Business
Business coverage from Ashanti Report tracks markets, enterprise, jobs, public finance, trade, investment, and the economic issues affecting Ghanaian communities.
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GoldBod introduces stricter rules for Tier 2 gold buyers accessing trade financing
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced new mandatory requirements for Tier 2 licensed gold buyers who wish to access its trade financing scheme through approved aggregators. In…
GPRTU denies approving 30% transport fare increase
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has dismissed reports suggesting that it has sanctioned a 30% increase in transport fares, describing the claims as false. Speaking in…
BoG warns traders, businesses against rejecting Ghana cedi coins
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned traders, commercial transport operators and businesses that refusing to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services is against…
Three critically injured in multi-vehicle crash at Asokwa Flyover
Three people sustained critical injuries after a fully-loaded trailer reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into eight vehicles at the Asokwa overpass in the Ashanti Region. Eyewitnesses said…
US Judge says OSP allegations against Ofori-Atta lack strong evidence
A United States immigration judge, David Gardey, has questioned the evidence supporting corruption allegations filed against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor…
Akonta Mining case: Chairman Wontumi sentenced to 20 years
The Accra High Court has sentenced Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison after…
Government remains committed to fighting galamsey despite challenges – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has admitted that the government faces significant challenges in its efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as…