South Africa prepares for historic first G20 summit in Africa
With just 100 days remaining before the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg—the first ever on African soil—South Africa’s preparations […]
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COCOBOD expecting over $4bn in inflows before end of year, says BoG Governor
Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that COCOBOD is expecting over $4 billion in inflows before the
Ghana, Singapore ready to chart a new path of prosperity – Ablakwa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Ghana and Singapore are ready to chart a new path
Forex compliance: Importers, exporters to adopt credit cards for overseas trade
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is advising its members who plan to travel abroad to load funds onto
BoG directs mining firms to redirect FX inflows to commercial banks
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed mining firms to channel their foreign exchange inflows through commercial banks, rather than
Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry
Nigeria has banned the export of raw shea nuts for six months in a bid to grow its local shea
BoG to strictly enforce foreign currency transfers; warns travellers against carrying more than $10,000
The Bank of Ghana has announced an amendment to the guidelines on importation and exportation of foreign currency from the
Vice President highlights role of data in governance and planning
Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang has stressed the government’s commitment to harnessing data for effective governance, innovation, and policy-making. She made
Why scrapping Ghana’s $1m retail rule could unlock growth – IMANI analysis
Lydia Quist of IMANI has argued that Ghana’s retail sector needs a shift from protectionism to openness, following President Mahama’s
Government steps up gold sector reforms ahead of anti-money laundering review
The Government of Ghana has pledged to intensify reforms in the gold sector as it prepares for a crucial international