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JIK Management Advisory Africa CEO elected Treasurer of Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce
The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce (CANCHAM) has announced the election of Ishmael Kodzokpo as Treasurer during its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). A veteran of the Chamber’s leadership, Mr. Kodzokpo transitions to this role after four years of dedicated service as an Executive Council member and a highly impactfu...
The Cost of Stabilising Ghana: Why the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 losses may be the price of macroeconomic recovery
The debate surrounding the Bank of Ghana’s reported GH¢15.6 billion loss for 2025 has quickly become one of the most politically charged discussions in Ghana today. Critics have portrayed the losses as evidence of policy failure or institutional weakness. Yet, a closer reading of the Bank’s 2025 Financial Statements an...
Ghana targets $1bn in cocoa bonds as part of overhaul
Ghana is planning to raise $1 billion through domestic bonds to fund cocoa purchases from farmers ahead of the 2026/27 crop season, as the country seeks to overhaul how it finances and delivers cocoa to global buyers.
Cedi depreciated by 3.1% to dollar in July 2026, increasing year-to-date loss to 10.4%
According to market analysts, the foreign exchange demand rebounded in July 2026 after June’s retreat, partly due to energy and other imports.
IFS criticizes gov’t for not increasing revenue from small scale mining sector
The Institute for Fiscal Studies, (IFS) has criticized the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for failing to capture more revenues from the small scale mining sector, despite the reported gains over the years. In its analysis of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget review, the policy think tank said the Finance Minister f...
24-Hour Economy must go beyond slogans – AGI President demands concrete action
The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Seth Twum Akwaboah, has urged government to move beyond slogans and focus on the concrete policies and programmes needed to make Ghana’s 24-hour economy work.
Side hustles can become success stories; MTN webinar inspires young entrepreneurs
MTN Ghana has urged young people to embrace entrepreneurship and build sustainable side businesses while pursuing higher education or maintaining full-time jobs.
World Bank applauds Ghana’s turnaround, hails finance minister’s leadership
At a high-level meeting in Washington, the regional vice president for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, lauded Ghana’s performance over the past year, describing the turnaround as impressive and signaling the bank's readiness to deepen support.
I’m not expecting overnight change – AGI boss cautions on 24-Hour Economy
President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Seth Twum Akwaboah, has cautioned against expectations of an immediate transformation under the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
AGI raises alarm over 40% electricity tariff hikes facing businesses
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has raised concerns over rising electricity costs facing businesses, warning that some companies have been hit with electricity tariff adjustments of more than 40%. Speaking at the AGI 2nd Quarter Business Barometer presentation and Corporate Forum on Thursday, August 13, 2026,...
Côte d’Ivoire emerging as serious rival to Ghana’s gold industry – Ken Ashigbey
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines has warned that Ghana risks losing major mining investments to neighbouring countries as Côte d’Ivoire aggressively positions itself as Africa’s top gold producer.
Ghana’s gold dominance under threat – Ken Ashigbey says West Africa is catching up fast
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has warned that Ghana risks losing its dominance in gold production as mining investors increasingly turn to other West African countries with friendlier fiscal regimes.