Month: September 2026

UNGA81: ‘Critical mineral extraction must not replicate colonial-era exploitation’ – Mahama 2 min read

• Politics

UNGA81: ‘Critical mineral extraction must not replicate colonial-era exploitation’ – Mahama

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater local processing of Africa’s critical minerals and natural resources, saying the continent must retain more value from... Read More

COCOBOD holds key talks with global cocoa traders in London 2 min read

• Business

COCOBOD holds key talks with global cocoa traders in London

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Ransford Abbey has met leading international cocoa traders in London as Ghana prepares for the 2026/27 cocoa season. Dr. Abbey was... Read More

Ayariga pauses Agbogbloshie 24-hour economy market project 2 min read

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• Politics

Ayariga pauses Agbogbloshie 24-hour economy market project

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

The government has put plans to redevelop the Agbogbloshie 24-Hour Economy Market on hold to allow for further consultations with traders and other stakeholders. The... Read More

No increase in electricity and water Tariffs from Thursday, October 1 – PURC 2 min read

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No increase in electricity and water Tariffs from Thursday, October 1 – PURC

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

Electricity and water tariffs will remain unchanged in Ghana for the fourth quarter of 2026, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced. The decision... Read More

Ghanaians Abroad stage protest, demand accountability from Mahama gov’t at UN 2 min read

• Politics

Ghanaians Abroad stage protest, demand accountability from Mahama gov’t at UN

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

Ghanaians in the diaspora under the group “Ghanaians Abroad” have staged a demonstration at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, demanding greater accountability and... Read More

GES issues stern warning to school heads over unauthorised charges 2 min read

• Education

GES issues stern warning to school heads over unauthorised charges

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed heads of Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) across the country to immediately stop... Read More

Watch these excesses, enough is enough – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama 3 min read

• Politics

Watch these excesses, enough is enough – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asked President John Dramani Mahama to rein in his appointees following a tense incident involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei... Read More

Rising oil prices from Middle East crisis could fuel Ghana inflation – BoG 3 min read

• Business

Rising oil prices from Middle East crisis could fuel Ghana inflation – BoG

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

The Bank of Ghana has warned that the prolonged Middle East crisis is increasing risks to global economic growth and inflation. The crisis has also... Read More

Ghana’s reserves fall to US$11.07bn as Bank of Ghana prioritises rebuilding 2 min read

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Ghana’s reserves fall to US$11.07bn as Bank of Ghana prioritises rebuilding

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

The Bank of Ghana is prioritising the rebuilding of international reserves after Ghana’s gross reserves fell to US$11.07 billion, equivalent to 4.2 months of import... Read More

Inflation rises to 5% as Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee reviews policy rate 2 min read

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Inflation rises to 5% as Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee reviews policy rate

The Crystal Clear LENS 2 months ago

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama has identified rising inflation as a key issue for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) as it reviews... Read More