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August 26, 2026

• The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations by the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) that quarterly trading reports have been removed from its website.
• IERPP demands GOLDBOD explain the disappearance of these documents, citing Section 42 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), which mandates public access to reports on operations, revenue, contracts, expenditure, and responsible sourcing.
• The think tank has issued six specific demands, including the restoration of all previously published reports, explanations for any changes, and the establishment of a permanent public archive.
• IERPP also calls for detailed disclosure of financial transaction costs like off-taker fees, trading margins, discounts, and assay charges to enable independent scrutiny.
• The institute emphasizes that GOLDBOD's transparency is crucial given its role in managing Ghana’s strategic gold reserves, its significant public financial interests, and implications for the nation's foreign exchange earnings and central bank.

August 26, 2026

• Despite Ghana's recent economic recovery, 56.4% of Ghanaians remain in poverty, with widening spatial disparities.
• Headline economic growth (6% in 2025, 6.4% in Q1 2026) is not translating into improved living conditions for a significant portion of the population.
• The World Bank identifies a disconnect between economic growth and the realities faced by many households.
• Growth is led by sectors with limited employment absorption capacity relative to Ghana's growing young population entering the labor market.
• The World Bank urges Ghana to focus on inclusive, job-intensive, and resilient policies to promote job creation, improve productivity, and ensure broad benefits.

August 26, 2026

• Tricycle and motorcycle operators in Greater Accra must affix reflective stickers to their vehicles by the end of August or face arrest.
• This directive is a joint effort by the DVLA and AMA to improve vehicle visibility, especially at night, and reduce road crashes.
• Beyond reflective stickers (max GH¢100), helmets and reflective jackets are also part of the safety requirements for operators.
• The enforcement stems from growing concerns over road safety, compliance, and a recent fatal crash linked to a tricycle operator.
• Authorities have decentralized the compliance exercise to district offices and assemblies across the Greater Accra Region to make it easier for operators.