Business News Fri 16 Oct

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Amin Adam proposes 13 measures to strengthen Ghana’s debt transparency, market confidence
US$990,000 debt to state warranted revocation of Nawara Mining licence - Minerals Commission
Mahama Ayariga inaugurates committee to drive Accra green and clean city initiative
'We tell others to follow Ghana's steps' – IMF Director lauds economic reforms
COCOBOD falls GH¢610 million short of cocoa purchase funding target
Ghana confident of beating IMF's 5.7% growth forecast – Dr Ato Forson
Ghana's mineral royalty revenue doubles to GH¢7.82 billion in nine months - MIIF
‘Technology exists, but we lack the will’ – Sir Sam Jonah on Ghana’s development failures
TOR, UMaT move to bridge industry-academia gap
COCOBOD launches GH¢16.3 billion domestic cocoa financing programme
GoldBod supports us, it has not taken over forex role – BoG Governor
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine supports Jimi land reclamation and river remediation project
Cardtonic brings virtual dollar cards to Ghana for easier international payments
20 pickup vehicles procured to improve passport services – Ablakwa
Investors turn to DDEP bonds as T- Bill yields fall
Cedi gains for second week as GoldBod boosts dollar supply
Oil prices drop despite attacks on ships in Middle East
LIVESTREAMED: IMF holds African Finance Ministers press briefing
Ghana turns to China, Morocco for ginger as local shortages keep prices high
Institutional investors rebalancing debt securities portfolios
Energy Minister engages Italian Ambassador on investment opportunities
Devtraco Plus unveils LOTUS, Airport Residential
Microfinance firms worried as BoG deadline for recapitalisation passes
How packing plantain is helping Agogo make a living
Fuel Prices: Petrol, diesel set to fall as cooking gas rises 18.5%
Sub-Saharan Africa faces rising inflation despite 4.5% growth forecast - IMF
Second passport office for Ashanti Region by Q1 2027 – Ablakwa reveals
CSOs warn against offshore gold exploration
Parliament to consider fee for mobile passport services – Ablakwa
Energy Minister advocates balanced gas strategy to boost energy security
Cedi loses 1.4% against dollar as import demand pressures currency
Ghana's Climate Minister calls for stronger parliamentary role in climate finance
PMMC was turned around by end of 2024 before GoldBod’s establishment – Awuah
Netflix, Google VAT already exists; new system targets collection – GRA
GoldBod now refines up to 90% of its gold locally – CEO
AMPF-MiM 2026 and Mining Indaba join forces to grow mining sector
Mining in Motion 2026: Accra to host African mineral policy summit
'They stole my business idea' – Woman accuses East Legon laundry company of 'copying' her plans
Sam George directs immediate audit of over 2000 rural telephony sites in Ghana
Ghana calls for 'partnership of sovereign equals' in mining deals
Netflix, ChatGPT subscriptions face 20% tax collection from October 15
'GoldBod activities have created over 1,300 jobs' – Sammy Gyamfi
BoG Governor calls for greater African influence in global AI policies
State Housing begins recovery of properties occupied by unauthorised persons on October 15
Moody's raises Ghana rating, outlook stable
Sammy Gyamfi clashes with Abena Osei-Asare over $1.7 billion GoldBod loss claim
Saudi attacks could drive up global energy costs - IMF Managing Director
$3.5bn committed to expand Ghana's upstream petroleum operations – Dr Jinapor
Ghanaian judge Aseye Attachie elected to Council of Europe cybercrime bureau
From Red Chilli to Sandbox: Bediatuo's wife shares successes and failures in her business