Local content and local participation requirements are not new to the Ghanaian mining sector, they have existed in various instruments governing the sector.

Following a call to concede defeat by incumbent President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party...

Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a full declaration of results within 72 hours of polls closing tomorrow, 10th December is likely.

Yesterday, Ghanaian voters went to the polls to decide whether to re-elect incumbent president John Dramani Mahama or pass the responsibilities onto Nana Akufo-Addo.

Mining remains a critical pillar of Ghana's economy, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings, employment, and infrastructural development.

In the latter part of 2022, Ghana faced macroeconomic challenges as a result of a mix of domestic imbalances and external shocks.

Nana Akufo-Addo was declared victor of Ghana's closely-fought presidential race on Friday 9 December 2016 at 20.50 by Charlotte Osei, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission

Ghana is the world's second-largest cocoa producer behind Ivory Coast and Africa's biggest gold miner.

In Ghana’s democratic society governed by the rule of law, public authorities are required to exercise their powers within the limits imposed by the Constitution and other laws. When courts, adjudicating authorities, or administrative bodies or officials act outside those limits, the law provides the mechanism of Judicial Review to correct such actions.

Successive governments especially in the fourth republic have consistently made efforts at strengthening the participation of local talent and skills in activities across many industries.

The GFZB was established by the Free Zone Act, 1995 as amended by the Free Zone Act, 2002 to enable the establishment of free zones in Ghana for the promotion of economic development; to provide for the regulation of activities in free zones and for other related purposes.

The Supreme Court of Ghana (Supreme Court) has on several occasions held that international business or economic transactions (IBET(s)) involving the Government of Ghana (Government)...

ANALYSIS: Elections held in Ghana in December 2016 have held up a proposed Bill on Public Private Partnership (PPP) but it is hoped that the new government will pass the Bill during its 2017 budget.

This comprehensive legal briefing covers recent developments across African jurisdictions, including Ghana's constitutional interpretation challenges, South Africa's withdrawal of its AI policy draft due to fabricated sources...

Africa's infrastructure needs – including road, rail, ports, transmission and power – are considerable, and will become increasingly pronounced on account of the continent's need for such infrastructure to support its social and economic growth.

Ghana is well endowed with gold deposits and is one of the most attractive business markets in West Africa.

Recently in Ghana, some sellers have increased the prices of goods by as much as 300%.

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