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 […]
Europe INfocus with Aboagye Mintah: The quiet EU–Ghana partnership protecting the forests
When conversations turn to Ghana’s exports, most people think of cocoa, gold, or oil. Yet quietly, another success story has been unfolding, one that is transforming the country’s forestry sector while opening doors to one of the world’s largest markets. It is the partnership between Ghana and the European Union under the Voluntary Partnership Agreement […]
The Algorithm vs. The Invoice: Surviving the Publican AI Crisis at Ghana’s Ports
The intersection of global trade and artificial intelligence is supposed to usher in an era of unprecedented efficiency. But what happens when an algorithm overrides the law? In Ghana, the mandatory rollout of the Publican Trade Solution, an AI-driven customs valuation system introduced in early 2026, has ignited a fierce battle over legality, transparency, and […]
Why the EU–Ghana partnership matters
By Rune SKINNEBACH The annual Ghana-EU Partnership dialogue on 11 June 2026 carries special significance. It marks 50 years of EU presence in Ghana—a partnership that has evolved from development and trade cooperation into one of the country’s most important security and political relationships. Me and my fellow Ambassadors of the 10 EU member States […]
Ghana’s economy has stabilised, but businesses still face high borrowing costs – Michael Kottoh
Ghana’s economy has made a significant recovery from the severe economic crisis of 2022, but businesses continue to grapple with high borrowing costs and other operational challenges, Managing Partner of Konfidants, Michael Kottoh, has said. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Quarterly Economic Outlook on Thursday, July 9, under the theme “A Mid-Year Review of the […]
Port agencies pledge action to cut cost of doing business
Key agencies in the country’s shipping and logistics value chain have pledged to tackle the cluster of problems driving up the cost of doing business at the country’s ports. The stakeholders committed themselves to addressing operational bottlenecks, improving trade facilitation and implementing practical measures to reduce the cost of doing business at the country’s ports. […]
Over 10k businesses sign up for gov’t support under 24-hour economy – Pelpuo
More than 10,000 businesses have registered to access government support aimed at boosting productivity and creating jobs under the proposed 24-hour economy initiative, the Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has disclosed. According to the Minister, the registrations reflect growing interest from the private sector in government interventions designed to help businesses […]