66 h. ago Africa We Want Summit Highlights Technology and Trade for Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/The 2025 Africa We Want Summit convened entrepreneurs, policymakers and young innovators in Accra to discuss how technology, trade and entrepreneurship can accelerate the continent’s economic transformation through digitalisation and regional integration. Held at Mountville International University College, the summit focused on creating competitive African enterprises under the theme Unlocking Africa’s Market: Technology, Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa-we-want-summit-highlights-technology-and-trade-for-growth/

Politics

3 d. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

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6 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

7 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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7 d. ago Honour loan repayment plans to enhance confidence in financial sector – BoG to businesses

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante Asiedu, is urging businesses and individuals to honour their loan repayment obligations and use credit strictly for its intended purpose. Speaking at a sensitization programme organised for members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) on the Borrowers and Lenders […]

Economics

7 d. ago Ghana, Canada explore new frontiers in trade and investment cooperation

A visit by Canadian Ambassador Myriam Montrat to the Trade Ministry on Monday, 1st December 2025, has set the stage for enhanced bilateral collaboration, with both countries seeking fresh opportunities to expand trade and investment partnerships.

Politics

8 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

8 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

8 d. ago The Cedi’s Fragile Recovery: Why tackling economic policy uncertainty must come next

The Ghanaian Cedi has shown notable improvement in 2025, recovering from a deeply weakened position that saw it trade as high as GH¢15-16.00 to the US Dollar. This recovery offers much-needed breathing room to importers, businesses, and consumers alike, but it remains dangerously fragile. Beneath the surface of these recent gains, a persistent and often […]

Events

1 week ago Business Chamber Urges Government to Prioritise Partnerships Over Borrowing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-chamber-urges-government-to-prioritise-partnerships-over-borrowing/The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to expand public private partnerships rather than resume heavy borrowing to fund national development projects. GNCCI President Mr Stephane Miezan told business leaders and policymakers at the 6th Chamber National Dialogue Series in Accra that partnerships with domestic private sector investors […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-chamber-urges-government-to-prioritise-partnerships-over-borrowing/

Politics

1 week ago GNCCI calls on government to explore PPP options, avoid borrowing   

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government to explore public–private partnership (PPP) options instead of borrowing.  

Politics

1 week ago M&C Group Chairman calls for stronger support for local entrepreneurs at 2025 Africa Globalised Investment Summit

At the 2025 Africa Globalized Investment Summit held at the Africa Trade House in Accra, Michael Leslie Bartlett-Vanderpuye, Chairman of M&C Group, delivered a compelling speech calling for a renewed commitment to entrepreneurship, local industry support, and fairer economic structures for Ghanaian businesses.

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1 week ago ‘The money has nowhere to go’ – Badu Aboagye pushes banks to drive private sector growth

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Badu Aboagye, says banks have run out of excuses not to lend to the private sector.

Politics

1 week ago The money has nowhere to go – Badu Aboagye urges banks to channel funds into private sector growth

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mark Badu Aboagye, says banks have run out of excuses not to lend to the private sector.

Politics

1 week ago Banks must step up, our economy can only grow through partnership – Mark Badu Aboagye

Chief Executive of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Mark Badu Aboagye, says Ghana’s economic progress now depends on a stronger partnership between banks and the private sector.

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2 w. ago Business Safari 2025 opens new pathways for Ghana–India Trade — Oduro

The President of the Ghana India Trade Advisory Chamber (GITAC), Dominic Oduro-Antwi, says the just-ended Business Safari 2025 has strengthened Africa–Asia economic ties and opened fresh investment opportunities for Ghana.

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2 w. ago EY Ghana urges businesses to embrace AI as it emerges as trillion

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on track to become one of the world’s most powerful economic engines, and Ghanaian businesses have been urged to act quickly to stay competitive. This was revealed by some leaders of EY Ghana at the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC)–EY Ghana “AI & the Future of Work” seminar held in Accra. […]

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2 w. ago Regional Investment Strategy Could Generate New Revenue Streams

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-investment-strategy-could-generate-new-revenue-streams/A strategic shift is emerging in Ghana’s approach to revenue generation, with regional trade and investment fairs increasingly viewed not merely as promotional events but as engines for creating new businesses, jobs, and ultimately thousands of new taxpayers. The upcoming Volta Trade and Investment Fair 2025, running from November 26 to December 8 with a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/regional-investment-strategy-could-generate-new-revenue-streams/

Sport

2 w. ago Selorm Hilary Kojo Fiadjoe champions Africa–Caribbean unity through art at 2025 GUBA Awards

African gallerist, cultural visionary and environmental advocate Selorm Hilary Kojo Fiadjoe, founder of ENA Gallery, delivered one of the most compelling artistic contributions at the 2025 GUBA Awards in Barbados, an event marked as one of the most historically symbolic gatherings of the Pan African world in recent years.

Sport

3 w. ago VAT reform ends years of business pain – GNCCI boss declares major victory

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) says government’s overhaul of the Value Added Tax system marks the end of years of frustration for local businesses.

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