Ghana officially launches new e-Visa portal
Ghana has officially launched its national electronic visa portal, a reform designed to replace manual procedures with a faster, more secure and more transparent online application system. Ghana has officially entered the e-Visa era. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated the country’s new national e-Visa platform on May 25, 2026, in Accra, during African Union […]
Ghana must maintain stability to attract investors – EU Ambassador
Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has announced an ambitious target to more than double Ghana’s tax revenue to over GH¢310 billion by 2028, as the Authority intensifies digital compliance reforms and revenue mobilisation efforts. Speaking at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit on Thursday, May 28, Sarpong said the GRA’s renewed […]
BoG pauses rate-cut streak as cedi comes under pressure
The Bank of Ghana has paused its streak of cuts in the policy rate to insulate the economy from a deteriorating global environment as pressure builds on the cedi, exposing the fragility beneath the country’s strongest macroeconomic recoveries in years. The decision by the central bank to hold the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 per […]
Bank of Ghana suspends proposed MTN MoMo-to-bank transfer fee
The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited to suspend its proposed 0.75 per cent fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers, the central bank announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The fee was scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026, but has been put on hold to allow for further consultation. The decision […]
E-Cedi project still active — BoG Governor assures
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that the E-Cedi project has not been abandoned, despite delays in its rollout. Speaking on the progress of Ghana’s proposed digital currency at the 130th Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the Governor explained that the central bank is taking additional time to complete key preparatory […]
Cedi depreciates 8.4% against dollar as inflation falls to 3.4% – Bank of Ghana data
The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued to take hold and inflationary pressures eased to their lowest levels in years, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana on May […]
Ecobank, AfCFTA strike deal to unlock $3bn for African businesses, SMEs
Ecobank Group and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate intra-African trade and close the continent’s widening trade finance gap – with a sharp focus on SMEs, women-led businesses, and young entrepreneurs. The agreement, announced through a press release on Thursday, establishes a strategic […]
Spanish Feria 2026: A celebration of Spanish culture in Accra
The Embassy of Spain in Ghana, in collaboration with the Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and partners, will host the much-anticipated Spanish Feria 2026 on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Spanish Residence in Accra. The event promises an immersive celebration of Spanish culture through food, music, fashion, and dance. Guests will experience an evening inspired […]
Very good time to be in Ghana – EU Ambassador tells investors
The European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has said Ghana is currently enjoying a highly favourable economic climate that is attracting strong investor interest. He cited the country’s political stability, deepening relations with the European Union, and ongoing economic reforms as key drivers of growing confidence among investors. He said it was “a very […]
Ghana Shippers’ Authority postpones implementation of revised container charge
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has delayed the implementation of the revised Container Administrative Charge to July 1, 2026, following concerns raised by stakeholders within the shipping and logistics industry over increasing port costs. The revised levy had initially been scheduled to take effect on May 1, but authorities said the postponement would create room for […]