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Ghana onion truck blockade concerns are deepening after the Ghana Onion Sellers Association warned that political interference is disrupting supplies and could trigger sharp price increases in local markets.
Ghana onion supply disruption is looming after several trucks transporting onions from Niger through Nigeria were reportedly seized, threatening supplies to markets across the country.
Africa's SME banking segment is projected to grow at 8% CAGR through 2030, as digital payments, mobile money, and fintech innovation unlock credit for millions of previously underserved businesses.
African banks delivered a return on equity of 19% in 2024, far outpacing the global banking average of 10%, driven by high interest rates, loan growth, and foreign exchange gains, according to a new McKinsey report.
President Mahama says Ghana’s reliance on tomato imports is unsustainable and has launched a crisis production programme to boost local agriculture and processing.
President Mahama has called an emergency cabinet meeting to consider urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians against rising fuel prices amid Middle East tensions.
Stanbic Bank Ghana posted a 38.4% rise in profit after tax in 2025, driven by strong trading income, improved asset quality, and diversified revenue growth.
CBOD CEO Dr Patrick Ofori says Ghana’s petroleum supply remains relatively stable despite concerns over limited stock levels and storage capacity.
Dr Mohammed Amin Adam argued that reducing levies on fuel products would not undermine Ghana’s 2026 budget.
IRENA says global renewable energy capacity surged 15.5% in 2025
Historic Earnings Signal New Phase of Growth
The GPRTU fuel taxes transport fares debate has intensified after the Ghana Private Road Transport Union issued a 48-hour ultimatum to government to abolish fuel-related taxes or face a possible nationwide increase in transport fares.