Business

Els: MBN360 Extractives/Energy Benjamin Boakye, the Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), has raised a red flag regarding the potential risks of abolishing the GHS1 fuel levy, cautioning that such a move could jeopardize the hard-won stability of Ghana’s power sector. While acknowledging the intense pressure on businesses and the general public […]

Els: MBN360 Business Patrick Stephenson, the Country Manager for the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), has warned that persistent delays and systemic inefficiencies in the disbursement of mineral royalties to mining host communities are severely undermining public trust. Patrick Stephenson noted that these bottlenecks are not merely administrative hurdles but are actively weakening the efficacy of development interventions […]

Els: MBN360 Business The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that the planned increase in sachet water prices will not take effect as earlier scheduled, following engagements with industry players. In a press release issued on Monday, April 6, the Ministry commended the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) and the National Association of […]

Els: MBN360 Agribusiness A complex geopolitical and trade dispute in the Nigerian border town of Samia, Kebbi State, has triggered an immediate threat to Ghana’s vegetable supply chain, as dozens of Ghanaian trucks transporting onions from the Republic of Niger remain detained by suspected armed groups. This marks a sharp escalation from a localized market […]

Els: MBN360 Economy Ghana’s economy is expected to remain resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with Fitch Solutions projecting that the country will largely be insulated from the fallout of the ongoing US–Iran conflict. The outlook is underpinned by strong gold prices, rising production levels and a stable external position, all of which […]

Els: MBN360 Business A former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has called on government to reduce taxes on petroleum products. The Karaga MP insisted that the move will not derail the 2026 Budget due to increased oil revenues. He made the remarks in response to rising fuel prices and renewed calls for intervention. In […]

Els: MBN360 Business A Senior Manager at Deloitte Ghana, Peter Nii Charway, has asserted that Ghana’s improving economic outlook is presenting fresh opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand, formalise, and attract investment, following a period of significant macroeconomic challenges. Speaking during a UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and Deloitte Ghana webinar on […]

Els: MBN360 Business Ghana’s gold trading landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, one year after the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a state-backed institution created to regulate and streamline the country’s gold value chain. The creation of GoldBod followed presidential assent by John Dramani Mahama to the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), […]

Els: MBN360 News The Ministry of Transport has justified the introduction of the Airport Infrastructure Development Charge, describing it as a strategic move to generate revenue to modernise Ghana’s airports and position the country as a leading aviation hub in Africa. The levy, which took effect on April 1, 2026, imposes a $50-$100 charge on […]

Els: MBN360 Business The Government of Ghana has welcomed Burkina Faso’s decision to lift the suspension on the issuance of Special Export Authorisations (ASE) for fresh tomatoes, describing the move as a significant boost to supply and market stability. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the government said […]