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“Ghanaba Market” SME Fair slated for 26-27 March 2026
Inviting member of the general public to the fair, the Chief Executive Officer of “My Ghana Town” and “Market Gha Na Ba”, Rosemary Beryl Archer highlighted the significant role of SMEs in contributing to Ghana’s economic growth, recounting how SMEs have been the backbone of global economies, contributing over 50% of GD...
OMCs commence fuel price increases; petrol sells at GH¢13.67, diesel at GH¢16.27
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps, in line with industry projections of significant hikes. A major player in the industry, Star Oil, has taken the lead, selling a litre of petrol at GH¢13.67, up from its previous price of GH¢12.79. Diesel prices have a...
Producer inflation rises slightly to 1.5% in March, GSS reports
Ghana’s producer price inflation recorded a marginal increase in March 2026, reflecting a slight rise in ex-factory prices despite easing pressures in some major sectors, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). “The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose to 280.3 in March 2026, up from 278.4 in February 2026 and 276...
IMF approves final review as Ghana exits $3bn rescue programme
Ghana has completed its three-year, $3 billion bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund after the Fund approved a final review that unlocks a last disbursement of about $371 million, the Finance Ministry announced on Monday. The approval by the IMF Executive Board brings total disbursements under the Exte...
Global finance expert Conrad Dumbah takes over as Director-General of Ghana’s Internal Audit Agency
Ghana’s public financial management system has received a boost following the appointment and swearing-in of Mr Conrad Z. Dumbah as the new Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA). Mr Dumbah, who brings more than 15 years of international experience in banking, finance, governance, risk management and inter...
Cement manufacturers petition government over sharp increase in FOB values on raw materials
The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana, has petitioned the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to urgently review recent increases in Free on Board (FOB) values applied to key raw materials used in cement production. In a letter addressed to the Minister, the Chamber expressed concern over what it describe...
T-bills: Government records 5.9% undersubscription, but interest rates decline marginally
Investors bought T-bills worth a little over GH¢4.21 billion, as against a target of GH¢4.48 billion. The government, however, accepted about GH¢3.9 billion of the bids.
GOIL announces GH¢0.06 dividend per share for investors
All shareholders registered in the books of GOIL at the close of business on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, will qualify for the final dividend.
Meeting Africa’s growing demand for finance and accounting professionals
Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is projected at 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2024, supported by improving macroeconomic stability and domesti...
BoG policy rate hold confirms inflation to trend upwards – IC Insights
However, it pointed out that the continued fiscal discipline, relative exchange rate stability, and lower Value Added Tax (VAT) rate will cap inflation below 10.0% by the end of 2026, underscoring the rate-hold decision.
Road Transport Operators dismiss reports of 20% transport fare increase
Road Transport Operators have dismissed reports of a purported 20 percent increase in public transport fares scheduled to take effect from June 2, 2026, describing the announcement as illegal and unauthorized. The operators said they have not engaged the Ministry of Transport on any fare adjustment and urged the public...
GhIPCon 2026: Ghana positions downstream sector as regional Petroleum Hub
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to building a resilient, innovative and investment driven downstream petroleum industry, positioning the country to withstand global energy market disruptions while strengthening its role as a regional energy hub. Speaking at the opening of the 7t...