Business Outlook Africa

Dr. Orleans-Lindsay Urges Government to Establish Real Estate Fund to Lower Housing Costs

Executive Chairman of JL Holdings, Dr. James Orleans-Lindsay, has called for the establishment of a dedicated…

Reinvest Profits, Avoid Bank Loans — GREDA President Tells Young Entrepreneurs

President of the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) and the  Executive Chairman of JL Holdings,…

Ghana’s Construction Cost Inflation Eases to 2.2% in March — Eleventh Consecutive Monthly Decline

The Ghana Statistical Service has released the March 2026 edition of its Prime Building Cost Index(PBCI)…

NUGS Formally Petitions Rent Control Department on ‘Exploitative’Hostel Pricing at Tertiary Level

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has petitioned the Rent Control Department,calling for urgent intervention…

Interior Ministry Distances Itself from Security Personnel Rent Allowance Tax Deduction

  The Ministry of the Interior has clarified that it bears no responsibility for a 20…

Cost of Building Eases Sharply as Inflation Falls for Ten Straight Months

The Ghana Statistical Service has revealed that the cost of building in Ghana is now rising…

University of Ghana Signs Deal for 10,000-Bed Hostel to Address Student Housing Shortage

The University of Ghana has signed a concession agreement with Premier Prime Haven Limited for the…

Rent Control Department Mandates Rent Cards for All Tenancies from April 1, 2026

The Rent Control Department of Ghana has issued directives mandating the issuance of Rent Cards. Effective…

Cement Producers Signal Possible Price Increases Amid Port Delays

Cement producers have signaled possible price increases as persistent port congestion continues to delay clinker shipments,…

When Accommodation Costs More Than Tuition: The Student Housing Struggle in Accra

Rent issues in Accra have become a growing concern, affecting the daily lives of many Ghanaians.…