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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.

VALCO faces critical challenges with aging equipment and substantial debt, raising questions about its future viability.

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has confirmed a significant loss in operating capacity at the Volta Aluminium

The Tema Oil Refinery has made a crucial move to rectify years of unaudited financial records, signaling a new era for the state-owned company.

Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), a state-owned entity, has addressed a significant backlog in its audited financial statements. This effort aims to restore

Ghana's state-owned enterprises have seen a dramatic financial turnaround, but persistent issues in key sectors remain a concern.

SIGA's 2025 State Ownership Report offers a detailed assessment of state-owned entities' performance. The report highlights significant financial

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are at an all-time high, but what does this mean for international shipping and the global economy?

The Strait of Hormuz threat level has been raised to "severe" after Iran attacked tankers using a U.S. Navy route. This escalation has significant

Financial markets are being redesigned, with emerging economies at the forefront - but what does this mean for Ghana?

At the ACI World Congress in Accra, central bank governors discussed financial markets. The focus was on how emerging economies are redesigning them - but the implications are still unclear.

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.

A Ghanaian MP's past warnings about the Bank of Ghana are now in the spotlight - but what does the new report say?

Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, previously raised concerns about the Bank of Ghana's financial dealings- specifically regarding the GoldBod program. The central bank has now released its delayed 2025 audited financial statements, but what do they reveal?

The Bank of Ghana's financial position has raised concerns - but what could this mean for the country's economy?

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is calling for policy attention after reviewing the Bank of Ghana's 2025 financial statements. Certain trends could have implications for Ghana's fiscal outlook and post-programme economic management - but what are they?

Ghana is transitioning from an IMF financial aid program to a new policy partnership-what does this mean for the nation's economic future?

Ghana's economic relationship with the International Monetary Fund is undergoing a significant transformation following the conclusion of its

Ghana's economic outlook is under scrutiny as the IMF highlights potential financial pressures that could impact the country's stability.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning regarding Ghana's future financial stability. The nation faces significant challenges in

Despite positive economic indicators, an expert analysis suggests Ghana's fiscal health might be more constrained than it appears.

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is questioning whether Ghana's recent economic gains have translated into genuine

Ghana's cocoa sector faces scrutiny as a new report highlights a puzzling gap between export revenues and farmer payments.

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is questioning the significant difference between Ghana's cocoa export earnings and the

UMB Capital's Head of Finance says judging the BoG requires looking beyond the numbers - but at what, exactly?

Nelson Cudjoe Kuagbedzi of UMB Capital suggests the Bank of Ghana's success should be judged by its core mandate- maintaining price stability. He highlights the BoG's policy interventions and their costs, urging a focus beyond the balance sheet.

Discover how a new US$76 million private equity fund is set to transform West African SMEs and the role African pension funds are playing.

African pension funds are increasingly backing private equity, with three Nigerian pension managers joining international investors in CardinalStone

The Bank of Ghana is navigating a complex economic landscape - but what challenges could these decisions pose?

Bank of Ghana Governor, Johnson Asiamah, addressed the press after the MPC meeting. He cited the Middle East crisis as a key factor influencing the decision to hold the policy rate- raising questions about economic stability. How might global events impact local financial strategies?

Ghana's economy faces new uncertainties as global conditions worsen - but how will the nation respond?

The Bank of Ghana is concerned about economic stability as the Middle East crisis deepens. Rising global energy prices are beginning to fuel inflationary pressures - but what does this mean for recovery efforts?

Geopolitical tensions may impact Ghana's economy-but how?

Bank of Ghana Governor-Dr. Asiama-addressed the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on the potential impacts of Middle East geopolitical tensions. He noted rising gold prices could support Ghana's trade balance-but there are broader implications.