The IMF says growth in sub-Saharan countries, including Ghana, is expected to expand after upgrading its economic outlook for the region, projecting growth of 4.6 percent in 2026 on the back of macroeconomic stabilisation and reform ef…
Fisherfolk have recommended that fisheries management take into account local and indigenous knowledge of local communities for equitable and inclusive decision-making.
The recommendation, which is contained in a report of a project …
Cement prices could be headed for an increase as prolonged congestion at Ghana’s ports continues to delay the discharge of clinker, a key raw material used in cement production.
Industry players have warned that mounting demurrage c…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has interdicted five officers of its Customs Division following what it terms preliminary findings of procedural breaches linked to a transit cargo operation bound for Niger.
In a press release issu…
Atlantic Lithium Limited has walked away from takeover discussions as it awaits parliamentary ratification of the Mining Lease for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, a decision that places Ghana’s approval process at the centre of the company…
THE Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have cautioned Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to desist from advertising virtual assets and stable coins.
According to the two organisations, there we…
ECOBANK Ghana last Friday climaxed its nationwide 5Star Enjoyment Promotion, rewarding more than 4,000 loyal customers with cash prizes, vouchers, and insurance packages.
The grand finale, staged in the Ashanti regional capital, dre…
B5 Plus Group, the leading iron and steel manufacturing and trading company in West Africa, is the first company to sign onto the government's flagship 24-Hour Economy Policy.
The iron and steel producer commissioned a new line of man…
The Ministry of Finance has agreed on a tax incentive package to support the rollout of Ghana’s 24-hour economy, the Presidential Adviser on the policy, Mr Augustus Goosie Tanoh, has disclosed.
Speaking in a televised interview on GTV…
By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com).
Most leaders think communication comes after decisions are made. In African markets, that is too late.
The moment a decision leaves the room, it start…
Fidelity Bank Ghana has launched the Fidelity Green Lending Fund (GLF), a dedicated concessionary financing facility designed to support businesses operating within Ghana’s growing green economy.
The Fund provides tailored financing to …
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) with immediate effect.
Mr. Kanor is a seasoned Customs professional with more than three dec…
Gold Fields recorded an 18 percent increase in gold production in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mike Fraser.
Speaking on the company’s performance for the year on Channel One TV’s T…
Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen …
The African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP) has said escalating global trade tensions must serve as a decisive catalyst for Africa to fully realise its own continental market.
In a press release copied to the Ghana News Agency, …
Financing remains a major hurdle to scaling up microgrids and minigrids in Ghana’s drive toward universal electricity access, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has said.
In an address delivered on his be…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and the Exchange Commission (SEC) have cautioned Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) against engaging in unauthorised mass marketing and promotional activities targeting the Ghanaian public.
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The sharp and over-strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi over the past year is threatening the livelihoods of straw basket weavers and related acters as well as exporters in the Upper East Region.
According to them, the sudden appreciatio…
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has directed an immediate ban on the land transit of cooking oil, insisting that all such consignments must enter and exit Ghana only through the country’s seaports.
The directive follows…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has received a boost with the inauguration of the African Union (AU) Committee of Heads of State and Government on the implementation of the agreement.
The announcement was made at the 3…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed Ghana’s strategic importance within the multinational telecoms company’s portfolio, announcing plans to invest $1.1 billion in the country over the next three y…
Africa's rich livestock genetic resources hold untapped potential to drive productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable development, according to a new open-access reference, African Livestock Genetic Resources and Sustainable Breedi…
Africa’s Green Economy Summit (24–27 February 2026) will present a curated, deal?ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 our mission has been unchanged: connect global capital with Africa’s ventur…
Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, the exclusive distributors and marketers of Shell branded Fuels and Lubricants has stepped in to support the Department of Child Health at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital through the donation of syringe and infusion p…
Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released last week by th…
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and inve…
MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has completed a three-day working visit to Ghana. His visit sought to advance the company’s digital ambitions and reinforce the Group’s commitment to the Ghana market.
Mr. Mupita, in a media in…
Members of a United States agribusiness delegation visiting Ghana say they are encouraged by what they describe as strong enthusiasm, practical innovation, and a growing collective drive to tackle food security challenges.
Douglas M…
Venezuela’s long-dormant oil and gas sector is rapidly reactivating in early 2026, sharpening the relevance of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW)’s First Mover Advantage in Venezuela’s Frontier session. Recent developments – including a v…
THE Minerals Commission has expressed its commitment to conduct regular engagement with stakeholders in order to ensure a collective drive towards sustainability and environmental safety for development.
Speaking as the commission pre…
Government’s short-term borrowing appetite continued to attract strong investor demand last week, as the Treasury exceeded its issuance target by GH¢2.08 billion.
Data from the Bank of Ghana show that total bids for the 91-day, 182-…
Mr Thomas Mas’ud, the Atebubu/Amantin Municipal Chief Executive Officer says the Assembly has received 1,050 birds for the implementation of the phase one of the government’s ‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ initiative.
He said besides poultry farm…
The Central Regional office of the National Insurance Commission (NIC) has underscored the importance of insurance for individuals, households and businesses, urging deliberate investments in insurance policies as security against probable…
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is set to implement the Physical and Electronic Devices Act this year, Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, Commissioner-General of the GRA, has announced.
He explained that enforcement of the Act would facilitat…
Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) assured the authority’s readiness to mobilize the GH¢360 billion minimum revenue target for 2028.
In that regard, he asked the public to insist on…
THE Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged the banking and finance industry to deepen its intermediation role by expanding support for agriculture, manufacturing, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and …
THE country’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for January 2026 fell to 1.6 per cent, from 1.9 per cent in the same period last year, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has announced.
That represents a 0.3 percentage point decrease.
B…
An audit by the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has identified more than 300 billboards along a 13-kilometre stretch from the Accra Mall through Spintex Road.
The Association said the number exceeded the allowable threshold of abou…
The Komenda Sugar Factory has been disconnected from the national electricity grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and its water supply cut off by the Ghana Water Company (GWC) because of unpaid bills.
Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adja…
The Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana) has inaugurated the Chartered Bankers Ladies Association (CBLA), marking a significant milestone in promoting gender equity and strengthening female leadership within Ghana’s banking an…
Consumers, businesses and policymakers are being urged to adjust their spending and pricing decisions following a 3.3 percent month-on-month increase in producer prices for January 2026.
Data released by the Ghana Statistical Servic…
Across Africa, the rapid rollout of solar generation is shifting the challenge from simply adding capacity to integrating power reliably into weak and unstable grids. Diesel dependence, frequency instability and limited transmissio…
In commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Telecel Foundation has trained about 100 students on foundational robotics and digital skills at La Cluster of Schools in Accra as part of its flagship Grow Girls…
3-Month Campaign Rewards 10,000 Customers with GHS1.5 Million Cash and Gifts
Final Draw Crowns the Drive to Deepen Savings Culture, Promote Financial Inclusion and Boost Digital Banking Adoption Nationwide
Ecobank Ghana h…
With governments and operators from across Africa’s gas frontier confirmed to participate, the Invest in African Energy Forum (Paris, April 22–23, 2026) arrives as the continent’s LNG sector enters a new phase of growth. Major expo…
The Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance, Mercy Naa Koshie Boampong, has affirmed the ability of local insurance companies to provide advanced, growth-oriented coverage for marine and aviation cargo, ensuring long-term protection …
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strict oversight and market discipline to match the rapid growth of virtual assets.
The assurance was given at the Ghana Virtual …
The Alliance for Western North Cocoa Farmers has commended the Government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for releasing GH?237 million to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to facilitate prompt payments to cocoa farmers.
In a stateme…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has held its third Family Governance Workshop in Ghana to help family-owned businesses strengthen governance systems and manage successful generational transiti…
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