Gov’t targets 2027 DDEP bonds for buybacks

The Northern Regional Manager of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Mr. Basim Alhassan, has urged consumers to check for the authority’s certification and quality marks before purchasing products to ensure safety and value for money. 

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is stepping up market surveillance in the Western Region to identify businesses illegally using its quality mark and ensure their products meet certification requirements.

Government plans to buy back bonds issued under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) that mature in 2027, according to its issuance calendar for October - December 2026 - published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) on 22 October.

Dr. David Ofosu-Dorte, AB & David Africa Senior Partner, has urged ICAG to scrap the six-year auditor rotation rule - citing its burden on SMEs.

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has received recognition in the Climate Finance category at the WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, which happened alongside the 2026 IMF Annual Meeting, for its investment in water projects across four locations in Ghana. 

Proforest has commissioned a new Rural Service Centre in Asumura, Asunafo North Municipality in the Ahafo Region, to expand support for cocoa farmers seeking to improve productivity, strengthen climate resilience and protect forests.