Entrepreneurship requires patience, perseverance

Ghana must translate macroeconomic stability into job creation, industrial expansion and higher productivity to improve living standards, as government shifts its economic agenda toward structural transformation, Director-Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) Professor Robert Darko Osei has said.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is pushing for greater domestic ownership of mining assets, calling for a shift from reliance on royalties and free-carried interests toward equity participation in sustainable mining ventures as the country seeks to retain more value from its mineral resources.

Advans Group and Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Ltd., have reaffirmed their commitment to responsible finance and financial inclusion following a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama during Advans Group Board Week 2026 from 6th October to 14th October 2026.

The Board Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr. Basil Ahiable, and two other  procurement professionals, Rev. Celestine Djane and Dr. Ekow Ghansah, have earned recognition at the 2026 African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Conference Awards, highlighting Ghana’s contribution to advancing procurement and supply chain management across the continent.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Mrs Justina Nelson, has highlighted the importance of investment, data sharing and regional cooperation in helping African countries derive greater value from their mineral resources.

Producer price inflation rose to 4.8 percent in September 2026 from 4.4 percent in August, driven by accelerating price pressures in mining and manufacturing although the pace of monthly increases slowed, according to Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

High operating costs, low occupancy rates and unreliable water supply are squeezing profitability in Ghana’s hotel industry, limiting operators’ capacity to expand facilities, upgrade services and offer more affordable accommodation.

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is urging government to develop a structured repayment plan for the US$620.54million owed by Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC) to Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).