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Analysis: What Ghana's GH¢30 Billion Sinking Fund Means for Banks, Investors and Businesses

By setting aside dedicated resources ahead of the February 2027 bond maturity, the government is seeking to reassure investors that it has a credible repayment plan.

Government Prioritises Infrastructure and Productive Investment to Accelerate Economic Growth

Ghana Builds GH¢15.6 Billion Sinking Fund, Targets GH¢30 Billion Ahead of 2027 Debt Maturity

Mid-Year Budget Signals Stronger Fiscal Discipline as Ghana Pursues Economic Stability

The review comes at a time when Ghana continues implementing economic reforms under its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while seeking to create a more stable environment for businesses and investors.

Why Every SME in Ghana Needs Business Interruption Insurance in an Uncertain Economy

Fire, floods, power outages or civil disturbances can halt operations overnight. Business Interruption Insurance helps businesses survive when income suddenly stops.

The Era of Importing Almost Any Vehicle into Ghana Is Coming to an End

For decades, Ghana's vehicle market has been dominated by used vehicle imports. According to figures presented by the GSA, approximately 90 percent of vehicles imported into Ghana are used, while only about 10 percent are new vehicles.

SMEs Continue to Face High Borrowing Costs Despite Falling Interest Rates – Bank of Ghana Report

The latest data reveals that while competition among banks has improved lending options for some borrowers, financing remains prohibitively expensive for many SMEs, with interest rates ranging from 11.03% to as high as 33.58% depending on the lender and loan tenure.

Ghana Scraps Minimum Capital Requirement for Most Foreign Investors, Retains US$500,000 Cash Rule for Trading Sector

The reforms, announced by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Simon Madjie, represent a major shift in Ghana's investment landscape and are intended to remove barriers that investors have consistently cited as discouraging investment.

GIPC Raises Alarm Over ‘Fronting’ as Foreigners Expand into Businesses Reserved for Ghanaians

The issue has once again become a major point of concern for the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) and other local business groups, who argue that some foreign-owned businesses are gradually taking over sectors that the law specifically reserves for indigenous entrepreneurs.