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BoG Governor pushes digital credit, bankable projects to boost private sector lending
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), says improving access to credit for businesses and individuals remains a major priority as the country seeks to consolidate economic stability and accelerate growth. Addressing participants at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, he acknowledged that...
Economic indicators are green, but social indicators are red — Gideon Boako
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned whether Ghana’s reported economic recovery is translating into improved living conditions, insisting that the country’s social realities tell a different story from the government’s macroeconomic achievements. Speaking on JoyNe...
Fuel prices set to rise from May 16 despite possible extension of gov’t intervention
Prices of petroleum products are expected to rise from May 16, 2026, even if the government extends its current programme aimed at cushioning consumers against rising crude oil prices. This is according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr Riverson Oppong. Speaking to JOYBUSINESS...
Port costs under threat as cargo-tracking fee re-emerges
…scheme previously shelved now routed through Transport Min A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime in the country has triggered fresh concerns within the trade and logistics sector, after documents suggested that a policy concept previously unable to gain traction at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness...
Stanbic, Absa, FNB well positioned to weather spillovers from US-Iran war – Fitch
The spillovers of the US-Iran conflict pushed South Africa’s headline inflation to 5.0% in June 2026 (February 2026: 3%), with the South African Reserve Bank raising the repo rate by 25bp to 7% in May 2026.
GN Savings and Loans to reopen first branch in Elmina – Nduom
Businessman and Groupe Nduom President, Papa Kwesi Nduom, has announced that the first branch of GN Savings and Loans to reopen following the restoration of its operating licence will be in Elmina. Speaking at the NDUOM School of Business & Technology’s 3rd Congregation and 5th Matriculation Ceremony on Saturday, May 2...
Lanja yam farmers appeal for storage facilities, market infrastructure
Yam farmers at Lanja in the Nanumba North Municipality are calling on government, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, to provide storage facilities and improve infrastructure at the local market. Speaking to Adom News, the farmers said the lack of proper storage is leading to significant post-harvest losses,...
Ghana Link rejects claims against ICUMS, demands evidence of system downtime
Ghana Link Network Services Limited has refuted allegations that the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is experiencing frequent downtime. According to the company, the claims are false, misleading and unsupported by evidence. In a statement, Ghana Link said recent assertions by some groups identifying themse...
Ghana’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainty – Dr Asiama
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, says Ghana’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite growing uncertainty in the global economy, supported by stronger economic growth, rising private sector credit and a stable banking sector. Opening the 131st Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Accra...
COCOBOD CEO, Swiss Ambassador visit KOA Impact to boost cocoa innovation
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Randy Abbey, together with the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Benin and Togo, H.E. Simone Giger, have paid a working visit to KOA Impact at Achiase in the Eastern Region. The visit aimed to provide first-hand insight into the company’s innovative extraction of cocoa s...
CalBank records strong first half earnings as PBT hits GHS353.6 million
The bank recorded a 25% increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to GHS353.6 million, compared with GHS283.2 million during the corresponding period in 2025.
Ghana records GH¢148.3bn trade surplus in 2025 as gold dominates exports
Ghana recorded a strong performance in international merchandise trade in 2025, posting a trade surplus of GH¢148.3 billion (US$11.5 billion), more than three times the surplus recorded in 2024, driven largely by gold exports and expanding trade relations across global markets. The latest Annual International Merchandi...