Ghana’s Golden Moment – A Year of Gold Gains
Gold is having a moment — and so is Ghana. Global prices for gold have soared past US$4,000 per ounce this year, giving Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, its biggest export opportunity in years. The country’s gold sector has frequently made headlines in 2025, thanks to key policy reforms and record-breaking export revenues. These developments have strengthened […]
World Bank revises Ghana’s end-year growth rate upward to 4.3%
The World Bank now expects Ghana’s economy to end 2025 with a growth rate of 4.3%, up from its earlier projection of 3.9%. This was contained in the October 2025 edition of the Africa’s Pulse Report released by the Bank in Washington, D.C., USA. The revised projection is slightly higher than the 4.4% growth target […]
Payroll Outsourcing in Ghana: Simplifying Global Hiring for Small and Medium Businesses
The world of work has changed dramatically. Businesses are no longer confined to hiring talent within their local communities or even their countries. Technology, remote work, and digital collaboration tools have broken down traditional barriers, allowing companies to connect with skilled professionals anywhere in the world. This global shift is also happening right here in […]
Why International Businesses Should Consider Using an Employer of Record (EOR) for Hiring in Africa
Africa is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most promising growth frontiers. With a young, tech-driven population, expanding digital infrastructure, and fast-growing economies, the continent is positioning itself as the next hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. By 2035, Africa will have the largest working-age population in the world, making it an attractive […]
Africa Rising: Forging Alliances, Driving Innovation, and Shaping a Sustainable Future
Introduction As global power alliances fragment and economic uncertainty deepens, Africa’s role on the world stage is shifting from marginal player to strategic actor. This transformation is the focus of the 12th FT Africa Summit in London this October, where heads of state, policymakers, CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs will examine how African nations are navigating […]
How Employer of Record (EOR) Services Help Businesses in Côte d’Ivoire Thrive Without Boundaries
Côte d’Ivoire is one of West Africa’s fastest-growing economies, attracting businesses, investors, and professionals from across the globe. With Abidjan serving as a hub for finance, trade, and international organizations, the country has become a magnet for both multinational corporations and highly skilled individuals seeking opportunities. But for expatriates who wish to live and work […]
Ghana becomes first country in Africa and second in the world to export timber and timber products to European markets
The Forestry Commission has issued the first six certificates to five Ghanaian companies to export timber and timber products to the European market under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensing regime. The certificates, which are part of the 131 timber utilisation contracts (TUCs) ratified by Parliament on June 24 this year, were […]
Ghana to remove minimum capital requirement for foreign investors — H.E Prez John D. Mahama
President John Mahama has urged Japanese businesses to seize Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to Africa and take advantage of a continental market of 1.4 billion people. He described Ghana as “a stable, democratic, business-friendly gateway to West Africa and the continent,” with a growing consumer market, improving macroeconomic fundamentals, and clear reforms to […]
“Ghana’s Tax Ecosystem: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening SMEs, and Building Society”
Taxes are compulsory financial charges imposed by governments on individuals and businesses to fund public services and infrastructure. In Ghana, these payments support essential services such as healthcare, education, transportation, and national defense. Taxes are more than just a civic obligation—they are a cornerstone of Ghana’s economic development. For individuals and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises […]
Cultural influences in international business
A key consideration for international businesses when establishing operations outside their home countries is the impact of the prevailing political, economic, and legal systems on the benefits, risks, and costs of doing business. In the era of globalisation, investment decisions by international businesses outside their home states are informed by factors such as deregulation, interplay […]