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GPHA kickstarts 40th anniversary celebration with health and awareness walks
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) on Saturday, July 8 2026, commenced activities marking its 40th Anniversary celebration with colourful health and awareness walks in both Tema and Takoradi. The walks, led by the Directors of Port for Tema and Takoradi, Tebon Zumah Esq. and Captain Richmond Quayeson respect...
Community Banks will bridge credit gap for traders, artisans and SMEs – BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is repositioning Ghana’s rural banking sector into community banks as part of efforts to address persistent challenges limiting access to credit for traders, artisans, start-ups and other informal businesses. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, said the move is aimed at shifting th...
BoG warns global oil price volatility could heighten inflation risks for Ghana
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has warned that renewed tensions in the Middle East and rising global oil prices could pose fresh inflation risks for Ghana, as the Monetary Policy Committee begins deliberations on the country’s monetary policy stance. Speaking at the opening of the 131st MP...
Number of jobs advertised decreased in April 2026 – BoG
The number of jobs advertised in selected print and online media, which partially gauges labour demand in the economy, decreased in April 2026, the May 2026 Monetary Policy Report has disclosed. This was relative to what was observed in the corresponding period a year ago. In total, 2,818 job adverts were recorded as c...
IFCO 2026 to position Istanbul as global hub for fashion, textiles and apparel trade
The Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) 2026 is set to bring together leading global fashion brands, manufacturers, buyers and designers when it returns to the Istanbul Expo Centre in August next year, reinforcing Türkiye’s growing role in the international apparel and textile trade.
Consumer spending records strong performance in January 2026, but construction sector activities declined – BoG
Also, activities in the manufacturing sub-sector, gauged by trends in the collection of direct taxes and private sector workers’ contributions to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Pension Scheme (Tier-1), recorded a positive performance in January 2026.
Zeepay says it is working with Bank of Ghana following licence revocation
Zeepay Ghana Limited has assured customers, partners and the public that it is working closely with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and other stakeholders to ensure an orderly and transparent process following the revocation of its Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence. In a public statement issued on Wednesday, the...
Ecobank Group builds momentum in first half of 2026 as PBT increases to US$423 million
The Group reported net revenue of US$1.3 billion, up 15% year on year, and profit before tax of US$423 million, up 6%, supported by disciplined execution, operational efficiency, and the strength of its diversified pan-African franchise.
Advans Ghana delivers 256% profit surge, signaling a new phase of scale and impact
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited has reported a net profit of GH¢66.9million for the 2025 financial year, representing a 256 percent increase from GH¢18.7million in 2024. This strong performance marks a decisive shift in the institution’s trajectory, confirming its ability to combine rapid growth with sustained i...
Patrick Boamah accuses Finance Minister of contradicting procurement reforms with constituency projects
The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has accused Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson of violating the same public procurement reforms proposed in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. Contributing to the parliamentary debate on the Mid-Year Budget Review presented last Thursday, Mr Boamah qu...
Finance Minister opens 7th Steering Committee Meeting of Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan
Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has opened the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan, calling for deeper collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing countries to transform the sector into one that is more resilient, prosperous, and profitab...
AI now detecting fraud patterns on mobile money platforms – MobileMoney Fintech CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna, says the company is stepping up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and prevent fraud on mobile money platforms, as digital financial transactions continue to grow across Ghana.