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Absa Bank Ghana relocates head office to new Ridge headquarters
Absa Bank Ghana has begun operating from its new head office, named Absa Place, in Ridge, Accra. In a message sent to customers via SMS, emails, letters, and its Facebook page, the bank said it had relocated its head office to No. 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, and directed customers requiring branch services to visit...
T-bills auction: Government records undersubscription for 5th week running; interest rates continue to rise
The 91-day bill was once again the most subscribed bill as GH¢2.55 billion of the bids were tendered, representing 56.9% of the total bids. The uptake was, however, GH¢790 million.
BoG calls for shift from financial access to financial health to deepen inclusion
Ghana must move beyond expanding access to financial services and focus on improving the financial well-being of its citizens if it is to achieve sustainable economic growth, that’s according to Head of FinTech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Elhanan Owureku Asare. Speaking on the Ecobank Joy Business Financ...
Bank of Ghana revokes Zeepay’s licence over e-money violations
The Bank of Ghana has revoked the Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer (DEMI) licence of Zeepay Ghana Limited with immediate effect, citing "multiple regulatory breaches" and a persistent failure to comply with regulatory directives. In a public notice dated July 14, 2026, the central bank said the revocation was based on...
Businesses urged to discover new markets, build sustainable brands
She pointed out that the platform has become more than an exhibition over the past decade. “It has become a catalyst for growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration”.
Ghana’s economy grows 4.7% in April 2026; services, mining sustain expansion
The latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG), released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), showed that although the economy continued to expand, growth moderated from the 7.4% recorded in April 2025, reflecting a slower pace of activity across key sectors.
Fuel prices dip from May 1 as diesel drops sharply, LPG set to surge
Fuel prices are set for a mixed adjustment from Friday, May 1, 2026, with petrol and diesel expected to decline, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is expected to increase sharply. Data from the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies shows petrol could drop by up to 0.51% per litre. This could see some Oil Marketing Compa...
Gov’t begins saving for GH¢54bn DDEP repayment due next year
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says government has started setting aside funds to meet a GH¢54 billion repayment obligation under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) expected next year. He said the move forms part of efforts to avoid debt distress and ensure that Ghana does not return to the challenges...
IMF describes Ghana’s ECF programme as broadly satisfactorily
According to the Fund, the government sustained reform efforts—combined with favorable commodity-price developments—have delivered substantial macroeconomic stabilisation and debt sustainability gains.
IMF Board completes 6th and final review of ECF programme, describes PCI as anchor to reform agenda
In completing the review, the Executive Board approved a waiver of non-observance of the end-December 2025 performance criteria pertaining to the ceiling on Bank of Ghana (BoG) claims on the central government and public entities that was temporarily breached by a small margin due to cost-sharing arrangements under the...
GSA, GUTA resolve concerns over Ghana EasyPass programme
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) have reached an agreement to sustain the implementation of the Ghana EasyPass Programme following discussions to address concerns raised by the traders’ body. The agreement was contained in a joint communiqué issued on Friday, July...
DACF, Wahu Mobility partner to roll out 5,000 electric motorcycles across Ghana
The initiative was announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, where President John Dramani Mahama joined more than 800 business leaders, investors and policymakers under the theme, "Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity."