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Bond market: Turnover declined by 17% to GH¢475m
The shorter end (2027–2030 maturities) contributed 86% of market volumes, closing the week at a weighted average Yield-To-Maturity (YTM) of 11.27%.
24-hour market initiative takes off in Bimbila
The 24-hour market initiative has officially taken off in Bimbila in the Northern Region, following a sod-cutting ceremony for a modern market complex aimed at transforming the local economy. The project is expected to serve as a major boost to commercial activities in the Nanumba North Municipality, creating a platfor...
PURC facilitates new transformer to end years of low voltage at Kyeremasu
After years of struggling with weak and unreliable electricity, residents of Kyeremasu in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region can finally look forward to stable and consistent power, following a decisive intervention by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC). In partnership with the Northern Electricit...
Prolonged Middle East conflict poses significant risk to economy – BoG
“The Strait of Hormuz handles about 30% of shipping, including crude oil. A closure will cause oil prices to surge above the notional US$100/barrel mark with adverse implications for Ghana’s energy import bill, foreign exchange reserves, exchange rate stability, and inflation. Higher inflation can compress real incomes...
Amansie West receives GHC200,000 road support from Asanko Gold
Asanko Gold Ghana Limited has presented GHC200,000 to the Amansie West District Assembly to support road rehabilitation efforts in the Ashanti Region. The intervention is aimed at addressing fuel constraints affecting maintenance equipment used to rehabilitate deplorable road networks in the district. It is expected to...
Cost of borrowing projected to increase despite policy rate hold – banks
Mr. Awauah also pointed out that there are some businesses and individuals that are currently enjoying single-digit interest rates.
US$4bn rice imports by West African countries untenable – Dep. Finance Minister
Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has advised stakeholders participating in the 2026 West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable in Accra to close the gap between rice production and consumption to reduce huge imports of the grain. He revealed that West African countries spend about US$3 to 4 billion annually...
GRA to tighten controls on importation of right-hand drive vehicles
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it will work with other state agencies to clamp down on the importation and clearance of certain right-hand drive vehicles, following safety concerns raised by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).
Registrar of Companies set to delist 318 companies over compliance breaches
The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has begun processes to strike off 318 companies from Ghana’s Companies Register as part of efforts to strengthen corporate compliance and improve the integrity of business records in the country.
Queen Mothers receive day-old chicks under Nkoko Nkitinkititi project
Some queen mothers engaged in agriculture have received day-old chicks as part of the government’s Nkoko Nkitinkititi project during the 8th edition of the Royals Gathering. The event also honoured several queen mothers for their outstanding contributions to the agricultural sector. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, who led th...
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Suspension of fuel levies long overdue — Afigya Kwabre North MP [Audio]
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee and Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, says the Minority believes government’s decision to suspend some fuel taxes is long overdue. Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, he said the Minority had earlier warned governm...
We remain committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to fast track BoG’s recovery – Economic advisor to President
Economic advisor to President John Mahama, Seth Terkper, has maintained that the government remains committed to maintaining the required fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana’s recovery. Mr Terkper argued that it is in the interest of government to ensure the Bank of Ghana is in a strong position to p...