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 …
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Fitch upgrades Ghana to ‘B’ with positive outlook as debt, inflation decline
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, …
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Non-Traditional Exports remain concentrated in West Africa despite AfCFTA expansion
Ghana’s non-traditional exports (NTEs) to African markets continued to grow in 2025, but the country’s exporters remain heavily dependent on traditional West African trade corridors despite the wider opportunities created …
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COCOBOD signals new funding model for 2026/27 cocoa season
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 …
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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 …
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The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has reiterated government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment where women-led enterprises in Ghana can thrive, scale, and compete globally. Speaking to women leaders, …
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Mandatory credit ratings expected to boost investor confidence—but raise costs for issuers
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 …
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Stanbic Bank pledges GH¢3m to support Black Stars’ World Cup campaign
Stanbic Bank Ghana has committed GH¢3 million to support the Black Stars’ campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026, positioning itself among the leading private-sector backers of the national team …
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The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has assured fisherfolks in Dambai that construction of a modern fish market for the area will commence within the next two …
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Ghana, UAE deepen energy cooperation, target oil storage and renewables
President John Dramani Mahama and United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in the energy sector, including proposed …
