Editorial: Inadequate storage facilities hampering farmers efforts
While the National Food Buffer Stock Company’s (NAFCO) is reported to have purchased more than 20,000mt of grains between January and June 2026,
Published by Francis Buetey
3 views
Related Coverage: Editorial
Editorial
Independent audit will shed clearer light…
An independent audit of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) from its inception in 2021 will shed fresh light on the financial cost and operations of the state’s gold-buying initiative, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced.
News
Bayport eyes 50% of gov’t payroll lending market by 2029
Bayport Savings and Loans PLC is targeting at least 50 percent of Ghana’s government payroll lending market by the end of 2029, up from the third it already controls, as the lender pushes deeper into underserved communities.
Features
GoldBod, the IMF programme debate, and the question of “losses”
Ghana’s public discussion about the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod’s) operations has intensified alongside the country’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the stated goal of exiting the programme. In recent commentary, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),
News
Who bears US$1.7bn gold programme losses?
Ghana’s US$1.7billion loss under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme is becoming a question of who ultimately bears the cost,
Features
Restoring the tribunal system: A case for accessible justice, judicial efficiency and public trust
World Bank data shows that improving judicial efficiency from the 75th to 50th percentile globally boosts annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by 0.28 percentage points.
News
AfCFTA Secretary-General to headline PMI Global Summit Series Cape Town
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will headline the PMI Global Summit Series Cape Town, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 14–15 September 2026.
News
GoldBod moves upstream, targets equity in new mines
Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is moving beyond buying and refining gold to pursuing ownership stakes in new mines,
Features
GoldBod: Are the macroeconomic gains worth the quasi-fiscal costs?
The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) in 2025 under Act 1140 marked a deliberate policy shift.
Comment guidelines
Please keep comments respectful. Use plain English for our global readership and avoid using phrasing that could be misinterpreted as offensive. By commenting, you agree to abide by our community guidelines and these terms and conditions. We encourage you to report inappropriate comments.
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.