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IMF exit in 2025 will be premature – Prof. Bokpin warns

Economist and Professor of Finance, Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has warned that Ghana may be on track for a premature exit from the current International...

Analyst warns of potential dollar dumping as cedi strengthens

Executive Chairman of AB & David Law, David Ofosu-Dorte, has raised concerns about the potential for large-scale dollar dumping in Ghana’s financial markets as...

Ride-hailing fares unaffected by 15% public transport reduction – Drivers Union

Users of ride-hailing apps should not expect a reduction in fares despite the recent appreciation of the cedi and falling fuel prices. According to the...

Finance Committee member urges gov’t to prioritise foreign reserve accumulation

A member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Yaw Boamah-Nyarko, has called on the government to urgently focus on building strong foreign reserves to consolidate...

Finance Committee to summon Finance Minister over long-term economic strategy

A member of Parliament’s Finance Committee has announced plans to summon the Finance Minister to clarify the government’s long-term strategy for consolidating recent economic...

Every vehicle is linked to a Ghana Card; we don’t need manual toll gates anymore – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the need for Ghana to transition to a digital tolling system as part of efforts to modernise road...

February, August 2027 Bonds dominate secondary market trades

Trade activity in Ghana’s secondary bond market remained modest amid banks’ end-of-month portfolio rebalancing, with trading spread across all tenors. The February 2027 and August...

‘Fuel could sell at GH¢12 by Thursday’ – OMC boss pins hope on cedi stability

The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs), Dr. Riverson Oppong, says Ghanaians may soon enjoy significantly lower fuel prices...

Breaking barriers and building networks: AT’s Chief Business Officer, Ethel Amanoo, on Gender Equality in digital transformation

Every year on May 17, the world celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) to raise awareness of the transformative power of communication...

GREDA urges reduction of building materials prices as cedi gains strength

The Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has raised concerns over the persistent high cost of building materials, despite the recent appreciation of the...

GBfoods Ghana crowned overall Manufacturing Company of the Year at the 9th Ghana Manufacturing Awards

GBfoods Ghana has emerged as the standout performer at the 2025 Ghana Manufacturing Awards, clinching three top honours including the coveted Overall Manufacturing Company...

Economic activity picking up – Bank of Ghana Governor tells CEOs

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has announced that Ghana’s economic indicators point to a rebound in activity, driven largely by...

Mahama outlines plans to reopen capital markets

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled ambitious plans to reopen Ghana’s domestic and international capital markets, with a particular focus on revitalizing the country’s...

Mahama urges businesses to cut prices as cedi gains strength

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline and called on businesses to support Ghana’s economic recovery by reducing prices...

Ofie Market 3.0 draws historic crowds, empowers Ghana farmers

Thousands of shoppers streamed onto the Amanokrom Durbar Grounds before sunrise on Saturday, transforming the quiet Akuapem hills into a carnival of colour, commerce...

Re: Cedi Appreciation – A Response to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Bawumia recently questioned what policy actions by the new NDC government could possibly explain the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi, given that...

BoG probes reintroduction of bank transfer charges after E-levy removal

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is investigating the reintroduction of transfer charges by some commercial banks following the recent removal of the Electronic Transfer...

Inflation to ease to 18.8% in 2025 – Fitch Solutions projects

Fitch Solutions is projecting a decline in Ghana’s inflation from an average of 22.9% in 2024 to 18.8% in 2025, citing easing global oil...

Cedi to sustain gains in Q2; IMF support to boost FX buffers – Report

The Ghana cedi is expected to sustain gains in the second quarter amid robust foreign exchange support and improving market confidence. According to Databank Research,...

T-Bills auction sees 17% oversubscription as rates fall sharply

Following three consecutive weeks of undersubscription, the treasury bills auction recorded an oversubscription of 17.8%. According to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana,...

GPRTU, Transport Unions warn drivers to comply with 15% fare reduction

The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport associations have issued a stern ultimatum to all drivers to...

Consumer, business confidence shows significant improvement, highest in 7 years – BoG

Based on easing inflationary pressures and optimism about macroeconomic conditions, the latest confidence surveys by the Bank of Ghana showed significant improvement in consumer...

Bank of Ghana has no target rate for cedi appreciation – Governor Asiama

Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, says the Central Bank does not have any specific target rate for the appreciation...

Finance Minister to champion policy blocking imports of locally-made goods

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has committed to leading a new policy direction that will place restrictions on the importation of goods that...

Auditor-General to submit interim report on contractor claims for payments to begin – Finance Minister

The Auditor-General is expected to deliver an interim audit report on outstanding contractor claims in the coming days, paving the way for the government...

Ghana Chamber of Mines warns tax policies threaten mining sector’s future

The mining sector is facing a critical challenge that could erode its competitive edge and cripple future growth, the Ghana Chamber of Mines has...

Ghana’s public debt rises to GH¢769.4bn in March 2025

Ghana’s total public debt increased by GH¢42.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, reaching GH¢769.4 billion in March 2025, the Bank of Ghana...

Cedi gains 24.1% against dollar in May 2025 – BoG

The Ghana cedi appreciated by 24.1% against the US dollar in the first five months of 2025, reversing earlier losses of 5.3% recorded in...

How onion market sparked hope, jobs, and transformation in Gomoa East

In the heart of Gomoa East District in the Central Region of Ghana, a rapid revolution has occurred. The latest crested onion market, once an...

Full Text: Isaac Adongo’s statement on economic stability under Mahama’s reset agenda

On Wednesday, May 21, the former Finance Minister and Ranking Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, issued a statement...

Adongo credits Ghana’s economic stability to Mahama’s leadership, dismisses NPP claims

Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Hon Isaac Adongo, has credited Ghana’s recent economic stability to the bold...

Minority credits NPP gov’t for cedi stability, questions NDC’s economic innovations

The Minority in Parliament, led by Ranking Member and former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has praised the previous NPP administration for building...

Minority demands transparency as reserve figures spark concern

The Minority in Parliament, through Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has called on the Bank of Ghana and Goldbod to provide full transparency regarding inconsistencies...

Mahama has vindicated the NPP on cedi appreciation – Amin Adam

The recent acknowledgment by President John Dramani Mahama, attributing the appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to the country’s robust gross international reserves, validates the...

Cedi appreciation to slash Ghana’s debt by 10% — JoyNews Research

Ghana’s public debt stock could see a significant reduction of approximately 10% following the rapid appreciation of the cedi, according to fresh estimates by...

Ghana needs $562bn for full energy transition by 2070 – Energy Ministry

Ghana will require approximately $562 billion to successfully implement its national energy transition framework by 2070, the Ministry of Energy has revealed. Dr. Robert Sogbadji,...

GSE Index rises over 30% in Q1

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded over 30 percent growth in its index during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, making it the...

Cedi gains unsustainable without real sector growth — Prof Lord Mensah

Renowned financial economist, Prof. Lord Mensah, has cautioned that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi may be short-lived if not supported by concrete...

Gatsi, Kwakye, 2 others appointed as Advisors to BoG Governor

Economist Dr. John Gatsi and Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs Dr. John Kwakye have been appointed as Advisors to the Governor of...

Kasapreko to list equities on Ghana Stock Exchange

Ghana's leading beverage manufacturer, Kasapreko PLC, has announced plans to list about 25 percent equity shares on the main market of the Ghana Stock...