UK government bets $15 million on one of Kenya’s biggest supermarket chains as QuickMart heads for IPO
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), an investment arm of the United Kingdom’s (UK) government, has committed $15 million
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IMF Chief identifies 2 major threats posed by AI to global economy
Overestimating the capabilities of AI and the risk of it escaping human control could undermine the global economy, International Monetary
Raw material shortages, weak market access constrain Ghana’s leather industry
Raw material shortages and limited market access are constraining the growth of Ghana’s leather industry, with manufacturers demanding targeted support
IMF raises Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.7%, sees inflation falling to 4.8%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Ghana’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 5.7% and projected year-end inflation at
Ghana’s Gov’t raises GH¢4.41bn in T-bills, exceeds target by 53%
Government has raised more than its target in the latest Treasury bill auction, as investor bids for short-term government securities
GoldBod pumps US$255m into banks as festive dollar demand rises
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has sold US$255 million to commercial banks through its GoFX platform as it steps up
Foreign capital no passport to Ghana’s informal retail market – GIPA CEO
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) CEO Simon Madjie says no amount of foreign capital gives an investor the right to
Jubilee, ENI partners announce $3.5bn investments in Ghana’s oil sector
Jubilee and ENI partners have announced investments totalling $3.5 billion in Ghana’s oil sector, Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) CEO
GoldBod sells $125m to commercial banks in maiden FX auction
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has sold approximately US$125 million to commercial banks in its maiden foreign exchange auction under
Ghana’s inflation rises to 5.2% in September as food prices accelerate
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.2% in September 2026, up from 5.0% in August. The latest figure is, however,