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Ghana’s cocoa price decision and the future of resilient cocoa economy
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has announced that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the 2026 light crop season despite a decline in global cocoa prices.
NPA cuts fuel price floors ahead of July pricing window as petrol, diesel and LPG expected to become cheaper
Petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are expected to become cheaper in the first pricing window of July after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) announced significant reductions in the official price floors for petroleum products. According to the latest industry pricing notice, the minimum price for pe...
Ghana’s food import bill hits GH¢36.5bn in 2025, driven by cereals, chicken and animal products
Ghana spent more than GH¢36.5 billion on food imports in 2025, with cereal grains, frozen chicken and animal products accounting for a significant portion of the country’s food import expenditure. The latest Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicates that t...
9th Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards 2026 set for June 6
The 9th Edition of the Ghana–West Africa Business Excellence Awards 2026 is officially scheduled for 6th June 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra
Ghana ranked 1st in Africa with highest policy rate; cost of credit most expensive
Despite a sharp decline in the policy rate by about 14 percentage points between January 2025 and May 2026, the average lending rate in Ghana remains high.
Fraud thrives where there is no ‘capable guardian’ – e-Crime Bureau founder
Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, says digital fraud thrives when users lack awareness and institutions fail to build strong systems to detect and prevent attacks. He says Ghana’s digital economy needs more “capable guardians” to protect consumers as more people use mobile money,...
Financial institutions recover just 5% of fraud exposure in 2025
The Bank of Ghana reported that total fraud cases across banks, SDIs and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) increased from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025, while the total value at risk rose from GH¢99 million to GH¢101 million. The increase was driven almost entirely by fraud within the PSP sector.
Ghana cedi outlook improves as PwC projects medium term stability
The Ghana cedi is expected to remain relatively stable in the medium term, supported by recent foreign exchange interventions by the Bank of Ghana and improving macroeconomic conditions, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Ghana.
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African leaders formally endorsing the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline.
Kumasi to see improved power supply within six months — ECG boss
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured residents of a stable and improved power supply in the Ashanti Region within the next six months, following recent disruptions that have affected economic and social activities. Managing Director of ECG, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, said the company is undertaking both immedia...
Energy agencies present strategic roadmaps to Finance Ministry
Agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition have presented their strategic roadmaps to the Ministry of Finance as part of efforts to align government priorities and accelerate reforms across Ghana’s energy sector. The presentation formed part of a meeting led by the Minister for Energy and Green Transiti...
Ghana not immediately threatened by fuel shortages – Energy Ministry
Ghana is not facing an immediate fuel supply shortage despite rising concerns over tensions in the Middle East, the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. Yussif Sulemana, has assured. His comments come amid fears of a potential global oil crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict involvin...