Ghana’s inflation rises to 5.0% as non-food prices drive August surge
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate increased to 5.0 per cent in August 2026, up from 4.6 per cent recorded in July, according to the latest figures from the Ghana Statistical Service. The 0.4 percentage-point increase marks the second consecutive monthly rise in inflation, signalling renewed pressure on the country’s disinflation gains. However, the August rate remains […]
Ghana economy grows 6% despite slower Q2 expansion
Ghana’s economy grew by 6% in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, but the pace of expansion slowed from the 6.6% recorded in the same period last year, pointing to a moderation in economic activity despite improving price conditions. This is according to the latest GDP data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. […]
Collect GH¢720 port charge before further talks – Govt to shipping firms
The government has told shipping firms and their agents to collect the approved GH¢720 Container Administrative Charge before it will resume negotiations with them over the implementation of the charge. The Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, said the government’s position follows a court ruling that dismissed an application seeking to block implementation of the […]
AfCFTA digital trade corridor: five things to know
Africa’s drive towards a more connected, digitally enabled single market has taken another significant step forward with the launch establishment of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor. Signed in Accra on 31 August 2026, the initiative is intended to provide digital infrastructure and services that can help businesses trade, make payments, move goods and undertake transactions […]
Customs to scrutinise multiple new phones for possible commercial import at entry points
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified that travellers carrying multiple mobile phones will not automatically be required to pay Customs duty. The Authority said Customs officers will assess the circumstances surrounding the phones to determine whether they are genuinely for personal use or intended for sale, distribution or other commercial purposes. The clarification follows […]
AWA restores Accra-Abidjan flight, eyes wider African expansion
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has restored its Accra-Abidjan flight, several years after suspending the route during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline says the renewed connection will strengthen economic and business ties between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire by improving mobility for investors, businesses and travellers across the two markets. Speaking at the relaunch ceremony at the […]
The SGCC in collaboration with Globe Management Institute present: The Project Management Masterclass
The Single Simple Practical (SSP) approach to managing projects. This masterclass is to be held on the 11th of September 2026 at The Enclave (Co-working space) in East Legon and is free for members of the chamber. The class is recommended for CEOs, Senior and Mid-level managers, Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Business analysts, etc. Register here For […]
GIPA resolves 56% of investor issues in first half of 2026
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has resolved 56 percent of formal investor issues recorded in the first half of 2026, nearly doubling its full-year 2025 resolution rate, as investor engagements surge and additional equity from reinvestment and expansion reaches US$57.5 million. GIPA engaged 1,028 investors between January and June 2026-93 percent of the 1,110 […]
Gov’t showcases investment opportunities to global investors
Ghana’s investment priorities and opportunities across key sectors will be presented to international business audiences in a new series of Global Platform videos featuring Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama and senior public- and private-sector leaders. The videos will examine developments in sectors such as agriculture, financial services, ICT, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, mining, transport, education, […]
BoG, SEC seek tighter oversight of fast-growing virtual asset market
The committee brings together the BoG, SEC, Ministry of Finance, Cyber Security Authority and Financial Intelligence Centre to coordinate regulatory and supervisory action across a sector that increasingly overlaps with the formal financial system. BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said the move marks a transition from legislation to the establishment of an operational regulatory […]