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Carbon Credits Within the Ghanaian Business Landscape & the Laws that Govern It
Carbon credits are licences that allow the owner to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (“CO₂”) or other greenhouse gases (“GHGs”).
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Courts
Court grants GH¢150m bail to Ex-Buffer Stock CEO, wife in GH¢60m theft case
Appearing before Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the couple pleaded not guilty to multiple charges
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Europe
UK to require higher English proficiency for skilled migrants from 2026
The tougher standards will apply to graduates, as well as applicants for skilled worker, scale-up, and high potential individual (HPI) visas.
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Courts
High court orders TotalEnergies to settle fuel dealer in Madina contract dispute
Presiding judge Justice Patrick Baayeh also directed TotalEnergies to issue Mr. Classpeter a release letter within 30 days to allow him to sever ties and continue his operations independently.
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Business
ECG retrieves 1,000 missing containers
Appearing before Parliament’s Energy Committee, Acting Managing Director Ing. Julius Kpekpena said the company had made “a lot of progress” since May, when over 1,300 containers went missing.
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Crime
Four soldiers arrested for unauthorised galamsey raids
The operation, carried out on Monday, August 18, saw the task force disarm the soldiers and seize their equipment.
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Courts
Mustapha Hamid, others granted GHC 14m bail in alleged extortion case
When he appeared before the High Court on Wednesday, July 23, Dr. Abdul-Hamid, described as the ringleader of the purported scheme, denied allegations of conspiracy to extort, extortion, and deriving personal gain from public office. He was...
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Business
BoG blacklists 10 foreign money transfer firms over regulatory breach
In a statement released on June 27, 2025, the central bank named the unlicensed operators as Ace Money Transfer, Remit Union, Remit Home, Roze Remit, Monty Global, Nairagram, I-Transfer, Hurupay, Eversend, and Izi Send.
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Business
New Insurance tax could cripple local firms and cost jobs-MP warns
Set to take effect on July 1, 2025, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-life insurance services — including policies covering property, health, and travel. Motor insurance, however, is excluded...
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Business
BoG urges public to save with licensed financial institutions
In a recent notice aimed at promoting financial literacy, the Central Bank stressed the importance of building a consistent savings habit, noting that it is never too early—or too late—to start.
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Tech
Pegasus hacking scandal: Israeli firm ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
The ruling marks a historic precedent, making NSO the first spyware developer held legally accountable for exploiting vulnerabilities in smartphone systems.
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General
Over 76% of Ghana’s Lawyers Are Based in Greater Accra, New Data Reveals
New data from the Ghana Bar Association shows that nearly 80% of Ghana’s licensed lawyers are based in Greater Accra, with major regions in the north and east holding less than 1% each.
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Africa
Three Americans convicted in DR Congo coup plot transferred to US custody
Initially sentenced to death by a military tribunal, their punishments were reduced to life imprisonment just last week. According to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the individuals are now under U.S. custody.
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Business
Parliament passes Growth and Sustainability Levy 2025
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, speaking during the debate on the bill, emphasized the importance of leveraging the current high gold prices to enhance national revenue.
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Business
Accounts of Businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye frozen by FIC
Additionally, personal accounts belonging to Mr. Quaye and the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie, have also been frozen.
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General
IEA urges temporary ban on mining to protect Ghana’s resource wealth
Speaking at a press conference focused on improving returns from Ghana’s natural wealth, Justice Sophia Akuffo, a Distinguished Fellow of the IEA and former Chief Justice, raised alarm over the nation’s limited gains from its mineral resour...
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Business
Trade tensions rise: Trump vows more tariffs amid global retaliation
His decision to introduce import taxes on steel and aluminum has triggered strong reactions from the European Union (EU) and Canada, with both regions announcing countermeasures.
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Business
High Court reverses BoG’s revocation of Ideal Finance operating licence
The court found that BoG failed to follow due legal procedures before stripping Ideal Finance of its license, rendering the revocation unlawful.
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Tech
Surge in online investment fraud in January-CSA cautions public
According to the CSA, fraudsters are using deceptive tactics, including false affiliations with well-known foreign companies, to lure victims with promises of high returns.
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Europe
Former Trafigura Executive Convicted in Swiss Bribery Case
Switzerland’s highest court has convicted commodities trader Trafigura and its former COO, Mike Wainwright, of bribery linked to Angola’s oil sector. Wainwright received a 32-month sentence, while the company faces a $148 million fine.
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