Business
Stories in this category
BoG to establish fintech innovation hubs nationwide
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has announced plans by the central bank to establish fintech innovation hubs across the country as part of efforts to accelerate digital financial innovation and deepen financial inclusion. Speaking on the final day of the 3i Africa Summit 2026, Dr Asiama said...
Government to hold minority stake in proposed national airline — Transport Minister
The Minister for transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has disclosed that government does not intend to take a controlling stake in the proposed re-establishment of a national airline, insisting the venture will be largely private sector led.
Avocado: Ghana’s next €2bn export win
With about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, Ghana’s avocado value chain could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and this could create more than 150000 direct and indirect jobs across farming, nurseries, irrigation, harvest, processing, exports and support services. That would a...
Cedi makes strong comeback against dollar; going for GH¢12.10 in retail market
In the interbank market, it strengthened by 5.66% against the US dollar, 6.76% against the British pound, and 6.24% against the euro, settling at midrates of GH¢11.22 to one American greenback, GH¢14.83 to a pound, and GH¢12.86 to a euro, respectively.
Bond market: Turnover declines by 24% to GH¢5.41bn
Trading interest pivoted into the belly of the curve, with the 2031-2034 bucket. It accounted for 67.69% of turnover at an average yield of 13.95%.
Ofosu-Adjare calls for inclusive digital economy
Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has called for an inclusive digital economy that enables all Ghanaians to benefit from the opportunities created by e-commerce and digital trade. She said persons with disabilities, women entrepreneurs, rural businesses and young traders must be included...
Court strikes out Receiver’s stay application in GN Savings case
GN Savings and Loans has cleared another major legal hurdle in its quest to resume operations after the Court of Appeal struck out a Motion for Stay of Execution filed by the Receiver. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, removes a significant legal obstacle that had threatened to delay the implementation o...
Prudential Bank donates to support Ghana Prisons Service’s Think Prisons 360 Initiative
Prudential Bank has donated GHS 20,000 to support the Ghana Prisons Service’s newly launched “Think Prisons 360” Initiative. The presentation took place during a courtesy call by a Prudential Bank delegation to the management of the Prisons Service at its headquarters in Accra. Speaking at the event, Head of Personal B...
GRA credits Publican AI system for exposing GH¢11bn port leakages
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, has revealed that Ghana lost more than GH¢11 billion in revenue due to under-declaration and other irregularities at the country’s ports.
NPSC 2026 to lead discussions on smart and inclusive procurement for sustainable growth
The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), in collaboration with its strategic partners, has announced the second edition of the National Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (NPSC 2026), a flagship event aimed at shaping the future of procurement and supply chain management in Ghana and across Africa. Sc...
EBID strengthens regional integration role amid global economic uncertainty
The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George A. N. Donkor, has underscored the importance of regional integration and structural reforms as West Africa navigates global economic uncertainty. Addressing the 24th Ordinary Session of the Board of Governors in Accra, Dr Donkor said the...
Illegal mining pulling Ghana’s school children out of classrooms and into hazardous labour
A recent study conducted by Solidaridad West Africa and the Minerals Commission across four mining communities, Pameng, Asamang, Akwaboaso and Abrenya, in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region has revealed that school children are increasingly abandoning classrooms for mining sites in search of quick income to...