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Ghana on track to exit IMF programme by April 2026 — President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana is on track to complete its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by April 2026, citing significant...

IMF should move its headquarters to Ghana if we can’t manage after exit – GNCCI CEO

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) CEO, Mark Badu-Aboagye, has warned Ghana’s political leadership that the country cannot continue to return...

17 times is enough – GNCCI boss backs IMF exit, demands discipline

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) CEO, Mark Badu-Aboagye, says Ghana must not return to its old habits after exiting the...

NPA boss highlights disciplined regulatory regime at 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., has underscored the Authority’s disciplined regulatory regime as a key...

Fidelity Bank donates GH¢50,000 to support Ashanti GJA press centre project

Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢50,000 to the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to support the construction of a new...

Inflation falls, but prices remain high; is data wrong? – Bantama MP questions stats

The Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has questioned the recent decline in Ghana’s inflation rate. He says...

Ghana recorded highest transport fare reduction in its history last year – Transport Ministry

Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced plans to introduce a mobile application to regulate and standardise spare parts pricing, following what he...

Minority demands immediate payment to cocoa farmers over delays since November

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, Isaac Yaw Opoku, has called on the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board...

Trade Ministry claims diplomatic victory as U.S. extends AGOA for Ghana

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry says Ghana has secured a major reprieve in its trade relationship with the United States after Washington...

Motor insurance tariffs set for marginal increase from February 16

Motor insurance tariffs are set to go up marginally from February 16, 2026, following approval by the National Insurance Commission (NIC). The NIC has authorised...

24-hour economy will drive productivity and industrial growth – Veep

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy holds significant potential to boost productivity, expand trade and accelerate industrial...

Ghana launches local gold refining at Gold Coast Refinery

Ghana has officially commenced local refining of gold from the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector, following the start of operations at the Gold...

SMEs remain competitive despite challenges – Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised Ghana’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) for their resilience and competitiveness, even in challenging economic conditions...

Only 20% of African SMEs engage in export trade – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed concern about the low participation of African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in cross-border trade. She warned...

Finance Minister inspects Gold Coast Refinery, signals push for value addition in gold sector

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the Gold Coast Refinery as a significant milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader...

Cross-border payment reforms key to AfCFTA success — Deputy BoG Governor

Payments remain one of the biggest obstacles to Africa’s ambition of building a truly integrated single market under the African Continental Free Trade Area...

AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges appoints Setutsi Ivowi as first Secretary-General

The AfCFTA Association of Commodities Exchanges (A-ACX) continues to build momentum toward deeper integration and collaboration across Africa’s commodity markets. At a recent General Meeting,...

Agricultural Economist suggests government pays cocoa farmers with gold proceeds

Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Robert Aidoo, has urged the government...

Ghana inflation falls to 3.8%, lowest since 2021

Ghana’s consumer inflation slowed for the 13th consecutive month, dropping sharply to 3.8% year-on-year in January from 5.4% in December, signalling growing price stability...

Parliament to consider major economic and financial sector bills – Majority Leader

Parliament will review a wide range of economic and financial sector legislation as it resumes work, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has announced. He said the...

Mahama Ayariga commends Mahama gov’t for fiscal discipline and currency gains

The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has praised President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for disciplined leadership that has restored economic...

Vice President hosts South Korean trade delegation to deepen economic cooperation

Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has received a delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), as part...

Come clean, apologise to cocoa farmers – Gov’t told [Audio] 

Former Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has called on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to apologise to cocoa farmers,...

Cocoa farmers are frustrated, galamsey taking over – 2018 Best Farmer warns [Listen]

The 2018 Best Farmer and a cocoa farmer, Nana Charles Adu-Gyamfi, has warned that illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, could completely take...

Two banks remain undercapitalised as of December 2025 – BoG

The Bank of Ghana has revealed that two banks remained undercapitalised as of December 2025. These are UMB and Prudential Bank Ghana. According to the Governor...

Ghana’s total petroleum receipts for 2025 decline sharply to $769m from $1.35 billion in 2024

Ghana’s total petroleum receipts for 2025 declined significantly to approximately $769 million, down from $1.35 billion in 2024. This is based on data from the...

Bond market: Turnover rises 20.69% to GH¢6.39bn

The Secondary bond market activity edged modestly higher over the week, with turnover rising 20.69% week-on-week to GH¢6.39 billion. This reflected steady but selective participation. Investor...

Ghana’s petroleum revenue dips to $399.6m in second half of 2025 – BoG

Ghana’s petroleum earnings declined markedly in the second half of 2025, with new data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG) showing total receipts of...

World Bank loan to boost food security and transform agriculture – Ato Forson

Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says a $22.6 million facility from the World Bank under the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP)...

We’re far advanced with establishment of Women’s Bank – Mahama 

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a Women’s Bank.  He explained that Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who has been...

NPA increases price floor for February window with petrol up to GH¢9.99 and diesel pegged at GH¢10.95

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced new minimum price levels for petroleum products for the first pricing window of February 2026, covering February...

NPA Chief Executive meets staff to chart renewed path for 2026

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Tameklo, has met with management and staff of the Authority in a move aimed...

BoG sets GH¢100m capital for new MFBs

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed new Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to hold a minimum capital of GH¢100 million to operate in the sector. The...

Finance Minister signs AfDB grant for feasibility studies on 37 Military Hospital interchange, four modern markets, and three Agro-Industrial Zones

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to fund feasibility...

Nothing miraculous about NDC’s economic management – Dr. Opoku Prempeh

The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has argued that the current economic measures being implemented by the National...

Bawumia did not run away from the economy; digitalisation shift was strategic – Napo

The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has dismissed claims that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia abandoned economic matters...

Ghana–India trade nears $5bn as bilateral partnership deepens

Bilateral trade between the Republic of Ghana and India has surged to nearly US$5 billion, ahead of an initial five-year roadmap, according to the...

Ghana set to exit IMF programme this year – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that Ghana is preparing to exit its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme before the end of the 2026. He...

Gov’t committed to recapitalising BoG after DDEP losses – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has confirmed that government support is expected as part of efforts to recapitalise the Central Bank, following the severe...

Traders’ Coalition rejects mandatory local marine insurance policy

A coalition of trade and business associations has opposed a new directive from the Ministry of Finance requiring all marine cargo destined for Ghana...