Rice glut deepens as farmers struggle to sell last year’s harvest

Vice Chair of the Competitive Africa Rice Platform, Dr Ama Aning Oppong-Duah, says Ghana’s rice farmers are still battling with unsold stock from last year, while another harvest season has already begun. “We still have unsold rice from last year, and more is coming in,” she said on JoyNews’ PM Express on …

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PDS loses $390m claim as London tribunal rules in ECG’s favour

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has secured a decisive legal victory in London after an international arbitration tribunal dismissed all claims brought against it by Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited (PDS). The ruling, delivered after nearly three years of proceedings, ends a long-running dispute over the controversial termination of …

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Ghana’s banking sector among West Africa’s strongest post-debt restructuring – UBA Africa Report

Ghana’s banking sector has made a strong comeback from the shocks of the 2022 domestic debt restructuring, re-establishing itself as one of the most capitalised and resilient in West Africa. According to the UBA Africa White Paper (October 2025) titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” Ghana’s banking industry …

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GTEC to universities: Don’t raise fees without approval

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned public tertiary institutions against reviewing or implementing new student fees for the 2025/2026 academic year without parliamentary approval. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on Monday, November 3, 2025, directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to issue a firm instruction to …

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Mahama orders forensic audit into 13th All-African Games spending

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Auditor-General to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit into the organisation and management of the 13th All-African Games, following the submission of a report by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The directive underscores government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the prudent use of public …

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