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Ghana delivers strong performance in retail market in half-year; value up 15.6% – Maverick Research
Maverick Research concluded that the first half of 2026 confirms that West Africa’s FMCG recovery is real—but conditional.
Ghana scores higher than Nigeria, Kenya in Fitch Solutions 2026 Digital Readiness Risk Index
That said, it scores comparably with larger and more vibrant markets such as Kenya (72.4) and Nigeria (74.4). All three markets face considerable supporting infrastructure supply and business environment risks, including limited pools of skilled labour and poor transportation and power grids.
Energy expert warns Ghana cannot “tax its way out” of fuel crisis
Energy policy analyst Justice Ohene-Akoto has warned that Ghana’s reliance on fuel taxes as a stabilisation tool is unsustainable, urging government to focus on structural reforms in the energy sector. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday (10 April), the founder of the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre said r...
Women’s Development Bank awaiting Bank of Ghana licence – Deputy Finance Minister
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has disclosed that the company established to operationalise the Women’s Development Bank has been successfully registered and is currently awaiting an operating licence from the Bank of Ghana before it can begin full operations. According to him, government has alr...
Over 1,000 gold-buying companies licensed by GoldBod as of May 31 – Deputy Finance Minister discloses
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko has disclosed that the Ghana Gold Board has licensed a total of 1,184 gold-buying companies as of May 31. Speaking on the floor of the Parliament on Wednesday, 24th June, the Deputy Minister disclosed that the licensed entities form part of a structured regulatory framework d...
Government to establish poultry processing centre to support farmers – Eric Opoku
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that government is partnering with a private investor to establish a poultry processing centre aimed at creating a ready market for poultry farmers across the country. According to the Minister, the initiative is designed to address challenges faced by be...
West Africa can no longer import its way to food security – ECOWAS
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has warned that West Africa’s continued dependence on imported rice threatens the region’s food sovereignty, urging governments and investors to accelerate efforts towards rice self-sufficiency. Speaking at the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Acc...
Dr. Gideon Boako warns banks may reject some forex deposits from next month
Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has cautioned that some commercial banks may soon begin rejecting certain foreign exchange deposits, urging individuals holding US dollars to consider depositing them before possible restrict...
GPRTU directs drivers to reverse fare increases without approval
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has directed drivers who have increased transport fares without approval to immediately reverse the hikes. Deputy Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU, Samuel Amoah, said the directive follows complaints received from commuters in several parts of the country about driver...
Sale of gold bought between 2023 and 2024 saved Bank of Ghana from a GH¢33 billion loss
A JoyNews Research has revealed Bank of Ghana would have closed 2025 with a loss of nearly GH¢33.2 billion — more than double the GH¢15.63 billion it actually reported but for the sale of refined gold accumulated largely from purchases made in 2023 and 2024 under the central bank's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGP...
GCB Bank donates GHC5m in support of Black Stars
GCB Bank PLC has donated GHȼ5 million in support of the Ghana Black Stars preparations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, reinforcing the Bank’s long-standing commitment to sports development and national unity. The cheque presentation ceremony was held at the Bank’s Head Office on the High Street in Accra, drawing seni...
TCDA targets 100,000 new hectares to boost Ghana’s palm oil self-sufficiency
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has been mandated to lead Ghana’s drive to expand oil palm production, with the government targeting the development of 100,000 new hectares in 2026. The initiative is aimed at boosting domestic palm oil production, reducing the country’s reliance on imported edible oils and...