Growth demonstrated that a business was creating value; it did not, on its own, give lenders and investors sufficient confidence to commit capital. A bankable business is, therefore, one that is ready to attract funding, with credible financial records, the…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) showed strong performance at the close of August 2026, with the Composite Index and Financial Stock Index recording returns of 71.90% and 70.09%, respectively. Trading activity continued to gain momentum with 133,867 transactions recorded, representing…
Ghana’s state-run cocoa marketer has warned, according to Bloomberg, that both adverse weather and disease could reduce Ghana’s cocoa output by up to a third. As Ghana stands among the world’s largest cocoa exporters, such a substantial reduction would directly…
Global cocoa market prices sat at approximately $6,636 per metric tonne in August 2026—a sharp decline from the peak of $12,000 per tonne recorded in December 2024. While black pod disease and erratic weather patterns have disrupted crop output across…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢2.306 billion in financial commitments to investors affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, fully satisfying its mandatory COCOBOD DDEP bond obligations for 2026. According to an official statement, the disbursement of GH¢2,306,202,372.09…
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has brokered a landmark $270 million investment agreement to revitalise Ghana’s poultry industry infrastructure, expand domestic meat production, and significantly reduce reliance on foreign chicken imports. The Heads of Terms agreement was…
A Member of Parliament has raised serious concerns regarding the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) following its decision to waive a $1 million statutory penalty imposed on MV Sankofa, a vessel intercepted in Ghanaian territorial waters under questionable registration and safety…
MTN Group has approved a 6 billion rand ($375 million) share buyback program following a 21.3% increase in half-year adjusted profit driven by robust cash generation and expansion across key African markets. Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita confirmed that capital…
A potential pump price hike faces Ghanaian motorists starting September 1, 2026, following the release of updated petroleum pricing benchmarks by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA). The regulatory authority has adjusted the price floor for petroleum products sold across the…
The World Bank has warned that despite recent gains, risks to Ghana’s macroeconomic stability remain tilted to the downside. Highlighting these findings in its 10th Ghana Economic Update, titled “Reset for Growth: Sustaining Macroeconomic Recovery and Unlocking Transport for Transformation,”…