Industrial ambitions hinge on reliable, affordable power - VRA

GRA collects GH¢185.5bn by October

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has collected GH¢185.5billion in tax revenue as at October 2026, exceeding its target for the period by GH¢1.1billion and putting it firmly on course to achieve its full-year revenue target of GH¢237billion.

Banking & Finance

Time to borrow is now – Ecobank MD urges business owners

Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, has urged business owners to take advantage of improving economic conditions to access bank financing, saying declining interest rates and relative exchange rate stability are creating a more favourable environment for borrowing and business expansion.

Mahama to launch new Heritage Series cedi banknotes on Nov 12

President John Dramani Mahama will on November 12, 2026 officially launch the Bank of Ghana’s new Heritage Series banknotes, marking an upgrade of the country’s currency aimed at strengthening security, improving durability and enhancing currency management.

Gov’t targets 1.3m jobs with US$10bn New Economy Programme

Government is targetting the creation of up to 1.3 million jobs through a four-year New Economy Programme, backed by an investment commitment of about US$10billion, as it seeks to shift Ghana’s economic structure toward domestic production, industrialisation and value addition.

Stock market transactions surge 365% year-to-Oct

The number of transactions on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) increased by 365.32 percent to more than 1.08 million in the first 10 months of 2026, significantly outpacing the 73.66 percent growth in the value of shares traded as activity expanded across several sectors and listed counters.

Place 20% tax on imported cooking oil to protect local producers – AGI

The National President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Kofi Nsiah Poku, has urged the government to impose an additional 20 percent tax on imported cooking oils to protect local manufacturers and strengthen domestic production.

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Features

Four industries, one lesson: range is an advantage

Many professionals build their careers in one industry, often in one organisation, for decades. There is real value in that path. Deep expertise, long relationships and institutional memory are hard to replace, and I have great respect for leaders who have built them.

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Features

Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: Beyond cocoa beans

A cup of tea and a cocoa bean

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The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: “What’s In It for Me?”

“One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.” – African proverb

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Spotlight

Women’s Bank seeks BoG licence after GH¢400m capitalisation

The proposed Women’s Development Bank has moved a step closer to establishment following submission of a banking licence application to the Bank of Ghana (BoG), with government having disclosed a GH¢400million capital commitment toward the institution.

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MCIF 2026 IN BRIEF

Consequencies of inadequate marine cargo insurance

Consequencies of inadequate marine cargo insurance

Insurance remains a critical safeguard in cargo logistics - Samson Asaki

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Insurance remains a critical safeguard in cargo logistics - Samson Asaki

Freight Operator Draws Attention to Pressing Challenges Facing the Cargo Sector at MCIF 2026

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Freight Operator Draws Attention to Pressing Challenges Facing the Cargo Sector at MCIF 2026

MCIF 2026 IN BRIEF

Consequencies of inadequate marine cargo insurance

News5 min

Insurance remains a critical safeguard in cargo logistics - Samson Asaki

News4 min

Freight Operator Draws Attention to Pressing Challenges Facing the Cargo Sector at MCIF 2026

Business & Markets

Business and Markets

GoldBod generates US$4.2bn

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) generated about US$4.20 billion in foreign exchange (FX) from artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trading between August and October 2026, directing US$2.38 billion to commercial banks to improve dollar liquidity.

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Banking & Finance

Stephen Kpordzih heads CBG Board

Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has appointed Mr. Stephen Kpordzih as its new Board Chairman.

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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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Features

Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: Beyond cocoa beans

A cup of tea and a cocoa bean

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The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: “What’s In It for Me?”

“One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.” – African proverb

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Place 20% tax on imported cooking oil to protect local producers – AGI

The National President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Kofi Nsiah Poku, has urged the government to impose an additional 20 percent tax on imported cooking oils to protect local manufacturers and strengthen domestic production.

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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.

Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: Beyond cocoa beans

A cup of tea and a cocoa bean

The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: “What’s In It for Me?”

“One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.” – African proverb

Place 20% tax on imported cooking oil to protect local producers – AGI

The National President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Kofi Nsiah Poku, has urged the government to impose an additional 20 percent tax on imported cooking oils to protect local manufacturers and strengthen domestic production.

China seeks to align next 5-year plan with 24-Hour+ Economy

China is seeking to align its next five-year development plan with Ghana’s 24-Hour+ Economy and Reset Agenda, signalling a push to deepen bilateral economic cooperation through industrialisation, investment, technology transfer and private-sector participation.

The duty of care to provide feedback

There's something so infuriating about waiting for a response from someone who's promised to deliver a service, complete a project, sort a problem, or provide an update, and then getting nothing.

Four industries, one lesson: range is an advantage

Many professionals build their careers in one industry, often in one organisation, for decades. There is real value in that path. Deep expertise, long relationships and institutional memory are hard to replace, and I have great respect for leaders who have built them.

Tourism identified as new frontier for Accra-Beijing ties

The government is seeking increased Chinese investment in the country’s tourism industry, particularly in hospitality infrastructure, visitor attractions and destination management, as part of efforts to deepen economic cooperation between the two countries.

Wealth without explanation: Why we need lifestyle audits now

There is something fundamentally troubling about a society in which people can accumulate extraordinary wealth without anyone asking reasonable questions about how they acquired it. Even more disturbing is the apparent acceptance of unexplained riches as evidence of success, influence or political connections.