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We are building reserves not intervening in the market – BoG Governor on cedi pressures

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, says the central bank is not artificially intervening in the foreign exchange market despite recent...

Cocoa farmers accuse COCOBOD officials of private buying activities

Cocoa farmers have accused some officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board of engaging in private cocoa buying activities which they say are undermining confidence...

24-Hour Economy Secretariat ‘in coma’ – Amin Adam claims

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, has alleged that the government’s 24-hour economy initiative has stalled due to...

Amin Adam calls for a private sector-led 24-hour economy

Former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has urged the government to adopt a private sector-led approach to the implementation of the 24-hour economy policy,...

Cedi depreciates 8.4% against dollar as inflation falls to 3.4% – Bank of Ghana data

The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued...

NADeF supports four Ntotroso residents with GH¢845,000 business start-up capital

The Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation has presented a total of GH¢845,000 to four residents of Ntotroso as start-up capital to support their businesses. The support...

Average lending rate falls sharply to 16.33% in April 2026

Average lending rate have fallen by more than 4.0 percentage points since the beginning of 2026 to 16.33% in April 2026. According to the May...

“Ato Forson is doing well but NDC not better than NPP” – Stephen Amoah

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Nhyiaeso MP, Stephen Amoah, says Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is performing well so far, but maintains that the...

Ghana’s public debt hits GH¢674.1bn as of February 2026

Ghana’s public debt stock increased to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026. This is equivalent to 42.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In dollar term, the...

NLA warns lotto operators against paying commissions above approved 25% rate

The National Lottery Authority has directed all Lotto Marketing Companies, private lotto operators, collaborators, and licensees to strictly comply with the approved 25 percent...

US$1billion cocoa financing plan to deepen domestic bond market — BoG

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says cocoa purchases for the 2026/2027 crop season will be financed with...

Nhyiaeso MP defends erstwhile Akufo-Addo gov’t IMF bailout decision

Former Deputy Finance Minister and Nhyiaeso MP, Stephen Amoah, has defended the decision by the previous Nana Akufo-Addo administration to seek support from the...

Nigeria fuel marketers push back on Dangote lawsuit over import licences

Fuel marketers in Nigeria have pushed back against a lawsuit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to invalidate import licences, warning that the move could disrupt supply...

Claims that Ato Forson is withholding funds from ministries are laughable – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed claims that Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is refusing to release funds to some...

Government has not requested IMF programme extension – Deputy Finance Minister clarifies

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has dismissed claims that the government is seeking another bailout programme from the International Monetary Fund...

We exceeded IMF programme targets without seeking waivers – Deputy Finance Minister

The Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has said the government successfully met and exceeded targets under Ghana’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme...

We don’t have to go back, 17 times at IMF is enough – Nana Yaa Jantuah

Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah has expressed optimism about Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, describing it as a step toward...

Why Ghana’s export story is no longer about raw cocoa

For decades, Ghana’s export narrative has been defined by one dominant image: raw cocoa beans leaving the shores for processing elsewhere. Cocoa remains a...

BoG undertakes new measures to strengthen the financial sector – Second Deputy Governor

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has disclosed that the central bank has rolled out several policy measures...

Gov’t rules out compensation for bondholders affected by DDEP haircuts

The government has ruled out compensation for bondholders who incurred losses under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Finance...

No need to panic – BoG assures businesses of adequate dollar supply amid cedi pressure

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has assured businesses and commercial banks that it has enough dollar reserves to meet market demand despite renewed pressure...

IMF Board to decide Ghana’s final review and new PCI deal on July 27

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to present Ghana’s sixth and final programme review, together with the country’s request for a new Policy...

Gov’t commits to fully recapitalising Bank of Ghana by 2032

The Government has affirmed its commitment to fully recapitalising the Bank of Ghana by 2032, following the passage of the Central Bank’s amended legislation...

Yeji Traditional Council to relocate residents for 24-hour economy market project

Nana Sumpahene Kwame Dangnye has disclosed that the traditional authority will relocate residents occupying portions of land designated for the government’s proposed 24-hour economy...

Ecobank Ghana PLC assures customers of stability after Supreme Court defeat in Daniel Ofori case

Ecobank Ghana PLC has assured customers and stakeholders that its operations remain stable and financially sound despite suffering another setback in its protracted legal...

Bibiani MP cuts sod for construction of 24-hour economy market at Sefwi Bekwai

The Member of Parliament for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai has officially cut sod for the construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at Sefwi Bekwai in the...

Kwahu Tafo Chief hails 24-hour economy market project

The Chief of Kwahu Tafo, Nana Kwasi Opoku Minta, has described the construction of the 24-hour economy market in the area as a major...

Dubik Mahama defends ECG reforms as IMF pushes for greater private sector participation

Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has defended reforms implemented during his tenure at the state power...

IMF gains should not be celebrated yet – Kofi Bentil

Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has cautioned against premature celebration of Ghana’s recent economic improvements under the International Monetary Fund programme. He...

Business without integrity is dangerous, leadership without humility is arrogance – Asantehene

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Ghanaian business leaders to place integrity, honesty and humility at the centre of corporate leadership, warning...

Chamber of Auto Data raises alarm over rising chassis number cloning

The Chamber of Auto Data Ghana has called for urgent institutional collaboration to address the growing problem of chassis number cloning within Ghana’s vehicle...

IMF pushes gov’t to privatise ECG operations amid energy sector crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pushed Ghana to fast-track private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), warning...

BOST ready for 24-Hour Economy rollout, assures gov’t of uninterrupted fuel supply

BOST Energies Limited says it is fully prepared to support the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy with the infrastructure and operational capacity needed to ensure...

Ghana ends IMF programme; shifts to Non-Financing support

The Government of Ghana has announced the successful conclusion of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Although the...

Government directs shipping lines to cap administrative fees on all containers

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has directed all shipping lines operating in the country to cap administrative charges on containers with immediate effect. According to...

Prudential Bank supports Tamale mosque ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

Prudential Bank Limited has reasserted its commitment to community development and inclusivity with a donation to the Masjid-ul Oudwah (Tamale Central Mosque) in support...

Importers welcome postponement of revised Container Administrative Charge

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to postpone the implementation of the revised Container Administrative Charge, describing the...

Prudential Bank clears bills for children at Tema General Hospital

Prudential Bank Ltd has turned its Mother’s Day celebration into a lasting act of kindness by clearing the medical bills of patients at the...

Ghana weighs post-IMF pathways as PCI emerges front-runner in policy options

Ghana’s post-IMF programme options are widening beyond the ongoing discussions around the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), with government also weighing several alternative engagement frameworks...

Trade Minister engages rubber industry players on government’s export ban

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has convened a meeting with stakeholders in the rubber industry to address key challenges affecting...