AWA expands West Africa reach with Abidjan flights from August 31
Africa World Airlines is set to deepen its West African footprint with the launch of direct Accra-Abidjan flights on August 31, opening a new connection between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The service will operate four times a week- Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays; giving travelers more direct access between Accra and Abidjan, two key commercial […]
New excise duty could hurt jobs, investment – Accra Brewery to gov’t
Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of newly approved increases in excise duty on locally manufactured beer, arguing that further consultations are needed to assess the potential impact on businesses, consumers and the wider economy. The appeal was made by ABL Country Director, Thatokuhle Hlongwa, at the Association […]
Freight Forwarders demand strict enforcement of GH¢720 container charge cap
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, GIFF, is demanding the strict enforcement of the GH¢720 cap on the Container Administrative Charge, warning that continued non-compliance by some shipping lines is undermining regulatory directives and increasing cost pressures across Ghana’s logistics chain. The Institute says although the directive has been communicated to shipping lines, some operators […]
Shippers decry container evacuation delays at Tema Port
Shippers have expressed concerns over persistent delays in the evacuation of containers from the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 to Inland Container Depots (ICDs) in Tema. Their bone of contention was that the prolonged delays in transferring containers from T3 to the ICDs were tying up cargo, disrupting their operations, and increasing the cost […]
IMF gives Ghana room to increase development spending from 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed a more flexible fiscal path for Ghana from 2027, saying the country can reduce the pace of fiscal tightening and create additional space for development spending while remaining on course to meet its long-term debt targets. In its latest Article IV Consultation and proposed Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) […]
Ghana cancels 1,800 public projects after spending review – IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disclosed that the government of Ghana has cancelled nearly 1,800 public investment projects following a nationwide review aimed at improving public spending efficiency and strengthening fiscal discipline. According to the Fund, the exercise forms part of broader public financial management reforms […]
Private sector credit hits GH¢119.6bn
Credit to the private sector expanded 41.2 percent year-on-year in June 2026 to GH¢119.6billion, one of the fastest paces on record, according to data published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The figure, contained in the Summary of Economic and Financial Data, represents a marked acceleration from the 19.2 percent recorded in December 2025 and […]
Mahama signs new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act into law
President John Mahama has signed into law the new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act, repealing the former Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act. This legislation is set to reposition Ghana as a top investment destination in Africa and beyond with streamlined processes that cut red tape and make it easier for investors to establish and […]
Gov’t to halve fiscal anchor to 0.5% of GDP from 2027
… with increased CAPEX targetted The change was agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) that will replace the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and be submitted to the House as a bill accompanying the 2027 budget. “Government will under the PCI reduce the primary surplus […]
High Court paves way for GSA to enforce container charge cap
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has secured a major legal victory after the High Court dismissed an application seeking to halt the implementation of its directive capping Container Administrative Charges (CAC), paving the way for stricter regulation of shipping costs at the country’s ports. The ruling clears a key hurdle in the Authority’s efforts to […]