Ghana's SEC to host major Africa Virtual Asset Summit in 2026, positioning nation as crypto hub
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission launches Africa Virtual Asset Summit 2026, scheduled for November in Accra.
Bawumia backs insurance brokers' push for VAT relief and sector reforms
Former VP meets IBAG to discuss VAT cuts, regulatory streamlining, and agricultural insurance expansion.
Ghana's Fisheries Commission Opposes New Offshore Gold Exploration Licence Award
The Fisheries Commission has formally objected to the granting of an offshore gold exploration licence, citing concerns over marine resource impact.
Ghana's building collapse crisis: why regulations fail and lives are lost
Weak enforcement, shortage of qualified architects in assemblies, and substandard materials fuel Ghana's recurring structural disasters.
Health Agency Closes Sub-Standard Morgues Across Ashanti Region Over Safety Failures
MoFFA shuts down multiple funeral facilities in Asante Mampong, Effiduase and Juaben for breaching health standards and operating unlicensed.
Herbal medicine centre shut down in Kumasi over regulatory violations
Authorities shut down herbal centre over licensing breach in Ashanti Region enforcement action
Ghana's Small Businesses Crushed by Hidden Costs, Not Tax Rates: Why MSME Reforms Are Missing the Mark
Beneath Ghana's ambitious tax reforms lies a harsh reality: municipal-level regulation and compliance costs are choking MSMEs far more than official tax rates.
Bank of Ghana moves to regulate crypto sector with new licensing framework
BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiama announces imminent guidelines for virtual asset businesses, establishing formal licensing pathway for cryptocurrency service providers.
Port charges spiral: Ghana's traders demand urgent review of shipping fees
TAGG urges government to intervene as port administrative charges exceed previously negotiated rates, threatening business operations.
Ghana Must Act as UN Pushes Global Social Media Safety Standards for Young Users
UN human rights chief urges governments to regulate social platforms for child safety, following Meta's landmark US settlement requiring new protective measures.
AMA cracks down on overcharging: six transport operators arrested in Accra CBD
Accra Metropolitan Assembly arrests three drivers and three bus conductors for charging passengers above approved fares on major routes.
EPA ramps up Styrofoam ban push in Kumasi as 2027 deadline approaches
Ghana's EPA intensifies public awareness campaign in Kumasi ahead of nationwide Styrofoam prohibition taking effect January 2027.