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Ghana is seeking Chinese investment in mineral processing, infrastructure and technology as it pushes to retain more value from its mining sector.
Ghana’s industrial production increased by 3% annually in the second quarter of 2026, but output fell 0.5% from the previous quarter as momentum weakened.
Ghana has signed two MoUs with ENI, Vitol and GNPC covering offshore blocks GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin.
Ghana’s electricity generation declined to 2,317.13 GWh in July, although available capacity remained above peak demand, according to the PURC.
President Mahama has commended GoldBod after its net profit increased from GH¢178.5 million to GH¢896.5 million in 2025.
The Ghana cedi has extended its losses against the US dollar as Brent crude rises above US$100, threatening higher petroleum import costs and fresh foreign exchange pressure.
The Bank of Ghana has sold GH¢11.85 billion in short term bills as it continues managing liquidity in the banking system.
COPEC expects fuel prices in Ghana to rise during the second September pricing window after Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel.
PUWU's Enoch Paul Hayes argues Ghana has the capacity to solve its energy sector crisis internally, pointing to IPP pricing and ECG's improved finances.
Ghana's banks stayed profitable in H1 2026, but low interest rates and rising loan provisions dragged earnings down for the first time in years.
The Bank of Ghana has named 20 unlicensed digital credit apps, warning banks and payment providers against processing their transactions.
The Ghana Stock Exchange rebounded on September 8 as gains in GCB Bank, Ecobank Ghana and MTN Ghana outweighed losses in 11 equities.