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Access Bank Ghana appoints Pearl Nkrumah as first female MD

Access Bank Ghana has named Pearl Nkrumah as its new Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025, making her the first woman to lead the...

Mahama rings Nasdaq Opening Bell, showcases Ghana as global investment hub

President John Dramani Mahama on September 24, 2025, rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York, showcasing Ghana’s commitment to...

President Mahama assigns MiDA as chief coordinator for global grants

President John Dramani Mahama has formally designated the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) as the government’s primary focal institution for coordinating philanthropic and grant-based partnerships. In...

Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana honours COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa

The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), has honoured the former President of the Association of Women Accountants, Ghana (AWAG), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa...

It is politics, not truth – Bryan Acheampong clashes with Joseph Aidoo over Cocoa Loan Policy

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture and NPP Flagbearer aspirant, Bryan Acheampong, has fired back at former COCOBOD CEO Joseph Boahen Aidoo over claims...

4 out of 6 MPC members voted for 350bps cut in policy rate – BoG

Four out of the six members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana voted for the policy rate to be cut...

Financial literacy is not just a personal asset; it is a national necessity -BoG Deputy Governor

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakaria Mumuni, has underscored the importance of deepening financial literacy across all sectors of...

BoG’s historic big cut faces tariffs, external shocks, and bank risks

The Bank of Ghana has delivered its largest rate cut in recent years, slashing the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5 per...

Bank of Ghana expects single digit inflation to be achieved before end of 2025

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that it expects Ghana to record single-digit inflation before the end of 2025. According to the Central Bank,...

Mahama urges UK Businesses to use Ghana as AfCFTA hub

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged UK businesses to expand their investments in Ghana, highlighting the nation’s political stability and growing economy as...

BoG expects policy rate cut to lower lending costs by October

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says its recent policy rate cut is expected to ease the cost of credit and bring down lending rates...

DVLA board chair targets significant revenue boost by 2028

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has set an ambitious target to significantly boost its revenue by 2028 as part of a broader...

Gov’t ready to work with employers to create more jobs – Labour Minister

Government has pledged its readiness to partner with the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) in addressing employment challenges and creating more job opportunities for Ghanaians. The...

Monetary Policy Committee of BoG cuts policy rate to 21.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5% from 25%. The Governor...

Producer inflation hits lowest level in nearly two years as Dr. Forson’s policies deliver results

Ghana’s economic stability agenda under Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has achieved another milestone, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) recording a sharp...

Borrowing will only fund transformative projects as debt sustainability improves – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that Ghana’s borrowing strategy will remain disciplined and targeted at transformative initiatives, as the country records...

Producer Price Inflation for August 2025 declines to 3%

The Year-on-Year producer price inflation (PPI) for August 2025, declined to 3.0%, from 3.6% in July. This represents a 0.6 percentage points decline. This means...

Ghana’s public debt hits GH¢628.8bn in July 2025 – BoG

Ghana’s public debt stock rose by GH¢15.8 billion in July 2025, reaching GH¢628.8 billion, according to new data from the Bank of Ghana. This represents...

Ghana’s total export earnings hits $17bn by the end of August 2025

Ghana’s total export earnings reached $17 billion by the end of August 2025, according to the September Economic and Financial Data released by the...

GNPC, Explorco set to drill two new wells by Q3 2026

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and its exploration subsidiary, Explorco, are preparing to drill two new...

Cedi jumped the gun; correction normal — Prof Bokpin

The recent depreciation of the Ghana cedi against major international currencies is a “normal correction” following its “aggressive” appreciation earlier in the year, economist...

Cedi to stabilise between GH₵13.5 and GH₵14 by year-end – Prof. Bokpin

The Ghana Cedi, after months of unprecedented gains, is expected to come under seasonal pressure and settle between GH₵13.5 and GH₵14 to the U.S....

COCOBOD Chief Executive engages Japanese chocolate manufacturers

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Ransford Abbey, has held strategic discussions with leading Japanese chocolate manufacturers aimed at strengthening...

Petroleum products prices to rise significantly from September 16

Ghanaian motorists and households should brace for higher petroleum prices starting Tuesday, September 16, 2025, according to the latest outlook report by the Chamber...

Ghana’s trade surplus hits $6.2 billion in first eight months – BoG Governor

The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that Ghana’s trade surplus rose to $6.2 billion during the first eight months of...

Remittance inflows slow-down not affecting cedi performance – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama has reassured the public that the Ghana cedi remains among the strongest performing...

High gold prices don’t always mean bigger profits – Chamber of Mines

President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, has explained why mining companies are not reaping as much as expected despite record...

High gold prices bring mixed fortunes for Ghana’s mining firms – Chamber of Mines

President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, says soaring global gold prices present mixed fortunes for mining firms in Ghana, as...

Tariff hikes will kill businesses and the 24-Hour Economy – Food and Beverages Association

The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) says the proposed upward review of electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will...

Gold prices soar, but Ghana’s production struggles tell a different story – Chamber of Mines

President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Michael Edem Akafia, says soaring global gold prices present mixed fortunes for mining firms in Ghana, as...

Local cement industry faces collapse from cement influx from Togo – COCMAG

The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Ghana (COCMAG), has expressed deep concern over the growing influx of imported bagged cement, particularly from Togo. According to the...

Electric cars, smart doors, security cams: Why you need to be at the ongoing Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair

The Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair at Gud Park near Accra Mall is shaping up to be more than just a showcase of homes, it’s a window...

IMF expects Ghana’s total debt stock to reach 60% of GDP by end of 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Ghana’s total debt stock to reach 60% of Gross Domestic Debt (GDP) by the end of 2025. The Bretton...

Demand VAT invoice to support development – GRA to Ghanaians

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has urged Ghanaians to make tax payment a national priority, stressing its crucial...

Mahama confirms BoG has withdrawn from forex market

President John Mahama has revealed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has withdrawn its interventions in the foreign exchange market, a move that has...

AGOA renewal unlikely after U.S. imposes tariffs on Ghanaian exports – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed doubt over the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), warning that the trade programme is...

It must find its true value – Mahama on cedi’s fall

President John Mahama says the recent tumble of the cedi reflects both overvaluation and undervaluation, insisting the currency must settle at its true value. Speaking...

Prices of goods and services have stabilised – Mahama

President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy is witnessing a period of price stability, with inflation falling sharply and the cost of goods and services...

Transport Minister must block excavator imports, its a canker in the country – Samson Awingobit

Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, has accused the Transport Minister of the continued importation of excavators into Ghana,...

Cedi depreciates further; Year-To-Date gain drops to 18.5%, one dollar going for GH¢13.10

The Ghana cedi continued its weak run, with the Year-to-Date gain reduced to 18.51% on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 20.35% recorded on Friday,...