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Ghana’s Special Prosecutor has detained Goldridge CEO Sledge Nana Yaw Duodu after he failed to meet bail conditions in a corruption probe alleging $94 million losses under the state’s gold …

Ghana’s NACOC warns marijuana disguised as tea bags is reaching schools, as officials shut chemists for illegal tramadol sales.

Ghana universal electricity access target set for 2030 under Mission 300, joining Africa’s biggest-ever electrification and energy reform drive.

Ghana’s PURC approved a 1.14 percent hike in electricity tariffs from October 2025, keeping water tariffs unchanged as it balances utility costs with economic stability.

IMF staff head to Ghana for the 5th programme review, unlocking $360m if passed. Analysts warn of fiscal risks after the programme ends in 2026.

Walk With Lexis returns at FESTAC Africa 2025, combining fitness, health advocacy, and cultural activism under Lexis Bill’s leadership.

Ghana library shortage persists, with only 139 facilities for 35 million people. Officials push for funding, partnerships, and digital solutions.

The Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate to 21.5 percent, aiming to boost lending, lower borrowing costs, and support growth as inflation trends lower.

Ghana’s export earnings surged to $17 billion by August 2025, driven by gold and cocoa, boosting its trade surplus to $6.1 billion and supporting a strong cedi.

Ghanaian advocate Awo Ablo joins Oracle’s board, blending nonprofit, policy, and corporate leadership as the tech giant deepens its global cloud expansion.