The easing of military tensions in the Persian Gulf has yet to translate into lower import costs for Ghana, as shipping companies and insurers continue to impose elevated freight charges …
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Although the intensity of the geopolitical confrontation in the Persian Gulf has eased following the recent ceasefire, Ghanaian importers are still paying significantly more for many imported goods than they …
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Last week’s under-subscription of treasury bills offered by government have shifted concerns of financial market analysts and economists from a flagging appetite by institutional investors for government debt to worries …
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PURC raises electricity tariffs by 3.49%, water charges by 0.85% from July 1
Consumers across the country will pay more for electricity and water from July 1, 2026, following the latest quarterly tariff review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The Commission …
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Cedi strengthens sharply as BoG forex support boosts market confidence
The Ghana cedi posted a strong recovery against the US dollar over the past two weeks, buoyed by robust foreign exchange interventions by the Bank of Ghana that eased market …
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FSD Africa, GIIF launch £5m facility to unlock green infrastructure investment
FSD Africa, in partnership with the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and the British High Commission, has launched a Green Project Preparation Facility (PPF) to accelerate investment in climate-resilient infrastructure …
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Gov’t record 20% T-bills undersubscription; interest rates continue to rise
The government failed to meet its treasury bills target just a week after achieving an oversubscription, as demand moderated. According to auction results by the Bank of Ghana, the short-term …
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EBID welcomes AfDB as first institutional shareholder in landmark capital expansion move
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has secured a major boost to its capital base and strategic positioning following the entry of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) …
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie (Esq.),has engaged Canadian investors and stakeholders on Ghana’s expanding investment opportunities across key sectors of the …
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Fitch Ratings is predicting in its latest report a growth rate of 5.0 percent for Ghana in 2026. This is lower than the 5.9 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth …
