BETAThe Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has called for stronger government support to help grow Ghana’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Business Services (GBS) sector and create 100,000 jobs for the youth. The call was made during a high-level government and industry roundtable organised by BOSAG in partnership with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and hosted by Concentrix in Accra. The event brought together government officials, industry players and
The Managing Director of Stanbic Investment Management Services Limited, Kwabena Boamah, has called for a more structured and strategic approach to pension fund investments in private equity, stating that gaps in policy, governance and expertise continue to limit participation in the asset class. While acknowledging that more trustees are beginning to explore private equity and making second commitments, he noted that the pace of adoption remains uneven. “We must move beyond interest to intentio
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, has warned that rising taxes and levies risk undermining Ghana’s competitiveness as a mining destination, arguing that long-term investors require stable and predictable fiscal regimes before committing capital to major projects. Speaking in an interview on Graphic Online TV, Mr Ashigbey said the capital-intensive nature of mining meant investors assessed projects over decades rather than short political or commodity cycles. “T
Ghana’s mineral royalty receipts recorded a significant increase in the first quarter of 2026, with total inflows rising to more than GH₵2 billion, according to new data. The latest data reflects continued resilience in the country’s mining sector, largely driven by strong performance in the large-scale and mid-tier gold mining segments. The first quarter performance also signals a positive outlook for the year, following the Fund’s historic achievement of crossing GH₵5 billion in royalty receip
The Director of Enterprise Business and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, Tawa Bolarin, has called on African governments and industry leaders to dismantle barriers limiting digital trade and connectivity across the continent, arguing that Africa’s economic future depends on a more integrated digital ecosystem. Speaking at the 11th Ghana Female CEO Summit in Accra, Ms Bolarin urged policymakers to harmonise digital infrastructure regulations and create open markets capable of accelerating innovation,
Ghana's total public debt rose to GH¢674.1 billion as of March 2026, equivalent to 42.2 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by a combination of domestic borrowing, the cedi's depreciation against major currencies, and legacy obligations from previous years, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana. The debt stock, which stood at GH¢641.1 billion at the end of December 2025, increased by GH¢33 billion in the first three months of 20
The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued to take hold and inflationary pressures eased to their lowest levels in years, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana on May 19, 2026. The local currency traded at GH¢11.4125 to one US dollar in the first week of May, weakening from GH¢10.95 at the end of January. Against the British p
The Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG), in partnership with Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) and the Ghana High Commission, has made a compelling case for the nation's emergence as a competitive hub for outsourcing and digital services, presenting its vision to a distinguished audience of global industry leaders and investors in London. The High-Level Global Business Services Executive Roundtable, held at the Ghana High Commission in Belgrave Square, served as a strat
Ghana’s total export earnings reached $11.1 billion by the end of April 2026, driven largely by rising gold prices and strong export performance.
The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has called for stronger government backing to accelerate the growth of Ghana’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Business Services (GBS) sector, as part of efforts to position the country as a competitive global outsourcing destination and deliver 100,000 new jobs for young Ghanaians. The call was made […]
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has organised a series of bilateral business meetings in Accra between companies from Dubai and Ghanaian counterparts, as economic ties between the two markets deepen on the back of strong growth in non-oil trade. The meetings formed part of a trade mission led by the chamber under its “New Horizons” […]
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has organised a series of bilateral business meetings in Accra between companies from Dubai and Ghanaian counterparts, as economic ties between the two markets deepen on the back of strong growth in non-oil trade. The meetings formed part of a trade mission led by the chamber under its “New Horizons” […]
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has organised a series of bilateral business meetings in Accra between companies from Dubai and Ghanaian counterparts, as economic ties between the two markets deepen on the back of strong growth in non-oil trade. The meetings formed part of a trade mission led by the chamber under its “New Horizons” […]
The Produce Buying Company (PBC) says it has secured a financing facility backed by a GH₵30 million credited cocoa stock to enable it pay farmers promptly amid ongoing liquidity challenges within Ghana’s cocoa sector. The move comes at a time several Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) continue to struggle with severe cash constraints and delayed payments […]
Ghana’s mineral royalty receipts recorded a significant increase in the first quarter of 2026, with total inflows rising to more than GH₵2 billion, according to new data by the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF). The latest data reflects continued resilience in the country’s mining sector, largely driven by strong performance in the large-scale and […]
The Group CEO and President of MTN, Ralph Mupita, has expressed strong optimism about Africa’s role in shaping the future of global finance, stating that the continent is well-positioned to lead the next phase of digital financial transformation.
MobileMoney Fintech LTD has announced an extraordinary general meeting to seek shareholder approval for a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, as well as authorisation for the board to declare and pay dividends for the second and third quarters of the financial year. According to a notice issued on May 18, 2026, the EGM is scheduled to take place virtually on June 12, 2026, at 11 am GMT. Shareholders will also be asked to ratify the appointment of six direct
Clydestone Ghana PLC, the listed payment switching and banking technology firm, will not pay a dividend to shareholders for the 2025 financial year, as a sharp decline in profit after tax and a strategic pivot toward capital-intensive investments prompted the board to conserve cash. The company recorded a profit after tax of GH¢463,962 for the year ended December 31, 2025, an 88 per cent collapse from the GH¢3.95 million reported in 2024. The dramatic fall in earnings means shareholders who rece
Cyberteq, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm in Ghana has officially become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, marking the first time a dedicated cybersecurity consulting company in West Africa has joined the initiative. The move positions Cyberteq to become a major player in responsible business practices, sustainability, and global corporate citizenship in the […]
The National Lottery Authority has directed all Lotto Marketing Companies, Private Lotto Operators, collaborators and licensees to comply strictly with the approved 25% commission rate for retailers and agents. In a statement issued on May 15, 2026, the NLA said it had observed that some operators were paying commissions above the approved rate under the […]
