President John Dramani Mahama has assented to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173), officially transforming the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority …
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Africa wants to make its critical minerals a lever for industrialization
African ministers, representatives from continental institutions, the private sector, and development partners have called for Africa’s critical minerals to drive a new era of economic transformation, industrialisation and job creation …
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The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the full settlement of outstanding obligations owed to holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme …
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Informal cross-border trade hits GH¢31bn, surpasses trade with neighbouring countries
Ghana’s informal cross-border trade (ICBT) reached GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, accounting for 6 percent of the country’s total trade and exceeding the value of formal …
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African Economic Conference launches network of chief economists to boost policy leadership
A new continental platform bringing together Africa’s leading economic thinkers has been launched to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and help governments navigate an increasingly complex global economic environment. The African Chief …
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GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, eyes US$1bn US export target
Ghana has taken a significant step to deepen its commercial footprint in the United States with the official opening of the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, marking the country’s first …
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Higher freight charges continue to drive up import costs after Gulf conflict
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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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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Ghana International Bank Plc (GHIB) has signed a Confirming Bank Agreement with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) under its Transaction Guarantee Instrument, in a move aimed at strengthening trade …
