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Featured Story September 13, 2026

Government Set to Hand Over Right-of-Way Clearance for Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project

The Government of Ghana is set to formally hand over the cleared right-of-way for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway Project at Ejisu-Kwaso on 14 September 2026. The milestone is expected to pave the way for subsequent stages of the major road infrastructure project, which is aimed at improving connectivity, transportation efficiency and economic activity along the Accra–Kumasi corridor.

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Business & Finance Jul 23, 2026

Mid-Year Budget Signals Stronger Fiscal Discipline as Ghana Pursues Economic Stability

The review comes at a time when Ghana continues implementing economic reforms under its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while seeking to create a more stable environment for businesses and investors.

Business Knowledge Centre Jul 23, 2026

Why Every SME in Ghana Needs Business Interruption Insurance in an Uncertain Economy

Fire, floods, power outages or civil disturbances can halt operations overnight. Business Interruption Insurance helps businesses survive when income suddenly stops.

Policy Updates Jul 22, 2026

The Era of Importing Almost Any Vehicle into Ghana Is Coming to an End

For decades, Ghana's vehicle market has been dominated by used vehicle imports. According to figures presented by the GSA, approximately 90 percent of vehicles imported into Ghana are used, while only about 10 percent are new vehicles.

Business & Finance Jul 22, 2026

SMEs Continue to Face High Borrowing Costs Despite Falling Interest Rates – Bank of Ghana Report

The latest data reveals that while competition among banks has improved lending options for some borrowers, financing remains prohibitively expensive for many SMEs, with interest rates ranging from 11.03% to as high as 33.58% depending on the lender and loan tenure.

Investment & Capital Markets Jul 22, 2026

Ghana Scraps Minimum Capital Requirement for Most Foreign Investors, Retains US$500,000 Cash Rule for Trading Sector

The reforms, announced by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Simon Madjie, represent a major shift in Ghana's investment landscape and are intended to remove barriers that investors have consistently cited as discouraging investment.

Investment & Capital Markets Jul 22, 2026

GIPC Raises Alarm Over ‘Fronting’ as Foreigners Expand into Businesses Reserved for Ghanaians

The issue has once again become a major point of concern for the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and other local business groups, who argue that some foreign-owned businesses are gradually taking over sectors that the law specifically reserves for indigenous entrepreneurs.

Business & Finance Jul 21, 2026

What is ERP? The Essential Guide | 24HourBusiness

An easy way to understand ERP is to picture a company as a human body. Like a body, it has core processes that are vital to its health and functionality

Business Knowledge Centre Jul 20, 2026

Beyond Gut Feeling: How Business Intelligence Empowers Today's CEOs to Make Better Decisions

The modern CEO must make decisions in an environment defined by complexity, uncertainty, and speed. This is where Business Intelligence (BI) has emerged as one of the most powerful strategic assets available to executive leadership.

Export, Trade & Logistics Jul 20, 2026

Understanding Conformity Assessment Programmes: Why They Matter for International Trade

A Certificate of Conformity is an official document confirming that a product has met the required standards of the importing country.

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