Business & Economy


September 25, 2024 Josiah

logistics and trade sectors ready to stage a protest

Key players in Ghana’s logistics and trade sectors are set to stage a major protest against the practices of shipping lines operating within the country on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), the Association of Customs House Agents of Ghana, Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana, and the Customs Brokers Association […]

September 16, 2024 Josiah

Prices of fuel to drop

Fuel prices are projected to decrease in the upcoming pricing window, starting Monday, September 16, 2024, according to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC). Amid fluctuations in global petroleum prices, consumers can expect an average price reduction of about 4% on diesel, petrol, and LPG, COPEC indicated.   “Unless there are any significant unexpected changes […]
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September 12, 2024 Josiah

August 2024 inflation decreases to 20.4%

The inflation rate in Ghana for August 2024 decreased to 20.4%, down from 20.9% in July, continuing a six-month downward trend since March, when inflation peaked at 25.8%. Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, attributed this decline to a reduction in food inflation, which dropped to 19.1% in August. In contrast, non-food inflation rose slightly […]
2min 1168

September 10, 2024 Josiah

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appeal for increased Chinese investment in Ghana.

At the China-Ghana Business Forum in Shenzhen, China, on September 7, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a strong appeal for increased Chinese investment in Ghana. Addressing a group of Chinese business leaders, the President highlighted the enduring relationship between the two countries and outlined the vast investment opportunities available in Ghana across sectors […]
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September 3, 2024 Josiah

Virgin Atlantic’s return to Ghana soon

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has warmly welcomed Virgin Atlantic’s decision to resume operations in Ghana starting in May 2025. Virgin Atlantic will become the 25th airline to operate out of Kotoka International Airport, with a daily flight schedule on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.   The airline’s return highlights the confidence in Ghana’s aviation […]
2min 1207

August 15, 2024 Josiah

Consumer inflation drops to 20.8% in july

Consumer inflation in Ghana has been on a downward trend for the past four months, with the year-over-year rate dropping to 20.9% in July. This marks a 2.1 percentage point decrease from June’s 23.0%, reflecting a gradual easing of the economic pressures that were more intense in 2023.   In July, food inflation stood at […]
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August 12, 2024 Josiah

Telecel to review data service prices

Subscribers of mobile network operators, particularly those with Telecel Ghana, should prepare for a possible increase in the cost of voice and data services provided by the telecom company. In a notice to its customers, Telecel Ghana announced that these potential price changes would come into effect today, August 12, 2024. While the notice did […]
1min 1485

July 11, 2024 Josiah

Inflation declines in june to 22.8%

June inflation rate dropped significantly to 22.8%, according to the most recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Prof. Anim provided additional details regarding the GSS’s Consumer Price Index statistics during a press briefing on Wednesday in Accra. He noted that food inflation and non-food inflation were reported at 24.0% and 21.6%, respectively, indicating […]
1min 1642

July 2, 2024 Josiah

Ghana’s growth target moves from 2.8% to 3.1% for 2024 by IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Ghana’s growth rate forecast from 2.8% to 3.1% by the end of 2024. This adjustment is attributed to the reforms Ghana is implementing under the IMF programme, which significantly supports its economic recovery. The IMF also believes that if Ghana adheres to the programme’s conditions, the recovery could […]
4min 1195

June 28, 2024 Josiah

Petroleum prices expected to rise in the upcoming pricing window -COPEC

According to the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), petroleum prices are expected to rise in the upcoming pricing window starting July 1, 2024. Executive Secretary Duncan Amoah attributed the anticipated price hike to the recent weakening of the cedi against the dollar, which has fallen by 1.89% to $1.2779. “There are indications that the retail […]
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