Ghana has introduced sweeping reforms to its investment laws after President John Dramani Mahama assented to the new Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act, removing the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors seeking to establish businesses in most sectors of the economy.
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Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to unveil the government's highly anticipated New Economic Policy when he presents the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has praised the nominees and winners of the 2026 Ghana Downstream Awards, describing them as key contributors to the continued growth, innovation and sustainability of Ghana's downstream petroleum industry.
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The 7th Ghana International Petroleum Conference (GHIPCON 2026) has officially opened in Accra, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors, development partners and industry leaders to discuss strategies for strengthening Ghana's downstream petroleum sector and positioning the country as a regional energy hub.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has elected Dr. Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, FCIB, as its new President for a two-year term, ushering in a new leadership team committed to advancing professionalism, capacity building and innovation within Ghana's banking industry.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has signed a GH¢8.4 million agreement with Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to rehabilitate three major water supply systems in the Western and Central Regions, in a move aimed at improving access to clean water and mitigating the environmental impact of illegal mining.
Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started pricing petroleum products for the domestic market in U.S. dollars, citing persistent challenges in securing adequate crude oil supplies under the federal government's naira-for-crude programme and rising global crude prices.
A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission has begun a three-day study tour in Ghana to understudy the National Petroleum Authority's (NPA) regulatory framework for the downstream petroleum sector, as regional efforts intensify to harmonise fuel quality standards across West Africa.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revoked the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) Licence of Zeepay Ghana Ltd with immediate effect after finding multiple breaches of regulatory requirements and persistent non-compliance with directives issued by the central bank.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament next week, subject to parliamentary approval and the completion of key government consultations.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says global commodity prices remain elevated despite a moderation in oil prices following recent geopolitical developments, including ceasefires and a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has welcomed a High Court decision dismissing an application that sought to halt the enforcement of new regulations governing shipping charges at Ghana's ports, describing the ruling as a major victory for local businesses.
Ghana has reached a major milestone in its economic recovery programme after successfully completing the exchange of the outstanding Savings and Development Economic Recovery Agreement (SADEREA) Notes, bringing the country to the final stage of its external debt restructuring process.
