ECONOMY

Ghana Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims Ghana is mourning as its military helicopter crashes near Obuasi on  Wednesday morning killing eight people including 2 state Ministers. The tragic accident killed all crew and passengers on board.…
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Shoprite To Sell Shops In Ghana and Malawi South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings has announced plans to sell its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking its latest withdrawal from African markets as it refocuses on its home base.…
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A chilling murder trial in South Africa’s Limpopo province has drawn national attention after farm worker Adrian de Wet, 20, admitted to disposing of two Black women’s bodies by feeding them to pigs—but claims he acted under duress.…
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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed that it conducted a lawful search at the residence of Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale, seizing a 2019 Lamborghini Urus linked to an international fraud case. The…
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has disconnected the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) from its Identity Verification Service (IVS) platform due to an unpaid debt of GH₵376 million. This drastic measure has left importers and…
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Starting August 20, the U.S. will implement a pilot program requiring certain tourists and business travelers to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to obtain visas, according to a government notice. The initiative targets visitors from countries…
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The Ghanaian government has announced a substantial increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season, raising it from US\$3,100 to US\$5,040 per tonne—a 62.58% hike in dollar terms. This adjustment aligns with President…
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On Sunday, August 3, 2025, a devastating fire broke out near the Madina Redco Flats, engulfing over 50 wooden and metal structures, including makeshift homes and containers. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received an emergency…
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The Ghanaian government has approved the implementation of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), a landmark initiative aimed at reforming the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.…
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly refuted claims of engaging a Ukrainian PR agency, Brandcom, to conduct an online smear campaign during the 2024 presidential elections. The party’s response comes after an article published…
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