Growth slows to 5.1% in May

AgribusinessAugust 14, 2026

Growth momentum hinges on structural reforms, export diversification — Deloitte

Gov't targets oil palm self-sufficiency by 2032

Government is shifting its focus in the oil palm industry from policy formulation to implementation as it seeks to close a 150,000-metric-tonne production deficit and achieve self-sufficiency by 2032.

August 14, 2026

Maritime

GMA, CMU deepen maritime education ties

In a move to deepen international cooperation in maritime education, the Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Kamal-Deen Ali, paid a strategic courtesy call on the President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Andrew Spencer, on July 30, 2026.

August 14, 2026

News

Gov't moves to protect power corridors after GRIDCo pylon blast

The government has moved to tighten enforcement around electricity transmission corridors following the damage of a Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) pylon at Ashaiman Middle East, with operators in the affected area given one month to vacate.

August 14, 2026

Business

Growth momentum hinges on structural reforms, export diversification — Deloitte

Ghana’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, but sustaining the stronger growth trajectory will depend on deeper structural reforms, industrialisation and export diversification, according to Deloitte’s analysis of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Statement.

August 14, 2026

Business

Business confidence remains robust despite rising cost pressures - AGI Barometer

Business confidence remained robust in the second quarter of 2026, with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Business Barometer recording an index of 108.7 despite persistent cost pressures and challenges confronting the real sector.

August 14, 2026

Agribusiness

DBG develops tailored oil palm financing toolkit , eyes year-end ratification of US$500m fund

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Development Bank Ghana (DBG), Prof. Randolph Nsor-Ambala, has indicated DBG is designing a bespoke financing toolkit for the oil palm industry that will cater to the requirements of individual value chain actors.

August 14, 2026

The World Cup didn’t lie about talent

Morocco made World Cup history in 2026 by fielding a starting lineup composed entirely of players born outside the country — 19 of the squad's 26 players were raised in Spain,

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Features

“Sankofa”: Ignorance of an organization’s origin story is no excuse

“Sankofa, wo ko fa a enkyi.” This popular Akan expression means there is nothing wrong with going back to retrieve what is rightly yours.

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Opinions

Ghana’s 24-hour economy needs a new kind of bank

Ghana’s ambition to build a productive 24-Hour Economy could face a major financing constraint unless the country changes how it funds agriculture and industry, with private-sector players proposing a Value Chain Industries Bank (VCIB) to provide long-term capital from raw-material production through manufacturing to the final market.

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Five ways Emirates is helping customers travel with greater confidence

From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice,

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MCIF 2026 IN BRIEF

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Business & Markets

Banking & Finance

Republic Bank PLC deepens commitment to homeownership

Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has deepened its commitment to homeownership through the JoyNews Habitat Fair, following the signing of a partnership agreement with Multimedia Group Limited to expand the housing-focused platform across Ghana.

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Banking & Finance

Zenith Bank’s Group CEO receives ‘Zik Pan-African Leadership Award’

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), has been honoured with the prestigious Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik) Pan-African Award for ‘Transformational Leadership in Banking and Financial Innovation.’

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Energy

BPA targets 300MWp solar-storage expansion by 2028

Bui Power Authority (BPA) is targeting the development of 300 mega-watt peak (MWp) of dispatchable solar PV capacity integrated with large-scale battery energy storage systems by the end of 2028, as the authority accelerates efforts to diversify its renewable energy portfolio beyond hydropower.

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Business

Absa, Impact Food Hub empower agribusiness entrepreneurs for growth

Absa Bank Ghana, in partnership with Impact Food Hub, has concluded the Agribusiness Launchpad and Accelerator Programme 2.0,

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Insurance

Leading with Love: Enterprise Life's 25-Year Promise to the Ghanaian Customer

There is a moment every insurance customer remembers more than any other: the moment they need the company to show up.

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Features

The World Cup didn’t lie about talent

Morocco made World Cup history in 2026 by fielding a starting lineup composed entirely of players born outside the country — 19 of the squad's 26 players were raised in Spain,

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Morocco made World Cup history in 2026 by fielding a starting lineup composed entirely of players born outside the country — 19 of the squad's 26 players were raised in Spain,

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Africa’s creator economy has grown rapidly in recent years, transforming how people consume information, entertainment, and engage with brands.

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Just recently, the government statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu announced a reduction in Ghana’s consumer headline inflation from 5.3% to 4.6%.

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The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle of Jesus, apart from the resurrection, recorded in all four Gospels (Matt. 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–14).

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