Business & Economy


October 6, 2026 Omanghana

Eswatini Petroleum Company Visits Ghana to Study Oil and Gas Sector

A three-member delegation from the Eswatini National Petroleum Company (ENPC) has begun a study visit to Ghana to learn from the development and management of the country’s petroleum industry. The delegation, led by ENPC Board Member Dumezweni Dlamini, is holding technical discussions with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), headed by Chief Executive Officer Kwame […]

October 5, 2026 Omanghana

MTN Ghana Reaffirms Support for Women’s Leadership and Business Growth

MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment to expanding opportunities for women to lead, build businesses and participate in the country’s digital economy. In a virtual goodwill message to the Executive Women Network’s 10th Anniversary Conference and Expo in Accra, Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett said inclusive leadership was essential to stronger organizations and societies. He […]
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October 5, 2026 Omanghana

Digital Payments Open New Growth Opportunities for Ghana’s Small Businesses

Ghana’s expanding digital payments sector is creating opportunities for small businesses to collect revenue faster, improve financial records and reach customers across different banking and mobile money platforms. The shift matters for an economy in which micro, small and medium-sized enterprises account for approximately 92 per cent of businesses, according to the United Nations Capital […]
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October 5, 2026 Omanghana

SEC Launches Africa Virtual Asset Summit for November 2–3 in Accra

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ghana, has launched the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026, bringing regulators, policymakers and industry players together to discuss the future of digital assets across the continent. The two-day summit will take place on November 2 and 3, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. It […]
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October 4, 2026 Omanghana

Asiama Defends BoG Recruitment, Cites Annual Retirements and Demand for Specialist Skills

Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama has defended the central bank’s recruitment drive, explaining that between 50 and 60 employees retire annually and must be replaced to sustain its operations. Speaking at the 132nd Monetary Policy Committee press conference in Accra on September 24, 2026, Dr. Asiama said recruitment also reflected the need for […]
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October 4, 2026 Omanghana

Ghana Seeks More Private Investment to Meet Climate Financing Needs

Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has called for greater private-sector investment in Ghana’s climate programs, saying government resources alone cannot meet the scale of funding required. Speaking at the Green Climate Fund’s Regional Dialogue for West and Central Africa in Accra, he said national budgets were already stretched by competing demands for education, healthcare, […]
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October 4, 2026 Omanghana

Machinery Imports Push South Africa to Second Place Among Ghana’s Suppliers

South Africa became Ghana’s second-largest source of imports in the second quarter of 2026, supplying GH¢11.8 billion worth of goods as purchases of machinery and electrical equipment increased sharply. Figures from the Ghana Statistical Service’s quarterly trade report placed South Africa behind China, which supplied goods valued at GH¢20.4 billion between April and June. China […]
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October 4, 2026 Omanghana

Bola Ray Warns Public Against Fraudsters Using Igniter’s Name

Media personality Nathan Kwabena Adisi, popularly known as Bola Ray, has cautioned the public against individuals using the name of Ignite Social Enterprise Limited to promote fraudulent schemes. Bola Ray, a member of the company’s Global Advisory Board, issued the warning during a webinar for Ghanaian journalists on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He said the […]
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October 4, 2026 Omanghana

Dollar Selling Rate Reaches GH¢12.25 at Forex Bureaus as Cedi Faces Pressure

The US dollar was quoted at a selling rate of GH¢12.25 at forex bureaus on Friday, October 2, 2026, as the Ghana cedi continued to face pressure from demand for foreign currency. Figures published by Modern Ghana, citing CediRates, placed the bureau buying rate at GH¢11.90. This means customers selling dollars received GH¢11.90 per dollar, […]
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October 3, 2026 Omanghana

La Pleasure Beach Demolition Sparks Confrontation Between MP and Security Personnel

A demolition exercise at La Pleasure Beach in Accra on Friday, October 2, 2026, prompted a confrontation between security personnel and La Dadekotopon MP Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, who questioned the operation and its impact on local businesses. Personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineer Regiment, supported by police, reportedly arrived around 4 a.m. […]
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