Category: Business

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that government has begun procuring birds for Members of Parliament under the Nkokɔ Nkitinkiti initiative, part of efforts to strengthen domestic poultry production. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Assurances, Mr. Opoku explained that the programme is designed to encourage legislators to venture into poultry farming...

Ghana’s economy expanded by 4.7 percent year‑on‑year in April 2026, with the services sector continuing to anchor growth despite slowing compared to the same period last year, according to provisional figures from the Ghana Statistical Service’s Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG). The April growth rate was below the 7.4 percent recorded in April 2025,...

 The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to collaborating with the private sector to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana. She gave the assurance when a delegation from MTN Ghana, led by Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer Ms. Adwoa...

 The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has received renewed commitment from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to deepen cooperation in support of Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda and the government’s 24‑Hour Economy initiative. This assurance was conveyed when Deputy Minister Hon. Sampson Ahi, representing Sector Minister Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, hosted JICA’s Chief Representative in...

 The Government of Ghana has announced the full settlement of its US$700 million Eurobond obligation, reinforcing its commitment to prudent debt management and investor confidence. According to the Ministry of Finance, the payment was completed on Thursday, July 2, 2026, ahead of schedule. It comprised US$525.2 million in principal repayments and US$174.8 million in interest...

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced an extension for the filing of second quarter Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), and May 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT), National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL), and Communications Service Tax (CST) following heavy rains and flooding in Accra and surrounding areas. Originally due on Tuesday, June...

 The Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) has formally presented its 2025 dividend of GH¢14,580,000 to the Bank of Ghana, its sole shareholder. The ceremony, held on July 1, 2026 at Bank Square, followed the successful conclusion of GhIPSS’ Annual General Meeting. Welcoming the Board and Management of GhIPSS, Governor of the Bank...

 The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has commenced the implementation of a new gold pricing regime aligned with the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) standards, effective July 1, 2026. Under the revised framework, GoldBod will publish two official purchase prices daily, corresponding to the LBMA’s AM and PM pricing windows. The AM pricing window runs from...

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has officially launched the country’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and future‑ready financial system. The Roadmap provides a coordinated framework to: Integrate ESG principles into financial sector operations. Strengthen climate risk management across institutions. Mobilise sustainable finance...

 At the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Roundtable of African Central Bank Governors, Ghana’s Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama outlined the country’s journey from economic crisis to recovery, stressing the importance of resilient financial systems in the face of global challenges. Governor Asiama shared lessons from Ghana’s recent experience, pointing to the growing role of domestic...