4 d. ago Political system deemed to be stabilising – 2025 UKGCC Survey

Business executives surveyed by the 2025 United Kingdom Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Business Environment Competitiveness Survey (BECS) have expressed growing confidence in the country’s political system, citing improvements in both its effectiveness and stability. This positive sentiment is attributed to peaceful democratic processes, enhanced transparency, andthe strengthening of key institutions. The report stated that […]

Politics

4 d. ago Business Confidence Rises as Ghana Environment Improves, UKGCC Survey Shows

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-confidence-rises-as-ghana-environment-improves-ukgcc-survey-shows/Business sentiment toward Ghana’s economic environment has improved significantly, with fewer companies viewing the country as lagging behind regional competitors compared to last year, according to a comprehensive survey released this week. The proportion of companies who perceive Ghana’s business environment as trailing behind regional competitors fell from 69% last year to 58%, signaling growing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-confidence-rises-as-ghana-environment-improves-ukgcc-survey-shows/

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4 d. ago Perceptions of government bureaucracy fallen sharply – 2025 UKGCC Survey

This year’s survey respondents reported an improvement in the availability of raw materials from suppliers, with challenges falling from 21% in 2023 to 5% in 2025.

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4 d. ago Businesses view Ghana’s tax landscape as more favorable in 2025 – UKGCC 2025 Survey

The survey also identified that businesses’ perceptions about quality control progressively improved in the last three years.

Economics

5 d. ago Access to infrastructure among 3 most improved business components in 2025; political system is effective – UKGCC Survey

Availability, quality of and access to infrastructure; cost of telecommunication facilities, and management skills stood out as the top three most improved business components this year. This was captured in the 2025 Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey Report by the United Kingdom Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Also, the effectiveness of the political system joined […]

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6 d. ago Cost of land tops list as most declined business component in Ghana – UKGCC Survey

The 2025 UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) offers a snapshot of Ghana’s business landscape, capturing the experiences and outlooks of companies across diverse sectors. Despite persistent hurdles such as the high cost of machinery, land, and technology, this year’s findings reveal a growing sense of optimism among respondents—especially about future growth opportunities, market expansion, and overall sentiment toward the business environment.

Economics

6 d. ago UKGCC releases its 2025 Business Environment & Competitiveness Survey Report

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has released the seventh edition of its annual Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) Report for the year 2025. This year’s survey recorded a significant rise in participation, with 1,016 businesses responding — a 40% increase over 2024’s 725 participants.  Respondents were drawn from 22 industries, including wholesale and […]

Economics

1 week ago ECOWAS and TradeMark Africa Unite to Harmonize West African Trade Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-trademark-africa-unite-to-harmonize-west-african-trade-standards/The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and TradeMark Africa have concluded the Abidjan Lagos Corridor Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS)/Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Forum in Accra, addressing quality challenges that affect trade competitiveness along West Africa’s busiest commercial route. The event focused on strengthening trade standards and improving the movement of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-trademark-africa-unite-to-harmonize-west-african-trade-standards/

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1 week ago We must embrace economic policy continuity in national development – Stanbic Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, has highlighted the importance of economic policy continuity in national development. According to him, the long-term consistency strengthens public trust and improves investor confidence. He stated this at the Graphic Business–Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting held on the theme “Beyond Political Cycles: Creating Long-Term Development Pathways […]

Events

2 w. ago Atiwa West District launches four key projects to boost health care and education access

The Atiwa West District Assembly has cut sod for four major development projects aimed at expanding access to health care and improving educational infrastructure across the district. The projects include a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound with ancillary facilities at Nkurakan, and a six-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities for the Sankubanase Presbyterian […]

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2 w. ago High Lending Rates Undermine Ghana Business Climate Despite Economic Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/high-lending-rates-undermine-ghana-business-climate-despite-economic-gains/Ghana’s banking sector maintains lending rates around 24 percent despite significant improvements in inflation and overall macroeconomic stability, creating persistent challenges for businesses across the country. The professional services firm Deloitte raised this concern in its comprehensive analysis of the government’s 2026 budget statement. The elevated borrowing costs stand in stark contrast to rates offered […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/high-lending-rates-undermine-ghana-business-climate-despite-economic-gains/

Economics

2 w. ago Africa Launches Revolutionary Digital Trade Infrastructure to Unlock US$70 Billion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-launches-revolutionary-digital-trade-infrastructure-to-unlock-us70-billion/The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has launched a groundbreaking digital trade initiative that could double intra-African commerce by 2035 and generate $23.6 billion in annual economic gains. The Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade (ADAPT) initiative, unveiled on Monday in Johannesburg, establishes an open-source digital platform designed to modernize how […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-launches-revolutionary-digital-trade-infrastructure-to-unlock-us70-billion/

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2 w. ago Implement stalled 24hr Economy, improve cost of living, doing business and tackle unemployment – Jinapor charges government

Member of Parliament for Damongo constituency, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has accused the government of failing to deliver on its flagship campaign pledges, criticising the administration of presiding over an economy where “the people are suffering while the data looks good on paper.” He said Ghanaians have very high expectations of the government due its campaign promises, but it has failed to translate these promises into action.

Politics

3 w. ago COP30: EPA, GMeT push for expanded weather stations to boost early warning systems.

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop30-epa-gmet-push-for-expanded-weather-stations-to-boost-early-warning-systems/The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) are calling for a major expansion of weather monitoring stations across the country to strengthen Ghana’s early warning and climate prediction systems. Both institutions say the lack of adequate infrastructure and limited access to localized climate data continue to undermine accurate forecasting and national […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cop30-epa-gmet-push-for-expanded-weather-stations-to-boost-early-warning-systems/

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