Industrial ambitions hinge on reliable, affordable power - VRA

GRA collects GH¢185.5bn by October

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has collected GH¢185.5billion in tax revenue as at October 2026, exceeding its target for the period by GH¢1.1billion and putting it firmly on course to achieve its full-year revenue target of GH¢237billion.

Banking & Finance

Time to borrow is now – Ecobank MD urges business owners

Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, has urged business owners to take advantage of improving economic conditions to access bank financing, saying declining interest rates and relative exchange rate stability are creating a more favourable environment for borrowing and business expansion.

Mahama to launch new Heritage Series cedi banknotes on Nov 12

President John Dramani Mahama will on November 12, 2026 officially launch the Bank of Ghana’s new Heritage Series banknotes, marking an upgrade of the country’s currency aimed at strengthening security, improving durability and enhancing currency management.

Gov’t targets 1.3m jobs with US$10bn New Economy Programme

Government is targetting the creation of up to 1.3 million jobs through a four-year New Economy Programme, backed by an investment commitment of about US$10billion, as it seeks to shift Ghana’s economic structure toward domestic production, industrialisation and value addition.

Stock market transactions surge 365% year-to-Oct

The number of transactions on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) increased by 365.32 percent to more than 1.08 million in the first 10 months of 2026, significantly outpacing the 73.66 percent growth in the value of shares traded as activity expanded across several sectors and listed counters.

Place 20% tax on imported cooking oil to protect local producers – AGI

The National President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Kofi Nsiah Poku, has urged the government to impose an additional 20 percent tax on imported cooking oils to protect local manufacturers and strengthen domestic production.

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Features

The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: “What’s In It for Me?”

“One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.” – African proverb

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Features

Four industries, one lesson: range is an advantage

Many professionals build their careers in one industry, often in one organisation, for decades. There is real value in that path. Deep expertise, long relationships and institutional memory are hard to replace, and I have great respect for leaders who have built them.

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Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: Beyond cocoa beans

A cup of tea and a cocoa bean

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Women’s Bank seeks BoG licence after GH¢400m capitalisation

The proposed Women’s Development Bank has moved a step closer to establishment following submission of a banking licence application to the Bank of Ghana (BoG), with government having disclosed a GH¢400million capital commitment toward the institution.

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MCIF 2026 IN BRIEF

Consequencies of inadequate marine cargo insurance

Consequencies of inadequate marine cargo insurance

Insurance remains a critical safeguard in cargo logistics - Samson Asaki

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Insurance remains a critical safeguard in cargo logistics - Samson Asaki

Freight Operator Draws Attention to Pressing Challenges Facing the Cargo Sector at MCIF 2026

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Freight Operator Draws Attention to Pressing Challenges Facing the Cargo Sector at MCIF 2026

MCIF 2026 IN BRIEF

Consequencies of inadequate marine cargo insurance

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Insurance remains a critical safeguard in cargo logistics - Samson Asaki

News4 min

Freight Operator Draws Attention to Pressing Challenges Facing the Cargo Sector at MCIF 2026

Business & Markets

Business and Markets

GoldBod generates US$4.2bn

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) generated about US$4.20 billion in foreign exchange (FX) from artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trading between August and October 2026, directing US$2.38 billion to commercial banks to improve dollar liquidity.

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Banking & Finance

Stephen Kpordzih heads CBG Board

Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) has appointed Mr. Stephen Kpordzih as its new Board Chairman.

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News

Reliable, affordable energy key to industrialisation – B&FT CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Dr. Godwin Acquaye, has called for reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to support Ghana’s industrialisation, attract investment and strengthen economic competitiveness.

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GNPC welcomes Nya Gyidie-1X hydrocarbon discovery, sees new potential for upstream sector

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has welcomed the discovery of hydrocarbons at the Nya Gyidie-1X exploration well in the Deepwater Cape Three Points (DWCTP) Block offshore Ghana.

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Energy

Industrial ambitions hinge on reliable, affordable power - VRA

The country's ambition to become a competitive industrial and investment hub will increasingly depend on its ability to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, as emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing create new demands on its power infrastructure, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has said.

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Features

Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: Beyond cocoa beans

A cup of tea and a cocoa bean

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Reliable, affordable energy key to industrialisation – B&FT CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), Dr. Godwin Acquaye, has called for reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to support Ghana’s industrialisation, attract investment and strengthen economic competitiveness.

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GNPC welcomes Nya Gyidie-1X hydrocarbon discovery, sees new potential for upstream sector

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has welcomed the discovery of hydrocarbons at the Nya Gyidie-1X exploration well in the Deepwater Cape Three Points (DWCTP) Block offshore Ghana.

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Industrial ambitions hinge on reliable, affordable power - VRA

The country's ambition to become a competitive industrial and investment hub will increasingly depend on its ability to deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, as emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, electric mobility and advanced manufacturing create new demands on its power infrastructure, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has said.

Africa-China 2.0 with Paul Frimpong: Beyond cocoa beans

A cup of tea and a cocoa bean

The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: “What’s In It for Me?”

“One who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others.” – African proverb

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Place 20% tax on imported cooking oil to protect local producers – AGI

The National President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr. Kofi Nsiah Poku, has urged the government to impose an additional 20 percent tax on imported cooking oils to protect local manufacturers and strengthen domestic production.

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China seeks to align next 5-year plan with 24-Hour+ Economy

China is seeking to align its next five-year development plan with Ghana’s 24-Hour+ Economy and Reset Agenda, signalling a push to deepen bilateral economic cooperation through industrialisation, investment, technology transfer and private-sector participation.

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