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Cedi slips marginally despite relatively anchored expectations; one dollar equals GH¢11.90
The Ghana cedi extended its mild correction over the two-week review period, weakening across major trading pairs in both interbank and retail markets. In the interbank market, it depreciated 1.64% against the dollar to GH¢11.28, while losing 2.46% against the pound to GH¢15.36. It also lost 2.15% against the euro to t...
GUTA urges government to intervene in transport challenges and customs harassment
The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called on the government to take urgent steps to address the mounting challenges faced by traders in the region.
Deloitte: We will help businesses, workers reshape pension thinking and secure their future
“As Ghana's business environment continues to evolve, employees are becoming more interested in understanding how social security systems work, what benefits they are entitled to, and how today's contributions can provide protection and security for tomorrow”, Gloria added.
Amenfiman Community Bank delivers 71% return on investment to shareholders
Amenfiman Community Bank has delivered a 71 percent return on investment to shareholders, with dividends declared for the year under review. Over the past decade, the bank has consistently recorded no less than 30 percent year-on-year return on investment. The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dr. Alexander Asmah, s...
NPP MP questions prices of domestic flights in an economy “doing well”
Akyem Swedru Member of Parliament, Kennedy Nyarko Osei has complained bitterly about the prices of domestic flights especially in an economy touted as doing better. He holds the view that if the government is saying that the economy is doing very well, then it is shocking that prices of flight can skyrocket like they h...
Cedi depreciates 8.4% against dollar as inflation falls to 3.4% – Bank of Ghana data
The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued to take hold and inflationary pressures eased to their lowest levels in years, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Ba...
Minority is angry and frustrating government business – Bia East MP
The Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Bia East, Richard Acheampong, has accused the Minority in Parliament of deliberately disrupting proceedings to frustrate government business.
Ghana Shippers’ Authority defends new container charge reforms amid legal challenge
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has defended its ongoing reforms of the Container Administrative Charge (CAC), insisting the measures are intended to curb excessive port charges and reduce the cost of doing business in Ghana despite strong opposition and legal action from some shipping lines and agents. In a statem...
Prudential Bank champions efficiency, ethical sourcing at 2026 Supplier Conference
Prudential Bank has urged its suppliers to embrace efficiency, ethical sourcing and mutual trust as part of a broader strategy to strengthen customer service delivery across its operations.
GEC+Africa pushes “borderless Africa” agenda as Ghana positioned for startup expansion
South Africa and global entrepreneurship stakeholders are urging stronger continental collaboration to unlock cross-border trade and innovation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with Ghana positioned as a key hub in the emerging ecosystem. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday (11 May),...
Yango is expanding into 10 new African markets with $150m war chest
While international ride-hailing heavyweights spend millions battling for dominance in Africa’s ultra-competitive tech capitals, Dubai-based Yango Group is taking a radically different route. The platform has announced a massive $150 million investment earmarked for its African expansion this year. But instead of pouri...
Infrastructure is the backbone of the economy — GCB Bank MD
GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to financing Ghana’s infrastructure drive, as its Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan, emphasised that infrastructure remains the backbone of every economy at the handover of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovation Company Limited.