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Ghana moves to establish legal framework for blue economy
Ghana’s efforts to establish a legal framework for the development of its blue economy have advanced with the continued review of a proposed Blue Economy Commission Bill. An intersectoral committee held further discussions on the draft legislation in Accra on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as government works to strengthe...
Ghana Link rejects claims of ICUMS outage amid fuel supply complaints
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd., the operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has categorically refuted allegations circulating in media circles that technical failures within its platform are to blame for current fuel supply shortages across Ghana.
Ghana Link denies claims ICUMS caused fuel supply disruptions
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has dismissed allegations that its Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) was responsible for recent fuel supply disruptions across the country. In a statement issued on March 9, the company described reports in both traditional and social media claiming that the ICUMS platform had...
F Istanbul 2026 to bring global food and beverage players together for trade opportunities
Istanbul is set to reinforce its position as a global trade gateway when it hosts F Istanbul 2026, an international food and beverage exhibition expected to attract thousands of industry professionals, buyers and manufacturers from around the world.
BoG cuts currency issuance cost to GH¢471m as cash in circulation rises to GH¢83.8bn
The cost of issuing currencies by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) slowed significantly, falling from over GH¢1 billion in 2024 to GHC 471 million. That’s according to the central bank’s 2025 Financials. The report showed that the cost of printing new notes and coins minting went down from GH¢986 million in 2024 to GH¢277 mill...
Monetary policy decisions will be driven by data despite current commodity price volatility – BOG Governor
The governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has given firm assurance that the bank will continue to pursue a prudent, disciplined, and data-driven approach to its monetary policy decisions and actions.
Africa must move beyond payments to unlock next phase of digital finance – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Johnson Pandit Asiama, says Africa must urgently shift beyond basic digital payments and focus on building higher-value financial services to remain competitive in the global economy. Addressing participants at the 3i Africa Summit, he noted that while mobile money has driven fi...
Inflation for April 2026 increases marginally to 3.4%
Inflation for the month of April 2026 increased marginally from 3.2% to 3.4%. The rise was driven by items such as charcoal, rent payments, senior high school fees, smoked fish, and utilities, while other items such as average transport fares over the year decreased by approximately 3.4%. Overall, housing, utilities, a...
BoG pushes Africa beyond digital payments as fintech regulation drive deepens
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has suggested that Africa’s digital finance industry must move beyond basic payment systems into more sophisticated financial solutions such as digital credit, embedded finance, supply chain finance and cross-border financial services. Speaking at the 2026 editio...
3i Africa Summit: Ghana to pilot continental digital trade corridor with African partners
Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has announced plans for the country to collaborate with other African nations to pilot a continental digital trade corridor aimed at boosting cross-border commerce and financial integration. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, the Vice President said Ghana...
Damang Gold Mine invests $250 million in mining equipment
The Damang Mine, formerly operated by Gold Fields Ghana Limited, was officially handed over to Engineers and Planners Limited following the company’s successful bid for the concession.
Africa must shape the future of global finance, not just follow — BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged African policymakers and industry leaders to take a leading role in shaping the future of global finance, rather than remaining passive participants. Speaking at the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, he said the continent has reached a critical junct...