Cement prices surge to GH¢108, defying Trade Minister’s directive

Despite a ministerial directive to the Cement Manufacturing Development Committee in Ghana, cement prices continue to rise, wreaking havoc in the real estate industry and pushing rent prices in Accra to new heights. Prices checked show a significant jump from last week to this week, leaving many buyers bewildered. In May 2024, cement ranged from […]

Gov’t moves to restrict raw bauxite exports

Ghana is set to introduce a new legislative framework aimed at restricting the export of raw bauxite, according to Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. Speaking at the 2024 West African Mining and Power Conference and Exhibition (WAMPOC/WAMPEX) opening ceremony in Accra, Mr. Jinapor outlined government’s strategy for harnessing the country’s vast […]