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IMF is real driver of Ghana’s stability, not government genius, says Tia Kabiru

The macroeconomic stability Ghana is currently experiencing is driven more by the IMF programme than by any exceptional policy brilliance of the government, Walewale...

Asantehene urges Bank of Ghana to accelerate interest rate reductions to boost domestic investment

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to fast-track measures to reduce interest rates, warning that Ghana’s...

GRA and GUTA agree on measures for smooth implementation of new VAT Act

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) have reached an agreement on measures to ensure a smooth rollout...

Inflation drops to 5.4% in December

Ghana’s inflation rate ended 2025 at 5.4 per cent, extending its downward trajectory for a 12th straight month, according to the Ghana Statistical Service...

New VAT regime already bringing down prices for consumers – GRA Boss

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Sarpong, says the implementation of the revised Value Added Tax (VAT) regime is already having...

Insist on VAT receipt to ensure full benefit of reduced taxes – GRA appeal to shoppers

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, is making a passionate appeal to shoppers and consumers to insist on Value...

VAT cut puts GH¢6.5bn back in shoppers’ pockets as prices fall, says GRA

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says recent VAT reforms are easing pressure on consumers, with about GH¢6.5 billion returned to households following a drop...

BoG to review Domestic Gold Purchase Programme with stakeholders – Dr. Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced plans for the Central Bank, in collaboration with the Gold Board...

Bond market: Liquidity eases at start of 2026; Turnover declines 42% to GH¢1.59 billion

The secondary bond market liquidity eased at the start of 2026, with turnover declining 42.04% week-on-week to GH¢1.59 billion. Trading activity was concentrated on the...

GoldBod’s role in cedi gains marginal – Kofi Bentil

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has explained that the impact of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) on the recent appreciation of the...

Operations at Tema Port Bulk Cargo Terminal at worst level in over two decades – FABAG

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has raised alarm over what it describes as a severe deterioration in operations at the bulk...

Importers and Exporters defend BoG, credit policies for cedi recovery

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has defended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) against recent criticism of its monetary operations, describing some...

Ghana should be loaning money to IMF to support less endowed countries – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed strong optimism about Ghana’s economic prospects, arguing that recent gains in fiscal management and reforms in...

T-bills: Government records 19% oversubscription; 91-day, 182-day yields increase

The government recorded a 19% oversubscription of treasury bills for the fifth consecutive week, though at a reduced target. The government received about GH¢4.7 billion...

Some OMCs reduce fuel prices; petrol going for GH¢10.86, diesel GH¢11.96

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps, in line with industry projections from January 1, 2026. Market...

OMCs slash fuel prices as cedi gains

Motorists have received a welcome New Year gift as several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) implemented marginal reductions in ex-pump fuel prices at the start...

New VAT reforms take effect as government rolls out tax relief measures

New Value Added Tax (VAT) reforms have officially taken effect from January 1, 2026, with the government outlining measures aimed at easing the tax...

TUC, PURC agree to collaborate on 2026–2030 tariff impacts

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) have agreed to deepen collaboration to address the impact of the 2026–2030...

New VAT is a game changer for revenue collection – GRA Boss

The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has indicated that the revenue collection agency will begin charging the new...

Finance Ministry, Afreximbank announce successful resolution of $750million facility

The government and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have reached a mutual agreement to resolve issues linked to a US$750 million financing facility signed...

Building construction inflation drops to 5.9% in November 2025

Ghana’s building construction sector recorded a further slowdown in inflation in November 2025, offering relief to contractors, developers and households, amid easing cost pressures. According...

Trade and Industry poised for stronger growth in 2026 – Minister

The government is forecasting a stronger performance for Ghana’s trade and industrial sector in 2026, building on policy reforms and regulatory interventions implemented over...

Minister for Finance publishes list of institutions complying with Commitment Control Report Directive

The Minister for Finance, on 2nd May, 2025, issued a directive requiring all Covered Entities to submit their Quarterly Commitment Control Reports (CCR) to...

Ghana ranks 23rd position in Africa with highest fuel prices

Despite a significant drop in fuel prices at the pumps, Ghana ends the year placing 23rd on the African continent with the highest prices...

T-bills: Gov’t records 47% oversubscription; interest rates fall

For the fourth week, the government recorded an oversubscription of its treasury bills sale. The target for the auction was estimated at GH¢3.7 billion, but...

Women in Ahafo receive support to start poultry farming

Twelve women, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), in the Ahafo Region have received support in the form of fowls and essential materials to help...

GoldBod Jewellery, GTA launch December homecoming promo for diaspora visitors

GoldBod Jewellery Limited (GJL), in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has launched a special December promotion aimed at welcoming Ghanaians in the...

Eggs-travaganza: Multimedia Group’s Christmas Egg Market reaches grand finale today

The sprawling car park of the Multimedia Group Limited in Kokomlemle is expected to see a surge in foot traffic today (Saturday, December 20)...

BoG to tighten monetary policy in the first half of 2026

The Bank of Ghana is expected to tighten its monetary policy in the first half of 2026. According to a leading market and research firm,...

Egg Glut Relief: Poultry farmers set up with lower prices at Joy FM X’mas Egg Market

Poultry farmers have set up at the premises of the Multimedia Group Limited at Kokomlemle in Accra to sell eggs at lower prices to...

Over 350 drivers arrested in Ashanti region for charging illegal fares

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that a total of 380 commercial drivers have been apprehended for charging passengers fees that...

Export trade is serious business, we must do it right – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the importance of export trade, describing it as a critical national enterprise that must be approached with seriousness...

JoyBusiness Review 2025: GoldBod a ‘game changer’ for Ghana’s economy – Dalex Finance CEO

GoldBod has been described as a “game changer” for Ghana’s economy, with the Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, saying the initiative...

Importers, Exporters raise concerns over proposed AI system at Ghana’s ports

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has raised concerns over plans to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)–driven system at Ghana’s ports, urging...

JoyBusiness Review 2025: Joe Jackson names Ato Forson, Johnson Asiama as Men of the Year

Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has named Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr....

Ghana’s programme performance has been broadly satisfactory – IMF Board

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Ghana’s performance under the programme as broadly satisfactory. This is despite some delays in...

Trade Minister meets tomato growers and traders to address sector challenges

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has met with the Federation of Tomato Growers Associations and the Ghana National Tomato Traders...

Prof Gyampo outlines major reforms, cost-reduction measures at GSA’s 32nd management workshop

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has outlined sweeping regulatory reforms, cost-reduction interventions, and strategic infrastructure priorities aimed at lowering...

Fuel prices begin to drop as OMCs cut pump rates; petrol sells at ¢12.50 and diesel goes for ¢12.99

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing fuel prices in line with industry projections. Vivo Energy (Shell) has taken the lead, cutting petrol prices...

How gold saved the cedi in 2025

Ghana’s economy is experiencing an unusual moment of relief and the lifeline is not cocoa or oil, it is gold. As global prices of...