Compliance bottlenecks in the trade system

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.

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.

Financial institutions are seeking stronger government policy support and safeguards to enable them to confidently deploy funding to businesses operating within the emerging circular economy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism, led by Alexander Hottordze Roosevelt, has paid a working visit to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) to gain deeper insight into the Authority’s operations, legal reforms, challenges and strategic direction for attracting investment into and within Ghana.