T-bill auctions show emerging investor pushback
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Treasury bill (T-bill) market is beginning to show signs of investor resistance, with repeated auction shortfalls and diverging yields suggesting that domestic participants may be demanding higher compensation after months of policy-driven yield suppression. The most recent auction, on Friday, April 24, 2026, missed its […]
Domestic Airlines raise fares as new airport levy takes effect
Domestic air travel in Ghana has become more expensive after two major carriers adjusted ticket prices to reflect a new government-backed airport levy introduced to help finance infrastructure upgrades. The Airport Infrastructure Development Charge, which took effect on April 1, adds a fresh layer of cost to domestic and regional air travel as airlines move […]
African leaders urge faster implementation of continental integration frameworks
African policymakers and stakeholders have called for urgent action to accelerate the implementation of key continental integration frameworks, warning that progress will depend less on new policies and more on effective execution of existing agreements. The call was made during a high-level roundtable held on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., […]
Publican AI key to transparency, revenue boost – Deputy Finance Minister
The Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has defended the government’s decision to introduce the Publican AI system at Ghana’s ports, despite growing resistance from sections of the trading community The implementation of the AI-powered system has sparked significant debate among stakeholders in the import and export sector in recent weeks. Several trade groups have […]
Celebrating 17 Years of DWELL Ghana
The Chamber is pleased to celebrate Dwell Ghana on the occasion of its 17th anniversary, marking nearly two decades of dedicated service in supporting expatriates and international businesses establishing themselves in Ghana. Since its inception in 2009, Dwell Ghana has played a key role in easing the transition process for individuals relocating to the country. […]
Ghana to Launch e-Visa System in May to Streamline Travel
Ghana will roll out an electronic visa (e-Visa) system in May 2026 as part of efforts to modernise its immigration processes and improve border security, ahead of a visa-free regime for all Africans. Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the digital platform will allow travellers to apply for visas online, reducing processing times and […]
Spain’s Ambassador Engages Spanish Business Leaders in Ghana
On Tuesday 14 April, 2026, the Ambassador of Spain to Ghana, H.E Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, hosted a strategic luncheon with the heads of leading Spanish businesses operating in the country. The gathering brought together key stakeholders across various sectors to discuss opportunities, challenges, and the evolving landscape of Spanish investment in Ghana. The meeting served […]
Priced Out of The Skies: How Taxes, Low Competition and Policy Gaps Are Driving Up Airfares in Ghana
High taxes, limited airline competition, and policy gaps are driving up airfares in Ghana, making travel expensive, reducing competitiveness, and pushing passengers to cheaper regional alternatives Air travel to and within Ghana is increasingly becoming a luxury, driven less by the cost of the flight itself and more by a complex web of taxes, fees […]
Trade surplus surges to GH¢47.2bn in Q4 2025
The country’s trade surplus surged to GH¢47.2billion in fourth quarter-2025, driven by strong export growth that outpaced imports, the latest data from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have shown. Total trade reached GH¢170.1billion during the period, comprising exports of GH¢108.6billion and imports of GH¢61.4billion. This marks a sharp increase from the GH¢16.7billion surplus recorded in third […]
Freight forwarders’ strike still in force despite talks with government – GUTA clarifies
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations, together with other members of the Joint Business Forum, has clarified that the ongoing strike action by freight forwarders and clearing agents at Ghana’s ports remains in full force. In a press release issued on April 14, 2026, the group dismissed reports suggesting that the industrial action had been […]