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We don’t have to go back, 18 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...

GSA positions Ghana as West Africa’s logistics gateway under 24-hour economy policy

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority says Ghana is positioning itself to become the preferred trade and logistics gateway in West Africa through enhanced 24-hour shipping...

Fuel prices set to rise from May 16 despite possible extension of gov’t intervention

Prices of petroleum products are expected to rise from May 16, 2026, even if the government extends its current programme aimed at cushioning consumers...

24-Hour Economy agenda: Ghana Shippers’ Authority switches into 24-hour mode

The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has activated a series of 24-hour operational systems aimed at supporting government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Policy through continuous monitoring, digital...

Access Bank Ghana donates GHS50,000 to support Ashanti Press Centre project

Access Bank Ghana has announced a cash donation of GHS50,000 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre project being spearheaded by the...

NPA enlists 268 fuel stations, 8 depots and 2 refineries for 24-hour economy pilot

The downstream petroleum industry has become the latest frontier for the government's ambitious productivity drive, with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) unveiling a...

Jospong chairman urges African-led partnership at Africa Forward Summit

The Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has delivered a forceful call for partnership rooted in shared interest and...

Bond market: Turnover falls by 46% to GH¢1.25bn

The secondary bond market activity dipped, with aggregate turnover falling 46.60% week-on-week to GH¢1.25 billion last week. The 2027-2030 maturities dominated flows, accounting for 88.77%...

Value for Money Office to begin operation in January 2027 – Finance Minister

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has hailed President John Dramani Mahama for graciously assenting the Value for Money Office Bill. The...

GRIDCo Board hosts inaugural durbar with staff

The Board of Directors of Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has held its first-ever direct engagement with staff in a Durbar that brought together...

Office for Value for Money will reduce contract padding and create fiscal space — Dr. Ato Forson

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed confidence that the newly established Office for Value for Money will play a critical role in reducing...

IERPP raises alarm over GH¢600m fuel tax losses, demands tougher enforcement

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has raised concerns over what it describes as massive revenue leakages in Ghana’s petroleum sector,...

Cedi slips marginally despite relatively anchored expectations; one dollar equals GH¢11.90

The Ghana cedi extended its mild correction over the two-week review period, weakening across major trading pairs in both interbank and retail markets. In the...

Minister warns premix fuel operators against price hikes in Yeji

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emilia Arthur, has cautioned premix fuel and landing beach operators in Yeji against selling premix fuel above...

Gov’t explores egg powder production to tackle glut

The government is exploring plans to process excess eggs into powder and other alternative products as part of efforts to address recurring gluts in...

IMF team expected to complete final programme review on May 15

A visiting team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to conclude the final review of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility programme on Friday,...

T-bills: Government records 80% oversubscription for first time in 2 months

Following an upgrade in Ghana’s credit rating by Fitch to B- and a stable outlook, the government recorded an oversubscription of its treasury bills for...