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    Ghana Collateral Registrations Fall 32.2% Amid Lending Growth

    Ghana's Collateral Registry reported a 32.2% drop in security interest registrations in the second quarter of 2026. This decline was primarily due to fewer registrations from Savings and Loans Institutions. Despite fewer registrations, the total value of secured credit increased significantly by 73.4%, indicating robust growth in overall lending activities, largely driven by commercial banks. Search activity on the Registry's platform also rose by 13.9%, suggesting improved due diligence by lenders.

    Kwesi Boateng|10h ago
    Politics & Policy

    Ghana's Vehicle Import Policy Faces Scrutiny Over Economic Impact

    Grace Adjei|11h ago
    Energy & Resources

    Ghana Moderates Fuel Price Hikes Despite Global Oil Shock

    Yaw Osei|11h ago
    Business

    Kumasi Market Phase II Project Seeks Funding After Years of Delay

    Esi Larbi|13h ago
    Business

    Nigeria Onion Dispute Resolved, Free Trade Challenges Remain

    Kwesi Boateng|15h ago

    Energy & Resources

    Energy & Resources

    Ghana Fuel Prices Rise as Import Dependence Exposes Vulnerability

    Ghana's National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has increased fuel prices, with petrol now at GHS 16 per litre and diesel at GHS 16.77. This adjustment comes as the country's heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products exposes it to global market volatility. The NPA CEO, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, acknowledged the sector's vulnerability to external factors, stating that managing these turbulences has been a continuous effort since February. The situation underscores Ghana's broader economic challenges, including currency depreciation and inflation, which are exacerbated by high import costs.

    Samuel Darko|17h ago
    Markets & Data

    MTN Ghana Drives 88% of Stock Exchange Value on September 18

    MTN Ghana accounted for 88.07% of the total value traded on the Ghana Stock Exchange on September 18, 2026. The telecom stock drove GHS 13.43 million of the GHS 15.25 million total market value. This concentration highlights MTN's critical role in market liquidity, even as other sectors saw mixed performance.

    Abena Owusu|19h ago
    Business

    Foreign Banks Control 71 Percent of Ghana Secured Lending

    Foreign-controlled banks held 71.10% of Ghana's secured lending market in Q2 2026, totaling GHS 14.12 billion. This dominance persists even as Ghanaian-owned banks significantly increased their secured credit by 112.40% year-on-year. The overall secured credit market expanded by 73.40% to GHS 31.48 billion, driven largely by commercial banks and concentrated in large enterprises and the construction sector.

    Kwesi Boateng|19h ago

    Economy

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    Economy

    Ghana Government Accepts GHS 2.21 Billion in Treasury Bills

    Ghana's government raised GHS 2.21 billion from its latest Treasury bill auction, significantly below its GHS 4.12 billion target. This shortfall indicates a deliberate strategy to reject expensive bids, focusing on containing borrowing costs despite not fully meeting financing needs. The decision highlights a tension between the government's funding requirements and its efforts to manage interest expenses, particularly for longer-term instruments.

    Nana Yaw Amoako|19h ago

    Corruption Watch Exposes GHS 1 Billion Astroturf Procurement Irregularities

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|2d ago

    Ghana’s Fiscal Deficit Narrows to GHS 9.9 Billion in H1 2026

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|3d ago

    Ghana Targets Diaspora Investment Beyond Tourism

    Adwoa Mensah-Bonsu|3d ago

    Markets & Data

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    Markets & Data

    Cedi Crosses GH¢11.55 Amid Rising Dollar Demand

    Ghana's cedi has depreciated past GH¢11.55 against the US dollar, driven by increased dollar demand from manufacturers and energy companies. This trend reflects broader pressures on African currencies due to elevated global energy prices, though Ghana's central bank intervention capacity offers some stability.

    Abena Owusu|19h ago

    Ghana Faces Shortage of IPO-Ready Companies Despite Strong Investor Appetite

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Reaches GHS 968 Million

    Abena Owusu|5d ago

    Ghana Fixed Income Market Sees GHS 883 Million Turnover, Treasury Bills Dominate

    Abena Owusu|5d ago

    Business

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    Kumasi Central Market Phase II Works to Resume in October 2026

    Work on Phase Two of the Kumasi Central Market redevelopment is scheduled to restart in October 2026. This follows renewed negotiations between the government and project contractors. The €248 million project, which began in 2018, is currently 68% complete overall, with €171 million already disbursed. Its completion is vital for expanding trading capacity and improving infrastructure in Ghana's second-largest city.

    Esi Larbi|1d ago

    Bank of Ghana Governor Confirms Deliberate Cedi Depreciation Strategy

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    COPEC Calls for Port Security Overhaul After €225 Million Cocaine Seizure

    Kwame Kusi|1d ago

    Ghana Ports Face Scrutiny After €225 Million Cocaine Seizure

    Kwesi Boateng|2d ago

    Politics & Policy

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    Politics & Policy

    Ghana Launches National Plan to Combat Heavy Metals in Food

    Ghana has launched a National Strategic Plan to reduce heavy metals in food, addressing significant contamination levels found in products like cereals and turmeric. The plan aims to strengthen food safety, protect public health, and safeguard the nation's economic interests, with UNICEF highlighting lead exposure as a critical child rights issue.

    Kofi Asante|2d ago

    Two Arrested Over GHS 22,000 School Placement Fraud

    Grace Adjei|3d ago

    Ghana Standards Authority Revenue Jumps 18% to GHS 228 Million

    Nana Yaw Amoako|3d ago

    Mahama Orders Port Overhaul, Reinstates NACOC in Two Weeks

    Nana Yaw Amoako|4d ago

    Agriculture

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    Agriculture

    Ghana Tomato Shortfall Could Reach 400,000 Tonnes

    Ghana faces a potential tomato supply deficit of 400,000 metric tonnes, according to the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana. This significant shortfall, exacerbated by post-harvest losses, casts doubt on the effectiveness of the government's Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) to close the gap. Concerns also exist regarding seed performance and the initiative's implementation strategy.

    Dr. Nana Asare|2d ago

    Cocobod GHS 4 Billion Debt Threatens New Cocoa Season

    Dr. Nana Asare|3d ago

    Ghana Maize Prices Jump 8.9 Percent in August

    Dr. Nana Asare|4d ago

    Ghana Struggles to Secure GHS 26 Billion for Cocoa Season

    Dr. Nana Asare|5d ago

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    1Ghana Collateral Registrations Fall 32.2% Amid Lending Growth2Ghana's Vehicle Import Policy Faces Scrutiny Over Economic Impact3Ghana Moderates Fuel Price Hikes Despite Global Oil Shock4Kumasi Market Phase II Project Seeks Funding After Years of Delay5Nigeria Onion Dispute Resolved, Free Trade Challenges Remain6Ghana Fuel Prices Rise as Import Dependence Exposes Vulnerability7MTN Ghana Drives 88% of Stock Exchange Value on September 188Foreign Banks Control 71 Percent of Ghana Secured Lending9Ghana Government Accepts GHS 2.21 Billion in Treasury Bills10Cedi Crosses GH¢11.55 Amid Rising Dollar Demand