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Heavy medicine imports expose industry to external shocks
Heavy dependence on imported medicines is leaving Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry vulnerable to external shocks while denying the economy significant opportunities to expand domestic manufacturing, create jobs and retain greater value locally.
ASM tax gap offers new route to higher mining revenue - Chamber of Mines
The country could significantly increase mining revenue by closing the tax and formalisation gap in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) rather than placing a heavier fiscal burden on the relatively small number of large-scale producers, Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has said.
H1 2026 growth holds steady at 6.2%
The economy expanded 6.2 percent in first half-2026, supported by a sharp recovery in oil and gas production, strong services activity and rising investment although growth remained concentrated in a few sectors, Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) said.
Ghana–Mexico Relations move from Diplomacy to Trade, Investment and Continental Opportunity.
Ghana’s decision to reopen its mission in Mexico creates an opportunity to move the relationship beyond diplomacy to encompass investment, industry, trade, and market access at a continental level.
Beyond compliance: How governing frameworks and human capital determine project bankability in Africa
In Africa’s climate finance landscape, the distinction between a funded project and an un-bankable proposal often hinges not on technology or market opportunities, but on the robustness of governing frameworks and human capacity.

Republic Bank, UPSA sign strategic MoU to advance professional development and industry-academia collaboration
Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), establishing a framework for long-term collaboration in professional development, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building.
e-zwich cards rise 2.7% as transaction volumes plunge 45%
The number of e-zwich cards issued in Ghana increased by 2.7 percent in 2025, even as transaction volumes on the platform plunged by 44.9 percent, according to the Bank of Ghana’s Payment Systems Oversight Annual Report 2025.
TOR turnaround strengthens case for audit before SOE divestment — MD
Edmond Kombat, Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), has argued that there should be comprehensive audits to establish the condition of struggling state-owned assets before deciding whether to privatise,
Investment surges 53% as domestic demand strengthens
Investment activity has surged by 53 percent in second quarter-2026, emerging as the sharpest acceleration among expenditure components as domestic demand strengthened despite a significant slowdown in consumption, latest data from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) have shown.
IFC MD to engage public and private sector leaders
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will visit Ghana from September 15–17, 2026,
GRA announces major policy proposal under MTS initiative
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is proposing to extend the Modified Taxation Scheme (MTS) to qualifying small limited liability companies with annual turnover of up to GH¢750,000, in a major policy shift aimed at making the tax system more responsive to the realities of small businesses.















