Business

BoG strengthens cyber defences as digital finance expands

The Bank of Ghana is strengthening cybersecurity measures across the financial sector as the rapid growth of mobile money and digital payments creates new...

Government suspends GH¢1 Diesel levy for October and November

The government has announced the temporary suspension of the GH¢1-per-litre Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy (D-Levy) on diesel for October and November...

Cedi trades at GH¢11.70 to the Dollar as BoG releases Thursday rates

The Ghana cedi traded at approximately GH¢11.70 to the US dollar on Thursday, October 1, 2026, according to exchange rate data published by the...

Tullow’s market value falls below Ghana’s US$393m tax award

Tullow Oil’s market value has fallen below the US$393.09 million tax award Ghana has secured against its subsidiary, Tullow Ghana Limited, following a major...

Building cost inflation climbs to 4.6% in August – GSS

Ghana’s building cost inflation rose to 4.6% in August 2026, up from 4.0% in July, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), as rising...

Food and Beverages Association praises Ato Forson over juice tax removal

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has commended Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for his performance in office, particularly his decision to...

Ghana wins $393m tax arbitration as tribunal upholds GRA assessment against Tullow Oil

Ghana has won a major tax dispute against oil producer Tullow Oil after an international tribunal dismissed all claims brought by the company and...

BoG Names Matilda Asante-Asiedu to Represent It on GoldBod Board

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has nominated its Second Deputy Governor, Mrs Matilda Asante Asiedu, to represent the central bank on the board of...

COCOBOD’S Cocoa Capital Targets GH¢16.3bn for cocoa purchases and debt refinancing

Cocoa Capital PLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), plans to raise up to GH¢16.3 billion through the domestic debt...

Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic Day 1 draws patrons seeking housing solutions

The first day of the third Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair Clinic has ended on a positive note, with patrons turning up at the Junction...

Bank of Ghana to introduce upgraded cedi notes under Heritage Series

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce upgraded Ghana cedi banknotes as part of efforts to strengthen their security, durability and overall...

Republic Bank targets 42% share of Ghana’s mortgage market by end of 2026

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC is aiming to increase its share of Ghana’s mortgage market to between 40 and 42 per cent by the close...

Government halts planned cement price hike after talks with manufacturers

The planned increase in cement prices has been put on hold following an engagement between the Ministers for Transport and Trade and Agribusiness, the...

Olive holdings takes over GTP and Woodin in major textile industry deal

Olive Holdings has completed the acquisition of two of Ghana’s renowned textile brands, GTP and Woodin, in a major transaction expected to contribute to...

BOSTenergies revenue rises 195% to GH¢3.81bn

BOSTenergies recorded a major improvement in its 2025 financial performance, with revenue rising by 195 percent to GH¢3.81 billion and profit after tax increasing...

Fresh tomatoes record 158.3% price jump in August – GSS

Fresh tomato prices jumped up by 158.3% year-on-year (y-on-y) in August 2026, making it the biggest price mover recorded by the Ghana Statistical Service...