Ghana’s gold export volumes declined marginally in the first half of 2026 as shipment disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict affected the country’s key gold export value chain. Despite …
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Economy records GH¢46.1bn trade surplus in Q1, but export concentration raises concerns
Ghana recorded a strong trade performance in the first quarter of 2026, posting a trade surplus of GH¢46.1 billion (US$4.3 billion) as export earnings continued to outpace import expenditure, according …
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Beyond Borders: How CIPS and PAPSS can power Ghana’s next chapter of trade
Every exporter or importer who has waited for days for a payment to clear or watched a shipment’s margin erode to a currency conversion, understands the truth that policy documents …
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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced a sweeping new directive requiring all gold doré purchased by Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) under arrangements with approved offtakers to be refined locally before …
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Ghana seeks greater value from China trade through local processing
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called for a fundamental shift in Ghana’s trade relationship with China towards greater local processing, manufacturing, technology transfer and job creation. He said …
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Ghana attracted US$2.62 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, a significant increase from the US$651.7 million recorded in 2024, according to the 2025 Investment Report of the Ghana …
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The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has invited investors, business leaders and prospective investment partners to participate in the maiden Invest Ghana Summit later this year. Mr Christopher Sedor, Principal …
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The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has secured investor leads and expressions of interest in real estate, tourism and other sectors following its participation in Invest Fest 2026 in Atlanta, …
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Stanbic Bank Yuan gateway opens new chapter for Ghana-China trade
Stanbic Bank Ghana has become the first bank in Ghana to offer customers direct renminbi (RMB) – otherwise known as Chinese yuan – settlement through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System …
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Government turns to agriculture, manufacturing and agro-processing to reduce gold dependence Ghana is intensifying efforts to expand its non-traditional export sector as part of a broader strategy to reduce the …
