BETAAccording to the Bank, the year 2025 marked a significant improvement in Ghana’s macroeconomic environment resulting in a sharp decline in interest rates, strong appreciation of the Ghana cedi and easing inflation.
Global and local leaders of Opportunity International (OI) have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding inclusive finance in Ghana, as stakeholders gathered in Accra for the OI Global Board and CEOs Meeting.
Global and local leaders of Opportunity International have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Ghana as the organisation held its Global Board and Chief Executive Officers meeting in Accra. The week-long engagements ended with a dinner at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra on February 27 under the theme, “Seeds of Opportunity: A Ghanaian Story of Growth and Impact.” The gathering brought together board chairs, chief executives, regulators, banking leaders and develo
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has called for urgent and coordinated action among public institutions to remove persistent bottlenecks in Ghana’s trading system that delay the movement of goods and increase the cost of doing business. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 first quarter meeting of the National Trade [ hellip;]
iSupreme, a fast-growing marketing and growth agency based in Accra, has been appointed as the regional agency partner for global consumer electronics firm Anker Innovations as the technology company expands its presence in Ghana and across West Africa. The partnership will see the Ghanaian agency lead marketing, sales enablement and market growth initiatives for Anker’s portfolio of consumer technology brands across key markets in the sub-region. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in China, Anke
Floods, fires and extreme weather events are becoming an increasingly harsh reality for small businesses across Ghana — wiping out stock, destroying equipment and pushing entrepreneurs to the brink overnight. To help MSMEs get back on their feet faster, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans has launched the Restart Loan, a facility specifically designed to support businesses in recovering from climate-related shocks and other external disruptions. Dubbed the ‘Restart Loan’, the offer is designed to sup
The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has advised tomato famers to ensure that they plant varieties that can be turned in paste. He said that is what tomato processing factories in Ghana want to buy. “So we must begin producing the type of tomatoes that can be processed into tomato […]
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible diamond production as it hosts an international review of its diamond certification systems under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. The review, which runs from March 9 to March 12 in Accra, brings together an international delegation of experts led by representatives from Russia to assess Ghana’s compliance with […]
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has met with the Committee on Economy and Development of the Parliament of Ghana today, Monday, 9 March 2026, at the Parliament House. The meeting was to brief Committee members on the Bank’s 2025 Monetary Policy Report. Discussions covered various economic issues, including […]
The Ghana Stock Exchange kicked off the new week on a bullish note, with the GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI) adding 314.09 points to close at 14,587.17, extending its remarkable run into double-digit territory. Trading data for the 7,168th session, held on March 9, 2026, showed sustained investor confidence, with the GSE Financial Stocks Index (GSE-FSI) also climbing 334.36 points to settle at 9,285.94. Market capitalisation expanded to GH¢267.45 billion, up from last Thursday's GH¢262.08 billion,
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are accusing Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) of creating what they describe as an artificial fuel shortage on the market.
The latest Treasury bill auction results from March 5, 2026, show a significant surge in investor appetite for Government of Ghana paper, even as yields across all tenors continue their downward trajectory. The oversubscription by 89 per cent, signalled a robust investor confidence and high market liquidity. Despite the government setting a target of 5.679 billion […]
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo says the government will soon begin commissioning several farm service centres across the country as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ access to essential services.
Oil prices have rocketed above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time in nearly four years as the escalating conflict in Iran sparks a mounting crude supply crisis. Benchmark Brent crude soared by 17% to more than 108 dollars a barrel, having at one stage reached nearly 120 dollars a barrel in levels not seen since the summer of 2022. It follows Iran’s move to name the son of its late supreme leader and a hardliner in charge as the war spreads further across the Middle East, with Iran targeting
Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd has honoured several customers for demonstrating consistent savings habits during a nationwide promotional campaign aimed at encouraging financial discipline among individuals and small businesses. The awards ceremony, held at the institution’s Newtown branch at Mallam Atta Market in Accra on March 5, recognised clients who participated in the Advans Aha Ye D3 Promo, a three-month initiative designed to promote a culture of regular savings among customers. The
Samsung Ghana has unveiled its latest Galaxy Buds4 Series, introducing the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4 as the company’s most advanced earbuds to date, combining superior high-fidelity audio with enhanced comfort and everyday wearability. Designed to deliver sound as impressive as their fit, the new Buds4 Series features a refined, computationally engineered design, wider woofers, enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and an adaptive equaliser to provide full-spectrum audio that adjusts
ENTERPRISE Group PLC has attained an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding customer data in an increasingly digital and cyber-threatened environment. The certification, completed after a rigorous assessment process, marks what the company describes as a significant milestone in its corporate governance and data protection journey. It places Enterprise among institutions aligning with global best practice in information security management, at a time when da
WALK through Makola on any weekday morning and you’ll see a kind of quiet genius at work. Women run entire mini economies from behind their tables and containers; women who do not carry fancy titles but carry whole households. One sells fabric, another sells tomatoes, and another manages a mobile money booth. And while they call it “buying and selling,” what they’re really doing is making the same kinds of decisions CEOs make every day: whether to save, to reinvest, take a risk, borrow, or bet o
THE first-ever Property & Polo Classic, an event that seeks to bring together over 500 influential business leaders, investors and financial institutions under one roof to network has been launched in Accra. The event, dubbed, “Where Society Meets Opportunity,” and scheduled to take place on March 7, 2026 at the Accra Polo Club, has Nilex Properties as the headline sponsor. It would give property owners and those seeking to owe property to do business amidst entertainment and networking. Highlig
The South Akim Rural Bank, which was set up at Nankese in the Suhum Municipality in the Eastern Region in 1984, has marked its 40th milestone with a pledge to continue offering financial services to improve the lot of the people. Nankese, which is located in the cocoa and foodstuffs producing belt, has most of its inhabitants and nearby villages being farmers and petty traders. The bank, in view of that, started to offer financial assistance to promote such businesses in its catchment areas. Ove
