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You are a star — World Bank official applauds Ghana’s Finance Minister
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has received high praise from the World Bank, with a senior official describing him as “a star” for his role in steering the country through a difficult economic period. The commendation came from Seynabou Sakho, the World Bank’s Regional Practice Director for Prosperit...
Gold sales cushioned deeper BoG losses – Amin Adam alleges
Former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has claimed that the financial position of the Bank of Ghana in 2025 was significantly weaker than officially reported, arguing that proceeds from gold sales were used to cushion the impact of substantial operational losses. In a detailed Facebook post on Friday, May 1, the...
96% of Ghanaian pensioners willing to work beyond retirement age – Study
A study by the Centre for Retired Experts (CREX) has found that 96% of pensioners surveyed in Ghana are willing to work beyond the mandatory retirement age, pointing to a significant pool of experienced professionals who remain available to contribute to national development. The study, conducted in February 2026, exam...
AICL workers urge gov’t to fast-track talks with Hong Kong Investor to revive former ATL
Workers at Akosombo Industrial Company Limited (AICL), formerly known as Akosombo Textiles Limited (ATL), have pleaded with the government to fast-track negotiations with a Hong Kong-based investor seeking to revive the struggling textile manufacturer.
MoMo independence to expand credit, savings and investment — MobileMoney Ltd CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Limited, Shaibu Haruna, says the company’s separation from MTN Ghana is more than a regulatory requirement it is a major opportunity to drive innovation at scale and expand financial services for millions of Ghanaians.
Ghana’s inflation drops to 3.3% in February, lowest since 2021 rebasing
Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate has declined further to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive monthly drop and the lowest level recorded since the 2021 rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service, the CPI for February 2026 stood at 264...
Bond market: Turnover declines by 59% to GH¢377.59m
The Secondary market activity softened over the week, with aggregate turnover declining by 59.88% week-on-week to GH¢377.59 million. This is coming after the government announced its return to the primary market to raise long-term funds. Trading activity was concentrated in the front-to-belly segment of the curve. The...
Inflation to trend at lower end of 8 ± 2% target in 2026 – BoG
According to the Central Bank, this projection reflects the combined impact of maintaining an appropriate monetary policy stance, ongoing fiscal consolidation, and adequate reserve buffers.
NAIMOS intensifies galamsey crackdown, arrests 40 and seizes mining equipment across six regions
The operations were conducted from Monday 27th of July 2026 to Sunday 2nd August 2026 in Western North, Western, Ashanti, Ahafo, Savannah and Eastern Regions.
Too watery, too risky – Why Ghanaian traders prefer Burkina tomatoes
Tomato traders in Ghana say poor quality and high post-harvest losses are forcing them to rely on imports from Burkina Faso, even as a fresh export ban from the Sahelian country disrupts supply. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, President of the Tomato Importers Association, Eric Tuffour, said locally produced tomatoes...
Government gives Adamus Resources reprieve, orders 12-month turnaround plan
The government has given mining firm Adamus Resources Limited a fresh opportunity to revive its mining operations, days after upholding the revocation of three of the company’s mining leases following months of regulatory scrutiny and a dispute over alleged breaches of Ghana’s mining laws. Under a new arrangement annou...
Cocoa Stabilization Fund to shield farmers from price cuts – COCOBOD PRO breaks down proposed bill
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Sam Jerome, has stated that the proposed 2026 COCOBOD Bill aims to overhaul the cocoa sector. He explained on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM’s ‘Kro Yi Mu Nsem’ that the reforms in the Bill are designed to stabilize Ghana’s cocoa sector. He told the host, Barima K...