Ghana’s international trade performance improved significantly in 2025, with total trade value increasing by 20.1 per cent to GH¢654.7 billion from GH¢545.1 billion recorded in 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has reported. The country’s exports amounted to GH¢401.5 billion, while imports stood at GH¢253.2 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion. The … The post Ghana

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) will from October 1, 2026, begin full enforcement of Ghana’s standards for imported vehicles, requiring all used vehicles brought into the country to undergo mandatory pre-export inspections. The inspections will be conducted under the mandatory Pre Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme to ensure that imported used vehicles meet the … The post Unsafe

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is back and ready to play a central role in Ghana’s energy security and industrial development. He said the rebound of the refinery, which has endured years of operational challenges, mounting debts and declining confidence, demonstrated his government’s commitment to revitalising struggling state-owned … The post TOR

Touchstone Capital Partners (TCP) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Lot One of Ghana’s proposed $12 billion Petroleum Hub project, as it moves to deepen its partnership with the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) on one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial undertakings. The reaffirmation comes as both institutions intensify collaboration on advancing the … The post TCP

Introduction Ghana does not lack intelligence, ambition, natural resources or talented people. The country has produced accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, artists, athletes and public servants who have distinguished themselves locally and internationally. Yet, Ghana’s progress is frequently weakened by a persistent gap between what people profess and what they practise. In homes, workplaces, schools, businesses … The post Authenticity