New Economy to push Ghana towards investment grade—Dr. Ato Forson

InvestmentsNovember 9, 2026

Output continues to rise despite unchanged new orders

Recovery must now translate into resilience - FNB

Ghana’s ranking as Africa’s sixth most attractive investment destination was unchanged for a third consecutive year in Rand Merchant Bank’s (RMB) Where to Invest in Africa 2026/27 report, a result a senior First National Bank (FNB) Ghana executive says understates the strength of the country’s economic recovery.

November 9, 2026

Banking & Finance

Community Banks set for golden jubilee climax

The Association of Community Banks (ACB) Ghana will culminate its year-long 50th Anniversary celebrations with a landmark gathering that will bring together key policymakers, regulators, traditional authorities, and banking industry leaders to reflect on community banking's past achievements and chart a strategic course for the sector's future.

November 9, 2026

Economy

When the economy is in good hands, the people prosper

Ghana has passed its first test since leaving IMF financing behind. On 4 November 2026, an IMF staff team led by Mr Ruben Atoyan reached a staff-level agreement with the authorities on the first review of Ghana’s 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).

November 9, 2026

Business

Output continues to rise despite unchanged new orders

Companies in Ghana continued to increase their business activity in October, despite a stagnation of new orders. Meanwhile, employment and purchasing activity also improved again at the start of the final quarter of the year and companies remained strongly confident in the year-ahead outlook.

November 9, 2026

Banking & Finance

ADB launches green-grow scheme

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has launched its Green-Grow Vegetable Farmers Lending Scheme aimed at expanding access to structured agricultural financing and boosting local vegetable production.

November 9, 2026

News

Huawei launches 2026 edition of flagship Seeds for the Future Programme

Huawei Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), has officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, Seeds for the Future.

November 9, 2026

Ghana Energy Awards announces 2026 shortlisted nominees after record-breaking 600+ submissions

The secretariat of Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 edition.

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Features

Service and Experience with J. N. Halm: On to the next one

Have you ever had one of those experiences where you get stuck in a particular moment of the day—when you cannot seem to carry on despite your best efforts to do so? Maybe you receive a terrible news around mid-morning while at work.

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Queen Máxima meets Affinity Africa customers during visit to Ghana's Makola Market

Affinity Africa, Ghana's leading digital banking platform, was part of Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands' official programme in Ghana, which included a visit to Affinity customers at Makola Market in Accra on Tuesday, 3 November.

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Features

ICT Insight with Institute of ICT Professionals: From MoMo fraud to AI enabled fraud

For many Ghanaians, mobile money has become more than a financial service. It has become a lifeline.

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Spotlight

Economy

2027 budget tests recovery’s jobs and investment potential

Improving economic conditions are setting the stage for a critical test of the 2027 Budget, as government seeks to convert stronger growth, lower inflation and improved fiscal stability into productive investment, sustainable employment and greater financial security for households.

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MCIF 2026 IN BRIEF

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Ghana Energy Awards announces 2026 shortlisted nominees after record-breaking 600+ submissions

The secretariat of Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 edition.

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News

Queen Máxima meets Affinity Africa customers during visit to Ghana's Makola Market

Affinity Africa, Ghana's leading digital banking platform, was part of Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands' official programme in Ghana, which included a visit to Affinity customers at Makola Market in Accra on Tuesday, 3 November.

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30th GJA Awards: Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman wins two national honors

EIB Network journalist Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman has won two awards at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, the country's national journalism awards, recognizing his reporting on public health and the financial vulnerabilities of informal businesses.

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New Economy to push Ghana towards investment grade—Dr. Ato Forson

Ghana will use its New Economy programme to push for an investment-grade credit rating.

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Weak service delivery drags Trade Ministry to bottom of index

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry was ranked last among 23 government ministries in an assessment of institutional performance toward economic prosperity, with weak service delivery and staff efficiency weighing heavily on its score.

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GCB Bank strengthens MSME support with financing, digital solutions

GCB Bank PLC is strengthening support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through new financing facilities, digital payment solutions and business development initiatives aimed at improving access to capital and helping local businesses expand.

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The secretariat of Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 edition.

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Affinity Africa, Ghana's leading digital banking platform, was part of Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands' official programme in Ghana, which included a visit to Affinity customers at Makola Market in Accra on Tuesday, 3 November.

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30th GJA Awards: Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman wins two national honors

EIB Network journalist Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman has won two awards at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, the country's national journalism awards, recognizing his reporting on public health and the financial vulnerabilities of informal businesses.

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New Economy to push Ghana towards investment grade—Dr. Ato Forson

Ghana will use its New Economy programme to push for an investment-grade credit rating.

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Weak service delivery drags Trade Ministry to bottom of index

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry was ranked last among 23 government ministries in an assessment of institutional performance toward economic prosperity, with weak service delivery and staff efficiency weighing heavily on its score.

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GCB Bank strengthens MSME support with financing, digital solutions

GCB Bank PLC is strengthening support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through new financing facilities, digital payment solutions and business development initiatives aimed at improving access to capital and helping local businesses expand.

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GhISP launches free ESG Toolkit for SMEs

The Ghana Investment Support Programme (GHISP) has launched a new resource designed as an accessible and practical tool to help fund managers, transaction advisors and SMEs better meet investors’ requirements.

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Service and Experience with J. N. Halm: On to the next one

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Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: Can we create jobs faster than its population grows?

Ghana's economic recovery presents a fundamental development question: can the country create jobs fast enough to absorb its growing population, particularly the millions of young people preparing to enter the labour market?

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Risk Watch with Alberta QUARCOOPOME: Risk management is everybody’s business (1)

Hello dear Readers, I hope you had a good week and your risk thermometers did not reach the danger zone. As always, risk is one of man’s life companions. Everywhere we are, it waits to rear its ugly head.

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