Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for a fundamental shift in the relationship between African nations and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasizing that emergency support alone is insufficient to address the continent’s structural challenges. Speaking at a high-level meeting with heads of IMF country and regional offices […]
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Ghana and China Celebrate Record $15 Billion Trade Milestone as Outgoing Ambassador Bids Farewell
The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has highlighted the deepening economic ties between Ghana and the People’s Republic of China, announcing that bilateral trade between the two nations has reached an unprecedented $15 billion. This disclosure was made during a farewell meeting in Accra […]
Global Gold Prices Reach Record $4,748 as Ghana Set to Begin Weekly Local Refining
Spot gold prices surged to an unprecedented all-time high of $4,748.09 per ounce on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, marking a 1.6 percent increase and extending a historic rally driven by global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. As the precious metal enters uncharted territory, Ghana, Africa’s largest producer, has finalized a […]
Ghana Gold Board and Gold Coast Refinery Ink Historic Deal to Localize Value Addition
The Ghana Gold Board has signed a landmark Gold Refining Agreement with Gold Coast Refinery Company Limited, establishing the first-ever formal partnership between the government and a domestic refinery to process the nation’s gold locally. During the signing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, […]
Fixed Deposits, Treasury Bills, and the Mispricing of Risk in Ghana’s Financial System
By : Dela Herman AGBO (The Chief Executive Officer of EcoCapital Investment Management Ltd) What Is a Fixed Deposit? A fixed deposit (FD) is a financial instrument offered by banks that allows an investor to place funds for a specified period such as 30, 90, 180, or 365 days at an agreed interest rate. The investor earns a predetermined […]







