Author: Business Outlook Africa

Telecommunications

NCA Tightens Telecom Service Standards; Sets Stricter Quality Benchmarks for Mobile Operators
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 16, 2026

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced major amendments to its Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), introducing tougher performance standards for mobile network operators across Ghana. The updated framework, which takes immediate effect, sets stricter and enforceable benchmarks for voice, data, and messaging services in all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs)….

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Profiles

Most Entrepreneurs Fail Because of Emotional Shocks — Here’s What the Caveman Watches CEO Wants You to Know
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 15, 2026

The Founder and CEO of Caveman Watches, Anthony Dzamefe, has stated that he believes most people fail in business and entrepreneurship because of emotional shocks that come along with business which they do not prepare for. Speaking on Business Outlook with VKL on the 13th of February 2026, Anthony recounted his early journey in entrepreneurship…

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Transportation

Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana Announces 15% Reduction in Vehicle Prices
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 15, 2026

The Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has announced a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices. In a statement released on February 15, 2026, the Union stated that the decision follows the relative stabilization of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar and the abolition of the COVID-19 levy. According to ADUG, the price adjustment…

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Agriculture

Deputy Minister Engages Farmers to Address Rising Ginger Prices
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has stated that engagements have already begun to find solutions to the recent spike in the price of ginger. In a tweet on X on 14th February 2026, the Deputy Minister attributed the spike to low harvests following discussions with farmers in the Oti Region on…

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Explainers

The New VAT Reforms — Who Wins and Who Loses
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026

Big tax changes are here — and they could affect every purchase you make. From the market woman in Makola to the manufacturing business owner in Tema, Ghana’s 2026 Budget has redrawn the Value Added Tax (VAT) map. The government says it’s about fairness, relief, and growth, but behind the numbers are clear winners and…

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Opinion

When Revenue Collection Hurts Business
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

When outspoken politician and businessman Kennedy Agyapong, during an outreach engagement in the Central Region in December 2025, said the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) must stop intimidating entrepreneurs and instead support job creation, he struck a nerve. “The GRA should stop treating Ghanaian businessmen like criminals. When people try to build companies in this country,…

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Opinion

How Ghana’s Fuel Underdogs Became Market Leaders
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026

For decades, Ghana’s downstream petroleum industry followed a familiar script. A few dominant brands controlled the pumps, set the tone on quality, and commanded fierce customer loyalty. Local oil marketing companies (OMCs) operated on the fringes—present, but rarely powerful. That story has now been shattered. Over the past five years, Ghana’s petrol and diesel market…

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Explainers

Why Ginger and Charcoal Prices Keep Rising in Ghana
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026

Two everyday essentials are increasingly becoming expensive. And many people are asking: why? The Everyday Reality Ginger adds that spicy kick to food – shito, soups, kelewele, drinks, medicines and many more.  Charcoal fuels pots in millions of homes — especially in rural areas. These are not luxury items. They are daily necessities. Yet both have…

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Economy

From Gold to Grain: Who’s Powering Ghana’s Economy?
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026

Ghana’s economy is still growing — but the pace is slowing. Provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows that in November 2025, the country’s year-on-year growth rate hit 4.2%, down sharply from 7.1% in November 2024. On the surface, the headline number signals moderation. But the real story lies beneath the aggregate figures —…

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Agriculture

Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: What Happens Next?
ByBusiness Outlook Africa February 14, 2026

Ghana’s cocoa sector is at a turning point. On February 11, 2026, Cabinet held an emergency meeting over deepening challenges in the cocoa industry — from falling global prices to mounting debts and liquidity crises at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Just months ago, farmers were earning GH¢58,000 per tonne after Ghana raised prices to…

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