Government has outlined tax and customs reforms aimed at easing the burden on businesses, improving compliance and strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation without introducing new taxes.
The paradox of African infrastructure today is stark. While the “funding gap” continues to dominate policy discourse, it is the “execution gap”, or more precisely, the challenge of translating capital into delivery, that is increasingly shaping development outcomes in Africa.
Over the past decade, Ghana’s overall infrastructure grade has remained unchanged at D3, even as the country’s road infrastructure condition has deteriorated markedly, the 2026 Ghana Infrastructure Report Card has revealed.
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has settled GH¢162 million in outstanding obligations owed to individual holders of Cocoa Bills who did not participate in the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Industry leaders say stablecoins are set to reshape payment ecosystems by improving the speed and efficiency of cross-border transactions, while calling for balanced regulation to support innovation and protect consumers.
Rising debt defaults are placing growing pressure on businesses across the country, with unpaid loans and trade debts straining cash flow, weakening balance sheets and contributing to the collapse of some financial institutions, according to debt-recovery firm Rosik Consults Limited.
The latest Eurobond repayment by government has strengthened confidence in the country’s commitment to honouring its post-restructuring debt obligations, but investors and analysts say sustained fiscal discipline and continued macroeconomic improvements will determine whether the gains translate into lower borrowing costs and a return to international capital markets.
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