Accra Street Journal

01/08/2025

An Accra Street Journal - Opinion investigation reveals how Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) operated under the radar at Kotoka International Airport, raising major procurement and transparency questions at GACL. Link Below for all details

https://accrastreetjournal.com/2025/08/01/how-sml-played-hide-and-seek-at-kotoka-airport-and-nearly-got-away-with-it/

01/08/2025

OSP to Paul Adom-Otchere: No Lands, No Freedom — GACL Probe Heats Up

OSP detains Paul Adom-Otchere amid GACL procurement scandal. Bail conditions unmet as investigations uncover sole-sourcing irregularities. Read exclusive from Accra Street Journal. Link Below

https://accrastreetjournal.com/2025/08/01/osp-to-paul-adom-otchere-no-lands-no-freedom-gacl-probe-heats-up/

31/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: Global cocoa prices suggest Ghanaian farmers could earn ₵3,900 per bag, but a strong cedi and COCOBOD’s pricing model may limit gains. Find out what to expect on August 7

Cocoa prices have hit a record $8,575 per tonne on the global market, fueling optimism among Ghana’s cocoa farmers that a significant price increase is imminent when the government announces the 2025/26 farmgate price on August 7. At first glance, applying the promised 70% of export revenue to far...

31/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: Ghana’s public debt has hit a remarkable low in recent memory, sparking renewed optimism over the country’s capacity to fund its development needs sustainably.

Ghana’s public debt has hit a remarkable low in recent memory, sparking renewed optimism over the country’s capacity to fund its development needs sustainably. According to the Bank of Ghana’s July 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio has declined to 4...

31/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: Inflation in Ghana dropped to 13.7% in June 2025 with monthly deflation of -1.2%. BoG data attributes the fall to food price drops and cedi strength. Learn more.

Ghana recorded a significant milestone in June 2025 as inflation fell to 13.7%, its lowest level since the 2022 economic crisis, according to the Bank of Ghana’s July Summary of Economic and Financial Charts. The report also highlights a rare occurrence of monthly deflation of -1.2%, largely attri...

31/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has commended the Bank of Ghana’s bold move to slash its policy rate by 300 basis points, saying it offers a significant lifeline for traders and businesses

https://accrastreetjournal.com/2025/07/31/guta-welcomes-300bp-rate-cut-says-move-will-spur-business-growth/

31/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: Ghana’s import cover rose to 4.8 months by June 2025 as reserves hit $11.12B, easing pressure on the cedi and strengthening economic stability. Click on Link Below to read more

https://accrastreetjournal.com/2025/07/31/ghana-boosts-import-cover-to-4-8-months-in-june-2025-as-reserves-hit-11-12-billion/

30/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: As global demand for lithium surges, Ghana is positioning itself as a strategic player in the critical minerals space

As global demand for lithium surges, Ghana is positioning itself as a strategic player in the critical minerals space. While most lithium activity centers around Ewoyaa in the Central Region, new exploration interest in the Ashanti Region is heating up, potentially expanding Ghana’s role in the gl...

30/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: Despite government efforts, galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) continues to be a severe environmental crisis in Ghana, destroying ecosystems, polluting water bodies, and threatening livelihoods and health

Summary: Despite government efforts, galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) continues to be a severe environmental crisis in Ghana, destroying ecosystems, polluting water bodies, and threatening livelihoods and health. Recent government interventions, including military task forces and legal crackdow...

30/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: Founded in 2000, Sapholda Ventures Limited has grown into one of Ghana’s foremost freight forwarding and logistics companies, delivering comprehensive transport and warehousing solutions nationwide and regionally

Founded in 2000, Sapholda Ventures Limited has grown into one of Ghana’s foremost freight forwarding and logistics companies, delivering comprehensive transport and warehousing solutions nationwide and regionally. With headquarters in Tema and facilities in Accra (Spintex and Tse‑Addo), the comp...

30/07/2025

Accra Street Journal: The Ghanaian government is poised to announce a new cocoa producer price before the 2025/26 crop season opens on August 7

The Ghanaian government is poised to announce a new cocoa producer price before the 2025/26 crop season opens on August 7, but despite surging global cocoa prices, there’s a catch: the recent strengthening of the cedi may quietly suppress gains for farmers. Currently, Ghanaian farmers receive GH.....