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Deputy Transport Minister updates Assurance Committee On EV Charging Infrastructure Plans
The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, briefed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Assurance Committee on key transport sector commitments. Key among her briefings was a plan to install solar-powered systems in public buildings to support electric vehicle (EV) charging inf...
Societe Generale launches its Mega Loans Promotion
The campaign will run for 16 weeks from March till July and will feature a range of retail loan products to meet diverse customer needs.
Petrol, LPG prices set to go up, but diesel to decline from June 1
Based on data picked up from the COMAC, the price of petrol is expected to go up between 4.20% and 6.20 %. This could result in a litre going for GH¢15.92 at the pump
Invite more investors to explore Ghana’s oil and gas potentials – PIAC to gov’t
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee, (PIAC) has made a proposal to government to institute measures to invite new investors to explore potential oil fields across the country. This is to support the country to maximize benefits from the oil and gas sector. The call follows persistent decline of crude oil p...
Bijou Homes showcases affordable living at 2026 Open House Fair
Prospective homeowners and property investors were given an exclusive opportunity to explore affordable housing options and gain valuable insights into property acquisition at the 2026 Open House Fair organised by Bijou Homes at Apolonia City in the Adentan Municipality.
Ghana’s pubic debt hits GH¢674.1bn as of February 2026
Ghana’s public debt stock increased to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026. This is equivalent to 42.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In dollar term, the public debt stock stood at US$63.1 billion. According to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the country’s debt stood at US$61.3...
Ghana’s public debt hits GH¢674.1bn as of February 2026
Ghana’s public debt stock increased to GH¢674.1 billion as of February 2026. This is equivalent to 42.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In dollar term, the public debt stock stood at US$63.1 billion in February 2026. According to the Bank of Ghana’s May 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the country’s debt...
Fiscal discipline key to sustaining Ghana’s economic gains – BoG Governor
Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor Dr Johnson Asiama has stressed the need for continued fiscal discipline to preserve Ghana’s recent economic gains. He said government must maintain expenditure restraint and mobilise the revenue needed to support the economy. He also identified prudent debt management and fiscal discipline...
5th West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2026 slated for June 8
The 5th Edition of the West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2026, which will reposition the health economy for transformation is expected to come off on 8th June 2026. The event which is in collaboration with Astrovision Global FZCO (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) and ACE Group (India), is on the theme “Advancing Healt...
UK banking expert says banks are too profitable; proposes ‘bank tax’, others
A banking expert, Dr Sajid M Chaudhry of Aston University, UK, is proposing another tax for banks called ‘bank tax’, saying banks operating in Ghana are too profitable, earning much higher profits compared to other industries, with most of the profits coming from investment in treasury securities. According to him, a b...
Cedi depreciates by 8.4% against dollar in interbank market
In January, the cedi depreciated by 4.6% to the US dollar, but it fared better in February 2026, losing 2.2% in value to the American greenback.
Ghana launches landmark Women and Youth Employment Programme to create over 30,000 jobs
Ghana has officially launched the Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO) Programme, a major initiative expected to create more than 30,000 jobs and economic opportunities for women and young people across the country. The programme is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the Minis...