Export diversification critical to sustaining economic gains — Fidelity Bank

EconomyNovember 12, 2026

Jospong takes Africa’s waste solutions to COP31

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

News

2027 Budget last defence against election-year slippage — KPMG

Government must sustain fiscal discipline through the 2027 Budget or risk losing stability gains recorded since the 2022 economic crisis to election-year slippage ahead of the 2028 general elections, KPMG Ghana has cautioned.

November 12, 2026

Banking & Finance

Ecobank rolls out GH¢1m X’mas promo to drive savings, customer referrals

Ecobank Ghana PLC has launched its 2026 Blue Christmas promotion, offering a GH¢1 million prize pool as the bank steps up efforts to mobilise savings, reward customer loyalty and attract new account holders during the festive season.

November 12, 2026

News

Jospong takes Africa’s waste solutions to COP31

Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has made a strong entry at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, with an ambitious agenda to champion African-led waste management solutions and deepen international partnerships in environmental sustainability.

November 12, 2026

News

Gabriel Opoku-Asare appointed board Chair of TRMTF

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr Gabriel Opoku-Asare, a seasoned global corporate executive and Presidential Staffer, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund (RMTF).

November 12, 2026

News

Mines chamber defends Gold Fields over mining lease, US$30bn revenue

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has defended Gold Fields Ghana against criticisms surrounding the company's mining lease, investments and contribution to the economy.

November 11, 2026

It’s the Corruption, Stupid

When Donald Trump was first elected US president, a stunned Democratic intelligentsia claimed that he won because of Russian interference.

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Your customers have moved online,has your business?

Walk through any market in Accra or Kumasi today and you will notice something. The trader selling fabric is taking orders on WhatsApp and TikTok. The young man at the chop bar is watching short videos while he waits for his food. The woman buying a new fridge checked the price online before she left the house.

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Features

AI will not take your job: A company using AI properly might

Imagine two Ghanaian companies bidding for the same major contract. In the first, staff gather quotations through email, reconcile price schedules in spreadsheets, chase approval signatures and manually assemble the presentation.

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Referee and player: Should MPs sit on the Boards of State Enterprises?

One of the first principles of good corporate governance is independence. People who supervise an institution must be free to question its decisions, examine its finances and hold its management to account without fear, favour or personal interest. When that independence is compromised, even a carefully designed governance structure can become a shell.

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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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Business & Markets

Economy

Industry leaders converge for 15th GEF today

Policy-makers, regulators, economists, bankers, industrialists and development partners gather at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra today for the opening of the 15th Ghana Economic Forum (GEF), organised by the B&FT, to ask how a recovering economy can be turned into industrial output.

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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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Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: JETOUR brings luxury to off-road driving with intelligent 4WD technology

Chinese automaker JETOUR is pushing the boundaries of the off-road experience, combining rugged capability with comfort as drivers increasingly demand more from their vehicles, including on Ghana’s tough roads.

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Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: Nissan Patrol celebrates 75 years of adventure, capability and enduring spirit

For 75 years, Nissan Patrol has gone further, tackled challenging terrain and taken generations of customers on adventures around the world.

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Motoring with Bob Roco ROMEO: Foton Motor Africa Regional Partner Conference charts new course for growth

Foton Motor has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating its growth and strengthening its footprint across Africa following the successful hosting of its 2026 Africa Regional Partner Conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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Foton Motor has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating its growth and strengthening its footprint across Africa following the successful hosting of its 2026 Africa Regional Partner Conference in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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Africa’s film industry faces distribution deficit despite growing audience demand

Africa’s film sector is confronting a growing paradox: while demand for African stories is increasing and the continent’s paid television and streaming market is projected to reach US$5.2 billion by 2030, weaknesses in distribution, monetisation and financing continue to constrain the industry's ability to convert audience interest into sustainable commercial returns.

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Paystack marked 10 years in January 2026 and now serves markets representing roughly 46% of Africa’s GDP

For a Ghanaian business reader who may only know Paystack as a checkout button, how would you describe what the company actually does today, and what Ghana specifically represents in that footprint?

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Chamber of Mines commits US$400,000 to Burma Camp redevelopment

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has committed US$400,000 towards the redevelopment of military accommodation at Burma Camp, adding to private-sector efforts to address longstanding infrastructure deficits within the Ghana Armed Forces.

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Walk through any market in Accra or Kumasi today and you will notice something. The trader selling fabric is taking orders on WhatsApp and TikTok. The young man at the chop bar is watching short videos while he waits for his food. The woman buying a new fridge checked the price online before she left the house.

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Hollard Insurance partners Ghana Post to expand access to motor insurance nationwide

Hollard Insurance Ghana, Ghana’s favourite insurer, has entered a strategic partnership with Ghana Post to make motor insurance more accessible to motorists nationwide through the sale of Hollard Insure Pack, an innovative motor insurance-on-the-go product.

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