2026: Ghana’s Economic Turning Point – BoG Governor Signals Shift to Sustainable Growth and Disciplined Markets
Ghana stands at a decisive crossroads. After years of macroeconomic instability, escalating inflation, and weakened investor confidence, 2026 is being framed by policymakers as a year of strategic consolidation and disciplined economic reform rather than rapid expansion. At the heart of this shift is the Bank of Ghana (BoG), whose Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, […]
Ghana positions itself as Japan’s manufacturing gateway to AfCFTA
Ghana has reinforced its status as a strategic manufacturing and export hub for Japanese businesses seeking access to West Africa and the wider African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market, as the Ghana-Japan Business Forum opened in Accra. Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi, said government is deliberately shifting its engagement with […]
UKGCC releases its 2025 Business Environment & Competitiveness Survey Report
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has released the seventh edition of its annual Business Environment and Competitiveness Survey (BECS) Report for the year 2025. This year’s survey recorded a significant rise in participation, with 1,016 businesses responding — a 40% increase over 2024’s 725 participants. Respondents were drawn from 22 industries, including wholesale and […]
GDPR Simplification (EU): Key Changes and What They Mean for Global Hiring
The GDPR Simplification (EU) proposal, announced by the European Commission on 21 May 2025, marks a major turning point for how businesses handle compliance across Europe.As part of the wider Omnibus IV Simplification Package, the proposal aims to make compliance easier, especially for small and mid-sized companies, without compromising data protection. In other words, the […]
Best African Countries to Invest In in 2025 and 2026
The report highlights that recent geopolitical developments at the international level and changes in the local political environment have had measurable effects on African economies. Consequently, the ranking of approximately two-thirds of the countries studied has changed compared to the previous edition. The Seychelles and Mauritius are the best investment destinations in Africa in 2025 […]
Liberia: India-Liberia Seminar Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties Through Diaspora Engagement
Monrovia — The Embassy of India in Liberia on Thursday, October 23, 2025 hosted a landmark one-day seminar on “India-Liberia: Indian Diaspora’s Role in Trade, Investment, and Development” at the Bella Casa Hotel Conference Hall in Monrovia. The event, which featured two sessions “India-Liberia Bond of Culture, Peace, and Development” and “Indian Diaspora as a […]
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 […]