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GOLDBOD's "beautiful" financials hide a troubling truth - what is the real cost of the state gold program?

Ghana Gold Board's (GOLDBOD) 2025 financials paint a picture of success, touting significant gold assays and a healthy surplus. Examining these figures alongside the Bank of Ghana's results, however, reveals a stark contrast - raising questions about the true cost of GOLDBOD's operations.

New ethics filings reveal a flurry of financial activity by Donald Trump - but what could be the implications?

Donald Trump's ethics filing reveals a substantial number of financial transactions involving securities of major U.S. companies. The reports, covering the first three months of 2026, hint at the scale of the president's financial activity - but what does it all mean?

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations

Vendors in Ellembelle are rejecting 10 and 20 pesewas coins, despite Bank of Ghana warnings that all valid denominations remain legal tender.

Sunyani market traders are worried about the rising cost of ginger - will their businesses survive?

Ginger traders in Sunyani's Nana Bosoma Central Market are facing challenges. They are requesting government intervention due to rising prices - but what's causing the spike?

Tomato traders are facing difficulties - what could this mean for the market and consumers?

Tomato traders are worried about the challenges of importing tomatoes from Burkina Faso - a situation impacting their businesses. With local tomato availability limited, the traders fear potential market shortages if the issue isn't resolved soon.

She's demanding compensation before she considers dropping the case - but what exactly happened?

A woman involved in a confrontation with Bills Micro Credit staff says she won't drop the police case. Company management has approached her with promises - but she remains wary.

Ghana's economic path is under scrutiny - could the nation be stuck in a cycle?

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a warning regarding Ghana's economic policies. They suggest the country's reliance on certain financial strategies could have long-term consequences - but what are they?

Ghana's financial watchdog is sounding the alarm on two investment schemes operating outside legal frameworks, urging public caution.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning regarding two digital investment platforms, YEPBIT Exchange and BONCHAT.

A nationwide registration of small-scale miners has begun - but what does this mean for the future of the industry?

The government, in collaboration with the Minerals Commission, has initiated a nationwide registration of small-scale miners. This exercise aims to formalise and regulate the sector - but what benefits will this bring to the miners?

Ghana's drop in mining investment attractiveness raises questions - what impact will this have?

Ghana's mining sector is facing scrutiny as the Global Mining Investment Attractiveness Index reveals a shift in the nation's ranking. Stakeholders are now concerned about what this could mean for the country's appeal to investors.

Ghana's PURC just made a move involving electricity and water - and it's got everyone wondering what it all means.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) - the body regulating electricity and water tariffs in Ghana - has made an announcement. This concerns both consumers and service providers, hinting at changes that could affect their interactions.

Cocoa Purchasing Clerks arrested in Bono region - but what does this mean for local cocoa farmers?

Two cocoa Purchasing Clerks (PCs) in the Bono Region have been arrested. The arrests raise concerns about the treatment of cocoa farmers and the integrity of the cocoa sector - but what exactly happened?

With oil prices soaring, the Philippines declares an energy emergency - but will it be enough to avert disaster?

The Philippines is dealing with a potential energy crisis due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. President Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency- but what measures will be taken to protect the economy?

The NPA is asking you to do something every time you buy fuel - but will you remember to do it?

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is engaging fuel consumers and motorists. They are focusing on practices at filling stations across the country- but why are they so concerned?

A state-owned company's financial woes are allegedly leaving cocoa farmers in a difficult position - but why?

Minority Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh claims the Produce Buying Company (PBC) faces financial struggles, impacting cocoa farmers. The inability to secure funds and delays in payments raise questions - what could this mean for the industry?

Amidst cocoa price concerns, a Minority visit sparks claims of suspended purchases - what's the real impact?

Frank Annoh-Dompreh claims the government has directed LBCs to suspend cocoa purchases, coinciding with a Minority visit to cocoa farmers in the Ashanti Region. This action raises concerns about the state of Ghana's cocoa industry - but what will come of it?

Why is the Minority demanding a full audit of the Gold for Reserves Programme? What did they discover?

Ghana's Minority Caucus is calling for accountability regarding the Gold for Reserves Programme. The caucus has concerns about financial discrepancies between Ghana Goldbod and the Bank of Ghana - and the management of national assets.

Amidst public scrutiny, the Transport Ministry is clarifying its recent acquisition of diesel locomotives-but what exactly are they defending?

The Ministry of Transport has defended its acquisition of two diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, addressing public concerns about their age