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Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy eputy Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Emmanuel Kwamena Anyimah, has strongly endorsed robust national frameworks aimed at maximizing the retention of economic value from Ghana’s rich mineral endowments. This high-level backing underscores a pivotal shift in the regulatory environment, emphasizing that the extraction of precious underground wealth must yield tangible, […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced an ambitious, comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s mining legislative framework to bring its domestic operations in line with contemporary global standards. This major regulatory intervention seeks to systematically maximize the extractive industry’s long-term economic contributions while safeguarding national socio-economic and development priorities. “We are undertaking a comprehensive […]

Els: MBN360 Economy Ghana’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme has chalked up a major milestone, with the Government announcing that it has already mobilised more than US$11.5 billion in prospective investments less than a year after the initiative was launched. The remarkable disclosure was made by the Senior Presidential Advisor and Coordinator […]

Els: MBN360 BANKING Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), widely recognised as the engine of Ghana’s economy, are increasingly leveraging mobile money and digital payment solutions to improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial management and unlock new opportunities for growth and access to credit, according to MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL). Speaking ahead of the 2026 World SME […]

Els: MBN360 Agribusiness The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has, in an address delivered before agricultural policy makers, institutional stakeholders, development partners, and localized farming cooperatives, officially inaugurated the media launch and administrative mobilization for the upcoming 42nd edition of the National Farmer’s Day celebration. Detailing the government’s long-term strategic vision for […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Motorists and businesses could begin paying less for petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the first pricing window of July after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) significantly reduced the minimum selling prices for petroleum products, reflecting easing pressures in the global oil market. The revised price floors come just days […]

Els: MBN360 Economy Ghana’s remarkable currency recovery has reignited optimism across the financial sector and the business environment, with the cedi staging a strong rally in recent weeks.  Over the past three weeks, the local currency appreciated significantly against the world’s major trading currencies, reversing much of its earlier losses and restoring confidence among businesses, […]

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Alban Bagbin has cautioned policymakers against establishing the Upper East Region’s long-term development solely on the foundation of finite mineral extraction. He urged for a strategic pivot that converts temporary resource wealth into lasting economic assets to safeguard the region’s future. The legislative head noted that mineral resources must serve […]

Els: MBN360 Economy Ghana has made notable progress in stabilizing its economy following a period of severe fiscal challenges.  Public debt levels have declined significantly due to restructuring efforts, a stronger cedi, and fiscal discipline under the IMF-supported program. Yet high debt servicing obligations continue to constrain the government’s ability to fund critical development priorities. […]

Els: MBN360 Economy Ghana’s remarkable transition from one of its toughest economic crises in recent history to a path of recovery is now attracting attention across Africa, with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, describing the country’s experience as a valuable blueprint for strengthening financial resilience across the continent. Addressing […]