Category: BUSINESS
Gov’t freezes Agbogbloshie 24-hour market demolition after traders revolt
The government has temporarily suspended plans to redevelop the Agbogbloshie 24-Hour Economy Market following strong resistance from traders who have [...]
Security analyst calls for regulation of scrap trade in Ghana
Ghana’s growing metal scrap trade is coming under renewed scrutiny over concerns that the largely informal nature of the industry is creating loophole [...]
MIHAS 2026: World’s Biggest Halal Trade Show opens in Kuala Lumpur, targets GH₵14bn in sales
The world’s biggest Halal trade show, the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), is set to open in the Malaysian capital city of Kuala Lu [...]
Mahama slaps $300 charge on imported vehicles as new pre-Shipment inspection regime begins October 1
The National Democratic Congress government is preparing to introduce a new pre-shipment vehicle inspection regime that will change how used vehicles [...]
GRA challenges GH¢79.65m Servestar judgment debt over 2009 import duty dispute
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has moved to challenge a GH¢79.65 million judgment debt awarded to Servestar Minwax (WA) Limited, arguing that the a [...]
EPA shuts down Empire Cement over alleged air pollution breaches
The Environmental Protection Authority, EPA, has ordered the shutdown of Empire Cement Ghana Limited at Weija in the Greater Accra Region over alleged [...]
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang opens World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has opened the World Shea Expo, 2026 in Tamale with a call for stronger partnerships, investment an [...]
AFPNC founder Selina Bentoom wins community development award at 2026 Forty Under 40 Awards
Founder and Executive Director of the African Foundation for Premature Babies and Neonatal Care (AFPNC), Selina Bentoom, has been honoured with the Co [...]
Petrol to hit GH¢16.26, diesel at GH¢19.07 from September 16 – COPEC
Petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are expected to increase from Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as the Chamber of Petroleum Consu [...]
Political appointments undermine GPHA, VRA, COCOBOD governance – IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness in the governanc [...]