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Universal Banks Transmit Lower Interest Rates Faster Than Smaller Lenders

Universal banks in Ghana are passing on lower interest rates to their customers more quickly than community and microfinance banks, according to a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana). The survey found universal banks lending at 10 to 15 percent, while community banks reported rates of 21 to 25 percent, and microfinance banks charged 31 to 40 percent. This disparity highlights challenges in monetary policy transmission across different segments of the financial market.

Ghana Banking Sector Shows Healthy Profitability with 22% Return on Equity

Bawumia Calls for Stronger Garment Industry Support in Ghana

Mahama Pledges Customs Act Review to Safeguard Free Zones Incentives

Ghana Banks Welcome GHS 16.3 Billion Cocoa Capital Deal

Telecom Chamber Warns of Rising Mobile Money Fraud, GHS 66,000 Lost in One District

Ghana's Credit Growth Surges 34% to GHS 128.3 Billion by August 2026

Ghanaian Traders Willing to Pay GHS 25 Daily for Market Fire Insurance

High Court sets 4 November for ruling on Wontumi bail application

The Accra High Court has set 4 November 2026 to rule on Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) bail pending appeal of his 20-year illegal mining-related sentence, MyJoyOnline reports.

15 arrested, 6 trucks impounded over sand winning on Kumasi-Accra Expressway project at Sewua

Police arrest 16 suspects, recover 209 live cartridges at Gbane mining site

FIABCI Launches Ghana Chapter to Boost Real Estate Investment

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) has established its Ghana Chapter. This move connects Ghana's real estate industry to a global network of professionals and investors. The chapter aims to promote higher professional standards and attract foreign investment, with Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay appointed as its founding president. This initiative seeks to address Ghana's significant housing deficit, estimated at 1.8 million units, by fostering international collaboration and innovation within the sector.

Ghana Stock Exchange Market Capitalisation Reaches GHS 271 Billion

Ghana Stock Exchange Ends Week Higher Despite 89% Drop in Trading Volume

Ghana Fixed Income Market Turnover Falls to GHS 938.69 Million, One Bond Dominates

GSE Trading Surges 702% in Volume, Kasapreko Drives 82% of Value

Ghana Bond Market Turnover Surges 127% to GHS 2.49 Billion

Treasury Bills Dominate Ghana Fixed Income Market with GHS 1.03 Billion Turnover

Ghana Stock Exchange Gains 1.8 Million Shares Despite 88% Turnover Drop

GoldBod Engages Ghana Armed Forces to Reclaim 253 Acres of Tano-Nimri Forest

Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has contracted the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to reclaim 253 acres of land in the Tano-Nimri Forest, previously damaged by illegal mining. President John Dramani Mahama commended this initiative, emphasizing its importance for environmental restoration and responsible resource management. The project aims to reverse ecological damage caused by 'galamsey' and integrate environmental protection into Ghana's gold sector formalization efforts.

Galamsey Destroys 12,000 Acres of Ghanaian Land, 48 Forest Reserves Affected

Accra Green and Clean City Initiative Committee Inaugurated

Police Seize 142 Parcels of Indian Hemp, Reject GHS 50,000 Bribe

NPRA Warns Pension Funds on GHS 16.3 Billion Cocoa Financing Risks

Ghana Financial Regulators Unveil New GHS 647 Billion Climate Risk Rules

CSOs Demand Full Revocation of 10 Offshore Gold Licences

GoldBod Invests GHS 35 Million in Tano Nimri Forest Reclamation

Ghana Gas Plans 278km Pipeline to Tema, Boosts Capacity by 30 Million SCF

Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas) plans a 278-kilometre gas pipeline from the Western Region to Tema. This project will expand gas supply infrastructure and reduce dependence on the West African Gas Pipeline. The company also increased its gas processing capacity by 30 million standard cubic feet per day and reported a 97% profit increase. A final investment decision for the pipeline is targeted by the end of 2026.

ECG Reports GHS 7 Million Losses Under PAC Scrutiny

ECG Faces Consumer Outcry Over Unexplained Billing Adjustments

Ghana's Crude Oil Production Rises 30 Percent After Five-Year Decline

ECG Reports GHS 7 Million Loss Amidst Power Cost Challenges

ECG Defends GHS 42.7 Million Meter Replacement Amid Scrutiny

Ghana Fuel Prices Drop, LPG Surges Amidst Cedi Weakness

Motorists See Fuel Price Drop, LPG Consumers Face 18.5% Hike

65% of Ghanaians Cannot Afford Healthy Diet, Rural Areas Hit Hardest

A nutrition expert, Professor Anna Lartey, revealed that 65% of Ghanaians cannot afford a healthy diet. This widespread issue affects 43.5% of the population with moderate to severe food insecurity, disproportionately impacting rural communities. The high cost of nutritious food undermines national nutrition, learning outcomes, and overall productivity, posing a significant threat to Ghana's economic future. Urgent reforms are necessary to improve food accessibility and affordability.

Ghana's Gold Output Surges to 103 Tonnes in 2025, Driven by Small-Scale Mining

Cocoa Capital PLC Secures GHS 16.30 Billion for Cocoa Financing

COCOBOD Secures GHS 3.4 Billion in Domestic Cocoa Financing

COCOBOD Raises GHS 3.396 Billion Domestically for Cocoa Purchases

COCOBOD Secures GHS 3.396 Billion for Cocoa Purchases, Excludes Legacy Debt Repayment

Mahama Unveils 100,000-Hectare Oil Palm Project to Create Jobs

Weta Rice Farmers Seek GHS 9 Million Aid After Floods Destroy Crops

UHAS Receives 200 Laptops for Digital Skills Programme

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) received 200 laptops from the Government of Ghana under the One Million Coders Programme. This initiative seeks to enhance digital skills among students, preparing them for a technology-driven job market. Vice-Chancellor Professor Lydia Aziato highlighted the need for more support, noting the 200 laptops serve an 11,000-student population. The Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations pledged further assistance and improved internet connectivity.

Ghana Builds 800 New Telecom Sites in 2026 to Boost Rural Connectivity

Spotify Launches Audiobooks in Ghana with GHS 20 Monthly Subscription

UPSA Launches Laptop Assembly Plant, Targets 30% Local Component Production

Ghanaian Youth Turn to Online Entrepreneurship Amidst Job Scarcity

Ghana's ICT Sector Surges 30.9% Amid Uneven Economic Growth

Government Repositions One Million Coders Programme to Target Final-Year Students

Formal Legal Structures Unlock GHS 2 Billion for Ghanaian MSMEs

Ghanaian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) contribute over 70% to national GDP, yet many operate informally. Adopting formal legal structures, such as private limited companies, is crucial for these businesses to access significant financing, including GHS 2 billion leveraged by the Venture Capital Trust Fund, and to benefit from government support programs and public procurement, which accounts for 11% of GDP. Formalisation provides limited liability, protecting personal assets, and enables MSMEs to leverage the Collateral Registry for credit, addressing a US$4.8 billion annual financing gap.

Mfantseman MP Urges Atlantic Lithium to Expedite GHS 100 Million Ewoyaa Landowner Payments

Malaria Vaccine Averted About One In Eight Child Deaths Where Ghana, Kenya And Malawi First Used It

A Lancet evaluation of the RTS,S malaria vaccine rollout in 158 areas of Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, including 66 Ghana districts, found deaths among eligible young children were 13% lower where the vaccine was introduced, about one in eight deaths averted.

Only 6.9% Of Cocoa Plots In A Six-Region Survey Combine High-Yield And Sustainable Farming

Ghana Hotel Room Demand Falls 7 Percent Despite Ample Capacity

Fewer Than Four In Ten Primary Clinics In Two Ghana Regions Offer Hypertension Care

GIPA Seeks Investors for 128 Northern Ghana Projects

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has launched a strategic roadshow across Northern Ghana to actively mobilize capital for 128 identified investment-ready projects. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to showcase over 600 nationwide opportunities, aiming to drive local investment and economic growth in the Northern, North East, Upper East, Upper West, and Savannah regions.