African Countries Ineligible For U.S. AGOA Trade
African Countries Ineligible For U.S. AGOA Trade AGOA (the African Growth and Opportunity Act) has been a key element of U.S. economic policy and engagement with Africa since its creation in 2000. It offers eligible sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to the U.S. market for over 1,800 products, in addition to more than 5,000 products […]
President Mahama Fulfills Key Campaign Pledge, Assents to Abolishment of Betting Tax, E-Levy, and Emissions Tax
President Mahama Fulfills Key Campaign Pledge, Assents to Abolishment of Betting Tax, E-Levy, and Emissions Tax President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled a major campaign promise by signing into law a set of amended bills that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, and emissions tax, among others. The signing, completed in his office, marks a significant […]
President Mahama Fulfills Key Campaign Pledge, Assents to Abolishment of Betting Tax, E-Levy, and Emissions Tax
President Mahama Fulfills Key Campaign Pledge, Assents to Abolishment of Betting Tax, E-Levy, and Emissions Tax President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled a major campaign promise by signing into law a set of amended bills that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, and emissions tax, among others. The signing, completed in his office, marks a significant […]
Ghana-EU Business Forum
Ghana-EU Business Forum | 20-21 May 2025 | Kempinsky Hotel, Accra The third edition of the Ghana-EU Business Forum is back and is taking place under the theme: “Deepening Ghana-EU cooperation on trade and investment in non-traditional value chains under the EU Global Gateway strategy”. This key event is a central meeting place for policymakers […]
Prices of petrol and LPG to go up; Diesel to fall from August 16
The prices of petrol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are expected to go up marginally from August 16, 2025. However, that of diesel is expected to go down from this weekend. This is based on the outlook report that guides the pricing of the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the country, by the Chamber of […]
World Bank warns COCOBOD’s mounting debts threaten Ghana’s cocoa sector
The World Bank’s latest Ghana Economic Update has raised concerns over the financial stability of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), warning that persistent operational and fiscal challenges could undermine one of the country’s most vital export industries. According to the report, despite record-high global cocoa prices, Ghana’s cocoa production remains weak, while COCOBOD owes significant […]
Coca-Cola announces price rollback on 300ml beverage
Gov’t settles GH¢10bn interest under DDEP
The government has announced the payment of GH¢10 billion in interest obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ministry of Finance said the payment represents the sixth coupon settlement under the programme and the second full cash payment made without any Payment-In-Kind component. “The […]
Cedi safe amid digital asset growth – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that digital innovation, and virtual assets will not sideline or weaken the Ghana cedi, assuring the public that the local currency remains central to the country’s monetary system. The Acting Head of FinTech and Innovation at the Bank, Owuraku Asare, said digital financial developments are intended to complement […]
Ghana, Spain deepen agribusiness ties as GB Foods calls on Trade Minister, unveils 6k-acre tomato project
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting large-scale local raw material production following high-level discussions with the Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, Angel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, the CEO of GB Foods Africa, Vicenç Bosch, the Director, Institutional Affairs & Agribusiness, Africa of GB Foods Dr. J. Teddy Ngu and […]