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Cedi appreciation fuels fresh price cut dispute

Cedi appreciation has become the centre of a growing dispute in Ghana’s retail markets after the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) accused some...

AI investment outlook reshapes Ghana’s 2026 growth path

AI investment outlook is emerging as a critical driver of global and domestic economic strategy in 2026, according to the latest Economic and Market...

Microfinance sector decline as confidence weakens

Microfinance sector decline is becoming a growing concern in Ghana as the industry loses ground within the broader financial system, raising red flags about...

Kumasi Shoe Factory advocates for compulsory local school footwear policy to revive production and boost jobs

The Kumasi Shoe Factory, formally known as DIHOC Footwear Division Limited, has intensified calls for the Ghanaian government to implement a compulsory school footwear...

Cocoa sector in crisis: COCOBOD blames legacy contracts and buyer retreat as farmer arrears rise

Ghana’s once-vibrant cocoa sector is under intense strain as growers face mounting arrears in payments and significant volumes of beans remain unsold, the Ghana...

Delta Air Lines strengthens long-haul fleet with major Airbus widebody order

Delta Air Lines is taking a major step to strengthen its long-haul operations after confirming a significant new order for Airbus widebody aircraft, a...

WLA president pledges to strengthen lotteries across Africa, eyes Ghana for 2028 summit

The President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), Mr. Andreas Kotter, has emphasised the organisation’s commitment to enhancing the lottery industry across Africa, highlighting...

Geopolitical tensions set to drive commodities and capital flows in 2026, MIIF Says

Global markets in 2026 are entering a phase where geopolitical tensions, policy shifts and structural economic changes are poised to influence commodity prices, investment...

Bank of Ghana rules out GN Bank licence reinstatement after Supreme Court decision

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly clarified that the banking licence of GN Bank, revoked in 2019, will not be reinstated, bringing renewed...

COCOBOD begins payments to LBCs to clear cocoa farmers’ arrears

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has begun disbursing funds to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to enable them to settle outstanding arrears owed to cocoa...

Ghana inflation decline to 3.8% as price pressures ease

Ghana’s latest inflation data confirms a turning point in the country’s cost-of-living trajectory. The Ghana inflation decline to 3.8 per cent in January 2026,...

VAT enforcement in Ghana tightens as GRA targets defaulters

The Ghana Revenue Authority’s decision to roll out a dedicated Compliance and Enforcement Unit marks a decisive shift in VAT enforcement in Ghana, signalling...

Bank of Ghana gold reserves reduction – Insight Explains

The BoG gold reserves reduction has become a focal point of public debate as Ghana navigates fragile external balances, exchange-rate pressures, and the long...

Entrepreneurship education in Ghana could unlock growth

Entrepreneurship education in Ghana is emerging as a critical policy issue as the country grapples with youth unemployment, slow private-sector job creation, and persistent...

TCDA reassures global buyers of strong quality and supply for Ghana’s 2026 cashew season

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has moved to reassure international buyers and stakeholders in the global cashew market that Ghana’s raw cashew nut...

African mining model takes shape in Ghana and Botswana

African mining model reforms emerging in Ghana and Botswana signal a decisive shift in how the continent seeks to convert mineral wealth into durable...