Business

ELS: MBN360 BUSINESS Ghana has recorded another significant milestone in its battle against rising prices, with inflation dropping to 4.6 percent in July 2026.  The latest figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show that the country’s disinflation trend remains firmly on track, offering renewed hope for households, businesses and policymakers after years of […]

ELS: MBN360 NEWS Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Yussif Issaka Jajah, has said Ghana’s ability to compete in the global tourism market will no longer depend solely on its tourist attractions but also on the quality of service and hospitality offered to visitors. He noted that the global tourism industry is evolving rapidly, […]

ELS: MBN360  Technology The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has said an informed and vigilant public remains Ghana’s strongest defence against growing cyber threats. He said while technology, laws and institutions play important roles in strengthening cybersecurity, empowering citizens with the right knowledge and awareness is critical in preventing cyber […]

ELS: MBN360 , Technology The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Digital Center, Mr. Dzifa Gunu, has called for deliberate investment in systems and infrastructure to position the Volta Region as a competitive player in Ghana’s technology and innovation space. Speaking at the launch of the second edition of the Volta Tech and Innovation Summit (VTIS) […]

ELS: MBN360 BUSINESS Diesel and petrol remains Ghana’s largest imported commodities in 2025, underscoring the country’s continued reliance on imported petroleum products. In spite of efforts to strengthen domestic refining capacity and improve trade balance, high volumes of petroleum importation persists. According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) 2025 Annual International Merchandise Trade Statistics Report, diesel […]

ELS; MBN360 Extractives/Energy Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), together with Touchstone Capital Partners (TCP) and its international consortium, has reaffirmed progress on the first phase of the Ghana Integrated Petroleum Hub, a development expected to attract approximately US$12 billion in investment under Lot 1 of the project. The confirmation reinforces government’s ambition to establish […]

ELS: MBN360 BUSINESS The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has intensified its crackdown on illegal digital lending, warning the public against engaging with 20 unlicensed digital credit service providers operating in the country. It has therefore and directed regulated financial institutions not to facilitate their activities. In a public notice issued on Monday 3, 2026, the […]

ELS: MBN360 BUSINESS MTN Ghana converted strong growth in data and mobile money services into higher profits and improved shareholder returns in the first half of 2026, with profit after tax rising 46.8% year-on-year to GH¢5.1 billion. The telecommunications company’s performance was supported by a 32.3% increase in service revenue to GH¢15 billion, while EBITDA […]

ELS: MBN360 Extractives/Energy President John Dramani Mahama has pledged that Ghana’s allocation of crude oil from the Jubilee Field will be supplied to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to support continuous operations, deepen local value addition and strengthen the country’s fuel security, signalling a more direct link between Ghana’s upstream production and its domestic refining […]

ELS: MBN360 BUSINESS President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a GH¢2.00 per litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel for one month, in a move designed to cushion consumers, prevent transport fare increases and contain inflationary pressures following the latest surge in fuel prices. The directive, announced by the Presidency on Monday, 3 August 2026, takes […]