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Gideon Boako questions IMF over BoG losses, calls for policy discipline
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako has questioned the role of the International Monetary Fund in relation to the Bank of Ghana’s mounting financial losses, arguing that the Bretton Woods institution has failed to address what he described as unsustainable quasi-fiscal operations. Reacting to the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financi...
Air Ghana increases cargo fleet with third Boeing 737 freighter, boosting West Africa trade
Air Ghana has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-400 Freighter, a move aimed at strengthening its cargo operations and deepening its footprint across West Africa.
Transforming Ghana into “Singapore of Africa”: Why domestic private capital reforms matter
At the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, outlined an ambitious vision for Ghana to become an International Financial Services Centre and the "Singapore of Africa."
TAGG defends ICUMS; challenges NVF and DCN-Ghana claims
A traders’ association has pushed back against criticism of key service providers operating at Ghana’s ports, accusing two civil society groups of making unsubstantiated claims that could undermine confidence in the country’s trade ecosystem. The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) on Thursday dismissed allegations mad...
Bank of Ghana suspends proposed wallet-to-bank transfer fee following public concerns
The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL) to suspend the implementation of a proposed 0.75% fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers, delaying a measure that had been scheduled to take effect on 1 June. In a statement issued on Tuesday (26 May), the central bank said the decision was intended to...
Ghana must tie industrialisation targets to mining contracts — Ayi Owoo
Resource and Industry Expert of Deloitte Africa Gideon Ayi Owoo has called on government to establish clear and transparent policies governing the renewal of mining leases to ensure fairness for both existing operators and new investors.
GoldBod announces renewal process for gold trading licences
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the commencement of the renewal process for gold trading licences, effective Monday, May 25, 2026.
FFAG welcomes BoG’s directive suspending proposed 0.75% wallet-to-bank transfer charges
The Freight Forwarders Association of Ghana (FFAG) has taken note of the proposed introduction of a 0.75% charge on wallet-to-bank transfers by Mobile Money Fintech Ltd, which was scheduled to take effect from June 1, 2026, as well as the subsequent directive by the Bank of Ghana suspending the implementation of the ch...
Ghana, Jamaica renew commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation
Ghana and Jamaica have renewed efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation following a high-level meeting held in Accra under the framework of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC). The Senior Officials Meeting of the 3rd Session of the Ghana-Jamaica PJCC took place on Monday, 25 May 2026, as part of ongoin...
FABAG calls for temporary halt of AI system over transparency, demurrage concerns
The General Secretary of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana, Sam Ato Aggrey, has called for a temporary suspension of the customs AI valuation system, citing lack of transparency and rising costs for importers. Aggrey, who participated in a stakeholder meeting convened by the Ghana Shippers Authority, said whi...
MTN to build 80 new sites across the five regions of the north as part of a $1.1bn investment
MTN Ghana is to construct 80 new network sites across the five regions of the north this year as part of a $1.1 billion investment plan to expand coverage and strengthen service quality nationwide.
T-bills auction: Government exceeds target by 88%, interest rates tumble
The 91-day bill overtook the 364-day bill as the most patronised short-term instrument.