[ad_1] The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners (GNASSM) is calling on politicians to safeguard the progress made in the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector. In a statement released in Accra on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and signed by its General Secretary, Godwin Nickleson Armah, the association emphasised that despite the losses…
[ad_1] The Group General Manager of Alisa Hotels, Yusuf Olela, has emphasied that the Alisa Hotels group has established a reputable brand within Ghana’s hospitality circles over the years and continues to position itself as the preferred business address at its North Ridge and Tema branches. He stressed the importance of ongoing investment in hospitality…
[ad_1] Contribution of Gold Small-Scale Mining Sub-Sector The small-scale mining sector contributes approximately 35% of all gold produced in Ghana. The sector has seen significant growth over the past two decades due to increased participation across the length and breadth of the country. Artisanal mining currently employs at least 1.5 million people directly and indirectly….
[ad_1] Dr. Ernest Addison The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has made an impassioned call for governmental intervention against shareholders of banks and financial institutions implicated in the controversial financial sector clean up. During a joint press conference with the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr….
[ad_1] The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) to resume its monitoring operations of the Downstream Petroleum sector effective June 14, 2024. The GRA in a statement dated June 12, 2024, explained that the directive is in accordance with President Akufo-Addo’s directives on the KPMG report. GRA in its statement…
[ad_1] Private sector contributions to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) reached an all-time high of GH¢395.34 million in March 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2024 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. This is an increase from the GH¢334.18 million recorded in November 2023. BoG’s data shows signs of improvement…
[ad_1] Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that the energy sector is currently lacking effective leadership. Consequently, he is advocating for the appointment of a new leader to address the ongoing challenges. The country has been grappling with frequent power outages in recent times, prompting widespread…
[ad_1] Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has defended the energy sector under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo, stating that it is far better than the previous administration led by John Mahama, despite the prevailing power crisis. In recent weeks, numerous regions across the country, particularly in Greater Accra, have been grappling with power…
[ad_1] The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated his commitment to shifting the development focus away from social interventions, a hallmark of the Akufo-Addo-led government, towards bolstering businesses and the private sector. During a dialogue with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, he sought their input as…
[ad_1] The Embassy of Denmark and Statistics Denmark, together with the Ghana Statistical Service, have officially launched the second phase of the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SCC) for Statistics. The joint effort aims to increase informed decision-making among policymakers, enhance governmental accountability, and monitor the progress of Ghana’s green transition for relevance and effectiveness. The partnership,…
