98 m. ago Ghana’s improving macroeconomic outlook should drive progress across sectors – Fidelity Bank MD

The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, Julian Opuni, has outlined a compelling case for investment in Ghana’s rebounding economy.

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20 h. ago Ho Experiences Economic Boom as Major Events Drive Hospitality Sector Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/Ho, the Volta Regional capital, continues experiencing an economic surge driven by the convergence of two major national events, with the just-concluded National Farmers’ Day and the ongoing Volta Trade and Investment Fair creating a financial bonanza for the local economy. The Farmers’ Day exhibition ran from December 1 to its climax on December 5, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ho-experiences-economic-boom-as-major-events-drive-hospitality-sector-growth/

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40 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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41 h. ago Obuasi Trade Show Returns December 17 with Expanded Economic Impact Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/obuasi-trade-show-returns-december-17-with-expanded-economic-impact-goals/The sixth edition of the Obuasi Trade Show will run from December 17 to 20 at Black Park near Len Clay Sports Stadium, featuring the most ambitious programme since the exhibition began in 2019 with expanded activities aimed at strengthening local businesses and boosting the municipality’s economy. Board Chairman of the Obuasi Trade Show Consortium, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/obuasi-trade-show-returns-december-17-with-expanded-economic-impact-goals/

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44 h. 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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59 h. ago Ambassador urges U.S. investors to prioritise land verification as Ghana courts more investment

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has called on American investors to scale up their engagement in Ghana’s expanding economy, while stressing the need for strict land verification as a crucial first step in establishing operations in the country.

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61 h. ago Ken Agyapong salutes farmers, promises modernisation agenda for agriculture

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Ken Ohene Agyapong, has marked this year’s National Farmers’ Day with a tribute to the country’s farmers and fisherfolk, positioning them as the lifeblood of Ghana’s food security and economic resilience.

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67 h. ago Nigeria Tightens Cash Withdrawal Limits Starting January 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/Nigeria’s central bank has removed all limits on cash deposits while introducing stricter withdrawal caps in what represents the most sweeping overhaul of cash management rules since 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the changes on Tuesday in a circular to banks and financial institutions, marking the latest push toward reducing the economy’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-tightens-cash-withdrawal-limits-starting-january-2026/

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68 h. ago Ghana’s economy to expand marginally to 5.9% in 2026 – Fitch Solutions

In its November 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Outlook, the UK-based firm said there will be robust growth in the coming year.

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3 d. ago Sefwiman Rural Bank supports Bibiani fire victims; advocates stronger disaster preparedness

Sefwiman Rural Bank PLC, on Monday, extended critical support to traders whose shops were destroyed in a recent fire outbreak at Bibiani, contributing both to immediate recovery efforts and broader conversations about disaster preparedness in Ghana’s growing informal economy.

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3 d. ago What happened to Ghana’s 1 Million coders promise? Seven months on, silence and frustration linger

When the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government took office in January, one of its most talked-about promises was to create one million Ghanaian coders. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, was meant to move toward a knowledge-based economy—one where Ghanaian youth would drive innovation in software, artificial intelligence, and digital entrepreneurship. Six months after its grand launch in April, however, the One Million Coders initiative has all but vanished from public view.

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3 d. ago Leveraging advisory services to bridge the SMEs funding gap in Ghana  

Introduction  Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are essential to Ghana’s economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering development.   According to the Ministry of Finance in 2024, SMEs make up about 92% of all businesses and contribute roughly 70% of national GDP, underscoring their central role in output, jobs, and livelihood. Between 2014 and 2024, the […]

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4 d. ago Calls to Scrap OSP Are Only Public Opinion, Not Government Policy – Felix Ofosu Kwakye

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-to-scrap-osp-are-only-public-opinion-not-government-policy-felix-ofosu-kwakye/Communications Minister Felix Ofosu Kwakye has shot down speculation that the government is preparing to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). During an appearance on GHOne TV, he made it clear that no official suggestion or decision regarding the office’s abolishment has reached the government. He explained that public commentary—whether supportive or critical—is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/calls-to-scrap-osp-are-only-public-opinion-not-government-policy-felix-ofosu-kwakye/

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4 d. ago BII provides $20m boost to First National Bank to strengthen MSME financing in Ghana

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has extended a US$20 million loan facility to First National Bank Ghana (FNBG) to expand financing opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The signed agreement is expected to deepen support for businesses that form the backbone of Ghana’s economy. MSMEs account […]

Economics

4 d. ago EGP Report Exposes Deepening Debt Crisis; Warns Ghana Risks Another Economic Meltdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/A new report by the Economic Governance Platform (EGP) has issued a stark warning on Ghana’s worsening debt crisis, urging government to adopt urgent, far-reaching reforms to restore fiscal stability and prevent another cycle of economic collapse. Launching the study in Accra during a High Level Policy Dialogue on Economic Governance, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Coordinator of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/egp-report-exposes-deepening-debt-crisis-warns-ghana-risks-another-economic-meltdown/

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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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5 d. ago Driving sustainability: Zenith Bank joins BoG for Cedi@60 tree planting exercise

Zenith Bank Ghana has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to sustainability and national development by actively participating in the Cedi@60 tree planting exercise, an initiative spearheaded by the Bank of Ghana in collaboration with financial institutions across the country. The exercise formed part of activities commemorating 60 years of the Ghana Cedi, a symbol of economic […]

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5 d. ago Ablakwa hails resumption of Accra–Atlanta service and launch of Ghana–Canada direct flight

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has welcomed the resumption of Delta Air Lines’ non-stop flights between Accra and Atlanta, describing it as a major boost to Ghana’s aviation and economic diplomacy agenda.

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5 d. ago ‘Create 10 Ghanaian billionaires’: Amoabeng urges Mahama to back local tycoons

Prince Kofi Amoabeng, the founder of the defunct UT Bank, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to implement a bold, non-partisan national strategy focused on deliberately creating at least 10 Ghanaian billionaires to serve as economic pillars for the nation.

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5 d. ago Kwakye Ofosu denies presidency’s hand in petitions against Special Prosecutor and EC officials

Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has firmly rejected claims that the Presidency engineered the series of petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa, and her deputies, Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey.

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