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GOLDBOD plans state-owned mines with community stakes, CEO says
The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) plans to develop and operate its own mines on behalf of the state, with local communities receiving ownership stakes in the projects, chief executive Sammy Gyamfi has said. Speaking during an engagement with members of the National House of Chiefs on Friday (29 May) Gyamfi said the govern...
GIS 2026 – Lack of bankable businesses threatens to stall US$75 million fund’s impact
The Chief Executive Officer of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh), Mrs. Amma Lartey has intimated that many Ghanaian businesses are not investment-ready, which undermines efforts to mobilise patient capital for sustainable growth. While acknowledging that the US$75 million Ci-Gaba Fund of Funds marks a breakthrough in mobil...
3rd edition of Corporate Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 successfully held in Accra
The 3rd Edition of the Corporate Leadership Excellence Awards (CoLEA) 2026 was successfully held on Friday, 27th March 2026 at the prestigious La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The high-profile event, organised by Imperial Communications, brought together distinguished business leaders, diplomats and industry stakeho...
IMF revises Ghana’s growth rate for 2026 to 4.8%, inflation at 7.9% despite global economic pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Ghana’s 2026 economic growth rate to 4.8%.
Ghana now 8th biggest economy in Africa
Using multilateral economic data over a period, the growth trajectory demonstrates steady performance despite challenges in public debt management and external vulnerabilities.
Ghana’s FMCG market delivers 15% value growth in quarter one 2026
The report said the broader regional picture remains positive.
Prof Boadi: structural weaknesses, not macroeconomic indicators, behind Cedi slide
Prof Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), says Ghana’s persistent currency depreciation is driven by structural imbalances in foreign exchange supply and demand, even as several macroeconomic indicators show signs of recovery. His comments come after the local...
African forest investment takes centre stage at Lagos business roundtable
The African Forest Forum (AFF) and the Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Champions for Africa Initiative are to bring together business and philanthropic leaders in Lagos to discuss investment in Africa's forests.
Ghana’s Economic Turnaround: From Junk Status to Renewed Growth
Ghana’s economy is experiencing a remarkable revival. Just a few years ago, the nation faced high inflation, a depreciating currency, unsustainable public debt, and international credit downgrades that pushed it into “junk status.” Today, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the country is emerging fr...
T-bills auction: Government records 13.6% oversubscription, but at higher cost
The 91-day bill was once again the most subscribed, as GH¢6.03 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 71.5% of the total bids. All the bids were accepted.
DTI students showcase innovative solutions at 2026 Capstone Projects Exhibition
Students also presented models of future cities and affordable housing, addressing issues around urbanisation, sustainability and human-centred design. Other projects explored the use of recycled materials to create fashion and functional household objects.
NLA warns lotto operators against paying commissions above approved 25% rate
The National Lottery Authority has directed all Lotto Marketing Companies, Private Lotto Operators, collaborators and licensees to comply strictly with the approved 25% commission rate for retailers and agents. In a statement issued on May 15, 2026, the NLA said it had observed that some operators were paying commissio...