The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council has underscored significant business and economic opportunities linked to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Speaking at a business forum in Accra, the Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, emphasised that the Games, scheduled from July 23 to August 2, 2026, will serve as more than a sporting event—they will act as a global platform for trade, investment, and international business engagement.
In a move that signals the ultimate return of investor confidence, the Ministry of Finance has announced that Ghana will return to the domestic debt market to issue its first seven-year bond since the 2022 default.
Ghana has averted a potential nationwide power disruption after Karpowership suspended plans to shut down its operations in May, following successful negotiations with the government over an outstanding $400 million debt.
If you’ve ever wondered why a simple school block or a kilometer of road sometimes costs triple the market price in Ghana, the answer might finally be addressed. Parliament has officially passed the Value for Money (VFM) Office Bill, a move that business analysts are calling the "death knell" for overpriced public contracts and "ghost" projects.
The Minerals Investment and Income Fund (MIIF) has reported total mineral royalty inflows of GH¢5.43 billion for 2025, marking the highest revenue since the Fund’s establishment. This figure surpasses the GH¢4.9 billion recorded in 2024, representing a 10.8% year-on-year growth.
Ghana has renewed its commitment to environmental restoration and economic growth with the launch of the second edition of the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative, positioning forests as a key driver of national prosperity.
The Ministry of Finance Ghana has launched a comprehensive Public Financial Management (PFM) Compliance League Table, marking a significant step toward enhancing transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in the management of public resources. The initiative represents one of the most structured efforts in recent years to systematically assess how well public institutions comply with financial regulations in Ghana.
MTN Ghana has announced a substantial final dividend payment of GHS0.40 per share for the 2025 financial year, bringing the total dividend payout to GHS5,294,470,020. The declaration underscores the company’s strong financial performance and reinforces its position as one of the most consistent dividend-paying firms on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggered by coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran in late February, have continued into March, affecting global energy markets.
Ghana’s mineral revenue performance surged to new heights in 2025, with the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) recording its highest-ever royalty collections since inception.
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The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has issued a strong ultimatum to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, calling for immediate intervention to address the country’s tomato supply crisis or risk losing its relevance.
The Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA) has raised alarm over what it describes as ineffective cocoa pricing systems, warning that current models are failing to protect farmers across Africa from volatile global markets.
The Bank of Ghana has reduced its policy rate by 150 basis points to 14 percent, citing easing inflation and improving economic conditions.
