SONA 2026: Mahama announces $250m savings, gas payment roadmap in energy sector reforms.

Els: MBN360 News President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed sweeping reforms in Ghana’s energy sector, revealing major financial savings, improved gas payment compliance, and a roadmap to stabilise nationwide electricity generation. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address at Parliament House on Friday, February 27, 2026 the President painted a stark picture of inefficiencies […]

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Embassies, Not DVLA Staff, to Handle Overseas Licensing – DVLA

Els: MBN360 News he Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has moved to clarify widespread public misconceptions surrounding its plan to extend selected driver licensing services to Ghanaians living abroad, stressing that no domestic staff will be deployed outside the country to facilitate the initiative. In a formal statement issued in response to what it described […]

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Ghana’s New Blue Economy Strategy Anchored in Research

Els: MBN360 News Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has officially designated scientific research as the primary engine for Ghana’s maritime transformation by formalizing a landmark partnership with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to operationalize the “Blue Knowledge,” component of the nation’s Blue Economy Strategy (2025–2035). According to the Ministry, this move – which took […]

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Ghana’s Foreign Reserves Hit $13.8bn, Targets 15-Month Reserve War Chest

Els: MBN360 Economy hana’s gross international reserves have surged to US$13.8 billion, representing 5.7 months of import cover, a significant increase from US$8.9 billion, equivalent to 4.0 months of import cover in 2024.  The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson while presenting a statement on the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation […]

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7 sovereign upgrades in Africa including Ghana driven by growth prospects, reform momentum – S&P

Els: MBN360 Business Seven sovereign upgrades in Africa in 2025 including Ghana by S&P Global Rating were driven primarily by improving growth prospects and reform momentum. According to the global rating agency, these upgrades had a ripple effect, leading it to take positive rating actions on financial and corporate entities in countries including Egypt, Morocco, […]

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Gov’t to purchase 3 tonnes of gold weekly in push for 15-month import cover – Ato Forson

Els: MBN360 Business The finance minister has detailed the operational blueprint for the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), which sets an aggressive weekly gold purchase target of 3.02 tonnes to build the nation’s external buffers. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson explained to Parliament on Wednesday that the strategy is twofold. First, the Ghana Gold […]

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Gov’t Aims for 70% 5G Coverage by 2027, Targets Major Tech Leap

Els: MBN360 News The government has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to fast-track the rollout of fifth generation (5G) mobile networks, setting an ambitious target of achieving 70 per cent population coverage by Ghana’s 70th Independence Day in 2027. Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, announced the launch of the […]

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Terror attack: tomato prices drive Ghana traders back to Burkina Faso farms

Els: MBN360 News Tomato traders and transporters in Ghana have resumed transporting produce from neighbouring Burkina Faso, despite recent deadly attacks in the Sahelian region. The decision follows rising prices at home and assurances of protection from authorities in both countries. Nana Agyenim Boateng, a leading member of the Ghana National Association of Tomato Traders […]

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