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Featured Story August 16, 2026

Understanding HS Codes in International Trade: The Hidden Language Behind Customs, Duties and Market Access

HS Code helps customs authorities determine what a product is, how it should be treated at the border, what duties and taxes may apply, whether regulatory controls are required, and how the transaction is recorded in international trade statistics.

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Policy Updates Jul 22, 2026

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.

Business & Finance Jul 22, 2026

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.

Investment & Capital Markets Jul 22, 2026

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.

Investment & Capital Markets Jul 22, 2026

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.

Business & Finance Jul 21, 2026

What is ERP? The Essential Guide | 24HourBusiness

An easy way to understand ERP is to picture a company as a human body. Like a body, it has core processes that are vital to its health and functionality

Business Knowledge Centre Jul 20, 2026

Beyond Gut Feeling: How Business Intelligence Empowers Today's CEOs to Make Better Decisions

The modern CEO must make decisions in an environment defined by complexity, uncertainty, and speed. This is where Business Intelligence (BI) has emerged as one of the most powerful strategic assets available to executive leadership.

Export, Trade & Logistics Jul 20, 2026

Understanding Conformity Assessment Programmes: Why They Matter for International Trade

A Certificate of Conformity is an official document confirming that a product has met the required standards of the importing country.

National News Jul 20, 2026

Chairman Wontumi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Illegal Mining Case

The Accra High Court has sentenced Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years' imprisonment after finding him guilty on six criminal charges relating to illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in Ghana's Western Region.

Business Knowledge Centre Jul 20, 2026

Top Investment Opportunities in Manufacturing: Sectors Driving Economic Growth

As countries pursue economic diversification and strengthen domestic production, investors are increasingly turning their attention to manufacturing industries with strong growth potential.

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