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Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality

Analysis of Ghana's proposed Loans Act and whether legislation can enforce the fiscal discipline that IMF conditionality cannot sustain permanently

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.

WAMPEX 2026 is coming - but what does it mean for the future of mining in West Africa?

The West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX) is set to convene in Accra in June 2026, marking its 19th edition. With thousands of mining professionals expected, the event aims to foster collaboration and growth- but what challenges will they face?

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?

The World Shea Expo returns to Tamale-but can it transform Ghana's shea industry?

The World Shea Expo is returning to Tamale in 2026, bringing together stakeholders in the shea industry. The event aims to boost investment and trade-but what challenges will they face?

A Deloitte partner is calling for more clarity in Ghana's mining sector - but what's at stake?

Deloitte's Gideon Ayi-Owoo has urged Ghana to establish clear, consistent policies for mining license renewals and local content. Policy uncertainty could threaten future investments and state revenues - but how?

The Wassa-Damang Youth Association is neutral on who takes over Damang Mine - but they have demands.

The Wassa-Damang Youth Association has stated they don't care which company takes over the Damang Mine. The group insists that community development remains their top priority - but what does that mean for the future?

The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran could affect the recent improvement in Ghana’s economy - how?

Bank of Ghana Governor Asiama says the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran poses a fresh threat to Ghana’s inflation outlook. The Governor notes that geopolitical uncertainty is pushing up gold prices - but will that be enough?

A new directive seeks to transition mining activities to local firms - but will it actually work?

The United Party (UP) has commented on a recent government directive regarding the mining sector. The directive aims to shift operational mining activities to local Ghanaian contractors- but what could this mean for the economy?

The Iran war has caused economic disruption, but some companies are seeing record profits. Which sectors are booming?

The conflict in Iran has created uncertainty and disruption, impacting firms, families, and governments worldwide. While some struggle, certain sectors are seeing record earnings- but who is profiting from the ongoing crisis?

A Trump family crypto venture faces a lawsuit from a billionaire backer - what could be the implications?

A billionaire backer is suing the Trump family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, over alleged extortion. The firm is accused of an illegal scheme involving cryptocurrency tokens - but what could this mean for the future of the venture?

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?

A Ghanaian MP is raising concerns about a gold mine deal - but what exactly is he worried about?

Suame MP John Darko is calling for value protection in the Damang Gold Mine deal with Engineers and Planners Limited. He is stressing stronger safeguards around equity participation and long-term benefits- but why is this so important?

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.

Get ready for mixed changes at the pumps - how will petrol, LPG and diesel prices shift starting June 1?

Ghanaians brace themselves as petroleum prices are projected to shift at the pumps starting June 1, 2026- impacting petrol, LPG, and diesel. Mixed reviews are expected due to global prices and government interventions, but what will this mean for consumers?

Ghana's MPC grapples with a complex decision - can they balance low inflation with rising global uncertainty?

The Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to review the policy rate amidst global economic uncertainty- a decision made more complex by improvements in key economic indicators. The committee must navigate a shifting landscape, balancing domestic progress with emerging external threats- but what choices will they make?

Parliament is pushing for a credible investor to take over the Damang Mine, but what does that mean for the future?

The minority in Parliament is closely watching the tendering process for the Damang Mine- wanting a credible investor. The group says the mine is commercially viable and the process must be handled properly- but what could go wrong?