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FSD Africa, British High Commission, GIIF launch Green PPF
FSD Africa, the British High Commission, and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) have launched a Green Project Preparation Facility (PPF) – a platform designed to bridge Ghana’s infrastructure financing gap by preparing climate-aligned projects for investment. The Facility was formally launched yesterday ev...
Energy Expert calls for urgent review of Energy Sector Taxes
The Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Management and Sustainable Energy, Benjamin Nsiah, is calling on the government to urgently amend the country’s energy sector laws to reduce certain taxes and help cushion citizens against rising fuel costs. According to Mr. Nsiah, the move has become necessary as...
Young Ghanaians can access startup loans, training under 24-hour economy plan
Young people in Ghana aged between 18 and 35 can now apply for startup loans ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000 under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+), alongside access to free digital skills training and guaranteed internships. The Expression of Interest po...
Government directs shipping lines to cap administrative fees on all containers
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has directed all shipping lines operating in the country to cap administrative charges on containers with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the Authority, the Container Administrative Charge (CAC) on both import and export containers must not exceed GH¢720 per cont...
Father’s Day: UMB marks occasion with courtesy call on Mahama
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) marked this year’s Father’s Day with a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to celebrating the enduring values of fatherhood, leadership and service. During the visit, the Managing Director of UMB, Dr. Philip O...
Yango Ghana expands delivery services to Kumasi enhancing earnings for partner couriers
Yango Ghana, part of global tech company Yango Group, has announced the expansion of its delivery services to Kumasi, the vibrant garden city known for its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality. This strategic move not only reinforces Yango’s commitment to enhancing urban delivery ecosystem throughout Ghana but a...
GIADEC signs €300m MoU with Danieli to develop aluminium foil plant in Tema
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DANIELI & C. OFFICINE MECCANICHE S.P.A., a leading Italian engineering and manufacturing firm.
Businesses are benefiting from cheaper credit – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama has stated that businesses are benefiting from low interest rates due to the bank’s monetary policy tools. He made this statement after the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana announced a policy cut by 150 basis points to 14 percent. This also comes […]
NPLs remain key risk to banking industry – BoG
Meanwhile, the banking sector performance improved in February 2026.
Consumer confidence, business sentiments improve – BoG
The real Composite Index of Economic Activity recorded an annual growth of 8.4% in January 2026 compared to 6.0% for the corresponding period of 2025.
Minority rejects ‘fictitious’ 1D1F audit, demands retraction and fair review
The Minority Caucus of the New Patriotic Party in Parliament has pushed back against aspects of the Auditor-General’s Special Audit Report on the One District One Factory (1D1F) initiative, describing some of its conclusions as inaccurate and not supported by law. A press statement signed by Michael Okyere Baafi, Membe...
Gov’t must heed plight of women in cocoa price crisis – Afigya Kwabre South MP
The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre South, Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam, has highlighted the struggles of cocoa farmers, particularly women, who are grappling with the effects of delayed payments and reductions in cocoa prices. She described their situation as a matter of life and called for urgent government att...