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24-Hour Economy targets industrial expansion, exports through private investment

Budget 2027: ‘Work ahead requires patience’

The government will lower its primary surplus target from 1.5 percent to 0.5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The aim is to finance a US$10 billion, four-year economic transformation programme branded the New Economy, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Thursday.

November 13, 2026

Telecom

Telecel Cash launches e-wallet and Telecel Shop to advance digital commerce

Telecel Mobile Financial Services has introduced the Telecel Cash E-Wallet and Telecel Shop, bringing shopping, payments and digital financial services together in the Telecel Play App.

November 13, 2026

Oil and Gas

Gov’t targets 2027 exit from liquid-fuel purchases as gas supply expands

Government is targetting an end of liquid-fuel purchases for electricity generation by 2027 as it steps up efforts to expand natural gas supply.

November 13, 2026

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24-Hour Economy targets industrial expansion, exports through private investment

Government’s 24-Hour Economy programme is targeting increased industrial production, expanded exports and job creation by mobilising private sector investment and deploying technology across productive sectors, as government seeks to accelerate industrialisation and strengthen the country’s manufacturing base.

November 13, 2026

Business

Export diversification critical to sustaining economic gains — Fidelity Bank

The country must leverage its recent macroeconomic stability to diversify its export base, deepen industrialisation and expand domestic manufacturing to achieve sustainable economic growth, Deputy Managing Director, Operations and Support Functions at Fidelity Bank Ghana, Attah Yeboah Gyan, has said.

November 12, 2026

Economy

Economy expands 6.8% in August

Ghana’s economic activity expanded by 6.8 percent year-on-year in August 2026, supported by stronger services and an improved industrial performance, although growth in agriculture slowed sharply, highlighting an uneven recovery across the productive sectors.

November 12, 2026

Prompting is the new brief

There was a time when the quality of an advertising campaign could largely be traced to the quality of its creative brief. A client presented a business challenge; an agency interrogated it; strategists searched for consumer insight; creatives developed the big idea; and production teams brought it to life.

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Editorial

Deepen domestic capital markets to sustain macroeconomic gains

Panellists at 15th Ghana Economic Forum organised by Business and Financial Times (B&FT), ahead of the 2027 Budget statement, said efforts must be intensified to deepen Ghana’s domestic capital market,

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Features

From loyalty to legacy

For generations, the people of the Volta Region, and particularly the historic state of Anlo, have stood as an unwavering pillar of strength, loyalty, and unwavering support for President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This profound political fidelity has never been transactional; it is rooted in a shared vision of equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.

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Editorial

Natural gas to end liquid-fuel purchases

Government has stepped up efforts to expand natural gas supply in order to end liquid-fuel purchases for electricity generation by 2027.

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Spotlight

US$137m Shiprite project to boost maritime trade

Project Shiprite, a US$137 million ship repair and maintenance facility at the Port of Takoradi, has reached financial close, with construction expected to be completed within 18 months to boost maritime trade.

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Business & Markets

Energy

Industrial ambitions hinge on reliable, affordable power - VRA

The country's ambition to become a competitive industrial and investment hub will increasingly depend on its ability to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, as emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing create new demands on its power infrastructure, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has said.

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D. A. Twum Jnr. Fellowship graduates pioneer cohort

The D. A. Twum Jnr. Fellowship, powered by The Ninani Group, has successfully graduated its pioneer cohort following a three-month immersive learning and industry development programme designed to prepare young talents for careers in Ghana’s marketing communications industry.

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Best Assurance donates 28,500 exercise books worth GH¢100,000 to GETFund

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has received 28,500 exercise books valued at GH¢100,000 from Best Assurance Company Limited as part of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening teaching and learning resources in educational institutions across Ghana.

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Planet One announces hydrocarbon discovery in Deepwater Cape Three Points Block

Planet One Oil & Gas has announced a hydrocarbon discovery at its Nya Gyidie-1X exploration well in the Deepwater Cape Three Points (DWCTP) Block offshore Ghana.

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Gov't targets commercial-scale textile and garment industry by 2030 with US$1bn Investment

Government is targeting a commercially scaled textile and garment industry by 2030, supported by a US$1 billion investment .

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Western Railway Line extension to Nyinahin to begin in 2027 – Ato Forson

The government will commence construction of the Takoradi-Nyinahin railway line in 2027 using domestic resources, as part of efforts to boost mineral production, local processing and regional trade.

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D. A. Twum Jnr. Fellowship graduates pioneer cohort

The D. A. Twum Jnr. Fellowship, powered by The Ninani Group, has successfully graduated its pioneer cohort following a three-month immersive learning and industry development programme designed to prepare young talents for careers in Ghana’s marketing communications industry.

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Best Assurance donates 28,500 exercise books worth GH¢100,000 to GETFund

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has received 28,500 exercise books valued at GH¢100,000 from Best Assurance Company Limited as part of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening teaching and learning resources in educational institutions across Ghana.

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Planet One announces hydrocarbon discovery in Deepwater Cape Three Points Block

Planet One Oil & Gas has announced a hydrocarbon discovery at its Nya Gyidie-1X exploration well in the Deepwater Cape Three Points (DWCTP) Block offshore Ghana.

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Gov't targets commercial-scale textile and garment industry by 2030 with US$1bn Investment

Government is targeting a commercially scaled textile and garment industry by 2030, supported by a US$1 billion investment .

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Western Railway Line extension to Nyinahin to begin in 2027 – Ato Forson

The government will commence construction of the Takoradi-Nyinahin railway line in 2027 using domestic resources, as part of efforts to boost mineral production, local processing and regional trade.

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Prompting is the new brief

There was a time when the quality of an advertising campaign could largely be traced to the quality of its creative brief. A client presented a business challenge; an agency interrogated it; strategists searched for consumer insight; creatives developed the big idea; and production teams brought it to life.

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60,000 teachers complete promotion exams

More than 60,000 teachers have completed the latest Ghana Education Service (GES) promotion examinations, advancing the implementation of a revised professional ranking framework that is expected to widen career progression opportunities but could increase the government’s long-term wage-bill obligations.

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e-Crime Bureau partners Smart Africa to expand cybersecurity footprint across continent

Ghanaian cybersecurity consulting firm e-Crime Bureau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Smart Africa Secretariat to strengthen cybersecurity capacity, promote innovation and support the development of a more resilient digital ecosystem across Africa.

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From loyalty to legacy

For generations, the people of the Volta Region, and particularly the historic state of Anlo, have stood as an unwavering pillar of strength, loyalty, and unwavering support for President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This profound political fidelity has never been transactional; it is rooted in a shared vision of equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.

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Imperial General Assurance provides GHS150m insurance cover for Mfantsipim @150 Celebrations

Imperial General Assurance has announced a comprehensive insurance package valued at GHS150 million to support activities marking the 150th Anniversary celebrations of Mfantsipim School, one of Ghana's most prestigious secondary educational institutions.

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