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Fraud thrives where there is no ‘capable guardian’ – e-Crime Bureau founder
Founder and Executive Chair of e-Crime Bureau, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, says digital fraud thrives when users lack awareness and institutions fail to build strong systems to detect and prevent attacks. He says Ghana’s digital economy needs more “capable guardians” to protect consumers as more people use mobile money,...
Transport operators cancel planned fare increase after government intervention
Road transport operators in Ghana have announced a decision not to increase transport fares, citing ongoing government interventions aimed at stabilizing petroleum prices. In a joint press release, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) said the groups h...
Finance Ministry credits GH¢350m to flood relief and mitigation accounts
In line with Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution, the Finance Minister first secured parliamentary approval through the Finance Committee for the withdrawal from the Contingency Fund.
Ghana’s gross reserves plummet to US$12.94bn in June 2026, but trade surplus hits US$8.80bn
According to the July 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data by the Bank of Ghana, the country’s reserves stood at $14.15 billion in March 2026, higher than US$13.82 billion in December 2025.
Solvent governments may default if they lack liquidity to repay loans – World Bank
In its June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report, it said liquidity and rollover risks render interest rates more sensitive to additional debt, adding, high inflation is associated with a stronger linkage between spreads and debt, whereas weaker governance increases the estimated sensitivity of domestic-currency bond...
Ghana’s new investment law to reduce bureaucracy, strengthen investor confidence – GIPC CEO
Speaking at the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, Mr Madjie said the legislation was designed to improve the ease of doing business and create a more efficient and investor-friendly environment.
Affiliate Africa Institute(AAI): Empowering Africans to earn online
Across the African continent, young people, side hustlers, and aspiring digital entrepreneurs are turning to online income models that don’t require inventory, large start-up capital, or advanced technical skills. At the center of this shift is affiliate marketing — and one campaign driving it forward is Affiliate Afri...
Spanish Gastronomic and Trade Exhibition “Taste Spain” returns on June 18
The event will serve as a meeting point for professionals from the food and beverage sector, and other specialised operators interested in discovering Spanish products and developing new commercial partnerships. Alongside the product exhibition, “Taste Spain Accra” 2026 will include tasting and networking activities de...
German Development Cooperation and GIPC partner to strengthen staff capacity
The German Development Cooperation, in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has successfully completed a five-day Investment Promotion Workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of GIPC staff to promote, facilitate and retain quality investments that contribute to Ghana’s sustainable economi...
WAJESHA launches website to support specialised journalism across West Africa
The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has launched a new website aimed at helping journalists report on climate, health, science and agriculture issues across the region. The website, www.wajesha.org, will allow members to share stories, access resources, connect with e...
Cedi slides again as dollar demand outpaces supply, depreciation hits 8.89%
The Ghana cedi has come under renewed pressure as demand for foreign exchange continues to outstrip market supply, pushing the local currency into further depreciation.
We’ve signed $5.5bn agreements to transform economy, 1.7m jobs to be created – 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
Though it acknowledged Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah’s question about what the 24-Hour Economy has delivered, and the subsequent reportage is fair and deserves a factual answer, the statement argued that the 24H+ Programme is Ghana's programme for structural economic transformation: producing more of what we consume and exporting...