BETAThe ongoing national discussion surrounding the proposed renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mining lease has evolved beyond a simple argument over foreign ownership. At its core, the debate raises a far more strategic question: Does Ghana currently possess the full institutional and financial capacity to independently sustain a world-class large-scale mining operation without exposing the economy to significant risk? The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has argued that Ghana should reject the pro
Senior Vice President of MTN Group, Ebenezer Asante, has called for targeted reforms and innovative business models to reduce the growing risks confronting Ghanaian businesses, particularly those operating informally and within highly concentrated sectors. Speaking at the Arganbright Partners Convergence Conference under the theme “Governance and Ethics in the 21st Century: A Path to Sustainable […]
The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has launched its agency banking initiative, dubbed “Sika Agent”, as part of efforts to expand access to banking services and bring financial products closer to communities across the country.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, (BoG) Dr Johnson Asiama, says the country is unlikely to return to the period of persistent cedi depreciation as ongoing economic reforms continue to strengthen confidence in the economy. Addressing the media after the central bank’s 130th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Accra, Dr. Asiama said recent gains in […]
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, is leading a high-level Ghanaian delegation to the People’s Republic of China as part of government’s renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties and attract strategic investments into Ghana’s industrial and agribusiness sectors. The mission, undertaken on the directive of President John Dramani Mahama, forms part of the government’s broader RESET Agenda and industrial transformation strategy aimed at positionin
Hope and excitement filled the Islamic Basic School in Akim Achiase when employees of Telecel Ghana cut the ribbon to commission a revamped and equipped 30-seater information, communication and technology laboratory for the district. The 'Bridging Digital Divide' project, funded through donations from employees of Telecel Ghana's Consumer and Enterprise Business units, forms part of the telco's Employee Volunteering Programme, also known as Red Hearts. With seed funding from the Telecel Ghana Fo
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.
Dubai Chambers has held a series of high-level meetings with key trade and economic institutions in Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade, investment cooperation and private-sector partnerships between Dubai and Ghana. The engagements, held in Accra, brought Dubai Chambers into discussions with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ghana […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has defended the decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to maintain the policy rate at 14 per cent, insisting that lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pose significant risks to Ghana’s inflation outlook and broader economic stability. Responding to questions from journalists during the 130th MPC press briefing in Accra yesterday, Dr Asiamah described the ongoing Middle East conflict as the “elephant in
The Group CEO of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has signalled a major transition in Africa’s digital financial ecosystem, noting a gradual shift from USSD-based services to smartphone-driven, app-based financial platforms.
In separate petitions dated April 14, 2026, addressed to the National Coordinator of National Security and the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, the company said an internal security report first drew management’s attention to the alleged invasi
A Tax Outlook report by legal firm, Bentsi-Enchill Letsa and Ankomah has described Ghana’s current tax administration as moving towards data driven, more enforcement friendly and ambitious ever in the country’s fiscal history. According to the outlook which is prepared for investors targeting Ghana for their business expansions and entry to the African market, 2026 […]
In a major boost to Ghana’s industrialisation and infrastructure drive, GCB Bank, in partnership with Timeline & Innovation Company Limited, has commissioned a substantial fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to support the government’s flagship “Big Push” infrastructure agenda under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says the central bank has not abandoned the eCedi project, stressing that authorities are still exploring ways to deploy the digital currency to support cross-border payments and improve trade across the region. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, Dr. Asiama said the Bank […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says the non-performing loans ratio within Ghana’s banking sector is expected to decline further as new regulatory guidelines begin to take effect. Speaking after the conclusion of the central bank’s 130th Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Accra, Dr. Asiama said recent policy interventions and stricter […]
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has kept the policy rate at 14.0 percent after the completion of its 130th meeting. According to the committee, its assessment of domestic and external risks to Ghana’s inflation, which is currently at 3.4 percent, revealed a broadly balanced situation. The committee also pointed […]
The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has expressed the resolve of the government to continue expanding and strengthening the country’s aviation sector through sustained investments in infrastructure, safety, regulatory systems, and human capital development. The minister explained that continuous support for policies and investments would position Ghana as the preferred aviation and travel destination within the West African sub-region. Speaking at the 40th anniversary celebration din
Cocoa farmers have accused some officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of engaging in private cocoa buying activities that they say are undermining confidence in Ghana’s cocoa sector and distorting fair competition.
GCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to financing Ghana’s infrastructure drive, as its Managing Director, Farihan Alhassan, emphasised that infrastructure remains the backbone of every economy at the handover of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovation Company Limited.
GCB Bank Board Chairman Professor Joshua Alabi has said the bank’s support under the Government’s Big Push agenda is delivering tangible impact on Ghana’s infrastructure development, as the bank officially handed over a fleet of heavy-duty vehicles and industrial machinery to Timeline Innovation Company Limited.
