Business & Economy
Ghana To Pool Mineral Royalties And Infrastructure Investments Under One Fund
Government plans to merge MIIF and GIIF into a Ghana Sovereign Wealth Fund to coordinate state investments, improve returns and provide equity financing for strategic infrastructure and industrial projects.
2027 Budget Sets Aside GH¢100.4bn For Capital Spending, GH¢28bn For Big Push
Government has earmarked GH¢100.4 billion for capital expenditure and GH¢28 billion for Big Push projects in 2027, alongside major allocations for education, healthcare, agriculture and social protection.
$10Bn New Economy: Here Are All the Fiscal Targets Under the Ambitious Initiative
Ghana’s $10 billion New Economy Programme targets 8% economic growth, unemployment below 8%, debt at 45% of GDP, single-digit inflation and interest rates, while prioritising infrastructure, industrialisation and fiscal discipline…
From Raw Beans Export to Rich Brands: Ghana Aims a Total Ban on Raw Cocoa Exports by 2030
Ghana has mandated a total ban on raw cocoa exports by 2030 to capture more global value. The government requires domestic processing facilities to refine 50% of cocoa locally by…
The Gospel According to Ato Forson: The New Economy Vrs the 24-Hour Economy – The What & What Not
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson clarified that the ten billion dollar New Economy Programme provides the state infrastructure foundation, while the 24-Hour Economy serves as a private sector operational…
GH¢323Bn In, GH¢375Bn Out: How Ghana Plans to Mobilize and Spend in the 2027 Budget
Ghana’s 2027 Budget targets GH¢323.1 billion in total revenue, led by GH¢255.8 billion in non-oil taxes, against GH¢375.0 billion in expenditure. Spending prioritizes capital infrastructure, public sector compensation, and debt…
GSE IPO Revival Raises GH¢2.1bn as Exchange Eyes Digital Assets
GSE's three recent IPOs raised GH¢2.1 billion, as the Exchange prepares to expand capital-raising opportunities through regulated digital securities.
Ghana’s First Carbonate Hydrocarbon Discovery Opens New Oil Exploration Frontier
Ghana's first successful carbonate reservoir discovery offshore could expand exploration prospects, support reserve replacement and attract investment, although further technical evaluation will determine its commercial potential and development prospects.
Ghana to End Raw Manganese, Bauxite Exports by 2030 in $1.5 Billion Plan
The government also intends to have at least 70% of artisanal gold refined locally by the end of 2027, with the share reaching 100% by December 2028
Ghana’s Financial Inclusion Gap Shifts Focus to Household Security and Small Business Resilience
Ghana's financial inclusion gains face a deeper test as only 22% of adults achieve financial health, highlighting the need for savings, suitable credit and stronger small business resilience.
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