Economy

Ghanaian exporters are increasingly repositioning themselves to take advantage of opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, with a growing number of businesses moving into value-added manufacturing and processed …

Ghana’s economic recovery has gained fresh international recognition after Fitch Ratings upgraded the country’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, citing sharp improvements in debt levels, …

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is set to introduce a new financing framework for the cocoa sector beginning the 2026/2027 crop season, as part of wide-ranging reforms aimed at ensuring …

Data from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), indicates that despite the pan-continental preferential trading regime created by the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Ghanaian enterprises …

 Plans by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make credit ratings compulsory for public debt issuances are being welcomed by investors, even as issuers express concerns about costs and …

The Credit Ratings Agencies (CRAs) licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are now gearing up to commence providing independent credit ratings for corporate bonds, green bonds and commercial …

Ghana is advancing plans to establish a continental digital trade corridor, positioning itself at the center of efforts to streamline cross-border commerce through interoperable payments, shared digital identity systems, and …

Ghana’s inflation rate edged up to 3.4 percent in April 2026 from 3.2 percent in March, making the first increase since December 2024, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). …

The Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) has declined marginally to 10.03 percent in May 2026, down from 10.06 percent in April, signalling a possible easing of lending rates across Ghana’s banking …

The latest results from the Bank of Ghana show a loss of GH¢15.63 billion in 2025 and a total negative equity of GH¢93.82 billion. While these figures may sound alarming, …