Ghanaian technology entrepreneur Nana Osei Afrifa is seeking to challenge established international ride-hailing companies with VaMijo, a locally developed mobility and delivery platform. Afrifa, the group chief executive of Afrifanom formerly known as Vokacom believes global technology companies frequently struggle to address Africa’s transportation needs because they deploy standardised business models across markets with significantly […]

Ghana’s cocoa production is expected to decline by at least 16% during the 2026/2027 harvest season, raising fresh concerns about global supplies and the possibility of higher chocolate prices. The forecast from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) points to serious environmental and structural challenges affecting farms across the country’s leading cocoa-producing regions. Ghana is the […]

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has set October 1, 2026, as the enforcement date for new restrictions on the importation of flood-damaged, fire-damaged, structurally defective and over-aged vehicles into Ghana. The measures will be implemented under the updated Pre-Export Verification of Conformity program, which requires used vehicles destined for Ghana to be inspected and certified […]

The second edition of the Channel One TV and Citi FM Northern Business Fair has concluded at Jubilee Park in Tamale, offering entrepreneurs and exhibitors valuable market exposure, networking opportunities and new pathways for business growth. Held from July 25 to July 26, 2026, the two-day event transformed the Northern Regional capital into a vibrant […]

Fuel prices are expected to rise sharply from Saturday, August 1, 2026, as a surge in global crude oil prices and a depreciation of the Ghana cedi increase the cost of petroleum products at the pumps. The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) says its latest market assessment indicates that petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas […]

Fitch Solutions has projected a rebound in Ghana’s inflation rate in the second half of 2026, cautioning that recent gains in price stability could be short-lived due to renewed pressures on the Ghana cedi. The research division of global ratings firm Fitch expects inflation to close the year at 9%, a figure significantly above the […]

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the sixth and final review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility program, clearing the way for an immediate disbursement of approximately US$371 million. The decision, announced on Monday, July 27, 2026, formally concludes the 39-month, US$3 billion financial arrangement approved in May 2023. The final payment […]

Ghana’s annual headline inflation increased to 5.3% in June, marking a third consecutive monthly rise and the highest rate recorded since late 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The June figure represents a notable increase from the 3.7% recorded in May. The acceleration was attributed partly […]