By Ebenezer Adu-Acquah When discussions about the economy arise, exchange rates often dominate public conversations. Many Ghanaians closely follow the performance of the cedi against major currencies such as the US dollar, euro, and pound sterling because exchange rate movements have a direct impact on the cost of living and doing business. In recent years, […] The post The

By Dr. Beatrice Akua Duncan, Executive Director, Gender Data Ghana The Economic Challenge Ghana’s rice sector is facing a severe market disequilibrium. More than 700,000 metric tons of paddy rice from the 2025 harvest remain unsold, creating a severe constraint on the ability of farmers to commence planting for the 2026 season. The resulting liquidity […] The post A gender-centered

The Bank will maintain its presence in Ghana through its Corporate and Investment Banking business Standard Chartered PLC yesterday announced its intention to explore the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (“WRB”) business in Ghana. This is in line with the Group Strategy to regularly review its portfolio as it continues to sharpen its […] The post Standard Chartered explores

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU Construction cost inflation edged higher in May 2026, driven by rising equipment and specialised building input costs even as declines in cement and steel prices continued to moderate overall cost pressures across the sector. Data from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) showed that the year-on-year Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) inflation rate […] The post Cheaper

VFS Global has reaffirmed its position as a trusted partner to governments worldwide, stressing that its optional value-added services have no impact on visa decisions and are offered solely as a matter of convenience for applicants. Siddharth Mehra, COO – Middle East and Africa at VFS Global said it operates under “rigorous oversight across all […] The post VFS Global clarifies

…to position Ada as West Africa’s salt export hub, boost forex earnings By Christabel DANSO ABEAM ([email protected])  ElectroChem Ghana Limited is seeking to mobilise up to US$500 million to accelerate the development of its Ada Songor salt concession. This move is aimed at expanding production capacity, constructing a refinery and establishing a port to support […] The post ElectroChem

Imperial General Assurance has provided menstrual hygiene support materials to seven  schools in the Fanteakwa North and South Districts of the Eastern Region. The intervention, carried under the Imperial Girl, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the company dedicated to addressing period poverty among young girls in rural Ghana, was done in partnership with […] The post Imperial

For many small business owners in Ghana, the gap between survival and growth often comes down to access to knowledge, the right tools, and a financial partner who genuinely understands their journey. On Thursday, 18th June 2026, Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Company Limited took a meaningful step toward closing that gap, hosting its SME […] The post Advans hosts SME Growth Clinic appeared first on

The first batch of winners of the newly introduced monthly cash rewards in the Telecel Dream Car Promo have received their prizes at a ceremony at the Telecel Headquarters in Airport. The elated winners, Derek Allotey Murphy, Phebe Yayra Tibu and Mercy Fixon-Owoo could not hide their excitement as the cash alerts hit their Telecel […] The post Telecel introduces monthly cash winners