October 31, 2026
THSB Headlines
BUSINESS • ENTERPRISE • ECONOMY
THE HIGH STREET BUSINESS
Business News & Analysis
TOP BUSINESS STORY
Ghana Bauxite Company Secures US$250 Million Ecobank Mandate to Expand Awaso Mine
Oct 31, 2026
The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has secured a US$250 million financing arrangement mandate from Ecobank Ghana PLC to expand production at its Awaso mine, as the company prepares to…
READ FULL STORY →
TOOLS & CALCULATORS
View All Tools
Financial Tools
Free online tools to help you calculate, compare and manage your money in Ghana.
Currency Converter
Convert currencies to Ghana cedis and compare exchange rates.
Open Tool
Loan Calculator
Estimate monthly loan repayments and borrowing costs.
Open Tool
Interest Calculator
Calculate interest and see how your money can grow.
Open Tool
ECG Bill Calculator
Estimate electricity costs and plan your household budget.
Open Tool
Fuel Cost Calculator
Estimate fuel expenses for your next journey.
Open Tool
Crypto Profit Calculator
Estimate cryptocurrency profit, loss and returns.
Open Tool
Payment Receipt
Create a payment receipt for your business transactions.
Open Tool
POLITICS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THE ACCRA DAILY MAIL
The Accra Daily Mail
Politics. Power. Policy. The stories shaping Ghana.
NEWS & POLITICS
NADMO Recruitment: The Volunteer Drive, the C-SERP Portal and What It Means for Job Seekers
When Ghanaians hear that the National Disaster Management Organisation is recruiting, the immediate assumption is often that paid jobs are available. The reality is more complicated.…
Read More →
NEWS & POLITICS
Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the Requirements
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana Prisons Service, the path runs through the same centralised…
Read More →
NEWS & POLITICS
Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment: Requirements, the C-SERP Portal and the 2027 Freeze
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the path runs through the…
Read More →
NEWS & POLITICS
Ghana Immigration Service Recruitment: The C-SERP Portal, the 65% Pass Mark and the 2027 Freeze That Leaves Thousands Waiting
For Ghanaians hoping to join the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the path runs through a single,…
Read More →
SPORTS • GHANA • AFRICA • THE WORLD
ACCRA STREET JOURNAL SPORTS
Sports News, Results & Analysis
FEATURED SPORTS STORY
Best Urban Parks in Accra for Jogging and Walking
Oct 19, 2026
Finding a safe, shaded place to run or walk in Accra is not always easy. Traffic is heavy, sidewalks are limited, and the heat can…
READ FULL STORY →
GHANA • AFRICA • WORLD
MORE NEWS
The stories shaping business, policy and society
TOP STORY
Ghana Bauxite Company Secures US$250 Million Ecobank Mandate to Expand Awaso Mine
Oct 31, 2026
The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has secured a US$250 million financing arrangement mandate from Ecobank Ghana PLC to expand production at its Awaso mine, as the company…
READ FULL STORY →
Ghana’s 70% Local Drug Production Target Faces Financing and Skills Gaps, AGI President Warns
Ghana’s plan to produce at least 70% of its pharmaceutical…
Why Insurance Penetration in Ghana Remains Low — The 0.63% Reality, the 80% Informal Sector, and the Trust Deficit That Won’t Close
Why Insurance Penetration in Ghana Remains Low — Ghana’s insurance…
Ghana’s Insurance Industry Is Bigger Than Most People Realize — The GH¢17.9bn Sector, GH¢7.34bn Revenue and the 1% Penetration Paradox
Ghana’s Insurance Industry Is Bigger Than Most People Realize —…
How Insurance Companies in Ghana Actually Make Money — Underwriting Profit, Investment Income, and the Three Numbers That Decide If an Insurer Sinks or Swims
How insurance companies in Ghana actually make money – GH¢7.34bn…
Ghana Bauxite Company Secures US$250 Million Ecobank Mandate to Expand Awaso Mine
The Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) has secured a US$250…
Ghana’s Urban Population Hits 58.7% as 33.7 Million Population Reshapes Demand for Housing and Services
Ghana’s urban population reached 58.7% of the country’s estimated 33.7…
Ghana’s 70% Local Drug Production Target Faces Financing and Skills Gaps, AGI President Warns
Ghana’s plan to produce at least 70% of its pharmaceutical…
Petrol and LPG Prices Set to Drop Slightly as Diesel Faces Minor Increase in November
Ghanaian motorists and business operators are set for mixed pricing…
Ghana’s Nuclear Power Push Gains Momentum as IEA Supports Institutional Readiness Programme
Ghana’s preparations for nuclear power generation are gaining momentum, with…
TRENDING ON INSIGHTS
All
insights
AI in Healthcare Sparks Concerns Over Patient Safety and a Growing Two-Tier System
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare decision-making, experts…
Lessons from Ghana’s Economic Cycles: What Businesses Must Learn to Survive and Grow
Ghana’s economic history is a story of cycles—periods of rapid…
How to Start a Profitable Poultry Farm in Ghana: A Practical Step-by-Step Business Guide
Poultry farming remains one of the most reliable and scalable…
How to Make Money Selling Digital Products in Ghana’s Growing Online Economy
Ghana’s digital economy has quietly reached a tipping point. Affordable…
How Trust in Government Policy Shapes Investment and Growth
Why Policy Credibility Matters: Policy credibility is essential for economic…
MOST POPULAR POSTS
GHANA MARKET WATCH
Markets at a Glance
Track exchange rates and fuel prices with the latest available market data.
CURRENCY MARKET
FX
Exchange Rates
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/GHS31 Oct 2026 | 11.67 | +0.01 | +0.11% |
| GBP/GHS31 Oct 2026 | 15.62 | +0.06 | +0.39% |
| EUR/GHS31 Oct 2026 | 13.03 | +0.02 | +0.14% |
| NGN/GHS31 Oct 2026 | 0.01 | +0.00 | +0.16% |
| CAD/GHS31 Oct 2026 | 8.36 | +0.02 | +0.27% |
| ZAR/GHS31 Oct 2026 | 0.70 | 0.00 | -0.21% |
ENERGY MARKET
FUEL
Fuel Prices
| Name | Last | Chg. | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol31 Oct 2026 | GH₵16.59 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Diesel31 Oct 2026 | GH₵18.11 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Data source: ASJ API Ghana
Figures may be updated daily; check the displayed date.
INSURANCE & RISK
View All
Emerging Insurance Brokers
Explore insurance brokers and risk management firms serving individuals and businesses in Ghana.
