AU warns weak carbon market rules could fuel greenwashing

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Ghana’s performance under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, describing the intervention as a success as it raises the country’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.7 percent from 4.6 percent.

The Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) has launched a 14-track musical anthology documenting the heritage of Mfantsipim School as the institution marks its 150th anniversary, with proceeds from sales expected to support the school’s development.

The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) is optimistic that improved road connectivity will complement housing developments in emerging communities, saying better transport infrastructure is critical to making such areas accessible to workers.

Africa's launch of a new credit-rating agency has opened another front in the continent's push to challenge the cost of borrowing, with advocates arguing that established rating methodologies fail to capture important features of African economies and may contribute to higher financing costs.

A financial analyst, Joe Jackson, has advised older persons to jealously guard their pension benefits.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has urged public officials to strengthen accountability for public funds, stressing that every cedi entrusted to them must be accounted for and recoverable amounts reclaimed.

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has launched investigations into a fire outbreak at its Mallam Substation in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, which disrupted electricity supply to parts of Accra.

More than 400 visitors, alongside Ghanaian and European exhibitors, businesses, investors, buyers and industry stakeholders, are expected to come together in Accra on 28–29 October 2026 for the EU–Ghana Agribusiness Exhibition Forum 2026, under the theme “Where Europe Meets Ghana.”