16 h. ago Ghana’s Business Community Builds Case for Further Rate Cuts Following Inflation Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/Ghana’s business sector is intensifying calls for additional monetary policy easing as the country’s eighth consecutive monthly inflation decline creates compelling arguments for lower borrowing costs that could stimulate economic growth. Headline inflation dropped to 11.5% in August 2025, falling below the government’s end-of-year target of 11.9% ahead of schedule and providing ammunition for business […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-business-community-builds-case-for-further-rate-cuts-following-inflation-milestone/

Economics

16 h. ago Ghana Balances Investment Appeal with Persistent Business Challenges

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/Ghana presents compelling opportunities for investors drawn by political stability and economic resilience, but businesses must carefully navigate enduring risks from currency volatility to infrastructure gaps, according to a comprehensive new risk assessment. The SOMPA & Partners Africa Risk Dimensional Report highlights Ghana’s status as one of West Africa’s most predictable democracies, yet warns that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-balances-investment-appeal-with-persistent-business-challenges/

Politics

17 h. ago Black Stars Qualification Campaign Drives Travel Industry Optimism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/Ghana’s travel and tourism sector anticipates increased business demand if the Black Stars secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana currently leads Group I with 15 points, having won five matches and lost one in their qualifying campaign, positioning the team favorably for qualification to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/

Transport

17 h. ago Gold Soars to Record High Above US$3,575 as Investors Seek Safety

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-to-record-high-above-us3575-as-investors-seek-safety/Gold surged to an unprecedented high above $3,575 per ounce on Wednesday as global investors accelerated their flight to safety amid mounting economic uncertainty and expectations of imminent US interest rate cuts. The precious metal has gained more than 30% this year, with spot gold prices rising almost 35% since the beginning of 2025, driven […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-soars-to-record-high-above-us3575-as-investors-seek-safety/

Economics

24 h. ago Mahama to New Envoys: Carry Ghana’s story to the world as a land of opportunity

President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly appointed envoys with the task of projecting a renewed image of the country one that goes beyond political stability to highlight Ghana’s readiness for business, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Politics

27 h. ago Basil David Anthony, Modern Floors & Walls sweep top awards at National Business Honours

The National Business Honours, Ghana’s flagship platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and transformative impact across the country’s business landscape, has recognised both Basil David Anthony, CEO of Modern Floors & Walls Ghana, and his company with two prestigious honorary awards at its 5th edition held at the Marriott Hotel, Accra, on Friday, August 29, 2025. This […]

Events

30 h. ago McDan Warns Entrepreneurs Against Confusing Movement with Momentum

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mcdan-warns-entrepreneurs-against-confusing-movement-with-momentum/Ghanaian business mogul Dr. Daniel McKorley has delivered a stark warning to young entrepreneurs, cautioning against the dangerous trap of appearing busy while achieving little genuine progress in their ventures. The founder and CEO of McDan Group, popularly known as McDan, issued the pointed advice through social media, expressing concern about entrepreneurs who spread themselves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mcdan-warns-entrepreneurs-against-confusing-movement-with-momentum/

Events

36 h. ago German Development Agency Graduates 30 Green Businesses in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/GIZ Ghana has graduated 30 small and medium enterprises from its second Green Business Competitions incubation programme, bringing the total number of climate-focused businesses supported to 59 since the initiative launched. The six-month programme, implemented in partnership with Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, provides participating SMEs with up to €10,000 grants alongside technical advisory […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/german-development-agency-graduates-30-green-businesses-in-ghana/

Politics

43 h. ago Ghana Promotes Investment Opportunities to Singapore Businesses at Trade Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO Simon Madjie has positioned the West African nation as offering “bankable, clear, and practical opportunities” to Singaporean businesses during a bilateral trade dialogue aimed at strengthening economic partnerships. Madjie highlighted major investment projects including a proposed petroleum hub and $3.4 billion renewable energy program as concrete ventures available for foreign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-promotes-investment-opportunities-to-singapore-businesses-at-trade-dialogue/

Politics

45 h. ago Municipality Orders September 6 Business Shutdown Over Sanitation Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/municipality-orders-september-6-business-shutdown-over-sanitation-violations/The West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly has mandated that all businesses along Walewale’s main road close September 6 until they meet sanitation standards, as part of an aggressive crackdown on poor hygiene practices in the North East Region municipality. Municipal Environmental Officer Faustinus Anchaba confirmed the Assembly’s intention to prosecute non-compliant residents through circuit courts while […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/municipality-orders-september-6-business-shutdown-over-sanitation-violations/

Events

45 h. ago Record Gold Surge Offers Ghana Revenue Boost Amid Illegal Mining Fears

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/record-gold-surge-offers-ghana-revenue-boost-amid-illegal-mining-fears/Gold prices soared past $3,500 per ounce Tuesday, presenting Ghana with a significant revenue opportunity while raising concerns that the precious metal’s record values could intensify illegal mining activities across the West African nation. The surge, driven by global economic uncertainty and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, positions Ghana favorably as one of the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/record-gold-surge-offers-ghana-revenue-boost-amid-illegal-mining-fears/

Events

55 h. ago Community Closes School Over Naming Dispute with Education Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/community-closes-school-over-naming-dispute-with-education-officials/A basic school in Ghana’s Western Region has been shuttered by community members protesting education authorities’ refusal to name the institution after their traditional leader, highlighting tensions over local participation in school governance. The Assorko community in Shama District closed the school they helped build following a prolonged dispute with the Ghana Education Service over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/community-closes-school-over-naming-dispute-with-education-officials/

Politics

55 h. ago Data Regulators Target Free Zones for Enhanced Privacy Compliance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-regulators-target-free-zones-for-enhanced-privacy-compliance/Ghana’s Data Protection Commission has partnered with the Free Zones Authority to strengthen data privacy compliance among businesses operating in the country’s export-focused economic enclaves. The collaboration aims to ensure companies in free zones meet requirements under the Data Protection Act of 2012, addressing gaps in regulatory oversight that could expose both businesses and individuals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/data-regulators-target-free-zones-for-enhanced-privacy-compliance/

Events

57 h. ago Telecel Targets Young Entrepreneurs with Business Support Initiative

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-targets-young-entrepreneurs-with-business-support-initiative/Telecel Ghana has launched its eighth annual Small and Medium Enterprises Month, focusing specifically on youth-led businesses through dedicated products and networking events scheduled throughout September. The telecommunications company announced the initiative under the theme “Connecting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs,” marking a strategic shift toward supporting technology-driven startups and young business leaders across Ghana. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/telecel-targets-young-entrepreneurs-with-business-support-initiative/

Events

61 h. ago Ghana’s ASPIRE Summit Challenges Entrepreneurs to ‘Do the Unusual’

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aspire-summit-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-do-the-unusual/The seventh annual ASPIRE Entrepreneurship and Career Development Summit concluded in Accra Tuesday, urging business leaders to embrace unconventional strategies for sustainable growth and innovation. Under the theme “Doing the Unusual,” the summit attracted thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and career professionals who engaged in discussions about bold business strategies that challenge conventional thinking. The event reinforced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-aspire-summit-challenges-entrepreneurs-to-do-the-unusual/

Politics

67 h. ago Ghana Launches Energy Efficiency Program for Small Businesses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-energy-efficiency-program-for-small-businesses/The Association of Ghana Industries has partnered with the World Bank to launch a pilot program aimed at helping small and medium enterprises reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The Energy Smart Businesses initiative will support 35 SMEs across three key sectors over six months. Participating companies in agribusiness, garments and textiles, and hospitality will […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-energy-efficiency-program-for-small-businesses/

Politics

2 d. ago University Degrees Won’t Create Wealth, Entrepreneur Tells African Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-degrees-wont-create-wealth-entrepreneur-tells-african-youth/A prominent African business leader has challenged the conventional wisdom that formal education guarantees financial success. Speaking at a recent conference, Kwabena Obeng Darko urged young people across the continent to abandon their dependence on degrees and external funding. The entrepreneur delivered his message during TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast, addressing the theme “Navigating Business After School.” His comments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/university-degrees-wont-create-wealth-entrepreneur-tells-african-youth/

Politics

2 d. ago Ghana’s Top Business Leaders to Gather for Prestigious Awards Ceremony

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-business-leaders-to-gather-for-prestigious-awards-ceremony/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will headline a major business awards ceremony recognizing excellence across Ghana’s private sector. The 2025 Africa Best Business Awards is scheduled for October 24 at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The annual event brings together corporate executives, government officials, and entrepreneurs under the theme “Honouring Business Brilliance, Shaping Africa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-business-leaders-to-gather-for-prestigious-awards-ceremony/

Politics

3 d. ago Former CJ Torkonoo’s Removal – Prez. Mahana Demonstrates Reset Agenda

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-cj-torkonoos-removal-prez-mahana-demonstrates-reset-agenda/The emotional intelligence, the religious adherence to the 1992 constitution, and unfazed boldness, calmness and magnanimity demonstrated by President John Mahama in removing the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo are great pointers of Lion-Leadership traits by the President John Mahama; office of JOY has noted. Indeed the President in his second coming means business to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-cj-torkonoos-removal-prez-mahana-demonstrates-reset-agenda/

Politics

3 d. ago Gold trade business by Goldbod leaves much to be desired – Patrick Boamah

A member of the Finance Committee in Parliament, Patrick Boamah, has expressed concerns about the recent developments in Ghana’s gold trade business, led by Goldbod, saying it leaves much to be desired regarding the ground rules of fair play and transparency According to him, issues such as unfair pricing of gold in the local market […]

Politics