CEO of Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, commenting on inflation, business conditions, and policy implementation in 2026.
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… The programme, which will be held on the topic, “Mahama at 16 Months: Do Economic Narratives Match Real-Sector Outcomes?” will have a panel consisting of Frederick Amissah, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Mark Badu-Aboagye, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and I …
Next JoyBusiness Round Table discussion comes off April 30, 2026Ghana Union of Traders' Associations President Clement Boateng has called on authorities to examine the expansion of Chinese shopping malls, claiming they are taking about 60 per cent of local traders' market share and hurting Ghanaian businesses. He warned that profits from Chinese malls would be repatriated overseas, while local businesses would retain earnings in the country.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Union of Traders' Associations President Clement Boateng has called on authorities to examine the expansion of Chinese shopping malls, claiming they are taking about 60 per cent of local traders' market share and hurting Ghanaian businesses. He warned that profits from Chinese malls would be repatriated overseas, while local businesses would retain earnings in the country.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry noted that some regions are recording inflation above the national average of 5.5 per cent, despite easing price pressures overall. He attributed broader stability partly to the stable exchange rate and production costs, but cautioned that rising inflation for locally manufactured goods suggests businesses still face pressure.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry says businesses are seeing relief from falling interest rates, tax measures, and a stable exchange rate, though he acknowledges production costs still need improvement. He attributed single-digit inflation partly to restraint in business pricing and stability in exchange rates and production costs.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The GNCCI CEO says tax relief and falling interest rates have eased production costs and improved business conditions compared with previous years, though some pressure remains. He cited the 2026 budget as business-friendly and noted that national average inflation stood at 5.5 per cent, with a stable exchange rate contributing to the outcome.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Mark Badu-Aboagye warned that although Ghana's inflation is in single digits, rising inflation in locally manufactured goods indicates incomplete economic recovery and continued business pressure. He noted the national average inflation stands at 5.5 per cent, though some regions record higher rates.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry said locally manufactured goods inflation has risen despite tax relief for businesses, indicating persistent pressure on production costs. He attributed the broader improvement in business conditions to a more stable exchange rate and falling interest rates, though he acknowledged that inflation figures for local goods pointed to unresolved challenges.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO has criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review for failing to provide a clear roadmap for implementing the 24-Hour Economy policy, warning that without concrete action and alignment in national budgets, Ghana risks missing a critical development opportunity.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Policymakers, trade experts and business leaders at the 2026 Citi Business Festival say Ghanaian businesses must take a more proactive role in leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, citing the need for stronger private sector participation, policy coordination and trade financing to maximise benefits from Africa's $3 trillion single market.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Mark Badu-Aboagye, CEO of Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has expressed concern about a disconnect between Ghana's 10 per cent reference rate and 3.2 per cent inflation, calling for policy attention and a closer relationship between lending rates and inflation figures.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow morning bringing together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to assess whether Ghana's reported economic progress is reflected in the real economy, examining issues including the cost of doing business, inflation, currency stability, and sectoral performance over the past 16 months.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoyBusiness Round Table discussion, scheduled for April 30, 2026 at Joy News Studio, will examine whether Ghana's macroeconomic gains over the past 16 months have translated into real-sector improvements, with a panel including the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic experts.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →