5 h. ago MultiChoice vs Sam George showdown: Ghana’s envoy to SA worried about repercussions

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa is worried that the Communications Minister's approach in the standoff with pay-TV giant MultiChoice could unsettle investor confidence when the country is seeking to attract foreign capital.

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3 d. ago Entrepreneurs Launch Fashion Brands With Zero Capital Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/entrepreneurs-launch-fashion-brands-with-zero-capital-investment/Small business owners are increasingly turning to print-on-demand services and dropshipping models to enter the lucrative online clothing market without traditional startup costs. E-commerce data shows online clothing stores achieve profit margins between 5% and 15%, significantly outperforming brick-and-mortar retailers who typically see margins of 3% to 8%. This gap is driving more entrepreneurs toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/entrepreneurs-launch-fashion-brands-with-zero-capital-investment/

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4 d. ago Critical investment, partnerships can build resilient human capital for Africa transformation – Labour Minister

Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, says investments in critical sectors and strategic partnerships could overcome Africa’s challenges and build resilient human capital for the transformation of the continent.

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4 d. ago Ghana Capital Market Regulators Launch Public Education Campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-capital-market-regulators-launch-public-education-campaign/Ghana’s financial market regulators are launching a month-long public education initiative to demystify capital markets and promote investor awareness. The Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Securities Industry Association, and Securities and Exchange Commission have partnered with Joy FM to broadcast weekly sessions throughout September. The programme, titled “Time with the Capital Market,” will air every Wednesday […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-capital-market-regulators-launch-public-education-campaign/

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4 d. ago Oxford Hosts African Venture Capital Leaders in Continental Investment Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oxford-hosts-african-venture-capital-leaders-in-continental-investment-push/More than 40 leading African venture capital fund managers gathered at Oxford University this week for an intensive programme designed to strengthen the continent’s investment ecosystem. The Africa Venture Finance Programme, running from September 1-5 at the prestigious Saïd Business School, represents a concentrated effort to address Africa’s chronic underfunding in the global venture capital […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/oxford-hosts-african-venture-capital-leaders-in-continental-investment-push/

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7 d. ago Accra attracts most of Ghana’s investment projects despite regional imbalance concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-attracts-most-of-ghanas-investment-projects-despite-regional-imbalance-concerns/Greater Accra Region secured 115 of Ghana’s 140 registered investment projects in 2024, reinforcing the capital’s dominance in attracting business ventures. The concentration raises questions about regional investment distribution across the country. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre released figures showing Ashanti Region trailing significantly with just 10 projects. Eastern, Central, and Western regions registered six, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accra-attracts-most-of-ghanas-investment-projects-despite-regional-imbalance-concerns/

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7 d. ago Dutch Investors Lead Ghana’s FDI Despite China’s Project Dominance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dutch-investors-lead-ghanas-fdi-despite-chinas-project-dominance/Ghana’s foreign investment story in 2024 revealed a striking disconnect between project numbers and actual capital commitments, with European and North African investors delivering the biggest financial impact. The Netherlands topped all countries with $265.53 million in foreign direct investment across just seven projects, demonstrating how selective, high-value investments can outweigh volume-based approaches. Egypt secured […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dutch-investors-lead-ghanas-fdi-despite-chinas-project-dominance/

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9 d. ago Local Firms Face Unfair Competition if Capital Rules Scrapped

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-firms-face-unfair-competition-if-capital-rules-scrapped/Ghana’s manufacturing sector warns that removing minimum capital requirements for foreign investors would devastate local businesses already struggling with punishing borrowing costs and market pressures. The Association of Ghana Industries opposes government plans to amend the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, arguing the changes would create an uneven playing field that favors international competitors over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/local-firms-face-unfair-competition-if-capital-rules-scrapped/

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1 week ago Ghana’s Corporate Debt Markets Offer Growing Investment Opportunities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-corporate-debt-markets-offer-growing-investment-opportunities/Companies across Ghana are increasingly turning to debenture financing as traditional bank lending remains constrained, creating new opportunities for investors seeking fixed-income returns. These formal debt instruments allow businesses to raise capital directly from investors, banks and institutional lenders. Unlike bank loans, debentures come with standardized terms that specify repayment schedules and interest rates upfront. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-corporate-debt-markets-offer-growing-investment-opportunities/

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1 week ago Traders warn scrapping investment rules won’t boost foreign capital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-warn-scrapping-investment-rules-wont-boost-foreign-capital/Ghana’s leading traders association has questioned the government’s plan to eliminate minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, arguing the policy change alone will not attract more international investment. The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) says economic fundamentals and business climate matter more to investors than relaxed capital rules. The group points to 2013 when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-warn-scrapping-investment-rules-wont-boost-foreign-capital/

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1 week ago Volta Region launches investment fair to attract West African capital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/volta-region-launches-investment-fair-to-attract-west-african-capital/The Volta Region will host its seventh annual trade fair in November, positioning the eastern region as Ghana’s commercial gateway to West Africa’s transport corridors and neighboring economies. Organizers unveiled plans for the “Volta Rising” event, emphasizing public-private partnerships between the Association of Ghana Industries and regional authorities to attract capital across agriculture, technology and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/volta-region-launches-investment-fair-to-attract-west-african-capital/

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1 week ago Appiah Adomako Writes: Ghana needs a surgical approach to minimum investment capital requirement

Last week in Tokyo, during the TICAD 2025 Conference, His Excellency the President announced that Ghana is about to abolish the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors who want to enter our market. The proposed changes will be reflected in the new GIPC Act, which is expected to be passed into law before the end […]

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1 week ago UPSA, E4Impact Ghana, and Africa Entrepreneurship School launch INSPIRE Project to empower SMEs

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), in partnership with E4Impact Ghana and the Africa Entrepreneurship School, has launched the INSPIRE Project, a new initiative designed to equip small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with practical skills to grow and thrive in Ghana’s competitive business landscape. The launch took place during the Inspire Business Seminar at […]

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1 week ago Economist Warns Against Total Scrapping of Investment Capital Rules

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/Ghana should study international models before completely eliminating minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, according to a leading economist who specializes in competition policy. Appiah Kusi Adomako, West African Regional Director of CUTS International, cautioned that removing all capital thresholds could harm local businesses through unfair competition. His analysis, shared with The High Street Journal, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-warns-against-total-scrapping-of-investment-capital-rules/

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2 w. ago Scrapping Foreign Investor Capital Rules May Harm Local Firms, Expert Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/scrapping-foreign-investor-capital-rules-may-harm-local-firms-expert-says/A leading economist is warning the government against plans to remove minimum capital requirements for foreign investors, arguing that the move could hurt small and medium-sized Ghanaian businesses. Professor Godfred Bokpin issued the caution during a financial seminar in Accra focused on currency stability. While acknowledging that the proposal might attract more international investment, Bokpin […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/scrapping-foreign-investor-capital-rules-may-harm-local-firms-expert-says/

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2 w. ago Tread cautiously on scrapping minimum capital requirement – Prof Bokpin

Finance and Economics Professor, Godfred Bokpin, has urged government to exercise caution in its plans to scrap the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors. Speaking to Joy Business at Prudential Bank’s special customer seminar on the appreciation of the cedi, Professor Bokpin said while the proposal may boost foreign investment inflows, it could also expose […]

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2 w. ago Abolishing Minimum Capital Requirements: A Dangerous Opening for Ghana’s Economy

The government has announced plans to abolish the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors under the upcoming review of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act. The policy, we are told, is designed to boost Ghana’s competitiveness, lower entry barriers, and attract more global capital. President John Dramani Mahama unveiled this reform at the Presidential Investment Forum in Japan, promoting Ghana as a stable market with improving macroeconomic conditions. On the surface, it looks like a bold move to draw investors. But underneath lies a troubling reality that must not be ignored.

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2 w. ago Ghana Revenue Authority to Launch Simplified Tax Campaign for Informal Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revenue-authority-to-launch-simplified-tax-campaign-for-informal-sector/Ghana’s tax authority is preparing a major nationwide education campaign aimed at helping small-scale entrepreneurs understand and comply with tax obligations. The initiative, set to launch by December 2025, specifically targets market traders, artisans, and other informal businesses that have traditionally operated outside the formal tax system. Technical Advisor Elsie Apau announced the plan at […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-revenue-authority-to-launch-simplified-tax-campaign-for-informal-sector/

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3 w. ago Ghana Business Leaders Push for Bold Investment Shift in 2026 Budget

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/Ghana’s leading business association is urging the government to pivot from economic stabilization to aggressive growth through capital investments. The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) made the call following the Finance Ministry’s invitation for stakeholder input on the 2026–2029 budget framework. GNCCI President Stephane Miezan acknowledged the government’s “sterling” success in restoring […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-business-leaders-push-for-bold-investment-shift-in-2026-budget/

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3 w. ago HoneyCoin Secures US$4.9M to Scale Stablecoin Payments Platform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honeycoin-secures-us4-9m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-platform/African fintech startup HoneyCoin raised $4.9 million in seed funding led by Flourish Ventures, with Visa, TLcom Capital, and Stellar Development Foundation participating. The investment will accelerate growth of its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure, which slashes cross-border settlement times from days to hours. Founded in 2020 by 19-year-old David Nandwa, HoneyCoin processes $150 million monthly for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honeycoin-secures-us4-9m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-platform/

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