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Money supply increases to 28.5% year-on-year in June 2026

The annual growth in broad money supply (M2+) increased to 28.5% in June 2026, from 15.6% in June 2025. According to the Bank of Ghana,...

BoG expects cedi to remain stable despite rising demand for Christmas imports

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) expects the cedi to remain relatively stable for the rest of 2026 despite renewed demand for foreign exchange to...

Sunbeth Global Concepts redeems ₦25.1bn CP, demonstrating strong liquidity, investor confidence

Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited, a leading agro-commodities sourcing and trading company, has announced the successful and timely redemption of its ₦25.1 billion Series 1...

Abossey Okai dealers challenge claims spare parts cost is responsible for proposed 30% transport fare hike

The proposed 30% increase in transport fares has come under fresh scrutiny, with spare-parts dealers at Abossey Okai challenging transport operators to provide evidence...

Middle East conflict disrupts Ghana’s gold exports as first-half volumes dip

Ghana’s gold export volumes declined marginally in the first half of 2026, with shipment disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict affecting the country’s...

Govt’s new four-year bond attracts GH¢4.46bn in bids

Government’s new four-year Treasury bond has attracted strong investor demand, with investors submitting GH¢4.46 billion in bids at the latest auction as the government...

Accra to host 5th ICUSS, Cementing Service Excellence as Africa’s growth currency

The conversation is no longer about whether Africa should prioritise customer experience, but how it can master it. This October, the continent’s definitive answer...

Gifts you buy abroad for family and friends are dutiable – GRA customs officer explains [Video]

A customs officer at the Kotoka International Airport, Comfort Omari, has revealed that items bought abroad or on arrival as gifts for family members...

Bank of Ghana warns against misuse of cedi notes and coins

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned the public against the improper use and handling of Ghana cedi notes and coins, warning that offenders...

Yango Ride reports 38% drop in reckless driving incidents across Africa

The newly presented ride-hailing service's report links reductions in safety-related incidents to updated privacy technology, anti-fraud systems and 24/7 emergency response across Africa Yango Ride,...

Once approved, we’ll ensure smooth implementation of new fares – GPRTU

The Deputy Industrial and Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, says the union is putting measures in...

Ghana Gas CEO calls for increased investment in gas infrastructure

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Judith Adjobah Blay, has called on African leaders, policymakers and investors to intensify...

MMDCEs charged to ensure Landing Beach Committees do not sell premix fuel beyond approved prices

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has directed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to clamp down on Landing Beach Committees selling...

GPRTU, GRTCC submit request for review of public transport fares

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have submitted a request to the Ministry of Transport...

BOSTenergies pays first-ever GH¢34.2m dividend to government

BOSTenergies has paid GH¢34.2 million in dividends to the Government of Ghana, marking the company’s first dividend payment since its establishment. The payment follows a...

Cement prices may rise as manufacturers introduce GH¢12 demurrage surcharge

Cement manufacturers in Ghana have announced a temporary GH¢12 surcharge per bag of cement to offset rising clinker demurrage costs caused by severe congestion...

Petrosol engages dealers to drive service excellence and business growth

PETROSOL Platinum Energy PLC, a leading Oil Marketing Company, has held a national engagement session with its dealers and business partners in Kumasi as...

GoldBod only sells FX it generates from gold exports – Sammy Gyamfi’s PA fires back at Amin Adam

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Annan Perry, has challenged former Finance Minister and NPP’s...

Banking sector faces fresh risk if cedi starts sliding again – Dr Atuahene

Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has cautioned that Ghana’s improving State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) finances could come under severe pressure if the...

SOE profit at GH¢19.8bn: ‘I call it a miracle, but…’ – Dr Atuahene

Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant, Dr Richmond Atuahene, has questioned the quality of the financial turnaround recorded by Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), arguing that...

Fresh tomatoes record 158.3% price jump in August – GSS

Fresh tomato prices surged by 158.3% year-on-year in August 2026, making the commodity the biggest price mover recorded by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)...

GPHA honours 410 staff for outstanding service

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has honoured 410 employees from various departments for their hard work, dedication and contributions to the authority...

Ghana’s borrowing costs plunge as inflation eases sharply – World Bank

Ghana’s rapid return to price stability has significantly improved the cost of borrowing, with average lending rates falling by more than 11 percentage points...

Deputy Transport Minister receives AWA delegation after Accra–Abidjan route relaunch

Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has received a delegation from African World Airlines (AWA) following her participation in the official relaunch of the...

We have stabilised the present; now we must secure the future – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, says Ghana must build on the country’s restored macroeconomic stability to create a productive, competitive and resilient...

Finance Minister begins consultations with Trade Ministry on New Economy Programme

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has begun consultations with key ministries as part of preparations for the government’s New Economy transformational...

Traders Advocacy Group calls for immediate removal of Transport Minister over alleged incompetence

The Traders Advocacy Group of Ghana is calling for the immediate removal of the Transport Minister, accusing him of incompetence in managing the country’s...

FACT-CHECK: Bawumia played key role in introduction of Domestic Gold Purchase Programme

There is an ongoing debate over who introduced Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), with claims over whether former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia...

Fisheries Minister warns LBCs against premix fuel price hikes, hoarding and diversion

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has warned Landing Beach Committees (LBCs) against selling premix fuel above the approved prices, hoarding the...

Inflation rises to 5.0% in August 2026

Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate increased to 5.0% in August 2026, up from 4.6% recorded in July, according to the latest figures from the Ghana...

The million-dollar problem sitting offshore: Why Ghana’s cement makers are adding GH¢12 to every bag

There is trouble brewing ofshore, and Ghana’s cement manufacturers want to make sure the public understands the operational realities driving their latest pricing decision. Sources...

Improved air connectivity will boost business, trade – Affo-Toffey

The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has underscored the importance of stronger air connectivity between Ghana and other African countries to the growth...

BoG, SEC warn public against ‘Daily Wealth Guide’ crypto investment scam

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have warned the public against a fraudulent crypto investment platform known as...

GOIL defies market forecasts, holds petrol at GH¢15.43 and diesel at GH¢17.26

Market leader GOIL has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite industry projections of an increase in fuel prices for the latest pricing window. Based...

Manya Krobo Community Bank records strong growth, positions for strategic expansion

Manya Krobo Community Bank PLC has recorded a strong financial performance for the 2025 fiscal year, posting significant growth across key financial indicators and...

Number of debit cards issued by banks decreased by 11.8% to over 5m in 2025

The number of debit cards issued by banks decreased by 11.8% to 5,709,937 in 2025 from 6,474,537 in 2024. According to the Bank of...

GoldBod says local gold refining costs will not be borne by state

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says the cost of refining gold locally will not be borne by the state institution, but rather by self-financing...

Mobile money transaction value surges 50.8% to GH¢4.54 trillion in 2025 – BoG

Total mobile money transaction values grew by 50.8% to GH¢4.54 trillion in 2025 from GH¢3.01 trillion over the review period, the Bank of Ghana...

Traders demand urgent review of excessive port charges

The Traders Advocacy Group (TAGG) has called on the government to urgently intervene to address what it describes as excessive and unjustifiable charges imposed...

Amin Adam questions Bank of Ghana’s GH¢9.05bn gold-related loss

Former Finance Minister and Karaga MP, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has questioned the manner in which the Bank of Ghana (BoG) accounted for losses...