Business

Els: MBN360 Business President John Mahama has acknowledged the difficult road ahead for Ghana’s economy, noting that the country is again facing debt distress despite previously benefiting from HIPC relief. He stressed that past experiences should have permanently shaped the nation’s fiscal discipline. The President highlighted that depleted financial buffers have left citizens to endure […]

Els: MBN Business The government has reduced the producer price of cocoa to GH¢41,392 per tonne and GH¢2,587 per bag for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, citing a sharp fall in global market prices and mounting liquidity pressures within the sector. Announcing the decision at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, February […]

Els: MBN News Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana is witnessing a surge in international demand for its traditional fugu fabric, with several foreign ministers requesting customised pieces in their national colours. According to the Minister, the growing interest in the northern Ghanaian smock has become so significant that he has been […]

Els: MBN360 Agribusiness The government has moved to dismantle the “unsustainable” financial structures crippling Ghana’s cocoa industry, following a grim diagnostic briefing by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. Following an emergency Cabinet session, the administration has authorized a total overhaul of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Presented by the finance minister in a press briefing, the reforms aim […]

Els: MBN360 NewsUnemployment and illegal mining have emerged as the most pressing challenges facing Ghana, according to a nationwide opinion poll conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs Ghana. The survey reveals that while public confidence in President John Dramani Mahama remains strong, citizens are deeply concerned about structural problems that directly affect livelihoods and […]

Els: MBN360 News Goldbod Jewellery Limited has dissociated itself from various unauthorized platforms currently masquerading as “Gold Investment Opportunities” under its brand name. The Accra-based precious metals firm issued an urgent disclaimer to clarify that it has no affiliation with these speculative schemes, which have been flagged as fraudulent operations designed to mislead unsuspecting investors […]

Els: MBN360  Business The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is pivoting toward a more aggressive reform agenda following the official launch of the World Bank Group’s Business Ready (B-READY) report in Accra. Addressing a high-level assembly of policymakers and private-sector titans, GIPC Chief Executive Officer Mr. Simon Madjie emphasized that while Ghana has built a “World […]

Els: MBN360 Economy The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has given the government an ultimatum: halt the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) and restore the flat rate system, or face widespread protests. GUTA argues the VAT has led to increased prices, hurting businesses and consumers. They’re demanding a reversal to the previous […]

Els: MBN360 News Ghana’s cocoa sector, the historical spine of its economy, is currently facing a structural heart attack. The emergency Cabinet meeting scheduled by President John Dramani Mahama for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, is more than a routine government briefing; it is a desperate attempt to resuscitate a multi-billion dollar industry gasping for liquidity. […]

Els: MBN360 Business The Government of Ghana has announced plans to establish an Independent Fiscal Council to strengthen financial oversight and decision-making after the country exits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during a courtesy call by the Head of Regional Economic Department […]