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Businesses call for tax reforms at Ghana Business League Awards
The appeal was made by General Manager of Skynet, Abraham Siaw, on the sidelines of the 2026 Ghana Business League Awards, where he said although the macroeconomic environment has shown signs of improvement, the tax burden remains a major challenge for businesses striving to expand operations and create jobs.
Consumer spending records mixed performance in quarter one 2026, cement sales declined by 10.7%
Activity in the construction sub-sector, proxied by the volume of cement sales, declined by 10.7% (year-on-year) in March 2026 to 226,629.10 tonnes. This is down from 253,754.47 tonnes recorded a year ago.
Ghana, EU seek closer cooperation on export compliance and market access
At the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), raised concerns over frequent changes in EU regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and sanitary and phytosanitary st
Business, consumer confidence positive – BoG
The Bank of Ghana’s Composite Index of Economic Activity (CIEA), which tracks high-frequency real sector indicators, pointed to a sustained increase in economic activity as of July 2026.
Ghana, Malta launch project ethics to strengthen ethics education
The Governments of Ghana and Malta in collaboration with StepUp Nigeria have initiated the Malta-Ghana Ethics Education Partnership, a joint project aimed at empowering tomorrow’s heroes with integrity, citizenship and service. Dubbed as “Project Ethics”, it is a co-developed and co-owned ethics education partnership t...
IMF team expected in Accra from April 29 for Ghana’s final programme review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra from April 29, 2026, for Ghana’s sixth and final review under its Extended Credit Facility programme.
Ghana’s economy is in safe hands – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has assured the citizenry that the country’s economy remains resilient and in safe hands despite external shocks and global economic uncertainties.
AGI warns 3.5% electricity tariff hike could push production costs up by 10%
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has questioned the timing of the latest electricity tariff adjustment.
Ghana Beverage Awards celebrates 10th Anniversary in grand style
The 10th edition of the Ghana Beverage Awards came to a spectacular close over the weekend, celebrating a decade of excellence, innovation, and growth within Ghana’s vibrant beverage industry.
Economy healthier than under previous administration, but major challenges remain – Manasseh Azure
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has described Ghana’s economy as healthier than it was under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, while cautioning that the country still faces deep structural challenges that should not be overlooked. In a Facebook post shared on Thursday, July 23, follow...
Africa must mobilise its own capital to drive transformation, AfDB chief says
Africa must do more to channel its vast domestic wealth into productive investment and reduce its dependence on external financing if it is to achieve economic transformation, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Sidi Ould Tah has said. Addressing the opening session of the AfDB’s annual meetings in Brazzaville on...
Ghana to court global investors at FIFA World Cup 2026 through Invest Ghana Business Forums
The engagements, scheduled for Montreal, Toronto, and Philadelphia, are designed to translate the heightened international visibility of the World Cup into structured business dialogue, strategic partnerships, and a credible pipeline of foreign direct investment into key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.