Publican AI key to transparency, revenue boost – Deputy Finance Minister
The Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has defended the government’s decision to introduce the Publican AI system at Ghana’s ports, despite growing resistance from sections of the trading community The implementation of the AI-powered system has sparked significant debate among stakeholders in the import and export sector in recent weeks. Several trade groups have […]
Celebrating 17 Years of DWELL Ghana
The Chamber is pleased to celebrate Dwell Ghana on the occasion of its 17th anniversary, marking nearly two decades of dedicated service in supporting expatriates and international businesses establishing themselves in Ghana. Since its inception in 2009, Dwell Ghana has played a key role in easing the transition process for individuals relocating to the country. […]
Ghana to Launch e-Visa System in May to Streamline Travel
Ghana will roll out an electronic visa (e-Visa) system in May 2026 as part of efforts to modernise its immigration processes and improve border security, ahead of a visa-free regime for all Africans. Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the digital platform will allow travellers to apply for visas online, reducing processing times and […]
Spain’s Ambassador Engages Spanish Business Leaders in Ghana
On Tuesday 14 April, 2026, the Ambassador of Spain to Ghana, H.E Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, hosted a strategic luncheon with the heads of leading Spanish businesses operating in the country. The gathering brought together key stakeholders across various sectors to discuss opportunities, challenges, and the evolving landscape of Spanish investment in Ghana. The meeting served […]
Priced Out of The Skies: How Taxes, Low Competition and Policy Gaps Are Driving Up Airfares in Ghana
High taxes, limited airline competition, and policy gaps are driving up airfares in Ghana, making travel expensive, reducing competitiveness, and pushing passengers to cheaper regional alternatives Air travel to and within Ghana is increasingly becoming a luxury, driven less by the cost of the flight itself and more by a complex web of taxes, fees […]
Trade surplus surges to GH¢47.2bn in Q4 2025
The country’s trade surplus surged to GH¢47.2billion in fourth quarter-2025, driven by strong export growth that outpaced imports, the latest data from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have shown. Total trade reached GH¢170.1billion during the period, comprising exports of GH¢108.6billion and imports of GH¢61.4billion. This marks a sharp increase from the GH¢16.7billion surplus recorded in third […]
Freight forwarders’ strike still in force despite talks with government – GUTA clarifies
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations, together with other members of the Joint Business Forum, has clarified that the ongoing strike action by freight forwarders and clearing agents at Ghana’s ports remains in full force. In a press release issued on April 14, 2026, the group dismissed reports suggesting that the industrial action had been […]
EBID to channel 63% of investments into private sector under new five-year strategy
The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has stated that the bank will allocate at least 63% of its total commitments to private sector development under its new five-year strategic plan. Speaking at the 24th Annual General Meeting of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, Dr. […]
Publican AI may distort import values, increase costs – Freight Forwarders
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders has stated that the government’s newly introduced Publican AI platform at the ports could arbitrarily increase import duties by assigning higher values to goods. Eric Amoah Amponsah, the Head of the Research Committee of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, said the platform’s valuation method risks departing from globally […]
Editorial: Business community yet to feel full impact of improved macroeconomic indicators
In spite of recent improvements in the country’s macroeconomic indicators, Mr. Mark Baidoo-Aboagye – Chief Executive Officer-Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) – says this is yet to translate into meaningful relief for businesses, citing structural cost pressures and time-lags in the economy. He acknowledged that the cedi’s strengthening is beginning to ease […]