Business & Economy
Business & Economy brings you the latest news, analysis and useful information on Ghana’s economy, companies, markets, banking, finance, investments, trade, entrepreneurship and the business environment. Follow major developments shaping businesses, investors, workers and consumers in Ghana and across Africa
Mobile Money Transactions Hit GH¢518.8 Billion in August 2026, Up 46.5% Year-on-Year
The value of mobile money transactions in Ghana rose to GH¢518.8 billion in August 2026, up from GH¢354.1 billion in…
COCOBOD Increases Cocoa Producer Price to GH¢42,400 Per Tonne for 2026/27 Season
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has increased the producer price of cocoa from GH¢41,392 to GH¢42,400 per tonne for the…
Ghana’s Economy by the Numbers: 25 Facts Everyone Should Know
Ghana’s economy is often described in broad strokes — growing, stabilising, recovering. But what do the numbers actually say? This guide…
The Cost of Doing Business in Ghana: What Entrepreneurs Should Know
Every entrepreneur in Ghana knows the feeling. You have a good product, a growing customer base, and a clear plan….
Ghana’s Informal Economy: The Business World You Rarely See in the Statistics
Ghana’s economy is often described in terms that miss most of what actually happens in it. The formal sector —…
Priority Insurance Settles GH¢1.32 Million Flood Claim for Central Regional Health Directorate
Priority Insurance Ltd. has paid GH¢1,324,737.12 to the Central Regional Health Directorate following extensive losses sustained during a flood incident…
Why Small Businesses Are the Backbone of Ghana’s Economy
Walk through any Ghanaian city, town, or village and you will see them: the seamstress at her machine, the welder…
Gold, Cocoa and Oil: How Ghana Makes Money From Its Natural Resources
Ghana is rich in natural resources. Gold, cocoa, and oil are the three most important, and together they dominate the…
From Cocoa Farm to Global Market: How Ghana’s Cocoa Business Works
Cocoa is more than a crop in Ghana. It is part of the national identity, a pillar of the economy,…
Why Ghana Imports Some Things It Could Produce Locally
Walk through a Ghanaian market and you will see the paradox. Tomatoes from Burkina Faso. Rice from Thailand. Onions from…
