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Women and urban hubs drive Ghana’s 2.6 million business landscape
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the findings of its latest Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES), providing a comprehensive map of the nation’s 2,644,358 recorded businesses.
Bank of Ghana’s policy rate has lost market signalling power – Prof. Bokpin
The Bank of Ghana (BoG)’s policy rate has “lost its signalling power in the market,” according to economist Professor Godfred Bokpin, who argued that the central bank has kept borrowing costs artificially high despite inflation falling well below its target. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Prof. Bokpin noted t...
Government to engage Burkina Faso over fresh tomato export suspension
The government has announced plans to engage authorities in neighbouring Burkina Faso following a recent decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes, a move expected to impact supply and prices in Ghana’s domestic market. In a press release issued on Friday, March 20, officials said the engagement will be led by t...
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Burkina Faso export ban: Don’t allow this issue to trigger high BP – Tomato traders urged [Audio]
The Chairman of the Tomato Traders Association of Ghana, Eric Osei Tuffuor, has called for calm among traders and consumers following Burkina Faso’s decision to suspend the export of fresh tomatoes. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he urged traders not to panic over the situation, encouraging them to remain hopeful. “...
Gold extends losing streak on expectations of tighter policy from central banks
Gold is prized as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical turmoil, but because it does not generate interest, it tends to lose appeal in periods when rates are high.
GCB Bank PLC declares GH₵1 dividend after BoG approval
GCB Bank PLC has announced a final dividend of GH₵1.00 per share for the 2025 financial year, following approval from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The announcement was made at the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting, where the Board Chairman Professor Joshua Alabi explained that last year’s proposed dividend was not approve...
Publican AI: Traders suspend strike after talks with government
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will in the next elections share the electoral votes of the Ashanti region equally.
BoG issues new guidelines for operation of non-resident margin accounts, strengthens FX rules
The objectives of the guidelines are to preserve the integrity and orderly function of the domestic foreign exchange market and to support the monetary operations of the Bank of Ghana; strengthen the functioning of the domestic interbank foreign exchange market; enhance the transparency, auditability, traceability and...
AkoFresh CEO wins US$100,000 OPEC Fund Youth Entrepreneurship Award
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AkoFresh, Mathias Charles Yabe, has won the Youth Entrepreneurship Award at the OPEC Fund’s 2026 Annual Award for Development. The award, valued at US$100,000, was presented in recognition of AkoFresh’s innovative efforts to address post-harvest losses and strengthen food security...
Building green cities: Experts call for better planning, waste recovery and sustainable financing
Building green cities is not simply about planting more trees. It requires a deliberate transformation of how cities generate energy, manage waste, finance infrastructure, move people and protect natural resources. That was the consensus among policymakers, sustainability experts and development partners during a high-...
I didn’t just wake up to take over Damang Mine; Gold Fields gave me the offer — Ibrahim Mahama
Business mogul and Chief Executive Officer of Engineers and Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, has clarified that his company did not unilaterally seek to acquire the Damang Mine in the Western Region, stressing that the opportunity was initiated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited as part of its planned exit from the concession. Spea...
Ibrahim Mahama thanks Akufo-Addo for his role in securing Damang Mine takeover
Business mogul and Chief Executive Officer of Engineers and Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, has expressed gratitude to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his role in facilitating the company’s takeover of the Damang Mine concession in the Western Region.