Tuesday, 1 September 2026 News Headlines : SOEs Post GH¢19.8bn Profit as GoldBod Targets $1.4bn Forex Inflow
SOEs Swing to GH¢19.8bn Profit in 2025 – First Surplus in Four Years
Ghana’s state-owned enterprises recorded a consolidated net profit of GH¢19.8 billion in 2025, reversing previous losses. Total revenue hit GH¢176.4 billion, marking a strong recovery under the current administration.
2. GoldBod Performance
Headline: GoldBod to Generate US$1.4bn in Forex in September
Storyline: The Ghana Gold Board projects US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange inflows this month under its new operating model. Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin continues to demand tighter controls amid the earlier reported GH¢22 billion loss controversy.
3. Media & National Security
Headline: COP Osman Abdul-Razak Pushes Media-Security Alliance
Storyline: The National Security Coordinator is calling for deeper collaboration with the media, urging journalists to verify security reports before publication and prioritise accuracy to protect national security.
4. Education & Labour
Headline: Teacher Unions Call Off Strike After Talks with Education Minister
Storyline: Teacher unions have suspended their planned industrial action following discussions with the Minister for Education. The government has also moved to adjust salaries for nearly 80,000 teachers.
5. Other Major Stories
Government extends the GH¢2 diesel price relief into September to ease cost pressures.
Poultry sector receives a $270 million investment expected to create 12,000 jobs.
Minerals Commission rolls out 13 new exploration zones to formalise small-scale mining.
NPP begins vetting of 47 national executive aspirants; Paul Afoko positions himself as the party’s needed unifier.
Boakye Agyarko clarifies that his “Wansena Pobre” proverb was not directed at Dr Bawumia.
