Business & Economy
September 21, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Foreign-Owned Banks Dominate Ghana’s Secured Lending With GH¢14.1bn in Q2 2026
Foreign-controlled banks maintained their dominance of Ghana’s secured lending market in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of the credit registered by commercial banks. According to the Bank of Ghana’s Collateral Registry report, foreign-owned banks registered GH¢14.1 billion in secured credit between April and June 2026. The amount represented […]
September 19, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Ghana Unveils $200 Million Tree-Crop Investment to Expand Cashew Processing and Jobs
The Government of Ghana has announced a $200 million investment in the country’s tree-crop industry as part of a broader strategy to reduce raw commodity exports and build a competitive, value-added agricultural sector. Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said the program would support the development of major tree crops, with the cashew […]
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September 19, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
IFC, BIFT Back Complete Farmer with $3 Million to Expand Digital Agricultural Finance
The International Finance Corporation and the Business Investment Financing Track have partnered with Ghanaian agricultural technology company Complete Farmer to expand digital financing, data-driven farming and supply-chain services across the country. The support package includes a $2.4 million convertible loan and an additional $660,000 in advisory and grant funding, bringing the total commitment to more […]
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September 17, 2026
Josiah
Josiah
Ghana Targets 400,000 Tonnes of Tomatoes Annually Under New Self-Sufficiency Initiative
Ghana has launched an ambitious programme to produce 400,000 tonnes of tomatoes every year from more than 40,000 acres of farmland, with the initiative expected to create over 600,000 direct and indirect jobs when fully implemented. The Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) was launched at Anloga and is aimed at ending the country’s recurring cycle […]
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September 17, 2026
Josiah
Josiah
EPA orders the shutdown of Empire Cement Ghana Limited
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has ordered the immediate shutdown of Empire Cement Ghana Limited over alleged breaches of its environmental permit and sustained emissions of pollutants into the environment. The directive follows investigations conducted by the EPA after receiving several public complaints about alleged air pollution and nuisance linked to the company’s operations. In […]
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September 17, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Justify Proposed Transport Fare Increase With Evidence – NPA Boss Tells Operators
Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has challenged private transport operators to provide clear evidence of increases in their operational expenses before demanding higher transport fares. His comments follow calls from transport groups, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union and the Progressive Transport Owners Association, for an upward adjustment […]
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September 17, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Cost of Borrowing for Ghanaian Businesses Declining – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the cost of borrowing and accessing capital in Ghana is gradually declining, attributing the development to the government’s fiscal policies and falling Treasury bill rates. According to him, the reduction in T-bill yields is helping to ease financing conditions and creating the possibility of lower lending […]
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September 17, 2026
Omanghana
Omanghana
Ghana Establishes First Large-Scale Hybrid Shea Plantation in Tamale
Ghana has reached a significant milestone in its agricultural development with the establishment of the country’s first large-scale hybrid shea plantation demonstration farm at Futa in the Tamale South Constituency. The 30-acre farm, located within the Tamale Metropolis, is intended to introduce farmers to modern methods of cultivating shea trees and reduce the country’s reliance […]
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September 16, 2026
Josiah
Josiah
GRA Appeals GH¢79.65 Million Judgment Debt in Servestar Minwax Case
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has appealed a High Court decision ordering the payment of GH¢79.65 million to Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited in a long-running judgment debt dispute. The appeal follows a Garnishee Order issued by the High Court’s Commercial Division 3 on July 22, 2026, directing the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to release GH¢79,651,132 […]
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September 16, 2026
Josiah
Josiah
Olu Jacobs passes on
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has passed away. The legendary actor, known for his remarkable performances and decades-long contribution to Nigerian cinema, has died at the age of 84. His passing marks the end of an era for one of Nollywood’s most respected actors. May his soul rest in peace.
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