Gov’t yet to finalise critical minerals policy three years after announcement

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, farmers, processors, investors, researchers, financial institutions and development partners to enable Africa to capture more value from its cashew industry.

Ghana’s passport ranks 13th among 54 African countries, with holders able to access 71.7 percent of destinations on the continent without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest Passport Reports data.

Mr. David Adadevoh has been appointed Editor of the Ghanaian Times, effective today, bringing to the position more than 18 years of experience in journalism, newsroom management, communications and coverage of major national events.

The renewed interest by Italian energy giant Eni in the upstream sector signals a possible turnaround of the country’s fortunes as an investment destination, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has said.

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is targeting a 90 percent employer and employee compliance rate as it intensifies engagement with businesses and expands services aimed at delivering greater value to contributors.

Coronation Insurance Ghana Limited has appointed Bridget Puorideme as Acting Head of Sales and Distribution, effective 1st September 2026.

Governments occasionally have to clarify themselves. Ministers misspeak.

Renewed weakness in the cedi and higher fuel prices are expected to push inflation higher in September - potentially limiting the scope for further monetary easing by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), according to Apakan Securities.