Announcements, milestones, and industry developments from across the Graymont Group portfolio.
Following strong demand from clients operating across Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, Graymont Advisory has formalised its West Africa coverage, adding regulatory intelligence and cross-border business development support for companies operating across the ECOWAS region.
Graymont Properties has added two new premium office units to its managed portfolio in the East Legon business district, increasing total commercial capacity and responding to continued strong demand from corporate tenants and international organisations operating in Accra.
Graymont Energy successfully commissioned a 400kW solar PV system for a manufacturing facility in the Greater Accra Region. The installation is expected to reduce the client's grid dependence by over 60%, cutting operating costs substantially while supporting their sustainability commitments.
Graymont Digital Solutions has deployed a new centralised cybersecurity monitoring platform across all group subsidiaries, providing real-time threat detection, automated incident response, and compliance reporting to strengthen digital resilience across the portfolio.
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority reported that Tema Port handled a record 1.1 million TEUs in 2025, a 12% increase from the previous year. The growth is attributed to expanded berth capacity and improved clearing times following automation upgrades at the terminal.
The Ghana Revenue Authority has fully deployed its paperless cargo clearance system at Tema and Takoradi ports, replacing physical documentation with a digitised submission process. The rollout is expected to reduce average clearance times from five days to under 48 hours for compliant importers.
The West African corridor connecting Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Mali saw an 18% increase in freight volume in the final quarter of 2025, according to ECOWAS Trade Commission data. Demand is being driven by growing food and construction material imports into landlocked markets, with Ghanaian ports serving as the primary entry point.
Container shipping rates on major Asia-West Africa routes have stabilised at levels approximately 30% below the 2022 peak, according to the Drewry World Container Index. The normalisation benefits Ghanaian importers who had been absorbing significantly elevated freight costs, with further moderation expected through the first half of 2026.
Ghana's Ministry of Trade and Industry has revised the age threshold for used vehicle imports to ten years, down from the previous fifteen-year limit. The policy, effective November 2025, is designed to improve road safety and reduce emissions from the national fleet, with direct implications for vehicle procurement timelines and pricing.
The Energy Commission of Ghana has formalised a target requiring commercial and industrial energy users above a defined consumption threshold to source at least 10% of their power from renewable energy by 2030. The policy is expected to significantly accelerate commercial solar adoption across manufacturing, hospitality, and retail sectors.
Following the reintroduction of a load-shedding schedule by the Electricity Company of Ghana in late 2025, enquiries for commercial solar installations increased by over 40% in January, according to the Ghana Renewable Energy Association. Businesses are increasingly prioritising energy independence to protect production schedules and service delivery.
The World Bank Group has approved a $200 million facility to support solar energy development across West Africa, with Ghana among the priority recipients. The fund targets commercial and industrial deployments with a particular focus on reducing financing barriers for mid-sized businesses seeking to transition from diesel and grid-dependent power.
The cost of solar photovoltaic panels has fallen to under $0.18 per watt on global markets, the lowest level in a decade, driven by expanded manufacturing output from Asian producers. The price reduction is improving the economics of commercial solar projects in Ghana, shortening payback periods and making Power Purchase Agreement models more attractive.
Knight Frank's latest Ghana Real Estate Report shows that vacancy rates in Accra's prime commercial districts fell to 8.3% in Q4 2025, the lowest level since 2019. Demand is being led by financial services firms, technology companies, and international NGOs seeking quality managed office space in East Legon, Airport City, and Cantonments.
The Bank of Ghana's annual financial stability report revealed that mortgage lending grew by 22% in 2025, driven by rising demand from Ghana's expanding middle class and a growing diaspora investor base. The growth is underpinning confidence in residential real estate values in Accra's established neighbourhoods.
Three multinational firms have announced new long-term office leases in Accra's Airport City corridor, citing infrastructure and proximity to Kotoka International Airport as key factors. The commitments add approximately 12,000 square metres of occupied Grade A office space to the market and signal continued confidence in Ghana as a West African business hub.
The Bank of Ghana has issued updated cybersecurity directives requiring all licensed financial institutions to implement endpoint detection and response systems, conduct bi-annual penetration testing, and submit quarterly threat intelligence reports by June 2026. The directive raises the compliance bar for banks, savings and loans companies, and fintech operators across the country.
A regional technology competitiveness report by the African Development Bank ranked Ghana fifth on the continent for digital infrastructure development in 2025, citing fibre optic expansion, increased mobile broadband penetration, and growth in cloud adoption among Ghanaian businesses. The ranking reflects a maturing market for technology services.
A cybersecurity threat report by Interpol's African Cyberthreat Assessment found that ransomware attacks targeting businesses in sub-Saharan Africa doubled in the first three quarters of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. Financial services, logistics, and healthcare are identified as the highest-risk sectors.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has launched a new online vehicle registration and documentation system, enabling importers and dealers to submit clearance paperwork digitally. The system is expected to reduce in-person processing times by up to 60% and eliminate a significant source of delays for businesses managing vehicle procurement and fleet registration.
A report by the African Fintech Network has highlighted the persistent gap between African payment infrastructure and the international payment channels required by foreign governments, universities, and institutions. The barrier affects businesses and individuals across Ghana and West Africa who need to pay mandatory fees to overseas bodies that do not accept local payment methods.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre recorded its highest ever volume of formal foreign direct investment enquiries in 2025, with the energy transition and technology sectors driving the majority of new interest. The figures signal continued confidence in Ghana as a West African investment destination and reflect growing demand for structured market entry advisory.
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