IWD26: The women powering Ghana's economic progress

Motorists and households are set for another increase in petroleum prices from September 16, with petrol expected to rise by between 7.75 percent and 9.63 percent and diesel by between 4.26 percent and 6.97 percent, the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) projects.

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is strengthening oversight of drone operations as the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems expands across sectors of the economy, with regulators seeking to balance innovation with aviation safety and security.

Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) is deepening its financial inclusion support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) by extending its existing programme beyond account ownership and financial literacy to include access to responsible credit for entrepreneurs.

The  Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, Dr. Adu Anane-Antwi, has proposed establishing an infrastructure development corporation to channel part of Ghana’s growing pension funds into long-term infrastructure projects while limiting additional pressure on government borrowing.

TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV Brand (75”+)¹, has unveiled its 2026 consumer electronics and home appliance portfolio for Ghana at its West Africa regional launch in Côte d’Ivoire.

The government has moved to address persistent delays in clinker imports at the Port of Tema, as the Ministries of Transport and Trade, Industry and Agribusiness engage the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) on measures to improve vessel turnaround and reduce mounting demurrage costs for local cement manufacturers.

Marking this year’s Fetu Afahye celebrations, the Telecel Ghana Foundation provided free health screening to residents of Abura, Central Region under its connected health pillar.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah, has been honoured with the Alumni Achievement Award at the 10th Anniversary edition of the prestigious 40 Under 40 Awards Ghana, held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.