Ghana Cedi slides as import-driven dollar demand rises
The Ghana cedi weakened slightly against the dollar in the last week as demand for the United States dollar increased to finance imports According to Bloomberg, the cedi has depreciated by 4.8% since the beginning of the year — the steepest decline among 23 African currencies tracked by the company. “We’re seeing an increase in […]
Editorial: Port clearance delays impede country’s competitiveness
Tackling clearance delays, improving border management and strengthening operational efficiency would deliver competitive gains for Ghana’s business environment as the country seeks to expand trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the World Bank advises. The World Bank’s view is that port clearance delays in the country are constraining trade and slowing private-sector […]
GIPC champions reforms to unlock patient capital for SMEs
Ghana, is sharpening its pitch to attract small, impact-focused investors to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) sector, as the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) champions pro-investor reforms and digital innovations to match investors with high-potential opportunities. Speaking at a high-level panel during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (2026), GIPC Deputy CEO, Mr. Abdul-Razak Baba, said […]
Digital Asset Chamber deepens ties with Securities and Exchange Commission
The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation has held high-level talks with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana, in a move both sides describe as a significant step towards strengthening cooperation in the country’s fast-evolving digital asset space. The meeting, held at the SEC headquarters in Accra on February 11, 2026, brought together more […]
Ghana Chamber of Shipping calls for a 3-month grace period on cargo insurance directive
The Ghana Chamber of Shipping has called for a three-month grace period to allow businesses to adjust to the mandatory local cargo insurance directive. This was scheduled to take effect on February 1, 2026. The call was made during a stakeholder roundtable on the enforcement of the local marine cargo insurance policy. Industry players met […]
SGCC President Pays Courtesy Visit to Ghanaian Embassy to Spain.
SGCC President Joaquín Roura Lama(right), former Ghanaian Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Regina Appiah-Sam (center), and Dr. Dr. Justo Bolekia Boleká (left) The President of the Spain-Ghana Chamber of Commerce(SGCC) Joaquín Roura Lama, paid a courtesy visit to the former Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the Kingdom of Spain, H.E Regina Appiah-Sam in December […]
GIPC revises 2026 fees: How much will investors now pay to do business in Ghana?
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has announced a revision of its fees and charges relating to the registration of businesses operating in Ghana. This could affect both new investors and existing enterprises seeking regulatory approvals. The updated fees take effect from February 2, 2026 and they are in line with the GIPC Fees and […]
Breakdown of DVLA fees and charges for 2026
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has released its fees for services for the year 2026. In a notice issued by the Authority, the updated charges cover a wide range of licensing and vehicle-related services provided by the DVLA across the country. The services affected include the conversion of driving licences, licence upgrades, replacement […]
Comply with country’s credit reporting regulations – BOG charges participating institutions
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all participating institutions in the country’s credit reporting system to actively submit data on individuals and businesses to the licensed credit bureaus. In a notice, the BoG stated that “any institution engaged in any form of credit business [should] contact any of the three licensed credit bureaus — […]
Non-traditional exports up 41% – Ministry targets $10bn by 2030
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has reported a 41.21 per cent growth in non-traditional export (NTE) earnings for the first half of 2025, reaching $2.54 billion, as part of steps towards a $10 billion export target by 2030. The sector minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, announced this yesterday when she took her turn at the […]