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Mid-Year Budget Review: Half-year economic performance genuinely strong, but risks remain – PwC
In its assessment of the Mid-Year Budget Review, it said some of the improvement reflects disciplined fiscal control and debt restructuring progress, highlighting that some are the result of favourable base effects, delayed expenditure execution, lower domestic interest rates, stronger reserves, and relatively favourab...
Bolt Ghana turns trips into support for women entrepreneurs
This International Women’s Day, Bolt Ghana is inviting passengers to turn everyday trips into meaningful impact. Through its “She Moves to Win” campaign, Bolt will donate GHS 0.20 for every completed ride from March 8 to March 15, with the aim of raising over GHS 50,000 to fund women-led businesses across the country.....
Kofi Bentil urges political tolerance to protect Ghanaian businesses and investment
Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for greater political tolerance and protection for Ghanaian businesses, warning that the country risks undermining its own economic progress if enterprises associated with political figures are targeted whenever governments change.
Kwahu Business Forum: Chief of Staff urges Ghana to prioritise manufacturing, collaboration, and mentorship
The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum has emerged as a key platform for translating ideas into tangible outcomes, with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah highlighting the need for action-oriented strategies to drive Ghana’s economic transformation. Speaking at the forum, Mr. Debrah emphasised that the event is more than a ceremonial...
BlowChem supports National Chief Imam with donation to mark 2026 Eid al-Fitr
BlowChem Industries Limited, producers of Bel-Aqua Mineral Water and Bel Beverages, in partnership with Belpak Tissues, has made a significant donation to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, in celebration of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr. The donation, comprising Bel Cola, Tamarinda, Bel Squeeze Grapes, Belp...
$600m tomato imports undermining Ghana’s economy — Chamber of Agribusiness
The Ghana Chamber of Agribusiness has urged the government to suspend the importation of selected agricultural products, particularly tomatoes, as part of broader efforts to stimulate local production and advance the 24-hour economy agenda.
Ghana pushes private sector-led investment drive in West Africa’s gas sector
Speaking at the 2026 West African Gas Summit, the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, said the scale of infrastructure required to unlock the region’s gas potential demands deeper collaboration between governments, private investors, and development finance institutions.
Yeji Traditional Council to relocate residents for 24-hour economy market project
Nana Sumpahene Kwame Dangnye has disclosed that the traditional authority will relocate residents occupying portions of land designated for the government’s proposed 24-hour economy market project to pave the way for its implementation. According to the chief, the move forms part of efforts by the traditional council t...
‘Recent cedi depreciation within reasonable limits compared to historic rates’ — Prof. Asuming
An economics lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Patrick Asuming, has described the recent depreciation of the Ghana cedi as manageable and within acceptable margins, insisting that the situation does not yet suggest a major threat to macroeconomic stability.
Invest in start-ups and explore mergers – President Mahama urges Ghanaian businesses
President John Dramani Mahama has called on established Ghanaian businesses to actively support start-ups and consider mergers and takeovers as strategies for economic growth.
Ghana records 7.5% economic growth in January 2026 driven by services sector
Ghana’s economy expanded by 7.5 per cent in January 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, signalling sustained growth at the start of the year, though slightly lower than the 8.2 per cent recorded in January 2025. Data from the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) shows the services sector as the mai...
President Mahama emphasises need for stable and predictable cedis
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the stabilisation of the Ghanaian cedis as a key milestone in creating a predictable investment environment for businesses, speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum 2026 on Saturday, April 4.