President Mahama Opens Africa Trade Summit, Calls for Industrial Value Chains Across Borders
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African countries to build industrial value chains across borders where raw materials, intermediate goods, and finished products move freely within regions. In his address at the opening of the Africa Trade Summit 2026 on Wednesday, the President said no African country can industrialize alone, and the continent’s future […]
80% of Africa’s commercial payments will go through PAPSS system in 5yrs -Mike Ogbalu III
The Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mr. Mike Ogbalu III has set an audacious target of processing 80% of Africa’s commercial payments through PAPSS within five years, as the platform achieves 2,000% growth and expands to 20 countries. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Mr. Mike Ogbalu […]
Economic recovery sets stage for global finance congress
As government continues making strides in sustaining the economic gains made over recent months, the black star is set to shine brightly as Ghana preps to host the Association Cambiste Internationale (ACI) World Congress 2026 in May this year. This will be the first time a sub-Saharan African country is hosting the event in nearly […]
GEXIM to host 10th anniversary international conference in March
The Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) will host its 10th Anniversary International Conference from March 25–26, 2026, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. On the theme “A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier,” the conference is part of a year-long programme that also includes the AGROTECH […]
Ghana’s IMF programme extension to August 2026 was to allow more time for final review work – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Ghana, Dr Adrian Alter, has revealed that the extension of Ghana’s programme to August 2026 was purely technical. According to the Resident Representative, the extension was needed to allow more time to complete the final review of the programme, including an assessment of data for the end […]
Renewed rise in business activity at end of 2025
Output returns to growth amid further rise in new orders Selling prices continue to fall Strong optimism regarding 12-month outlook Business activity returned to growth in December as new orders continued to rise. In turn, companies increased their purchasing activity and employment, while remaining strongly optimistic that output will expand further over the course of […]
Ghana Cedi gains as FX demand falls; short term pressures loom
Despite the recent short-term gains, the Ghana cedi is expected to face near-term pressures stemming from early import demand and the unwinding of year-end foreign exchange (FX) buffers, which could constrain supply. Over the past fortnight, the cedi has recovered some of its earlier losses, buoyed by relatively subdued FX demand across both interbank and […]
New Shippers’ Authority Act to drive efficiency in industry
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has intensified its drive to sanitise the commercial shipping industry, pledging to leverage the new Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1122), to eliminate operational inefficiencies and arbitrary costs. The GSA’s renewed commitment was the central theme at the Shipper–Stakeholders’ Committee Meeting held at the Ghana Shippers’ House in Accra. […]
GRA, GUTA agree on transition plan for new VAT law
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) have reached key agreements to ensure a smooth transition to the newly enacted Value Added Tax Act, 2025 (Act 1151). This follows a joint consultation meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, aimed at addressing the concerns of traders, particularly those previously […]
Bank of Ghana introduces new regulatory guidelines for international money transfer companies
The Bank of Ghana has issued comprehensive new regulations governing the registration and operations of all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), facilitating money flows into the country. The “Guidelines for the Registration and Operations of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in Ghana,” dated December 2025, establishes a rigorous framework aimed at strengthening oversight, consumer protection, […]