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Bank of Ghana bans cash spraying at events; warns offenders of possible sanctions

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has prohibited the practice of spraying, throwing, or mishandling Ghana cedi notes at public events, describing the act as a violation of the country's currency laws. The central bank said the directive forms part of efforts to preserve the integrity,...

Ato Forson to present 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on July 23

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will present the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The date for the presentation was announced by Deputy Majority Leader Kweku Ricketts-Hagan during proceedings in Parliament on Tuesday, July 14, when he presented the...

Awerco Construction Officials Face EOCO Action Over GH¢ Hospital Project Dispute

Officials of Awerco Construction Limited, the company responsible for the construction of the Weija Children’s Hospital, have reportedly been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following a dispute over the delayed handover of the facility. The development comes after a meeting between...

South Africa insists diplomatic talks with Ghana were about BNC, not state visit

South Africa has dismissed reports claiming it requested a state visit for President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ghana, insisting that recent diplomatic engagements between Pretoria and Accra were solely focused on preparations for the next South Africa-Ghana Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting. The clarification follows media reports...

High Court enforces US$11.6m judgment against Zeepay CEO; mansion, cars attached

The High Court has commenced the enforcement of a US$11.6 million judgment against Zeepay founder and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, with his residence and several luxury vehicles reportedly attached as part of efforts to recover the debt. The enforcement exercise was carried out on...

GOIL, Star Oil Reduce Fuel Prices as Consumers Enjoy Fresh Relief

Consumers are set to pay less for petroleum products following fresh reductions in fuel prices by some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), with GOIL and Star Oil leading the latest adjustments for the first pricing window of July. The reductions mark the second consecutive pricing window...