Fredrick Addai Kwarteng
T-Bill Bounces Back with 33% Oversubscription as Rates Keep Falling After Previous Shortfall
Ghana’s T-Bills market rebounded to a 33% oversubscription after a recent shortfall, with Treasury raising GH¢2.9 billion. Demand strengthened as…
The 168K Empty Rooms: Why Ghana’s Accommodation Sector Needs More Cheaper Beds, Not More Hotels
Ghana’s accommodation sector has abundant unused capacity, with 55% of 168,000 rooms empty nightly. Analyst Alfred Appiah says the real…
All You Need to Know About the GHC16.3Bn Landmark Cocoa Purchasing Bond Opening on Monday
Cocoa Capital PLC has launched a GHS16.3 billion commercial paper programme, backed by COCOBOD, to finance cocoa purchases and refinance…
COCOBOD Raises Cocoa Producer Price by GH¢1,008 to GH¢42,400 Per Tonne
COCOBOD has raised cocoa’s producer price by GH¢1,008 to GH¢42,400 per tonne for 2026/27, giving farmers 71.18% of the US$2,650…
A Credit Boom: Private Sector Loans Surge 35.5% YoY as Banks Pump GHC123Bn into Ghana’s Economy
Ghana’s private sector credit surged 35.5% year-on-year to GH¢123.3 billion in August 2026, with real credit growing 29%, as falling…
Ghana’s Domestic Airline Sector Ripe for New Entrants & Improved Capacity – Aviation Expert Says
Ghana’s domestic airline capacity has remained largely flat despite rising demand, creating a supply shortage that is pushing fares higher.…
The Economics of Content Creation: Multi-Million-Dollar Earning Models vs. Africa’s Uncompensated Viral Kids
Africa’s viral children often generate millions in digital value without compensation, exposing gaps in copyright and child protection. Experts urge…
Ghana’s Import Cover Shrinks by 1.5 Months in August, But Analyst Says No Cause for Panic
Ghana’s import cover fell from 5.7 to 4.2 months by August as reserves declined, but analyst says strong trade surpluses,…
Public Debt Rises to GHC734Bn in July, Soaring to 45.9% of GDP But Shrinks in Dollar Terms
Ghana’s public debt rose to GH¢733.9 billion in July, lifting debt-to-GDP to 45.9%, but declined to US$62.8 billion in dollar…
Alan Criticizes $4Bn Public Funding for Accra-Kumasi Expressway, Says ‘It Can Pay for Itself’
Alan Kyerematen supports the Accra-Kumasi Expressway but questions using US$4 billion in public funds, arguing a toll-based road can attract…
Ghana’s Domestic Airfares Not Among World’s Highest, But Rising Fastest at 25% – Aviation Expert
Ghana’s domestic airfares are around the international average for comparable routes, aviation expert Sean Mendis says, but increased 25% in…
EXPLAINER: How the ICC Struck Down Befesa’s $637M Demand to $235M in Teshie Water Plant Case
The ICC tribunal rejected Befesa’s $402 million unpaid-charges claim, limiting its award to $235 million in termination payments. The ruling…
Gov’t in Talks with Befesa to Buy Teshie Desalination Plant to Avoid the $235M Judgement Debt
Government is negotiating to acquire the Teshie Desalination Plant from Befesa at a lower cost than the $235 million arbitration…
UN Resolution Challenges World Maps that Make Africa Look Smaller
A UN-backed map debate is challenging long-standing distortions of Africa’s size, with Dr Nisa Ayob urging schools to teach students…
Beyond Environmental Protection: How Ecobank is Transforming Farmers’ Lives with Green Finance
Ecobank Ghana says its green finance agenda goes beyond environmental protection, providing over GH¢100 million to nearly 50 smallholder farmers…