The stage is set for the final of the 2026 National Investment Quiz.
The competition, organised by the Young Investors Network in collaboration with the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Central Securities Depository, aims to educate young people and the wider Ghanaian populace on financial literacy, equipping them with investment knowledge.
Fidelity Bank has launched its 20th anniversary celebrations, symbolising the Bank’s impact in Ghana’s financial space and other sectors.
President Mahama has called for long-term, affordable, and accessible concessionary financing to invest in human capital, industrialisation, and climate adaptation in Africa.
The Chamber of Cocoa Marketers Ghana has warned that Licensed Buying Companies could struggle to return to the farms to buy cocoa when the 2026/27 season opens if Cocobod fails to settle its outstanding debts. The Chamber stated that Cocobod owes LBCs nearly GH¢4 billion, leaving the companies struggling to secure fresh credit while they continue servicing loans taken to finance cocoa purchases in previous seasons. The Chamber added that the outstanding debt is making it difficult for LBCs to secure the funds they need for the new season. On cocoa pricing, the Chamber raised concerns about Ghana’s new pricing mechanism, which guarantees farmers 70 per cent of the FOB price ,warning that an increase in farmgate price could widen the price difference with Côte d’Ivoire which can also encourage the movement of cocoa across the border, raising the possibility of smuggling.
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced that petrol is expected to increase by 4.24%, diesel by 10.23%, and LPG will sell at GHS 15.32 per kg in the second window of September 2026, starting from the 16th of September.
The General Manager in charge of Strategy and International Relations at the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), Diana Okine, has announced plans to establish an academy offering structured training programmes for various players in the investment space.
Speaking at the 2026 “Ring the Bell” Ceremony for the National Investment Quiz in Accra, Diana Okine explained that the initiative forms part of the exchange’s broader effort to deepen financial literacy and inclusion.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved three telecommunications companies to move to the next stage of Ghana’s 5G spectrum licensing process.
The approval follows the completion of eligibility and technical assessments. The three successful applicants are Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd.
The Bank of Ghana has flagged 20 mobile loan apps for operating without the requisite licence or authorisation to provide digital credit services in Ghana.
The affected apps are Cascredit, Cash Future, Cash Cedi, Cashpal, Cashpal Pro, CreditGo, Funds Credit, Glow Credit, Moni Wave, MoniLend, Nova Cedi, Onua Loan, Quick Cedi, Sika Boost, Sika Credit, Sompa Loan, Sune Credit, Swift Lend, Target Credit, and Zoom Advance.
The President of the Trade Advocacy Group, Ghana (TAGG), Kwadwo Amoateng, has warned that Ghanaian consumers will bear the cost of excessive import duties and shipping charges through higher prices of goods starting September 1, unless government takes action.
Engaging the press earlier today, the President stated that the group will no longer accept excessive and unjustifiable charges being imposed on them.
Amoateng added that ignoring this leaves traders with no choice but to pass on the cost to the ordinary Ghanaian.
The Ghana GoldBod has announced that it will generate US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange in September 2026, with US$700.0 million to be made available to commercial banks to support foreign exchange market stability.
In a statement released, GoldBod added that it will also support the Bank of Ghana with US$700 million for reserve accumulation.
