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Minerals Commission, Chinese Embassy deepen cooperation on mining and anti-galamsey efforts
The Minerals Commission and the Chinese Embassy in Ghana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, with discussions focused on investment, technology transfer and the fight against illegal mining. The engagement took place during a courtesy call by the Chief Executive...
Ghana positions itself as a leading investment hub at Commonwealth Business Forum in London
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed Ghana’s position as a prime destination for investment and industrial growth at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Business Forum in London. Speaking on the theme “Africa’s Next Chapter: Building Resilient,...
Trade Minister urges cement producers to prioritise local raw materials to reduce costs
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on cement manufacturers in Ghana to prioritise the use of locally available raw materials as part of efforts to promote sustainable and cost-effective cement production.
No approved fare increase, Ghana transport operators say
Ghana’s main road transport operators on Monday distanced themselves from an announced 20 percent increase in public transport fares due to take effect on 2 June, describing the move as unauthorized and urging commuters to ignore it. In a joint statement, the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU)...
Digital Chamber backs BoG’s Zeepay licence revocation, assures public of payment system stability
The Digital Chamber of Ghana has assured the public that Ghana’s digital payments ecosystem remains stable following the Bank of Ghana’s decision to revoke the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence of Zeepay Ghana Ltd. In a statement issued on Monday, July 14, the Chamber said it recognises the Bank of Ghana...
Real interest rates remained positive in April 2026 – BoG Monetary Policy Report
The real interest rates remained positive in April 2026, an indication that the monetary policy stance remained tight in April 2026, the May 2026 Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Report has disclosed. According to the Bank of Ghana, interest rate developments in April 2026 continued to reflect the less restrictive monet...
Middle East tensions delayed Ghana’s path to single-digit interest rates – BoG Governor
Dr. Asiama noted that conflicts in the region have implications for global energy prices, shipping costs and supply chains, factors that can feed into domestic inflation and affect the central bank's policy decisions.
Dromeryda Agyapong named among 100 most influential African Leaders 2026
Dromeryda Agyapong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Turq-Stones Limited, has been recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential African Leaders in 2026. This prestigious continental honour celebrates her outstanding contributions to Ghana’s construction and real estate sector, as well as her impactful philanthro...
Ghana’s tax-to-GDP ratio improves to 14% in 2025 – Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced that Ghana’s tax-to-GDP ratio improved from approximately 12.3 percent to about 14 percent in 2025, describing the development as a sign of progress in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and support fiscal sustainability. Spe...
Inflation for June 2026 rises sharply to 5.3%; rising non-food prices main contributor
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3% in June 2026, up from 3.7% in May, marking a 1.6 percentage point increase largely driven by rising non-food prices, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Despite the increase, inflation remains significantly lower than the 13.7% recorded in June 2025, indica...
Re-constructing public sector procurement to avoid revenue wastage and losses
Ghana's own procurement statute sits within a recognisable global family of reform. The UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement — the United Nations' template instrument, revised in 2011 and used as a drafting reference by dozens of jurisdictions — and the OECD Recommendation on Public Procurement both converge on the...
Ginger, shrimps, mangoes lead June 2026 food inflation price hikes
Ghana’s latest inflation report has revealed a sharply mixed price picture, with some household items recording steep increases while some food staples and vegetables saw significant declines. According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s June 2026 inflation report, ginger was the biggest price gainer among the top 10 h...