Ghana Business News

Ghana creative skills gap risks $20bn African market target

A new fellowship aims to address Ghana's creative labor deficit, but private mentorship cannot solve a systemic threat to industry growth. With ad revenue projected to grow 25% annually, the talent shortage risks inflating wages and squeezing margins. Investors must scrutinize human capital development as a key risk factor.

Apr 14, 2026

Ghana T-Bill Undersubscription Reveals Liquidity Strain

Ghana's T-bill undersubscription points to a liquidity squeeze among primary dealers, driven by Bank of Ghana policies and banking sector caution. Investors face higher interest rates and cedi volatility, with risks to fiscal stability and cross-border debt markets.

Apr 13, 2026

Ghana Volunteer Programs Hide Unregulated Financial Risk

Ghana's volunteer programs operate as unregulated payments platforms, collecting fees and managing float with no oversight. Their agent networks show 100% dormancy in some cases, mirroring failed fintech models. The investment risk is a regulatory crackdown that spills over to the broader skills and education technology sector.

Apr 12, 2026

Ghana's trade surplus hides a persistent revenue crisis

Ghana's GHC 145 billion Q3 2025 trade surplus, driven by oil, gold, and cocoa, fails to solve the country's core revenue problem. The state cannot effectively tax its large informal economy, and volatile currency dynamics erode the value of collected taxes. Investors should view the surplus as a temporary commodity windfall, not a sign of improved fiscal health or debt repayment capacity.