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Fresh Tomato Prices Soar 158.3% in August – GSS Reports

Fresh tomato prices recorded a dramatic 158.3% year-on-year increase in August 2026, emerging as the commodity with the highest price surge during the month, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).The sharp rise occurred even as overall food inflation eased slightly to 3.0% in August, down from 3.1% in July.Tomatoes Lead Price IncreasesGovernment Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, said the figures …

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Travelers Carrying More Than Two Mobile Phones Risk Import Taxes, GRA Customs Warns

By Emmanuel Nii Abordai Amoo The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a caution to inbound travelers: carrying more than two mobile phones upon arrival into Ghana could trigger full customs duties and taxes. Customs officers at border entry points evaluate the nature and quantity of items brought in by passengers to distinguish between personal belongings …

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Ghana Urged to Protect Its Oceans to Unlock Blue Economy Potential

The government has been urged to make ocean conservation a national priority as Ghana seeks to maximise the economic opportunities offered by its marine resources.Professor Edem Mahu, Associate Professor of Marine Biogeochemistry at the University of Ghana, said protecting marine ecosystems was critical to Ghana’s blue economy ambitions, food security and long-term economic development.Prof. Mahu, who is also Co-Lead of …

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