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
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…
How Ghana’s Import and Export Business Works
Every day, ships arrive at Ghana’s ports carrying goods from around the world. Every day, other ships leave carrying Ghanaian…
Remittances Explained: Why Money From Ghanaians Abroad Matters
Every year, Ghanaians living abroad send billions of dollars back home. The money goes to families, friends, communities, and businesses….
Why Ghana Needs Foreign Exchange — And Where the Dollars Come From
Every day, Ghana uses foreign currency. The fuel in your car was likely imported and paid for in dollars. The…
Why the Cedi Rises and Falls Against the Dollar
Few topics generate as much anxiety in Ghana as the value of the cedi. When the cedi falls against the…
What an Insurance Broker Actually Does
When most people think about buying insurance, they think about dealing directly with an insurance company. You walk into an…
How an Insurance Claim Works From Start to Finish
Most people buy insurance hoping they will never need it. But when a loss occurs — a car crash, a…
