3 d. ago Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama makes history as first African to top ArtReview’s Global Power 100 list

Ghanaian Artist and PhD student in Painting and Sculpture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ibrahim Mahama, has become the first African to top ArtReview’s prestigious Power 100 list, the influential annual ranking of the most powerful figures in contemporary art. The 2025 list was released on December 4, 2025. […]

Culture

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/

Politics

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.

Politics

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 […]

Politics

5 d. ago Policy rate decline shows gov’t responsiveness to business community – Sissala East MP

The MP for Sissala East in the Upper West Region, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, says the recent reduction in the policy rate ...

Events

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 Interest Rates Plummet as Credit Growth Returns to Positive Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/Interest rates across Ghana’s financial system have declined dramatically over the past year, easing pressure on businesses and triggering recovery in private sector lending after months of contraction, according to Bank of Ghana’s latest assessment. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama told the 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) briefing that the significant drop in market rates […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interest-rates-plummet-as-credit-growth-returns-to-positive-territory/

Politics

2 w. ago New GSS data shows bribery declining, but repeat payments surge as Police MTTD tops list

The Governance Series Wave Two report finds that 14.3 percent of respondents said they gave a gift or money to a public official between January and June 2025, down from 18.4 percent in the previous survey.

Events