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24H+ Startup Loans Ghana: Up to GH₵500,000 for Young Entrepreneurs

The government of Ghana has opened the Expression of Interest portal for the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). Young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 can now register for startup business loans ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000. Free digital skills training and internship placements (subject to partner company capacity) are […]

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Ghana to Finance All Vaccines and Essential Medicines From 2030

On May 7, 2026, Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed that the government plans to fully finance all vaccines and critical medicines from domestic resources starting January 2030. The announcement came during a meeting in Accra with the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, focused on the long-term […]

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Ghana Dollar Rent Ban: Rent Commissioner and Bank of Ghana Move to Enforce Cedi Payments in 2026

Table of Contents What the Rent Commissioner Said Is Charging Rent in Dollars Actually Illegal? What the Bank of Ghana Partnership Means The 1963 Rent Act: What Is Being Amended Who This Affects: Tenants, Expats, and Landlords The Enforcement Problem What Tenants Can Do Right Now Sources Quick links (related guides): Ghana Rent Control Crackdown: […]

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Ghana Evacuates 300 Ghanaian Nationals From South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks

President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaian Nationals from South Africa following a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirming that the evacuation will be coordinated through […]

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Ghana Trade Partners: Top 15 Countries, Major Goods, and Share of GDP

Spotting trade opportunities? Use Ghana’s export strengths to build a business. 543 Business Ideas to Start in Ghana →   Table of Contents The Three Layers of Ghana’s Trade Top 5 Partners: Exact USD Values Ghana’s Trade Balance by Partner Other Major Partners (Africa, Europe, Americas) Trade as Share of GDP Country-by-Country Analysis 2025 Developments: […]

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Ghana Medical Trust Fund Eyes 3 More Cancer Treatment Centres Under Long-Term Health Strategy

Planning your move? Get the complete relocation checklist: 250 Things to Know Before Moving to Ghana   Quick links (related guides): Ghana Healthcare System: What Expats Need to Know Medical Insurance for Expats and Digital Nomads Complete Moving to Ghana Checklist   Table of Contents The Plan: Three New Cancer Centres Why This Matters Now […]

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Ghana One Million Coders Program: Government Deploys 8,500 Laptops Across 130 Centres

Quick links (related guides): Inside Ghana’s Growing Tech Sector Ghana-UAE AI Innovation Hub 2027 How to Find Jobs in Ghana Top Universities in Ghana for Expats and Locals Low-Capital Business Ideas in Ghana Ghana 24-Hour Economy Authority Law Explained   Table of Contents What Is the One Million Coders Program? How the 8,500 Laptops Are […]

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Invest in Ghana: SEC Tells Diaspora Investors This May Be the Right Time to Look at Ghana’s Capital Market

Quick links (related guides): How to Invest in the Ghanaian Stock Exchange Ghana Stock Exchange Value Stocks Top Dividend Stocks on the Ghana Stock Exchange Best African Stock Markets for Foreign Investors Ghana Foreign Investment Guide Ghana Remittances: Trends, Channels, and Policy   Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has told diaspora and foreign investors that […]

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President Mahama Assents to Value for Money Office Bill: What It Means for Government Spending

On May 11, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama assented to the Value for Money (Public Procurement) Office Bill, 2026, officially making it law. If that sounds like another layer of bureaucracy, here is the real meaning: Ghana is creating a dedicated watchdog with the legal teeth to review major government contracts before they are signed, […]

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