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Women Enter Workforce in Numbers, But Advancement Gap Persists — ACCA Calls for Structural Fixes

ACCA warns hiring gains mask systemic barriers limiting women’s career advancement, urging reforms to leadership pipelines, pay equity and workplace…

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Middle East Conflict: BoG Governor Prepared to Deploy “Appropriate Policy” Should Tensions Persist

Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama warns that prolonged Middle East conflict risks Ghana’s economic gains, pledging "appropriate policy" responses while…

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Finance Minister to Headline Final Day of GEXIM@10 Confab

Finance Minister Ato Forson leads the final day of GEXIM@10, focusing on AfCFTA, value-added exports, poultry investment, and signing key…

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Day 1 of GEXIM@ 10: From Vision to $278m Impact

GEXIM marks ten years with a $278M loan book supporting 147 businesses, transitioning Ghana toward a production-led, export-driven economy through…

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Kwahu’s Paragliding Festival Lifts Tourism, Fuels Seasonal Economic Surge

Kwahu’s paragliding festival boosts tourism inflows, drives spending across hospitality and informal sectors, and fuels a significant seasonal surge in…

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Credit Cards Record Steady Growth Since May 2025, Despite Debit Card Dominance

Despite debit dominance, Ghana's credit cards grew consistently since May 2025, reaching 74,000 as improved credit reporting and economic stability…

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The April 1 Precipice: Why Ghana’s Economic Stability Hangs in the Balance

Ghana must intervene in the downstream sector before April 1 to prevent rising global oil prices from triggering a domestic…

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POS Deployment Climbs Over 23% in One Year

Ghana's POS device deployment grew over 23% in one year, signaling a shift toward a cash-lite economy and a stronger,…

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Markets Shaken as Trump Issues 48-Hour Oil Ultimatum; Threatens Iran’s Power Grid

Trump’s 48-hour threat to obliterate Iran’s power grid, coupled with his inconsistent rhetoric, has triggered a massive supply shock, driving…

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Water Crisis Worsens Gender Inequality in Ghana

Rural water shortages in Ghana are deepening gender inequality, as women and girls bear the burden, prompting calls for urgent…

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Only 74,000 Credit Cards in Ghana Compared to 5.6 Million Debit Cards

Bank of Ghana data reveals only 74,000 credit cards against 5.6 million debit cards, reflecting structural risks, poor reporting, and…

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Accra International Airport Gets Newly Refurbished Entrance Signage

The GACL completes refurbishment of Accra International Airport signage, improving aesthetics and passenger experience, with works done overnight to avoid…

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GEXIM Bank at 10: Anniversary Conference to Also Look at Scaling Agro-Processing for Global Export Markets

GEXIM’s 10th-anniversary conference at Kempinski (March 25–26) to also focus on scaling agro-processing from quality packaging to high-volume global exports…

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TEF Set to Unveil 2026 Entrepreneur Cohort as 265,000 Applicants Signal Africa’s Funding Gap

TEF will fund 3,200 entrepreneurs in 2026 after 265,000 applications, highlighting Africa’s strong startup potential and persistent early-stage financing gap.

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BoG Cuts Policy Rate to 14%

Bank of Ghana cuts policy rate to 14% as inflation eases, aiming to support credit growth while monitoring global economic…

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