Business

World Bank warns Ghana sitting on US$12bn unrealised export potential despite record trade surplus. AfCFTA advantage not yet converted

Bank of Ghana unveils fintech sandbox, innovation hub and new legal framework to boost digital finance and position Ghana as Africa’s fintech hub.

The Government of Ghana raised GH¢120.2 billion from the Treasury bill market between January and April 2026, using a disciplined strategy to balance financing needs and lower borrowing costs

Government exceeded its Treasury bills target by GH¢1.74 billion after attracting GH¢7.83 billion in bids, signaling renewed investor confidence in Ghana’s short-term securities market

Ghana has become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026 after GDP rose to $118.29 billion, driven by mining, ICT and financial services growth

Huayou Cobalt plans a $210m takeover of Atlantic Lithium, a move expected to boost Ghana’s Ewoyaa project and China’s lithium footprint

Ghana partners Rwanda and Zambia to pilot a digital trade corridor, enabling cross-border payments, mobile money interoperability, and seamless invoicing across Africa