EU announces €1bn Africa package at Ghana partnership milestone
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative to support infrastructure development, economic growth and digital transformation. The package, announced by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, forms part of Team Europe’s broader strategy to deepen economic cooperation with African countries and promote sustainable […]
Govt hunts strategic investor for new airline revival
Ghana has returned—once again—to the fraught question of a national carrier, but this time with a noticeably sharper commercial edge. The Ministry of Transport’s decision to open a formal market-sounding process for a new airline signals a shift away from state-led aviation nostalgia toward a model anchored in private capital discipline and global operational expertise. […]
AfCFTA Boss, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada discuss strengthening of Africa–Canada trade and investment relations
H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat,and The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, have had a discussion focused on strengthening Africa–Canada trade and investment relations within a changing global economic environment. The discussions underscored the importance of diversified supply chains, rules-based trade, and stronger economic […]
High cost of doing business pushing firms out of Ghana – GUTA
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) Joseph Paddy has cautioned that high cost of doing business is forcing companies to scale down production and relocate to neighbouring countries. He observed that Ghana remains one of the most expensive operating environments in the sub-region, making locally produced goods less competitive compared […]
Inflation in emerging economies to rise to 5.1% in 2026 – World Bank
Inflation across emerging market and developing economies, including Ghana, is expected to rise in 2026, driven largely by higher global energy prices and supply disruptions, according to the latest Commodity Markets Outlook released by the World Bank The report projects that consumer price inflation in emerging markets and developing economies will increase to about 5.1 […]
T-bill auctions show emerging investor pushback
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The Treasury bill (T-bill) market is beginning to show signs of investor resistance, with repeated auction shortfalls and diverging yields suggesting that domestic participants may be demanding higher compensation after months of policy-driven yield suppression. The most recent auction, on Friday, April 24, 2026, missed its […]
Domestic Airlines raise fares as new airport levy takes effect
Domestic air travel in Ghana has become more expensive after two major carriers adjusted ticket prices to reflect a new government-backed airport levy introduced to help finance infrastructure upgrades. The Airport Infrastructure Development Charge, which took effect on April 1, adds a fresh layer of cost to domestic and regional air travel as airlines move […]
African leaders urge faster implementation of continental integration frameworks
African policymakers and stakeholders have called for urgent action to accelerate the implementation of key continental integration frameworks, warning that progress will depend less on new policies and more on effective execution of existing agreements. The call was made during a high-level roundtable held on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., […]
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 […]
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 […]