Business Archives - Hot Stories Ghana

March 6, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

Renting Property to Foreigners Without Residence Permit Is Illegal – Acting Rent Commissioner

The Acting Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has warned landlords against renting out apartments or shops to foreigners who do not possess valid residence permits, stressing that the practice is...

February 24, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

Foreign Affairs Ministry Shuts Down Premium Passport Centres in Accra and Kumasi

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the immediate closure of its Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. In a press statement issued...

February 12, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

Book Prices Likely to Increase, Not Reduce — John A. Amponsah

Economist, Financial and Investment Analyst, and Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) member, John A. Amponsah, has indicated that Ghanaians should not expect a reduction in book prices anytime soon....

January 19, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

Hwidiem Paramount Chief Backs 24-Hour Market Project as Job-Creation Drive

The Paramount Chief of Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region, Osuodumgya Barima Apea-Dwaah Boafo, has welcomed the government’s proposed 24-hour market initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that could...

January 14, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

GWL rolls out nationwide arrears recovery drive with 200 National Service personnel

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has begun a targeted nationwide exercise to recover outstanding water bill arrears amounting to GH¢916 million, deploying 200 National Service Personnel to support the effort....

January 14, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

Trade Minister presses Abossey Okai dealers for further price cuts as cedi gains ground

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has renewed calls on spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai to further reduce prices, pointing to the sustained appreciation of...

January 11, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

10% pension increase falls short of pensioners’ needs – Concerned SSNIT Pensioners Forum

The Concerned SSNIT Pensioners Forum has acknowledged the announced 10 percent average pension increment for 2026 but insists the adjustment is insufficient to address the economic hardships confronting retired...

January 10, 2026
Louisa Afful
Business

Mahama outlines plans for 24-Hour Authority to drive round-the-clock economy

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will soon establish a 24-Hour Authority as part of preparations to fully operationalise the country’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. The Authority,...

December 14, 2025
Louisa Afful
Business

Go After Those Who Owe You — Oforikrom MP Slams Proposed Utility Tariff Hike

Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Akwasi Aidoo, has criticised the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) for attempting to impose new tariff...

December 10, 2025
Louisa Afful
Business

North Dayi MP Unveils State-of-the-Art DVLA Service Centre

In a significant move to enhance public service delivery, Joycelyn Tetteh, the Member of Parliament for North Dayi, has officially commissioned an ultramodern Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)...