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StarLife Assurance provides GH¢100K insurance cover for SMEGA 2025 Award winners
StarLife Assurance, in partnership with MTN Ghana, has announced a comprehensive insurance package for the winners of the 2025 SME Ghana Awards (SMEGA).
GH¢34.5bn paid out in cocoa purchases as COCOBOD injects more cash
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released an additional GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers, pushing total payments for cocoa purchases this crop season to more than GH¢34.5 billion.
Inflation to go up marginally in April 2026 – Report
It also believed that the current inflation print reinforces Ghana’s return to price stability.
Eggs go waste at Kantamanto as demand drops
For the past few months, egg sellers at Kantamanto in Accra’s Central Business District have been grappling with an unusual challenge: crates of unsold eggs are piling up and going bad due to low demand.
Business climate improving as stability returns – GUTA Vice President
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has described the current economic climate as significantly improved, pointing to greater stability in inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate as key drivers of renewed business confidence.
HR practitioners urged to play strategic role at workplaces
The President of CIHRM Ghana, Florence Hutchful said over the past few years, the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Ghana, CIHRM has intensified efforts to professionalise Human Resource practice through certification programmes, continuous professional development, research, policy advocacy and strategi...
Cedi extends depreciation to 10.11% against dollar on demand pressures
Similar trends were observed in the retail market, where the currency weakened by 3.07% against the American greenback, 1.56% against the pound and 1.49% against the euro, closing at mid-rates of GH¢12.20 against dollar, GH¢16.05 to the pound and GH¢14.10 to the euro, respectively.
EY urges continued reform as Ghana’s economy records strong mid-year performance
The analysis, published in 2026 Mid-Year Budget Insights, notes that Ghana has made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability during the first half of 2026.
Electrochem needs govt-MIIF support to unlock potential
In resource-rich economies, recognition without reinforcement often yields symbolism without substance. The recent honour bestowed on Daniel McKorley at the Ghana CEO Summit offers a compelling entry point into Ghana’s broader industrialisation discourse.
Next JoyBusiness Round Table discussion comes off April 30, 2026
The next edition of the JoyBusiness Round Table discussion will be held on Thursday April 30, 2026 at the Joy News Studio, at 9am. The programme, which will be held on the topic, “Mahama at 16 Months: Do Economic Narratives Match Real-Sector Outcomes?” will have a panel consisting of Frederick Amissah, Technical Adviso...
Exporters urged to sustain compliance as Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports hit record growth
A record-breaking year for Ghana’s non-traditional export sector has placed exporters firmly at the center of the country’s economic transformation agenda. With export earnings crossing the US$5 billion mark for the first time in history, industry players have been urged to not only celebrate the milestone, but to also...
City of Philadelphia seeks strategic partnership with Ghanaian logistics players
Officials of the City of Philadelphia proposed this strategic partnership during the maiden edition of the US – Ghana Business Roundtable on Logistics held on Thursday 4th June 2026 at the Accra City Hotel, in Accra. The event was organised by the US – Ghana Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Bethel Logistics Co...