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Nearly half of SDIs insolvent

The specialised deposit-taking institutions (SDIs) remain the financial system’s weakest link, with nearly half insolvent, prompting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to demand faster reforms to contain financial stability risks and limit future fiscal costs.

August 17, 2026

Energy

Gov’t targets illegal businesses around GRIDCo transmission lines

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abu Jinapor, has given mechanics, welders, truck operators and other businesses occupying the transmission corridor around Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) pylons at Ashaiman Middle East a one-month ultimatum to vacate the area voluntarily.

August 17, 2026

Transport

Chinese vehicles gain ground, as imports climb to 22.1% market share

Chinese-made vehicles are rapidly reshaping Ghana's automobile market, challenging long-held perceptions about quality and reliability as import data point to a significant shift in consumer preferences.

August 17, 2026

Telecom

MTN rewards Land Cruiser to first winners in @30 promo

MTN Ghana has rewarded the first winners in its MTN @30 promotion, with a Toyota Land Cruiser and cash prizes still up for grabs as the campaign enters its final weeks.

August 17, 2026

Agribusiness

World Shea Expo 2026 to drive investment, innovation and women-led growth

Ghana is preparing to host World Shea Expo 2026, a major international gathering designed to accelerate investment, innovation, value addition and sustainable growth across the shea industry.

August 17, 2026

Education

Old schools alumni gala dinner to boost business partnerships

Ghanaian Senior High School alumni will gather in Accra for the Old Schools Alumni Networking Gala Dinner 2026.

August 17, 2026

Develop investment products to tap diaspora funds — BoG Governor

In a bid to channel diaspora remittances into longer-term savings and productive investments, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged banks to develop dedicated investment products for Ghanaians living abroad, describing the market as largely untapped.

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GETFund launches national Collective Furniture Appeal to support basic, junior and senior high schools

As part of the Government's unwavering commitment to strengthening Ghana's education system and ensuring equitable access to quality learning opportunities for every child,

4 days ago

Gold

Rethink gold tax regime to capture more revenue from small-scale mining — IFS

Government needs to rethink the country’s tax regime for small-scale gold mining to capture more fiscal revenue from a sector that is rapidly expanding its contribution to gold exports, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited have signed a 20-year,

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TCDA targets competitive tree-crop value chains beyond production

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has stressed the need to move beyond increasing production and build competitive tree-crop value chains that extend from the farm to processing, manufacturing, branding and higher-value markets.

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CSD portal broadens retail access to capital market

To promote financial inclusion and transparency in Ghana’s capital market,

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AfCFTA equips Southern African SMEs to compete across one African market

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched the Southern Africa Regional Cohort of its SME Booster Initiative in Gaborone, Botswana, as part of efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of African businesses and accelerate their participation in intra-African trade.

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