SEC warns public against Yepbit Exchange, Bonchat investment schemes

Government has entered the final phase of its external bonded debt restructuring following the successful exchange of all outstanding SADEREA Notes, the Ministry of Finance has announced.

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has reintroduced a fully government-funded free fertiliser and agro-input distribution programme for cocoa farmers, expanding a broader reform agenda that combines production support with pricing, financing and governance changes aimed at reviving Ghana’s cocoa sector.

Rising debt defaults are placing growing pressure on businesses across the country, with unpaid loans and trade debts straining cash flow, weakening balance sheets and contributing to the collapse of some financial institutions, according to debt-recovery firm Rosik Consults Limited.

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revoked the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence of Zeepay Ghana Ltd, effective July 14, 2026, citing multiple regulatory breaches and the company's persistent failure to comply with regulatory directives.

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana Limited (TCCBCGL) has donated 10,000 cases of Voltic Natural Mineral Water and 3,500 cases of carbonated soft drinks, valued at GHS 450,000 to the Tema West Municipal Assembly to support families affected by the recent floods following heavy rains on June 29, 2026.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned the public against investing in platforms operating under the names Yepbit Exchange and Bonchat, describing them as suspected fraudulent investment schemes that are not licensed to operate in Ghana.