SEC admits 11 Virtual Asset Service Providers into its regulatory sandbox
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Ghana, has admitted 11 Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) into its regulatory sandbox. The move will enable the SEC pilot its products and services in a controlled environment under the regulatory oversight of the Commission. The eleven VASPs are Blu Penguin, HanyPay, Goldbod, Africoin, Hyro Exchange Gh Ltd., HSB Global […]
We want to make Ghana the hub for production and exporting to the rest of Africa – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has spoken about the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) duing a meeting held at the Blue House with the President of Korea, Lee Jae-Myung. During the discussion on Wednesday, March 11, President Mahama highlighted that the headquarters of the AfCFTA is based in Accra, Ghana. He also indicated that the […]
Visit to COREGHACO LTD’s COCOPEAT Production Site
A delegation led by the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, accompanied by members of his team and representatives of the Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC), recently visited the site of an exciting new industrial initiative by COREGHACO LTD, a company pioneering the production of COCOPEAT from coconut shells. Also in attendance was […]
Geopolitical shocks are now the norm, Ghana must fix its economy from within – Theo Acheampong
Economist and political risk specialist Dr Theo Acheampong says Ghana must focus on strengthening its internal economic management amid rising geopolitical shocks that are becoming more frequent and unpredictable. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Dr Acheampong warned that the global environment has changed, with major geopolitical disruptions now occurring far […]
US, UK, China pressure Ghana to stop gold royalty hike
Ghana is being pressured to stop a planned increase in gold royalties that could hurt some of the world’s largest mining companies, according to three sources and a letter seen by Reuters. Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, wants to replace its fixed 5% royalty with a sliding scale from 5% to 12%, linked to gold […]
Ghana signs debt restructuring deal with Belgium
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at the […]
Demystifying the 2026 VAT reforms: why the new system benefits consumers and businesses alike
On January 1, 2026, Ghana embarked on a landmark journey towards a more transparent and efficient tax system. The recent VAT reforms represent a strategic shift from the old “Flat Rate” and “cascading” models towards a standard and unified regime. While any major policy change can spark debate, it is essential to look beyond the […]
Tema Port dredging to be completed in two weeks – Transport Minister
The government has announced plans to intensify dredging works at the Tema Port in a bid to resolve operational challenges that have left several clinker shipments stranded at the harbour and disrupted supply chains for cement manufacturers. The move comes after industry players raised concerns over persistent congestion at the port, which has lasted for […]
Ghana Link secures ISO/IEC certification for new tier IV data centre supporting ICUMS
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd has announced that its new Kumasi Tier IV Data Centre, which hosts and supports operations of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised benchmark for information security management. The certification, awarded by CertiTrust following an independent audit, validates Ghana Link’s Information Security Management […]
GSE to welcome new mining venture by end of Q1
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is poised to welcome a new mining venture to the market before the end of the first quarter of 2024. This move reflects the Exchange’s strategic push to diversify its portfolio and enhance investment opportunities in collaboration with both local and international mining ventures, and likewise bolster ongoing efforts to […]