Family-owned businesses can strengthen long-term sustainability, preserve wealth across generations and expand their contribution to economic growth through stronger governance frameworks and structured succession planning, participants at the fourth edition of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Family Governance Workshop in Accra heard. The workshop brought together family business leaders and governance experts to explore practical […]
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has disclosed that Ghana’s Gold Board (GoldBod) generated more than $10 billion from gold exports in 2025, describing the achievement as a major contributor to the country’s improved foreign exchange position and the strengthening of the cedi. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, June 24, Mr Ampem said the […]
FSD Africa, the British High Commission, and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) have launched a Green Project Preparation Facility (PPF) – a platform designed to bridge Ghana’s infrastructure financing gap by preparing climate-aligned projects for investment. The Facility was formally launched on 18 June 2026 in Accra. Initially capitalised with a commitment of £5 […]
Davis Korboe, President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), has said Ghana could exceed US$15 billion in non-traditional export earnings by 2030 if government, financial institutions and industry stakeholders strengthen support for value addition and export development. Mr Korboe made the projection during the Eye on Port media forum powered by the […]
The United States and Ghanaian registered company, Goldstar Air, with secured incentives from major airports worldwide, will accelerate economic growth for the 24-hour economy and help address youth unemployment and underemployment. Across the towns, villages, cities, and communities of Ghana live millions of hardworking people whose stories rarely make headlines, whose struggles seldom influence major […]
The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, together with Senior Management of the Authority, the Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, Hon. Kwame Gakpey, and the Dufia of Kedzi, Togbi Acolatse V, have undertaken a site inspection of the Port of Keta Administration Block project. The […]
MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) says its recent structural separation will enable the company to deliver faster innovation, stronger security and greater value to customers as it strengthens its position as a leading fintech business in Ghana. Speaking after the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Accra, the Chairperson, Ms. Victoria Bright described the completion of […]
Stanbic Bank Ghana, in partnership with Visa, has rewarded customers who emerged as winners of its FIFA World Cup Experience Campaign while simultaneously launching a new Local Card Usage Initiative aimed at accelerating digital payments, supporting merchants and rewarding customers for spending locally. The event, held under Stanbic Bank’s 2026 Bank the Moment campaign, celebrated […]
Standard Bank’s Head of Africa Research projects Ghana’s economy will expand by 5.9% to 6.1% in 2026, buoyed by structural support from gold mining expansion, critical infrastructure projects, and improved foreign exchange buffers. The economy’s stronger-than-expected 2025 performance, achieving 6% growth against initial forecasts of 5.6-5.8%, has strengthened confidence in the medium-term outlook. Speaking at […]
Ghana’s banking sector continues to navigate a difficult credit environment. While progress has been made in reducing non-performing loans (NPLs), levels remain elevated, posing ongoing risks to financial stability, credit expansion, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As of April 2025, the sector’s NPL ratio stood at 23.6%, with private sector borrowers, […]
As MTN Ghana marks its 30th anniversary and commences its annual employee volunteer programme, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, employees across the country are stepping out in service to communities. From trading their desks for paintbrushes and repair tools to engaging directly with residents through outreach activities, MTN volunteers are helping to improve access to […]
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) will on Thursday, 18th June 2026, convene a sensitisation forum in the Keta Municipality to engage stakeholders on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Port of Keta project. This forum follows the recent approval granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the EIA of the project, […]
