By Adnan Adams Mohammed President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to transform Ghana into West Africa’s premier industrial hub received a major boost last week, as private sector leaders and government …
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Economy and Finance
We need a single African currency to enable seamless trade – Pearl Nkrumah
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana and Chairperson of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Pearl Nkrumah, has emphasised the critical role of efficient payment systems and enabling platforms in facilitating …
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Economy and Finance
‘Akoko Nkintikiti’ gets boost as farmers to benefit from low-interest loans from GEXIM
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe Ghana Export-Import Bank (EximBank) plans to offer low-interest loans to farmers participating in the government’s ‘Akoko Nkintikiti’ initiative to support the local poultry sector. The bank aims to blend …
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Ghana’s emergent industrial investment opportunities for 2026
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsAs direct investors, both domestic and foreign, prepare their investment strategies for 2026, the President John Mahama administration’s bid to achieve both import substitution and non-traditional export expansion presents major …
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Ghana Losing Over Half a Billion Dollars Annually on Imported Sugary Juice Concentrates — Experts Warn of FX Drain and Health Risks
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana is losing more than US$600 million every year importing fruit juices, many of which are made from artificial concentrates, high sugar formulations, and low-nutrient blends that offer little or …
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Ghana plans to link intra-African debit card with mobile money
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsEfforts are intensifying to mainstream the use in Ghana of Africa’s first potentially pan-continental debit payments card – the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Card. The PAPSS Card …
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Mahama and Macron strengthen Ghana-France ties at Paris Peace Forum
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsPresident John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on …
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Economy and Finance
Ghana launches world’s first digital Supply Chain Management Compendium
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsGhana has launched the digital and online version of the Supply Chain Management Compendium (SCMPEDIA), making the world’s only all-inclusive supply chain knowledge base instantly accessible to businesses, policymakers, students, …
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Ghana, Singapore push cross-border SME ties as Mahama hails stabilizing economy
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsOn the second day of his three-day state visit to Singapore, President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the importance of closer financial and technological cooperation, noting that Ghana is positioning itself …
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Economy and Finance
Gov’t to table revised GIPC Bill, 24-Hour Economy Authority framework in parliament
by Adnan Adamsby Adnan AdamsThe government will soon lay before Parliament a revised Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Bill alongside a framework for establishing a 24-Hour Economy Authority, as part of efforts to boost …