Ports of Tema and Takoradi host floating university

The Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Basil Ahiable, and two other  procurement professionals, Rev. Celestine Djane and Dr. Ekow Ghansah, have earned recognition at the 2026 African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Conference Awards, highlighting Ghana’s contribution to advancing procurement and supply chain management across the continent.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs Justina Nelson, has highlighted the importance of investment, data sharing and regional cooperation in helping African countries derive greater value from their mineral resources.

Producer price inflation rose to 4.8 percent in September 2026 from 4.4 percent in August, driven by accelerating price pressures in mining and manufacturing although the pace of monthly increases slowed, according to Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

High operating costs, low occupancy rates and unreliable water supply are squeezing profitability in Ghana’s hotel industry, limiting operators’ capacity to expand facilities, upgrade services and offer more affordable accommodation.

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is urging government to develop a structured repayment plan for the US$620.54million owed by Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC) to Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has signed a US$28billion investment agreement with an international consortium led by Global Sphere to develop the second lot of Ghana’s petroleum and petrochemical hub project at Jomoro in Western Region, with construction expected to begin first quarter-2027.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is training financial journalists on monetary policy, foreign exchange market developments and inflation dynamics as it seeks to improve public understanding of central bank decisions and their implications for the economy.