BETAThe President of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Weipa Addo Awal, has called for timely access to fertiliser and stronger agricultural support systems as food price pressures pushed Ghana’s inflation rate to 3.7 per cent in May 2026. He said delays in input supply and limited production support continued to affect farmers’ output, contributing to rising food prices across markets. He made the comments against the backdrop of new data showing a second consecutive monthly increase
The contribution of leading brands and innovative products to Ghana’s economic development will be spotlighted at the sixth edition of the Ghana International Products Awards 2026, scheduled for July 18, 2026, in Accra. The awards scheme, is expected to bring together leading figures from the private sector to celebrate organisations whose products have consistently demonstrated quality, innovation, and value to consumers. The event has become a notable platform for recognizing businesses that c
Ghana is gradually losing some of its indigenous crops and plant varieties as climate change, urbanisation and changing consumer preferences continue to threaten the country’s agricultural biodiversity. The Director of the Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) , Dr. Daniel Ashie Kotey, has warned that the trend […]
Bank of Africa (BOA) has donated four water tanks to the National Police Training School (NPTS) to support water storage and improve living conditions for police recruits undergoing training at the institution. The donation formed part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at supporting young people and public institutions. Presenting the items, the Managing Director of Bank of Africa, Abderrahmane Belbachir, said the bank was committed to supporting the developme
Stanbic Bank has called on financial institutions and fintech operators across Africa to adopt a more balanced approach to digital lending, warning that irresponsible credit practices could undermine the continent’s financial future. The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank, Mr Darwin Mireku, made the call while speaking at the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra. He stressed that sustainability and positive customer outcomes must remain at the centre of financial innovation. Mr Mireku, wh
The Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is grappling with a severe funding shortfall that threatens its ability to preserve the country’s agricultural heritage and biodiversity. The Director of the institute, Dr. Daniel Ashie Kotey, says the facility, which stores more than 6,000 unique plant genetic resources, […]
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the trading community to support the country’s ambition of becoming the preferred multimodal shipping hub in West Africa. As part of this effort, the Authority organised a High Value Shippers’ (Platinum) Engagement Forum in Accra on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The forum brought together some of Ghana’s leading importers, exporters, manufacturers and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging issues w
MTN Group has begun rolling out MTN One TV, a new entertainment proposition designed to make digital video content more accessible, relevant and flexible for customers across African markets. Introduced in line with MTN's Ambition 2030 strategy, MTN One TV brings together local storytelling, live channels, international programming and market-specific viewing options tailored to how customers across the continent access and pay for digital entertainment. Flexible payment options The proposition
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted Ghana’s significant economic turnaround and growing prominence in global financial markets. He said the strong performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) and improving macroeconomic indicators were evidence of renewed investor confidence. Speaking during a visit to the United Kingdom, where he rang the opening bell at the London Stock Exchange, President Mahama described the occasion as a significant milestone reflecting Ghana’s rising profile in
Ghana’s participation in the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London has delivered a strong signal of renewed investor confidence in the country’s economic direction. The announcement of a £215 million Growth and Partnership Agreement, alongside new infrastructure and private sector commitments, reflects growing interest in Ghana as a destination for long-term investment and economic collaboration. Graphic Business notes that the agreement, which spans 2026 to 2028, is anchored on a broader strateg
Acacia Health Insurance has officially launched EdenCare, a new retail health insurance product aimed at widening access to healthcare financing beyond Ghana’s traditional corporate insurance market. Managing Director, Araba Asumanu, said the initiative is designed to address a critical gap in the country’s health insurance landscape, particularly for individuals without employer-sponsored coverage. She explained that […]
This edition of JoyBusiness’ Agri Business Month has turned the spotlight on the preservation of Ghana’s indigenous food systems, with particular emphasis on the growing disappearance of traditional crops and food varieties.
Trading activity was led by the 2027-2030 maturities, which accounted for 57.67% of total turnover at a weighted-average yield of 12.09%.
A defining moment for African traders Africa’s trade ambitions are no longer theoretical. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gaining traction, the continent is steadily repositioning itself as a unified economic bloc. Yet one structural constraint remains clear: trade cannot thrive where payments are slow, expensive, or uncertain. This is precisely the gap the Pan-African payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is designed to close. From fragmentation to flow Historically, intra
Industry stakeholders across Ghana's fashion, textile, creative and manufacturing sectors have called for stronger intellectual property protection at a workshop jointly organised by Fashion Forum Africa and the Association of Ghana Industries. The "Who Owns Your Work?" workshop, held at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission in Accra on 3rd June 2026, formed part of lead-up activities toward the inaugural Alternative Fashion Fabric Fair scheduled for September 2026 in Accra. The event brought
OmniBSIC Bank has partnered with the Institute of Industrial Research of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-IIR) and the Ocean Tribe Foundation to launch a school-based plastic recovery project aimed at reducing plastic waste, promoting recycling and encouraging environmental responsibility among students. The initiative, themed Recovering Plastics for Industry and Sustainable Environment, is being implemented in five senior high schools as part of broader efforts to advanc
Unilever Ghana PLC has held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Accra, bringing together shareholders, the Board of Directors, and Management to review the Company’s performance for 2025.
At the maiden edition of the MTN Digital Transformation Conference in Accra, MTN Ghana showcased how data-driven innovation through its MTN Ads platform is helping businesses grow while supporting Ghana’s broader digital transformation agenda.
Italy's competition authority said on Monday it had dropped an investigation into Meta Platforms over allegations that the company abused its dominant position by installing its artificial intelligence tool on the messaging service WhatsApp.
The Build Project has announced MTN Home as the Title Sponsor of its highly anticipated first season, marking a significant partnership between Ghana's premier home renovation and construction television series and one of the country's leading providers of home internet solutions. As Title Sponsor, MTN Home will play a central role in showcasing how connectivity is shaping modern homes and enhancing everyday living. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering Ghanaians with practi
