-year bond auction at a clearing yield of 12%, receiving total bids worth GH¢4.46 billion. The bond, marketed primarily to resident investors and to be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, will mature on September 3, 2030.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. BOSTenergies pays first-ever dividend of GH¢34.2m

    BOSTenergies has paid GH¢34.2 million in dividends to the Government, its first dividend payment to the State. The company's 2025 revenue reached GH¢3.81 billion and total assets increased by 50 per cent to GH¢3.99 billion, reflecting improved financial performance and management.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. COCMAG introduces GH¢12 surcharge to offset port congestion costs

    Ghana's cement manufacturers have introduced a temporary GH¢12.00 per bag surcharge to offset extraordinary demurrage costs caused by severe congestion at Tema Port, where vessel waiting times have increased from an average of seven days in January 2026 to between 30 and more than 40 days in August 2026. The surcharge comprises GH¢10.00 before tax and GH¢2.00 in applicable taxes and levies, with manufacturers reporting industry-wide demurrage costs estimated at between US$45 million and US$50 million in the first eight months of the year.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. PPL Net Ghana must clear audit arrears before spectrum allocation

    Communications Minister Sam George has said that PPL Net Ghana Limited must submit outstanding audited accounts before the National Communications Authority can legally allocate it additional spectrum in three bands. The company's audited accounts are currently about a year in arrears.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sam George swears in PPL Net Ghana board of directors

    Communications Minister Sam George has inaugurated the new Board of Directors of PPL Net Ghana Limited, which operates the AT Ghana brand, chaired by Hilary Denise Arko-Dadzie. The Minister said spectrum allocation to the company remains conditional on meeting legal requirements, including submission of audited accounts.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. BOSTenergies pays first GH¢34.2m dividend to government

    BOSTenergies has paid GH¢34.2 million in dividends to the Government of Ghana, its first dividend payment since establishment, following a 72 percent increase in profit after tax to GH¢683.96 million and a 195 percent revenue surge to GH¢3.81 billion in 2025. The company plans to expand and diversify its operations beyond petroleum storage and transportation in 2026.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. BOSTenergies reports strong 2025 growth, pays first government dividend

    BOSTenergies Limited recorded GH¢3.81 billion in revenue (195% year-on-year growth) and GH¢683.96 million in profit after tax in 2025, paying its first-ever dividend to the Government of Ghana of GH¢34.2 million.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Education Minister seeks more funding for Damongo University project

    Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu met with the Chinese Ambassador to discuss progress on a proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo, which received a US$30 million grant from China last year. The Minister stated that the grant is insufficient, as the full cost of constructing and equipping the university is estimated to exceed US$100 million, and called for additional financial support and partnerships to complete the project.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. China's $30m grant insufficient for Damongo university, minister says

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the US$30 million grant from China for a proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo is insufficient, as establishing and equipping a new university requires more than US$100 million. He called for additional financial support and partnerships to complete the project.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana signs MOU on South Deepwater Tano oil block

    Ghana's government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shell, Chevron, and GNPC for petroleum exploration and production rights over the South Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points Block. Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor says the agreement reflects investor confidence and the government's commitment to attracting more upstream petroleum investment.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Government measures against galamsey show limited results

    An editorial in The Chronicle argues that despite the government's ban on excavator imports, equipment tracking systems, and years of task forces and military operations, illegal mining continues unabated across Ghana, with mining pits continuing to claim lives including a recent tragedy at Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region.

    2 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Government receives GH¢391m dividend from Perseus Mining

    Ghana's Finance Minister announced the government received GH¢391.2 million (US$35 million) dividend from Perseus Mining, a significant increase from the US$5 million paid the previous year, which the Minister attributed to the company's strong profitability and the government's sliding-scale royalty system.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Adamus Resources and Ghana government agree turnaround roadmap

    Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed Ghana's government decision to provide a pathway for resolving issues at the company's mine. The company, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Minerals Commission will develop a twelve-month roadmap for mine turnaround, supervised by a six-member management team with equal representation from Adamus and Government.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 31 August

  1. Metro Mass Transit returns to profit on revenue growth

    Metro Mass Transit Limited posted a net profit of GH¢4.48 million in 2025, reversing a GH¢2.52 million loss in 2024, driven by a 16.87 per cent increase in operating revenue to GH¢161.85 million and a 30 per cent rise in passenger numbers to 2.51 million.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GOIL net profit rises 7% despite 9% revenue decline

    State-controlled oil marketing company GOIL PLC's net profit increased to GH¢90.67 million in 2025 from GH¢84.70 million in 2024, despite operating revenue falling 8.91 per cent to GH¢18.55 billion, partly due to reduced income tax expenses.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Challenging Heights rescues 25 trafficked children from Lake Volta

    The NGO Challenging Heights rescued 25 trafficked children aged 6–14 from forced labour on Lake Volta in a weekend operation with Ghana Police and the Department of Social Welfare. The children, comprising 18 boys and 7 girls from Bono East and Northern Regions, are receiving medical care and psychosocial support at the Challenging Heights Recovery Centre.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

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