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Import sector braces for disruption as traders protest unpredictable duty regime
Ghana’s main traders’ group has called for a week-long halt in import-related activities, citing disruptions linked to the implementation of a new customs system it says is hurting businesses. The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) said traders across the country are facing unpredictable duty assessments, dela...
Qualcomm unveils startup selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026
With this fourth edition, Qualcomm reaffirms its commitment to empowering Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem through mentorship, training, and IP generation initiatives. Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the selection of 10 startups for its fourth year of the Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program. This initia...
Govt to distribute improved tomato variety seeds
The government has initiated moves to procure 13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato seeds for distribution to tomato farmers across the country. The seeds are improved varieties with an improved yield profile and an extended shelf life. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, who announced this at a medi...
Amin Adam accuses government of introducing new taxes despite abolishing ‘nuisance taxes’
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has accused the government of introducing new taxes while claiming credit for abolishing what it described as nuisance taxes. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, Dr Amin Adam, who is also the Member of...
Amin Adam rejects Finance Minister’s claim that IMF programme derailed under Akufo-Addo gov’t
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, has strongly rejected claims by the current Finance Minister that Ghana’s IMF-supported programme derailed under the previous Akufo-Addo administration. Contributing to the debate on the Finance Minister’s statement on Ghana’s exit from th...
Ministry of Finance, Bank of Ghana clarify false claims about Databank’s Bond Market status
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana have issued a disclaimer to address circulating claims suggesting that Databank has been re-affirmed or endorsed as a Bond Market Specialist for the Government of Ghana. The institutions described the claims as false and misleading, warning the public not to rely on the cir...
Central banks, like governments, pay the price to stabilise the economy
In periods of economic difficulty, the role of a central bank becomes both more visible and more misunderstood. Much of the recent discussion around the Bank of Ghana has focused on the costs associated with its policy actions. Yet this framing risks missing a fundamental point: central banks are not profit-making inst...
Middle East tensions: Policy rate cut to 14% not a risk – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has played-down concerns that the recent decision to reduce its policy rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent could undermine the country’s economic stability even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to reverberate through global markets. Addre...
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Tomato export ban: Without intervention, consequences will be severe – Traders Association warns [Listen]
The Chairman of the Tomato Traders Association of Ghana, Eric Osei Tuffuor, has expressed deep concern over Burkina Faso’s decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, warning that the move could have serious consequences for both traders and consumers in Ghana. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he described the s...
Bolt pushes for expanded support for women-owned enterprises
His remarks come as Bolt continues to roll out its “She Moves to Win 2.0” initiative, a women-focused empowerment programme designed to bridge funding gaps while also strengthening long-term business capacity.
BOST ready for 24-Hour Economy rollout, assures gov’t of uninterrupted fuel supply
BOST Energies Limited says it is fully prepared to support the governmentâs 24-Hour Economy policy with the infrastructure and operational capacity needed to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. Managing Director Afetsi Awoonor said the company has the systems, logistics network and storage facilit...
Hubtel hosts leaders of the UK Department for Business and Trade
Ghana has moved from the margins of the global digital economy conversation to the centre of it. And the world is starting to show up to prove it. The UK Department for Business and Trade visited Hubtel for a high-level strategic engagement. Leading the delegation were Mark Smithson, Regional Director for Anglophone We...