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World Bank increases Ghana’s growth rate for 2026 to 4.8%
The Bretton Woods institution is also increasing its 2027 growth rate for Ghana to 4.9% from the January 2026 forecast of 4.8%, and 5.0% GDP growth in 2028.
Number of jobs advertised falls in quarter one 2026 – BoG
In total, 2,818 job adverts were recorded as compared with 3,388 for the same period in 2025, indicating a decline of 16.8% year-on-year.
Mahama pledges to sustain single-digit inflation after sharp decline
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to keeping inflation within single digits, following a significant drop in the rate to 3.2 per cent. He said the decline reflects a broader effort to stabilise the economy through disciplined fiscal management and prudent financial planning. Speak...
African brands gain modestly in consumer admiration, but global giants still dominate
African brands have recorded a modest recovery in consumer admiration across the continent, although international brands continue to dominate rankings. This was highlighted in the 2026 Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands report, analysed by Thebe Ikalafeng, founder and chairman of Brand Africa, and Frankline Kibuac...
Producer price inflation for June 2026 drops to 3.5%
According to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the Month-on-Month (M-o-M) change in the PPI for May 2026 was -3.7%.
We’ve signed $5.5bn with co-development partners to transform Ghana’s economy, 1.7m jobs to be created – 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
Though it acknowledged Mr. Oppong-Nkrumah’s question about what the 24-Hour Economy has delivered, and the subsequent reportage is fair and deserves a factual answer, the statement argued that the 24H+ Programme is Ghana's programme for structural economic transformation: producing more of what we consume and exporting...
Ginger, shrimps, mangoes lead June 2026 food inflation price hikes
Ghana’s latest inflation report has revealed a sharply mixed price picture, with some household items recording steep increases while some food staples and vegetables saw significant declines. According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s June 2026 inflation report, ginger was the biggest price gainer among the top 10 h...
AGS, NEIP lead international mission to unlock global opportunities for Ghanaian startups
The Association of Ghana Startups (AGS), in collaboration with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has concluded a high-level trade and investment mission to Europe aimed at attracting investment, building strategic partnerships and expanding global opportunities for Ghanaian startups.
Adamus rejects gov’t lease revocation, denies illegal mining claims
Adamus Resources Limited has rejected the Ghanaian government’s decision to revoke its mining leases, denying allegations of illegal mining and warning the move was taken without due process. The company said the revocation, which affects its Akango, Salman and Nkroful concessions, does not reflect the reality of its o...
Upside risks remain despite ease in inflation – Deloitte
It added that the easing core inflation and anchored expectations suggest any near-term rise in inflation should be temporary, with pressure concentrated in utilities, fuel and seasonal food items.
Ghana, Burkina Faso reopen egg and tomato trade
Ghana has secured the lifting of restrictions on the export of eggs to Burkina Faso and the importation of tomatoes from the country following bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening trade relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached after a high-level Ghanaian delegation, led by Minister for Tra...
BoG extends deadline for IMTOs registration; warns those who fail to register
Accordingly, all existing IMTOs are urged to take advantage of this extension to regularise their operations and submit all required documentation to the Bank of Ghana on or before the stated deadline.