The government is considering reinstating the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on locally assembled vehicles following concerns from industry players that the removal of the incentive has negatively affected vehicle production, reduced competitiveness, and threatened investments in Ghana’s growing automotive sector.
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Ghana’s Gold Board (GoldBod) generated more than $10 billion in export revenue from gold produced by the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector in 2025, a development government says played a crucial role in strengthening the country's foreign exchange reserves and supporting the appreciation of the Ghana cedi.
Standard Chartered PLC has announced plans to explore the potential sale of its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business in Ghana as part of a broader strategic review aimed at focusing resources on areas where the banking group has the strongest competitive advantage and greatest scale.
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Global oil prices fell by more than 1% on Wednesday, extending losses recorded earlier in the week as investors reacted to signs of improving oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all market operators, fintech companies, online investment platforms, and digital trading service providers operating within Ghana’s securities market to complete their registration and licensing process by August 31, 2026.
BOST Energies has firmly dismissed reports alleging fuel contamination at its Kumasi Depot, describing the publications as false, misleading, and capable of creating unwarranted anxiety among consumers and industry stakeholders.
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The long-anticipated Keta Port and Harbour Project has taken a significant step toward becoming a reality after the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) secured the crucial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit required for the development of the project.
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Ghana’s non-traditional export (NTE) sector has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing the US$5 billion mark for the first time and recording nearly 30 per cent growth compared to the previous year, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA).
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), George Abradu-Otoo, has revealed that Ghana requires at least GH¢1.5 billion to establish a robust and effective national food reserve system capable of supporting farmers, reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening the country’s food security.
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Community banks across Ghana have begun taking steps to comply with new regulatory requirements introduced under the Bank of Ghana’s Revised Microfinance Sector Framework 2026, following the official conversion of all Rural and Community Banks into Community Banks.
The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwasi Afreh Biney, has assured Ghanaians that the Trust has no plans to sell any of its hotel investments despite ongoing efforts to restructure and improve the performance of some assets within its hospitality portfolio.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the conversion of all Rural Banks in the country into Community Banks as part of a major reform of Ghana’s microfinance sector aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and expanding access to banking services.
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President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Accra following a significant bilateral engagement with Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to securing a sustainable and prosperous future for the cocoa industry.
