Africa's launch of a new credit-rating agency has opened another front in the continent's push to challenge the cost of borrowing, with advocates arguing that established rating methodologies fail to capture important features of African economies and may contribute to higher financing costs.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Ghana’s performance under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, describing the intervention as a success as it raises the country’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 5.7 percent from 4.6 percent.
Cocoa Capital PLC has listed GH¢3.39billion of commercial paper on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM), marking a shift in how the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) finances cocoa purchases as it seeks to reduce reliance on offshore borrowing.
Ghana’s artisanal fisheries sector has called on government to revoke all offshore gold reconnaissance licences granted to Gold Coast GRC Ghana Ltd. and abandon plans for gold exploration and exploitation in the country’s coastal waters.
UBA Ghana has called on business leaders to strengthen collaboration between Chief Executive Officers and Chief Finance Officers, describing the relationship as critical to achieving sustainable growth, disciplined execution and long-term value creation.
A financial analyst, Joe Jackson, has advised older persons to jealously guard their pension benefits.
MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL), in partnership with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, is set to host MoMo Fest 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17.
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