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 […]
3 strikes and you’re out: BoG’s new cheque rules that could change how you pay forever
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced stringent new sanctions against customers who issue dud cheques, introducing escalating penalties that include a three-year ban on cheque issuance and restrictions on access to new credit facilities for repeat offenders. In a notice issued on June 24, the central bank expressed “grave concern” over the high incidence […]
Ghana Cedi surges 6% in two weeks amid BoG FX support
The Ghana cedi staged a strong recovery over the past two weeks, with year-to-date losses narrowing sharply to about 6% from nearly 11%. The local currency’s resurgence was driven by robust FX supply from the Bank of Ghana, which helped ease market pressures and dampen speculative demand that had weighed on the currency in recent […]
SEC sets Aug 31 deadline for online investment platform registration
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed market operators, fintech service providers, and persons operating online investment and trading platforms to complete their registration and licensing process with the regulator by August 31, 2026. This is part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and enhance oversight of digital investment activities in Ghana. The directive, […]
Emerging growth sectors left largely unbankable under conventional lending models – Fidelity Bank’s Atta Yeboah Gyan
… calls for greater use of patient capital and blended finance to support green technology, agriculture and creative industries Green technology, climate-smart agriculture and creative industries remain largely unbankable under conventional lending standards despite their potential to drive Ghana’s next phase of economic growth, Atta Yeboah Gyan, Deputy Managing Director for Operations and Support Functions […]