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Government on course to pay Trafigura – Finance Ministry

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to settle outstanding claims with Trafigura’s Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC), following the unauthorised circulation of a letter that suggested delays in the process.

Ghana records GH₵5.4billion trade surplus in Q2 2024

Ghana recorded a trade surplus of GH¢5.4 billion in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service, a marked reversal from the GH¢3.1 billion deficit recorded during the same period last year.

Freight Forwarders, Customs agents protest over excessive cargo fees

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), the Association of Customs House Agents of Ghana, Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana, and the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana, in collaboration with several trade associations and manufacturers are demonstrating against what they describe as exploitative practices by shipping lines operating in the country.

US to ban Chinese tech in cars

The US is planning to ban certain hardware and software made in China and Russia from cars, trucks and buses in the US due to security risks.

Ghana EXIM Bank to solve financial challenge of SMEs

The Ghana Export-Import (GEXIM) Bank says it is committed to breaking the age-long financial constraints of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana through concessional loans and grants.

GIRSAL disburses GH¢1.8 bn loan to agribusiness – Governor, BoG

About GH¢1.8 billion worth of loans at relatively lower interest rates have been disbursed by the Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Shar­ing System for Agricultural Lend­ing (GIRSAL) to 137 agribusiness­es in 72 districts across 15 regions of the country in last five years.