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Fuel prices see slight relief in May as diesel records sharper drop
Fuel prices in Ghana are set to ease slightly from May 1, 2026, with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) announcing lower price floors for petrol and a more significant reduction for diesel in its latest pricing window.
EPAC calls for greater investment in packaging to boost local brands
Speaking on Joy Business Masterclass as part of Joy Agribusiness Month, Ms. Deku described packaging as an often-overlooked but essential component of the value chain that determines whether products can successfully reach consumers and compete in the marketplace.
Affiliate Africa Institute(AAI): Empowering Africans to earn online
Across the African continent, young people, side hustlers, and aspiring digital entrepreneurs are turning to online income models that don’t require inventory, large start-up capital, or advanced technical skills. At the center of this shift is affiliate marketing — and one campaign driving it forward is Affiliate Afri...
Amin Adam warns against politicising banking regulation after GN Savings and Loans ruling
Former Finance Minister and Karaga MP, Mohammed Amin Adam, has cautioned against what he describes as attempts by government officials to politically appropriate the Court of Appeal’s decision ordering the restoration of GN Savings and Loans’ licence. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 23, Dr Amin Adam argued that the r...
Payment service providers operating in silos are weakening Ghana’s fight against fraud — Ebenezer Boffour
The Head of Internal Affairs at Hubtel, Ebenezer Baffour, has warned that the lack of collaboration among payment service providers (PSPs) is undermining efforts to combat fraud in Ghana's rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem.
Clozar Group introduces ship & pay to allow Africans to ship smarter using AI
Clozar Group has announced the official launch of Ship & Pay, an AI-powered super app that let Africans book cross-border shipments, make instant supplier payments, source products, and track every parcel in real time, all from one app. The new super-app allows businesses and individuals to book cross-border shipments,...
COCOBOD settles GH¢162m outstanding debt owed to non-DDEP Cocoa Bill holders
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced that it has paid GH¢162 million in full settlement of outstanding obligations owed to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the Government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Banks wrote-off GH¢394.8m as bad debt in February 2026
The March 2026 Monetary Policy Report stated that the asset quality risks of banks remained elevated in February 2026, even though the industry’s Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio declined to 18.4% in February 2026 from 22.6% in February 2025.
Bank of Africa reaffirms commitment to supporting communities and institutions
The Managing Director of Bank of Africa, Abderrahmane Belbachir, has reiterated the bank’s commitment to supporting communities and public institutions through impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives. He made the remarks during a donation of polytanks to the Tesano Police Training School, a gesture aimed...
Spanish Gastronomic and Trade Exhibition “Taste Spain” returns on June 18
The event will serve as a meeting point for professionals from the food and beverage sector, and other specialised operators interested in discovering Spanish products and developing new commercial partnerships. Alongside the product exhibition, “Taste Spain Accra” 2026 will include tasting and networking activities de...
Parliament postpones debate on 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to July 28
Parliament has deferred debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Tuesday, July 28, to allow Members of Parliament more time to examine the budget statement presented by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The debate, which was expected to commence on Friday following the presentation of the review on Thu...
IERPP urges Mahama government to prioritise 24-hour economy, Big Push and industrialisation
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has urged the Mahama administration to accelerate implementation of its flagship programmes, warning that strong macroeconomic performance alone will not improve living standards. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (14 July), Executive Director...