GSE Market Indices Dip as Trade Volumes Slump by Over 80%
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) witnessed a bearish trading session on Thursday, June 13, 2025, as both key market indices closed in the red, coupled with a significant drop in market activity. The benchmark GSE Composite Index shed 5.92 points to close at 6,072.02 points, dragging down its year-to-date (YTD) return to 24.21%. Similarly, the […]
Gov’t Replenishing Sinking and Stabilisation Funds to Guard Against Future Economic Shocks – Seth Terkper
Economic Advisor to President John Mahama and former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, says the current administration is instituting long-term financial buffers aimed at preventing a recurrence of Ghana’s recent economic difficulties. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Terkper disclosed that government is actively replenishing the Sinking and Stabilisation Funds as part of measures to build […]
GHANA-EU BUSINESS FORUM
SGCC participated in the 3rd Ghana-EU Business Forum organised by the European Union and the Government of Ghana under the theme “Deepening Ghana-EU Cooperation on trade and investment in non-traditional value chains under the EU Global Gateway Strategy.” On Day 2, The Ibero-African Association of Chamber of Commerce partnered with Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, represented […]
LA LIGA EL-CLASICO VIEWING
The passion. The energy. The fansThe excitement was palpable! Barcelona emerged victorious at the La Liga El Clasico viewing party, organised in partnership with La Liga, the Spanish Embassy in Ghana, and Activa insurance. The chamber is grateful to our member companies GBfoods Ghana , WAGCOL and EQUATORIAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY for their genrous sponsorship. […]
Ghana Remains Attractive for FDI Says GIPC CEO; Backs President’s Economic Reset Agenda
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has reaffirmed Ghana’s position as a favourable investment destination, citing ongoing policy reforms and strategic initiatives to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in the financial technology and manufacturing sectors. Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit held in Accra under the theme, “Leading […]
Govt to scrap weekend demurrage charges, address FX concerns
Exporters in Ghana may soon enjoy significant relief as the government rolls out measures aimed at reducing cost burdens that have long hampered trade efficiency Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that steps are being taken to eliminate weekend demurrage charges—fees she described as unfair penalties imposed on exporters due to […]
ENI, Tullow Resume Drilling in Jubilee and OCTP Fields to Revamp Ghana’s Upstream Sector
Two of Ghana’s major upstream oil producers, ENI Ghana and Tullow Ghana Limited, have resumed drilling operations in the Jubilee and Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Fields respectively, in a significant move to revitalize the country’s upstream petroleum sector. The drilling campaigns, approved by the Ministry of Energy and the Petroleum Commission, are aimed at […]
Public debt stock rises slightly to $49.5bn despite cedi gains
Ghana’s total public debt stock has inched up marginally to $49.5 billion as of March 2025, according to the latest data from the Bank of Ghana. This is a slight uptick from $49.4 in February 2025. The marginal increase comes despite the local currency’s strong appreciation against the US dollar. In cedi terms, the debt […]
BoG reviews monetary policy framework to fast-track growth, tame inflation
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has begun a comprehensive review of its monetary policy framework. It’s shifting toward more dynamic tools to manage liquidity and support private sector growth. This means the Central Bank will be prioritising enhanced Open Market Operation which will include longer-tenor BoG instruments. It will be a transition from reliance on […]
Mahama: Value chain investment key to resilient, inclusive growth
President John Dramani Mahama, has opened the 3rd Ghana-EU Business Forum in Accra with a call on donors, investors, and industry leaders to harness the untapped potential of key value chains to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Organized by the European Union and the Government of Ghana under the theme “Fostering Investment in high […]