World Bank launches Business Ready Report in Ghana; highlights need for reforms to boost private sector growth
The World Bank Group has unveiled the Business Ready (B-READY) Report in Ghana, offering a detailed assessment of the country’s business environment while highlighting critical areas that require reform to stimulate private sector growth. The report acknowledges Ghana’s strengths in labour market regulations and utility services but identifies bureaucratic inefficiencies in business registration, property transfer, […]
African National Oil Companies boost project development with innovative financing strategies
African national oil companies (NOCs) are leveraging innovative financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects, ensuring continued investment despite shifting global energy markets. Through various innovative strategies such as privatization and divestment, bond issuances, development finance and resource-backed loans, NOCs are not only strengthening their financial capacity but positioning themselves at the forefront of […]
Digital payments economy in Africa to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, report
Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. As a longstanding technology partner to Africa, Mastercard continues to strengthen its commitment to the continent’s digital growth through strategic investments, […]
UAE’s Africa push prompts cautious optimism
Emirati companies are bringing capital and expertise to African investments, but the illegal gold trade remains a challenge. With $60bn of investment in Africa in over a decade, the United Arab Emirates is emerging as one of Africa’s most consequential investment partners. COP28 in Dubai in December 2023 was key in outlining a roadmap for […]
Company Registration in Ghana: Choosing Between an LLC and a Branch Office
When it comes to company registration in Ghana, foreign businesses typically choose between a Private Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a Branch Office. An LLC is an independent legal entity taxed at 25%, offering full operational flexibility and local licensing eligibility. A Branch Office operates under the parent company at a 30% tax rate with […]
Private sector urged to join new charge to help electrify Africa
Africa’s power sector has been dominated by state-owned utilities, but policymakers are finally urging the private sector to make inroads. African presidents and ministers attending the recent Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania called on the private sector to play an expanded and more consequential role in the continent’s power sector. The leaders expressed their support […]
Working in Togo as a Foreigner: The 2026 Complete Guide
Working in Togo as a foreigner is increasingly attracting attention from multinational companies, regional businesses, and skilled professionals alike. With GDP growth projected at 5–6% annually through 2026, a strategic Atlantic coastline port in Lomé, and a government actively courting foreign investment, Togo has quietly become one of West Africa’s more accessible and commercially compelling […]
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Ivory Coast’s mining industry is booming, driven by foreign investment and the discovery of new deposits, but the country now wants a bigger slice of the pie for its own businesses.Huge deposits of natural resources – including oil, gas and gold – have pushed the economy of the world’s biggest cocoa producer in a new […]
Unlocking Opportunities: Public-Private Partnerships and Financing Options for Sustainable Development in Ghana
As Ghana continues to evolve economically, the need for sustainable development has never been more pressing. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a critical strategy to achieve this goal, providing innovative financing solutions and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. This blog post will explore the opportunities available for companies looking to enter […]
Tullow Ghana embarks on groundbreaking 4D seismic survey ahead of drilling
Tullow Ghana, in collaboration with its partners, has initiated a 4D seismic survey across the Jubilee and TEN fields. This move marks a crucial step in advancing its drilling operations for 2025 and beyond. The survey, which began earlier this month, is expected to last approximately 45 days, concluding in early March 2025. It is […]