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Central Banks should not be evaluated solely on accounting losses – Dr. Nsafoah
“Unlike private firms or commercial banks, central banks are not profit-maximising institutions. Their primary responsibilities include controlling inflation, preserving exchange rate stability and maintaining monetary credibility”, he disclosed in an article.
Bawumia meets Japanese Ambassador, Discusses digitalisation, fintech and galamsey fight
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday held a productive meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Hiroshi Yoshimoto, and his team, including officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The meeting focused on str...
Stop celebrating figures while young people struggle for jobs – Dr Domfeh to gov’t
Development Economist Dr George Domfeh has criticised the government’s economic presentation, arguing that the Finance Minister focused mainly on the positive aspects of the economy while failing to highlight some major challenges facing the country. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem programme, Dr Domfeh said issues suc...
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Speak the truth, stop propaganda – Dr Domfeh tells Finance Minister over Ghana’s 45% debt-to-GDP ratio [Audio]
Development Economist Dr George Domfeh has challenged claims that the reduction in Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio is solely the result of the current government’s economic management, arguing that the country’s debt restructuring programme played a major role. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem programme, Dr Domfeh said the d...
2026 mid-year budget: Govt to procure buses to improve urban mobility
The government has announced plans to procure high occupancy buses as part of measures to improve urban mobility and provide safer, reliable and affordable public transport for Ghanaians. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that the government has reallocated GH¢400 million in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Revi...
Samsung introduces 2 new products into Ghanaian market
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the new Galaxy Z series, its most complete lineup yet, designed to expand foldables to a wider audience. The lineup introduces Galaxy Z Fold8, a fresh and exciting form factor that provides a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover and immerse...
PURC resolves over 97 per cent of complaints lodged during first half of 2026
The Upper West Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has resolved 548 out of 563 complaints received from utility consumers between January and June 2026. The figure represents 97.34 per cent of complaints received by the Commission concerning electricity and water services during the fir...
Partey praises Free SHS funding reforms but questions long-term sustainability of “No Fee Stress”
Education policy analyst Dr Peter Partey has welcomed reforms to the financing of Ghana’s Free Senior High School programme but has questioned the long-term sustainability of the government’s “No Fee Stress” policy. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday (24 July), the Executive Director of IFEST Ghana describ...
Money spraying ban will protect cedi from misuse – Financial expert
Financial expert Dr Richmond Owusu Tuahene has backed the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) directive prohibiting the spraying of money at public events, describing the move as necessary and timely due to the rising cost of producing Ghana’s currency. The directive, which has generated widespread discussion, targets the common pra...
Gold Board recorded GH¢909m operational surplus from its own activities, not taxpayers’ funds – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the institution recorded an operational surplus of GH¢909 million from its own activities and not from taxpayers’ funds.
Ghana’s building inflation holds steady at 2.2% in April 2026
The Ghana Statistical Service says Ghana’s building inflation remained unchanged at 2.2 percent in April 2026, reflecting relative stability in construction costs despite increases in some key building materials. According to the latest Prime Building Cost Index (PBCI) report released on May 27, 2026, the PBCI rose to...
Economist urges Ghana to reduce dependence on gold despite stronger economic outlook
Senior Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Dr Eric Boachie Yiadom has cautioned that Ghana’s improving economic performance remains heavily dependent on gold exports, leaving the country exposed to external shocks. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Friday (24 July), Boachie Yiadom said gov...