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Ghana's FMCG sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by urbanization and rising incomes, yet the country remains heavily dependent on imports for essential consumer goods.

Ghana's vehicle spare parts market is undergoing significant transformation driven by currency fluctuations, shifting consumer preferences toward brand-new parts, and the gradual transition from informal markets to modern retail channels.

Expanding into West African markets presents significant opportunities in sectors like fintech, agriculture, renewable energy, and mining, but success hinges on navigating complex regulatory frameworks, infrastructure challenges, and diverse consumer behaviors. Without localized market intelligence and strategic research, foreign investors and local enterprises risk costly missteps, operational delays, and misaligned product-market fit.

Ghana is a great place to start a business. We will discuss some of the major benefits of starting a business in Ghana and why Ghana is a great place to do business among other African Countries.

The Ghanaian economy is slowing, and its deceleration is fairly broad-based. According to data presented by chief statistician Professor Annim, GDP growth in Q1 2022 was 3.3% year-on-year compared to 7.0% for Q4 2021.

Join Edem as he discusses the Spend Patterns in Ghana's Beverage Market with Anita Nkrumah, Head of Research and Business Development at Firmus Advisory.

Fish makes up 60 percent of the average Ghanaian's protein diet.

In fulfilment of Article 67 of the Constitution, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo presented his maiden State of the Nation address to parliament on 21stFebruary, 2017.

Although the agricultural sector maintained its mark as the sector with the highest growth rate, its growth rate fell to 4.2% from 10.2% in Q2-2020.

A South African High Court has ruled on the lawfulness of account freezing by banks based on fraud suspicions and affirmed SARS's authority to issue third-party notices under section 179 of the Tax Administration Act. The case arose after a close corporation fraudulently claimed a VAT refund of R3.28 million, transferred R900,000 to an individual's account, prompting the bank to freeze the account and SARS to pursue recovery through a third-party notice.

Angola's economy is overwhelmingly driven by its oil sector. Oil production and its supporting activities contribute to approximately 50% of the GDP.

The South African flag represents more than national identity—it's a protected symbol with strict legal requirements for commercial use. Businesses seeking to incorporate the flag into their branding or products must navigate complex regulations under the Heraldry Act and Merchandise Marks Act, requiring ministerial consent before use in trade marks, packaging, or advertising.

Claims against estate agents for latent defects discovered after the purchase of immovable property are frequently pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success.

The Registrar General of Intellectual Property Administration in Sudan has reinstated strict enforcement of the six-month grace period for trademark renewals under Article 19(3) of the Trade Marks Act, 1969. This policy shift ends years of lenient administrative practices that previously allowed late renewals without penalties or even accepted renewals beyond the statutory grace period.

A Nigerian Federal High Court has ruled on a high-stakes copyright dispute over the globally acclaimed gospel song "Way Maker," examining whether a music producer's technical contributions to a recording constitute co-authorship. The judgment clarifies the critical distinction between creative authorship and production services in determining copyright ownership. This decision carries significant implications for how the music industry documents and allocates rights between artists and technical contributor

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals examined whether a directors' and officers' liability policy's contractual liability exclusion could bar coverage for an entire multi-count lawsuit, or whether each legally distinct cause of action—breach of contract, fraud, and quantum meruit—must be assessed separately against the exclusion's terms. The decision addresses the critical question of how insurers must apply policy exclusions when a single complaint pleads multiple claims arising from the same und

South Africa's Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling on the Copyright Amendment Bill, upholding the controversial shift to 'fair use' while striking down broad educational exceptions for textbook copying. The judgment leaves critical questions unresolved about contract terms, ministerial powers, and the Bill's complete silence on generative AI—creating both constraints and opportunities as Parliament must now revisit legislation conceived over a decade ago.

In today's digital-first world, graphic design platforms like Canva and Adobe Express have become indispensable tools for entrepreneurs.

South Africa has secured a groundbreaking trade agreement with China, opening new export channels for locally produced cherries and potentially blueberries. With established production infrastructure and a robust plant variety protection system under the 2018 Plant Breeders Rights Act, the country is positioning itself as a strategic global production base for commercial exploitation of new plant varieties, particularly for Northern Hemisphere markets during off-season periods.